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NSA Waltz says gutting USAID ‘absolutely not’ handing power to China and Russia: Full interview
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that USAID needs to realign its mission to fit President Trump’s foreign policy vision, as the Trump ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin about Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting president to ever attend the Super Bowl, making security even tighter than usual at the big game. Meanwhile, the President says he has ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump talking to Putin to end Ukraine war: 'I'd better not say' how much
President Trump says he has had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, telling The New York Post that the two leaders have spoken and "I better not say" just ...The Hill - 2d -
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...CBS News - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’
North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems
The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.The New York Times - 2d -
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Chile's president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to raging wildfiresABC News - 2d -
Delaware Law Has Entered the Culture War
Elon Musk has helped bring an esoteric debate around the Delaware Chancery Court to a national stage. Now Dropbox and Meta are contemplating moving their incorporation away from the state.The New York Times - 3d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - 3d -
Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region and said that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces thereABC News - 3d -
Judge blocks Musk, DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems
A federal judge in an overnight ruling Saturday blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems used to dole out ...The Hill - 3d -
How War Has Wreaked Havoc on Ukraine’s Classrooms
Students have been forced to attend classes underground or online, especially in regions near the front line. Experts say that Ukrainian children are falling behind as a result, academically and ...The New York Times - 3d -
3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severedABC News - 3d -
Serbia’s Protests Test the President’s Grip on Power
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule.The New York Times - 3d -
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Russia's Baltic neighbors are breaking away from its power grid — and they're braced for retaliation
The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are bracing themselves for possible retaliation as they decouple from Russia's power grid this weekend.CNBC - 3d -
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better companyFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks
The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.NBC News - 3d -
Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.CBS News - 3d -
Judge won’t block DOGE from accessing Labor Department systems
A federal judge Friday evening refused to block the Labor Department from giving Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to confidential systems or firing employees for ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops back on frontline in Kursk, says Zelenskyy
President’s comments follow reports Moscow withdrew Pyongyang’s troops after heavy losses; Russia claims capture of key eastern mining town. What we know on day 1,081. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 3d -
Democratic AGs sue over DOGE access to Treasury payment systems
A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Friday night over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to Treasury Department payment systems that dole out ...The Hill - 3d -
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If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 3d -
Santorini restricts traffic, imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activityABC News - 4d -
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroadABC News - 4d -
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Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices
A systemwide outage of state government computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hoursABC News - 4d -
Friday Briefing: Trump Digs in on Gaza Takeover
Plus, the complex patterns in whale songs.The New York Times - 4d -
Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating
Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.The New York Times - 5d -
Colman Domingo on the profound power and poignance of 'Sing Sing'
The actor says he's never before put so much of himself into a role. How could he not? His co-stars once actually lived in that world.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
How Ukrainian artists channeled their creativity into documenting war
When Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, a trio of artists found creative expression in documenting war — with help from an American filmmaker.Los Angeles Times - 5d
