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VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service ...ABC News - 4d -
China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at 'Two Sessions' meeting
Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.CNBC - 4d -
Trump’s latest DOGE order aims to cut costs through federal contracts, travel
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing agency leaders to work with staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs through contracts, employee ...The Hill - 4d -
Elon Musk's DOGE, federal cuts and Ukraine discussed at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting
On Wednesday, Elon Musk joined President Trump's first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. Meanwhile, the president also announced that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...CBS News - 4d -
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits and stability.CNBC - 4d -
Google announces layoffs in its HR, cloud units as part of ongoing cost cuts
The company has begun cutting from units in order to invest more in AI.CNBC - 3d -
Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering a far-reaching change to the budget process that would obscure the deficit impact of extending President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cuts in ...NBC News - 3d -
Roy Wood Jr. on DOGE cuts: Like watching people 'put together Legos without instructions'
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. likened the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut federal spending to someone building LEGOs without instructions, while Elon Musk defended the team's mistakes ...The Hill - 3d -
Fortnite Pro-Style Xbox Wireless Controller Gets Limited-Time Price Cut At Amazon
Fortnite fans can save on PowerA's new pro-style controller for Xbox and PC at Amazon. The limited-time deal on the Fortnite Special Edition Wireless Controller drops the price from $100 to ...GameSpot - 2d -
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in fundingABC News - 2d -
'44,' a musical satire about Barack Obama by one of his campaign insiders, cuts up at the Kirk Douglas
Written, composed and directed by Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer, '44,' about Barack Obama's presidency, returns to L.A. at Kirk Douglas Theatre.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Sunday shows preview: Fault lines deepen after Trump-Zelensky clash; DOGE cuts endure
President Trump’s public debacle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky halted hopes for a signed minerals agreement while dividing the world — and Washington — over their support for the ...The Hill - 1d -
With student test scores flailing, DOGE cuts to Nation's Report Card raise red flags
Cuts to the Department of Education are hitting the highly valued Nation’s Report Card even as sirens blare on student test scores. The 12th grade National Assessment of Educational Progress ...The Hill - 1d -
Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept deal extending ceasefire
Hundreds of aid trucks have entered Gaza daily since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19, and it was unclear what the immediate impact of the aid cutoff would be.CBS News - 1d -
Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress' proposed budget cuts could be felt
A budget resolution adopted Tuesday by House Republicans could jeopardize the health insurance coverage of millions of low-income and disabled people who rely on Medicaid if lawmakers follow ...NBC News - 1d -
World’s first $1m women’s footballer Girma has Chelsea debut cut short
USA defender injured in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Brighton Manchester United and Arsenal stay in touch with wins The USA centre-back Naomi Girma’s debut for Chelsea ended early as she was brought ...The Guardian - 1d -
Report: Jets taking calls about Davante Adams, plan to cut him if they can't trade him
The Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so it comes as no surprise that they plan to do the same with wide receiver Davante Adams.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Joe Highsmith goes from making the cut to a PGA Tour winner at the Cognizant Classic
Two days after Joe Highsmith made a nervy par putt to make the cut, he won the Cognizant Classic with the lowest weekend ever at PGA National and is going to the Masters.NBC News - 21h -
Most Americans in new survey support funding increases as Trump admin seeks cuts
Far more Americans support increasing federal funding in key areas than those who favor decreasing funding, according to a new survey, even as the Trump administration seeks sweeping cuts to ...The Hill - 22h -
2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard, grades: Joe Highsmith grabs first PGA Tour win despite barely making cut
Highsmith is just the ninth player in the last 50 years to accomplish this unique feat on the PGA TourCBS Sports - 21h -
Joe Highsmith goes from making the cut to a PGA Tour winner at the Cognizant Classic
Joe Highsmith had to make a nervy par putt just to make the cut in the Cognizant ClassicABC News - 21h -
Euro zone inflation dips to 2.4% in February as ECB bets point to sixth rate cut
Economists surveyed by Reuters had been expecting inflation to ease to 2.3% in February.CNBC - 10h -
Watch live: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts
Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over expected “significant workforce reductions” at the Social Security Administration. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), along with Sens. Patty ...The Hill - 1h -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.
President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD
Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
England not solely focused on Russell, says Itoje
We cannot focus solely on Scotland talisman Finn Russell on Saturday despite his pedigree in the Calcutta Cup, says England captain Maro Itoje.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Israel says body released by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas
The Israeli military says the body released by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas as they claimed. “No match was found for the fourth body,” they say, describing it as “anonymous and unidentified.” ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Mom of Starliner astronaut says daughter 'honored' to be on ISS
Williams was one of two people testing the Starliner capsule, which was not deemed safe for crewed return.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Lake says VOA won’t be ‘Trump TV’
Kari Lake, President Trump’s choice to lead Voice of America (VOA), said the international state media broadcaster won’t be “Trump TV” under her watch. Lake said at the Conservative Political ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit
The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Dead soldier's sister says army 'not safe' for women
Gunner Jaysley Beck's sister says she would not advise other women to join the Army.BBC News - Feb. 22
