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DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.

Inc. - Mar. 10

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - Mar. 7

With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits

Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.

CNBC - 18h

Holland review – twisty Nicole Kidman thriller is a disappointing mess

SXSW film festival: Fresh director Mimi Cave delivers an underwhelming follow-up that can’t make the most of its hard-working leading star. Nicole Kidman is, in general, providing a public ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

UK to crack down on illegal content across social media

Regulator Ofcom will begin assessing tech groups’ compliance with new obligations under Online Safety Act

Financial Times - 2d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - Mar. 7

Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord

President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted. Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’

To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats

ABC News - Mar. 10

What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?

The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...

The Guardian - 4d

HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24

UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving compliance

Financial Times - 2d

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 3d

Treasury Sec. Bessent: ‘There are no guarantees’ that there won’t be a recession

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent reacts to fears of a recession happening as the Trump administration enacts sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.

NBC News - 2d

Musk's Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players

Elon Musk’s Starlink has signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after ...

ABC News - 6d

Hawkeyes' worst season in 7 years prompts firing of Fran McCaffery, program's all-time wins leader

Iowa fired coach Fran McCaffery on Friday after the Hawkeyes won their fewest games and had their lowest Big Ten regular-season finish in seven years. The 65-year-old McCaffery, who was under ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Pension funds don’t take ‘anywhere near enough risk’, says UK national wealth fund executive

Ian Brown tells FT that managers need to back infrastructure projects before construction under wider net zero push

Financial Times - 2d

Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.

The Hill - 5d

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Treasury Sec. Bessent says strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are ‘not a one-off’

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says the airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen that President Trump ordered are “the beginning” and not a ...

NBC News - 2d

Boys high school basketball season in review with top moments, upsets, awards

Boys high school basketball season in review with top moments, awards

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review

After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC News - 6d

Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists

Turmoil on Wall Street is keeping financial planners’ phones ringing as 401(k) holders watch their retirement account balances fall with the stock markets they’re tied to.

NBC News - 4d

Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?

The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.

BBC News - Mar. 11

2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.

CNBC - 6d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...

CBS News - 4d

Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'

Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...

The Hill - 1d

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts

President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.

The Hill - 2d

Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.

CBS News - 2d

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says 'people are overreacting a bit' to Trump's policies

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday he believes “people are overreacting a bit” to the policy changes from the current Trump administration.

NBC News - 5d

U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors digest latest inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited the producer price index report and weighed the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - 5d

Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: 'Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets

Treasury Secretary Bessent did not answer when CNBC asked if Trump's announcement was "premeditated," or whether the Cabinet secretary knew about it in advance.

CNBC - 4d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.

NBC News - 1d

Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms

Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the ...

MarketWatch - 4d

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

CBS News - 5d

Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.

CBS News - 4d

Fast Financial Freedom and The Skyscraper Portfolio

This wealth-building model incorporates mindset with multiple levels of business strategies.

Inc. - 5d

Here's how to maximize your college financial aid offer — experts break it down

For most students and their families, financial aid is the most important factor in their decisions about college.

CNBC - 16h

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