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Trump appoints controversial NOAA head
This week, President Trump nominated atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Trump's first term, Jacobs was the agency's acting leader and ...CBS News - 19m -
My husband has millions in a trust fund, pays all our bills and gives me $4,000 a month. Will I get our house if I divorce him?
“He pays all of our bills, including all our taxes, from one of his investment accounts.”MarketWatch - 3h -
Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 4h -
With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions
Grief and “dizzying chaos” struck communities around the globe as networks for delivering medicine, nutrition and maternal care were abruptly shut down.The New York Times - 5h -
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.CBS News - 9h -
Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States
President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier before assuming office on Jan. 20. “At the direction of @realDonaldTrump the ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.CBS News - 11h -
Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - 11h -
Illinois County reaches $10 million settlement over fatal police shooting
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home last ...CBS News - 12h -
311-year-old violin sells for over $11 million at auction
The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the ...CBS News - 13h -
Tennessee winter tornado kills mother and daughter, several others injured
A devastating winter tornado in Morgan County, Tennessee, killed at least two people and injured several others on Friday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.CBS News - 13h -
Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...The Hill - 14h -
Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Musk’s DOGE Team Efforts
Much of the billionaire’s handiwork — gaining access to internal systems and asking employees to justify their jobs — is being driven by a group of engineers operating in secrecy.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump 'angry' deportation numbers are not higher
ICE is under increasing pressure to boost the number of arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants.NBC News - 15h -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 16h -
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds in 2025, as of Jan. 31. Here's the average payment.CNBC - 16h -
A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.The New York Times - 17h -
These Eagles players have a $4.5 million side hustle: Recording Christmas albums—and donating the proceeds
Current and former Philadelphia Eagles players Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce have recorded three Christmas albums — and donated the proceeds to local charities.CNBC - 17h -
Even at $8 million per Super Bowl commercial, ad executives say it's still bang for your buck
Some advertisers are shelling out up to $8 million for a 30-second spot on this year's Super Bowl. Industry experts say the high price tag is still worth it.CNBC - 17h -
Managing uncertainty in the Trump age
Multinationals need to dust off the pandemic playbook to cope with disruptionFinancial Times - 19h -
USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.The New York Times - 1d -
A $50 million Ferrari-inspired mansion just broke a local record in Delray Beach, Florida. Take a look inside
The sale included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a miniature Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports car.CNBC - 1d -
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
'Land we paid for is being sold for millions - but we don't see any of the money'
Ex-miners say money from the sale of social welfare sites is not being re-invested in the community.BBC News - 1d -
Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show
Trump administration appointees and allies of Elon Musk wanted to use the Treasury’s sensitive payment system to block disbursements.The New York Times - 1d -
The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy
When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.Wired - 1d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 2d -
Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’
Among an array of pro-Trump personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa
The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump dismisses head of the National Archives
President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.NBC News - 10h -
Andrew aide asks court to withhold testimony on alleged spy
Dominic Hampshire said he would not have given evidence had he known it could be made public.BBC News - 18h -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - 19h -
$62,000 for the Super Bowl. $1 Million for Formula 1. How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?
Private and customizable “ultraluxe” packages are increasingly in demand. Here’s what (a lot of) money can buy at upcoming events.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump’s imperial emporium
Washington is ill-prepared for the speed with which the president has been ‘flooding the zone’Financial Times - 20h -
NWSL’s $5 million fund for players is a ‘necessary step toward accountability’ after abuse scandal
On Wednesday, a chapter of the National Women’s Soccer League’s past was finally closed as the league agreed to a historic settlement with the attorneys general of D.C., New York and Illinois over ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.The New York Times - 1d -
For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration
The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump's aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a ...CBS News - 2d
