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How the New Trump Era Has Upended Florida Politics
The recent feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature over immigration is a sign of more jockeying to come among Republicans over the next two years.The New York Times - 3d -
The Papers: 'MPs in vile chats' and 'Labour's plan to tackle Farage threat'
The fallout after the sacking of a health minister over offensive messages is the top story in some of Monday's front pages.BBC News - 3d -
Thai Hostages Return From Gaza
Thais were, after Israelis, the nationality most affected by Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack, with nearly 40 farm workers killed and almost as many captured.The New York Times - 3d -
Charli XCX, Noah Kahan pledge to match Chappell Roan's $25,000 for artists' healthcare
Chappell Roan first promised to donate in response to an op-ed author critical of her Grammys speech calling for 'healthcare, especially to developing artists.'Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Anthony Salvanto says Americans feel Trump is doing "what he said he would do in the campaign"
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump has a 53% approval rating in his first weeks in office."He's doing, ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - 3d -
Newsom takes friendlier tack with Trump in sign of new political reality
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is taking a friendlier approach to President Trump as he adjusts to the new political realities of governing amid a GOP-dominated Washington. This week Newsom ...The Hill - 3d -
Gyalo Thondup, Political Operator and Brother of the Dalai Lama, Dies at 97
Mr. Thondup’s influence in Tibet has been seen as second only to his younger brother, Tenzin Gyatso, the exiled head of Tibetan Buddhism, whom he spent decades trying to help return to their homeland.The New York Times - 3d -
Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies
The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.BBC News - 4d -
From Dogecoin to $Trump: everything you need know about the wild world of meme coins
Are they the same as crypto, why has the US president launched one, and who’s really coining it in? Here’s a complete guide to the latest digital money mania. Three days before his inauguration as ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump’s Shameful Campaign Against Transgender Americans
Trump’s attacks on trans people are on the wrong side of history and humanity.The New York Times - 4d -
Most say misusing campaign funds, dodging subpoenas worst behavior for a president: Poll
Americans consider using campaign money for personal legal issues and ignoring subpoenas the worst actions a president could take, a new survey found. The YouGov survey included 26 potential ...The Hill - 4d -
Alex Rodriguez says he tried to steer Patrick Mahomes toward baseball: 'Man, am I glad he didn't listen to me'
Football has worked out just fine for the star Kansas City Chiefs quarterbackCBS Sports - 4d -
Judge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from orchestrating its plan to place more than 2,000 USAID employees on leave at midnight.ABC News - 4d -
How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike
At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.The Hill - 4d -
Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer
Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...The Guardian - 4d -
How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.CBS News - 5d -
Mexico tries to tame ‘monster’ cartels to please Trump
President Claudia Sheinbaum faces hurdles in fighting drug violence to placate USFinancial Times - 5d -
New Time cover shows Elon Musk at the Resolute desk
Time published its latest cover featuring an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. NBC News' Garrett Haake has more on the cover and President Trump's reaction.NBC News - 5d -
Imprisoned 'Chrisley Knows Best' couple to seek pardons from Trump
The imprisoned reality television couple known for the TV show “Chrisley Knows Best” will seek pardons from President Donald Trump following their convictions in a scheme to defraud banks out of ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - 5d -
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China
President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...The Hill - 5d -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 5d -
How Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics Desk
JD Vance is carving out his role as vice president, focusing on TikTok, Capitol Hill and foreign policy issues at the outset of Trump's second term.NBC News - 5d -
Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.Wired - 5d -
GOP state AGs campaign group brings back leader who resigned in Jan. 6 aftermath
A group that dedicated to electing Republicans to state attorney general positions has brought back a former executive director who resigned in the aftermath of Jan. 6ABC News - 5d -
Gino D'Acampo's ITV shows removed from schedule
Family Fortunes and Secrets of the South are pulled as the chef faces inappropriate behaviour claims.BBC News - 5d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 6d -
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its workABC News - 6d -
This High-Tech Handlebar Is Coming With Help From OnlyFans
Former BMW and Porsche engineers are hoping to forge a new path in bike gear by making a first-of-its-kind digital bicycle upgrade.Wired - 6d -
Trump’s Vision for Gaza Shifts Away From a Cease-Fire Deal
President Trump’s grandiose plans for the enclave left out any ideas for advancing the cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 6d -
Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?
AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.Inc. - 6d -
WATCH: Unconscious man rescued from spinning boat
Emergency crews rushed to a lake near Orlando, Florida, where a boat was spinning in circles, apparently out of control.ABC News - 6d -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - 6d -
'I won't leave. Put that in your brain.' Palestinians reject Trump's call to expel them from Gaza
Stunned Palestinians rejected President Donald Trump's proposal to expel them from the Gaza Strip so that the U.S. could take over the territory and rebuild it for othersABC News - Feb. 5 -
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization
A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agencyABC News - Feb. 5 -
The Physics That Keeps a Crowd From Becoming a Stampede
A group of scientists studying the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, believe there’s a way to predict the motions of a large crowd.The New York Times - Feb. 5