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USAID Was Promised Emergency Waivers for Ebola and AIDS. They’re Not Working
Elon Musk claims he mistakenly fired Ebola prevention workers, then quickly fixed the error. But Ebola programs are still in tatters, along with other livesaving efforts like AIDS treatments for ...Wired - 4d -
Fired USAID workers given 15 minutes to gather belongings
Thursday marked the last day on the job for hundreds of workers at the nation's largest foreign aid agency. USAID employees were given 15 minutes to retrieve their personal belongings as the State ...CBS News - 4d -
'Profoundly disrespectful': USAID staffers scramble to gather belongings amid layoffs
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside of the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as ousted USAID workers cleared out their desks.ABC News - 4d -
Democrats press Rubio on USAID, State Dept. program terminations
Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) and Brian Schatz (HI) pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over recent firings at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in a Thursday letter ...The Hill - 3d -
'Many of them will die': Hammer drops on USAID with organizations left reeling
After a month of fits and starts, a final hammer came down on U.S. international aid Wednesday night.ABC News - 3d -
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.CBS News - 3d -
Carbon markets can still preserve USAID’s global conservation efforts
Carbon financing can play a larger role here if the private sector can help fill the financing gap left by USAID’s withdrawal.The Hill - 2d -
Senior USAID official put on leave after memo contradicting Rubio on aid
A top U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) official has been put on leave after he released a memo that slammed the Trump administration’s moves to cut aid and said they will cause ...The Hill - 15h -
Ex-USAID worker talks about emotional toll of firings, impact on family
President Trump is giving the heads of federal agencies until next week to submit plans for eliminating more government jobs. The thousands being cut in the mass firing are much more than numbers ...CBS News - 6h -
Speed Interviewing the Fastest Drivers in the World
Formula One’s season launch party saw The Athletic’s columnist take on the challenge to speak to the entire grid in a few hours. Here’s what happened.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Waves are getting bigger. Is the world ready?
Southern Ocean waves are growing larger and faster, threatening coastlines. But some scientists think they could help turn the tide in the climate crisis. In his remarkable memoir of his life ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump wants a world safe for autocracy
Europe will have to defend liberal democracy without American supportFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?
Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.Wired - Feb. 21 -
NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M
The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last yearABC News - Feb. 19 -
First DC Universe Game Won't Be Revealed Soon, But Some "Really Interesting" Projects Are Coming
With the arrival of a new Superman movie later this year, the new DC Universe continues to grow on film and television. But what about the video games? According to DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Bracketology: Michigan State makes big move up to a No. 2 seed in latest NCAA Tournament projection
The Spartans jumped two seed lines in Jerry Palm's bracket after their big win vs. MichiganCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
The Breakdown | Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again
The qualification maze might seem unsatisfactory to some, but often it comes down to personal preference. There was no disputing the most iconic rugby image of the weekend. Maro Itoje hoisting the ...The Guardian - 6d -
AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project
NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.MarketWatch - 5d -
A new photo project with work from Sofia Coppola, Jack Antonoff and more raises money for wildfire victims.
The deer look pensive, almost like they know what's coming.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
2025 WNBA Draft: UConn's Azzi Fudd, a projected first-round pick, still undecided on turning pro
Fudd is a senior but has an extra year of eligibility after taking a medical redshirt last seasonCBS Sports - 3d -
Mine copper without destroying the planet? London-based project gives scientists hope
Experts hope research can create greener methods of extracting the metal vital for renewable energy revolution and boom in electrical devices. It is the key ingredient of bronze, the alloy that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences
Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon
A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.CBS News - 2d -
Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole
Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up
Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - Feb. 21 -
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How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers
A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Cardinal Dolan says Pope Francis is ‘probably close to death’
As prayers continue for the health of Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia and now "mild kidney failure," Cardinal Timothy Dolan was candid about his assessment of the pontiff. “As our Holy ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
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As Trump Courts Putin, China’s Leader Xi Emphasizes Close Ties With Russia
The Chinese and Russian leaders reaffirmed their relationship in a video call on Monday, an apparent rebuff to the idea that the Trump administration could drive a wedge between them.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
All JOANN stores to close, pending approval of weekend auction
The company previously said it would close roughly 530 stores.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump: We're getting 'very close' to Ukraine agreeing to mineral deal
President Trump told reporters the United States was getting "very close" to reaching an agreement with Ukraine on a mineral rights deal for continued support.NBC News - Feb. 24
