USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear desks

Work Has Given Me Tech Neck. This Device Is Helping Undo the Damage

Hours of screen time lead to stiffness, pain, and brain fog. I tested the Chirp Wheel to see if it could help—and the results were surprising.

Wired - Feb. 20

Man who 'exhibited fixated behaviour' to Raducanu given restraining order

A man who handed a letter to Emma Raducanu and "exhibited fixated behaviour" towards her has been given a restraining order, Dubai Police have confirmed.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Blind children given sight after experimental gene therapy

Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Matthew Stafford's agent reportedly given permission by Rams to speak with other teams

The Rams quarterback is currently signed through the 2026 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethink. It’s a seductive promise: let our computers scrape the internet for ideas, images, forms of words, ...

The Guardian - 3d

New York City given March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing

The Department of Transportation gave New York City a deadline of March 21 to end its congestion pricing plan. In a letter to New York State Transportation Department(NYSDOT) officials, Federal ...

The Hill - 1d

Slot given two-match ban after derby chaos

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban following the Merseyside derby on Feb. 12, the FA have confirmed.

ESPN - 1d

Mourinho given four-match ban for comments after Istanbul derby

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is banned for four games and fined £35,194 for comments after Monday's game with Galatasaray.

BBC News - 20h

Thousands of USAID workers terminated by Trump administration

United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron ...

CBS News - 20h

Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism

Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.

The New York Times - 18h

Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID

They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.

The Hill - 34m

VA axes another 1,400 employees

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...

The Hill - 3d

Interior halts employee spending and travel

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior halts employee spending and travel The Interior Department has paused spending and travel ...

The Hill - 1d

Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off

Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.

CBS News - 17h

Skyrim Dev Worked 15 Hour Days In Crunch Time To Rebalance The Game

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launched in late 2011 and it quickly won over players with its superb mix of action and roleplaying elements. However, it was a work-in-progress up to its release date, ...

GameSpot - 3d

What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk and DOGE’s Government Cuts

Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.

The New York Times - 2d

Chile reels after worst blackout in 15 years hits copper mines

Government imposes curfew after more than 90% of country loses power in transmission failure

Financial Times - 2d

School bus driver evacuates 15 students after fire breaks out

The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.

CBS News - 20h

Dell forecasts $15 billion of AI server sales this year

Dell said that it sold about $10 billion of AI-optimized servers in its fiscal 2025, and expects to sell about $15 billion in AI system sales this year.

CNBC - 19h

Marseille chief handed 15-game ban for ref rant

The French Ligue 1 handed Marseille president Pablo Longoria a 15-match ban on Wednesday after he accused French referees of corruption following a defeat last Saturday.

ESPN - 15h

Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death

An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump Administration Abruptly Clears Out Migrants It Sent to Guantánamo

A transfer operation on Thursday repatriated 177 Venezuelans via a handoff in Honduras, while one migrant was brought back to U.S. soil.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump

The third-term senator from Connecticut is eschewing caution and throwing out the traditional political playbook as he seeks a broader audience for his critiques of the president and his agenda.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump, Macron project unity despite clear Ukraine-Russia divide

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to project unity during a White House meeting Monday, even as cracks opened further in the alliance between the U.S. and Europe over the ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion

Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.

ABC News - 1d

Trump's labor secretary pick on track to clear Senate committee with Democratic help

The former lawmaker will need at least one Democrat in her corner if Sen. Rand Paul's opposition holds firm.

CBS News - 1d

Slot cites mental strength as Liverpool go 13 clear

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised his team's mentality after they moved 13 points clear at the top of the table Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday.

ESPN - 1d

Walz announcement clears way for Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race

Politico - 22h

ASAP Rocky, Cleared in Legal Battle, Gets Right Back to Fashion

At a dinner in Milan the rapper spoke about beating his assault case, his maturing style and when a new album may finally arrive.

The New York Times - 2h

Why Knox cherishes three deeply meaningful minutes in Warriors-Kings

Kevin Knox spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson about why his limited time on the floor during the Golden State Warriors' blowout win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night was extra ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Russell misses conversion to hand England victory in dramatic final minutes

Watch as Scotland's Finn Russell misses a conversion in the final minute to hand England a 16-15 victory in the Six Nations.

BBC News - 5d

Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemies. God save the king. Drunk on power, Donald Trump spent Saturday afternoon before adoring fans, ...

The Guardian - 5d

U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump | 60 Minutes

Monday marks three years since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine's decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back.

CBS News - 4d

I got lost in Morocco’s maze of medinas – and loved every minute

The medinas of Fez and Tétouan offer a welcome chance to ditch the GPS – and a return to random encounters. Somewhere between the coppersmiths and the woodcarvers, I achieve my goal. Mustapha, my ...

The Guardian - 4d

Clint Hill: "Secret Service Agent Number 9" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1975, 60 Minutes' Mike Wallace spoke with Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's limousine after the president was shot. Hill, who was forced to retire early because he ...

CBS News - 3d

Mason Cox: "An American Down Under" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2023, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim traveled to Australia and met Mason Cox, a Texas man who became an unlikely Australian rules football star.

CBS News - 2d

Sportswriter Dave Kindred: "Kindred in the Bleachers" | 60 Minutes Archive

Renowned sportswriter Dave Kindred covered the biggest moments and brightest stars in sports for more than half a century. In 2021, he told Jon Wertheim he found his most fulfilling work in ...