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Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts
Millions of people around the world are today feeling the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze international aid for 90 days and shut down the U.S.NBC News - 4d -
Starbucks to lay off 1,100 employees and cut drinks from its menu
Starbucks is planning to layoff 1,100 employees at the corporate level. The coffee chain is also slashing about 30% of its menu. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what's ...CBS News - 4d -
Jon Stewart takes on DOGE and makes some 'cuts' of his own
Jon Stewart may have gotten himself more than just a wee bit too worked up while hosting “The Daily Show” on Monday.NBC News - 4d -
Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.CBS News - 4d -
Jon Stewart cuts hand during fiery monologue on DOGE, prescription drugs
Jon Stewart railed against sweeping cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — and suffered one of his own in the process — during an impassioned monologue on "The Daily Show." ...The Hill - 3d -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - 4d -
The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs
Striking Distance Studios, the Krafton-owned game studio that made 2022's The Callisto Protocol and 2024's Redacted , has undergone a new round of layoffs. This follows on from a previous round ...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 - 3d -
DOGE Cuts Pause Development of Meal Bars for First Responders
Ryan Dowdy’s small-business grant is frozen until further notice.Inc. - 3d -
Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts
The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.CBS News - 3d -
The Next Phase of Trump’s Large-Scale Work Force Cuts Is Underway
Workers at a handful of agencies have begun receiving notifications that they are part of the “reduction in force” directed by the president, after a wave of firings that targeted probationary ...The New York Times - 3d -
National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs
National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cutsThe Hill - 3d -
DOGE cuts could hamper U.S. response to next pandemic
Around 700 people have been laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent weeks due to cuts from the Trump administration. Some public health experts are expressing ...CBS News - 3d -
Forest Service workers fired in Trump cuts warn of "unforeseen consequences"
Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump ...CBS News - 3d -
Cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could lead to unintended consequences
U.S. national forests are maintained by an army of Forest Service workers, but recent cuts could have the forests looking very different this summer.CBS News - 3d -
Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Being Cut Under Trump?
Many government workers being cut are those with fewer protections. They are relatively new in their current jobs, but often have years of experience.The New York Times - 3d -
Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum
At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?. Halima Begum is the chief executive of Oxfam ...The Guardian - 3d -
Police rescue a Chinese student whose finger was cut off by kidnappers
Philippine police say they safely recovered a Chinese student who was kidnapped by a gang that killed his driver and cut off the student’s finger in a bid to force his parents to pay a huge ransomABC News - 3d -
US climate research agency braces for ‘efficiency’ cuts: ‘They will gut the work’
Workers at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fear crackdown will have global fallout. The Trump administration has set its sights on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wonder Woman game axed as Warner Bros cuts three studios
Warner Bros Games joins a growing list of companies making cuts in the gaming industry.BBC News - 2d -
Could Forest Service cuts lead to more bear encounters?
Cuts of U.S. Forest Service staff members who work around America's national parks could impact visitors in different ways, even increasing the potential for harm. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.CBS News - 2d -
GOP Gambles on Budget Plan That Helps the Rich and Cuts Aid to the Poor
The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.The New York Times - 2d -
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Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook
Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.MarketWatch - 1d -
How would Medicaid cuts impact seniors in nursing homes?
The safety net is already precarious, so any shifts could break the systemMarketWatch - 1d -
Protests at USAID building as workers pack up their desks, cuts take effect
Protesters are outside a United States Agency for International Development building in Washington, D.C., in support of fired workers. This comes after the Supreme Court's Chief Justice John ...CBS News - 1d -
Jeffries warns major Medicaid cuts are coming with budget plan
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says cuts to Medicaid will emerge from the budget negotiations in Congress. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports as President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump cuts off talk of Canada annex alongside UK’s Starmer: ‘That’s enough’
President Trump on Thursday cut off talk during a press conference with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer about his desire to make Canada “the 51st state,” with Starmer insisting there is ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many AmericansABC News - 1d -
UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.BBC News - 1d -
Trump cuts nearly $60 billion in foreign aid grants and contracts
For 60 years, the United States has believed that foreign aid in the form of international grants to provide food, medical care and other humanitarian aid would stabilize the chaotic world. In a ...CBS News - 1d -
Ex-Foreign Office mandarins warn against cuts to diplomatic corps
Peter Ricketts and Simon Fraser call on Rachel Reeves to protect headcount at overseas missions in spending reviewFinancial Times - 1d -
Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history
NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence. Sir Keir Starmer is to take UK overseas aid to its lowest level as a percentage of national ...The Guardian - 1d -
GOP push for DOGE cuts inflames talks to prevent shutdown
Growing calls among hardline House conservatives to incorporate cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into a developing government funding bill are complicating efforts to ...The Hill - 1d -
Starmer faces darkening mood among Labour MPs after aid cuts
Resignation of Anneliese Dodds shows challenges for prime minister as he pursues tough choicesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK's international development minister quits after foreign aid cut
The British Cabinet minister responsible for international development has quit in the wake of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision earlier this week to ramp up defense spending by slashing the ...ABC News - 1d -
Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.The New York Times - 1d -
Accelerating USAID cuts devastated lifesaving programs, aid groups warn
The Trump administration’s cancellation of $60 billion in U.S.NBC News - 22h -
Social Security Administration sets ‘massive’ reorganization, ‘significant’ job cuts
The Social Security Administration announced a “massive” reorganization and “significant” job cuts on Thursday that critics said could increase customer-service wait times and make it more ...MarketWatch - 19h