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Mass Shooting in Sweden Leaves Migrants Feeling Vulnerable
The shooter targeted a center that serves migrants seeking to integrate into a country that had already reversed its liberal migration policies.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Congress must prevent a mass-amnesty for COVID fraud
Don't give criminals and fraudsters a “get out of jail free” card for COVID fraud.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Lessons from the US on combating mass incarceration
Fiscal hawks have moulded America into an unlikely exemplar of justice reformFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Indiana teen arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting
A tip to an anonymous hotline leads to arrest of teenager in central Indiana who police say was plotting to carry out a mass shooting at her high school on Friday.ABC News - 4d -
Trump Officials Pushed Ahead With Mass Layoffs
Also, a man in Chile was briefly “swallowed” by a whale. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration begins mass firings across government
President Donald Trump’s administration carried out mass firings across the federal government, affecting thousands of workers.NBC News - 3d -
Mass layoffs continue across numerous federal agencies
More federal employees are finding themselves out of a job this week as the Trump administration continues to make massive cuts to its workforce. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major ...CBS News - 23h -
Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump
The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
The Physics That Keeps a Crowd From Becoming a Stampede
A group of scientists studying the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, believe there’s a way to predict the motions of a large crowd.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
What is to become of the Great British Garden Centre?
Unreliable weather and patchy trading have led to a wilting of gardening sales — but tea and cakes may yet save the postwar institutionFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Has the Met Police just become less safe?
Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Become Your Bank: Infinite Banking With an Inflation Hedge
Low interest rates aren’t keeping up with inflation.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
Durant becomes 8th in NBA to reach 30,000 points
Kevin Durant, the 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark with a free throw late in the third quarter of a 119-112 loss to ...ESPN - 6d -
Leverkusen-Bayern has become Bundesliga's definitive fixture
Germany's top two meet on Saturday in a game that could go a long way to deciding who wins the title.ESPN - 4d -
Edward Norton on becoming Pete Seeger in "A Complete Unknown"
The actor, who received his fourth Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the legendary folk singer, talks about cultivating authenticity in his performances.CBS News - 2d -
Soaring gold becomes top ‘Trump trade’
US president’s tariff threats have helped bullion to string of record highsFinancial Times - 2d -
One Fix for Ailing Movie Theaters? Becoming Nonprofits.
As more local movie houses close, residents in smaller towns are forming nonprofits to buy and operate them.The New York Times - 10h -
Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
How Trump Uses Language to Attack the Idea of Transgender Identity
Using words like “maiming” and “junk science,” the directives try to portray trans people as lacking honesty and integrity, and thus unworthy of legal rights.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Education Dept. urges NCAA to reverse transgender athletes' records, titles and awards
The Education department said records, titles, and awards were 'wrongfully credited to' transgender women, whom it referred to as 'biological men.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Uncertainty about gender affirming care for transgender children and teenagers
After a flurry of executive orders signed by President Trump since he took office, there are now many questions about the medical care transgender children and teenagers will receive…with hospitals ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Judge blocks Trump order on transgender youth care: ACLU
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.ABC News - 5d -
Transgender reference removed from National Park Service’s Stonewall website
The National Park Service is the latest agency to remove references to the transgender community in line with President Trump’s executive order mandating that the country only recognize two ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.The New York Times - 4d -
I'm a transgender veteran: Trump’s policies endanger military families, including mine
As a retired transgender military veteran, I’m speaking for everyone who can’t speak publicly out of fear of losing their jobs or even losing their lives.The Hill - 4d -
References to transgender and queer removed from Stonewall National Monument's web page
References to transgender and queer people were erased from the Stonewall National Monument's web page, marking one of the latest moves of the current administration after President Donald Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website
References to transgender people have been removed from the National Park Service's Stonewall National Monument website, prompting a swift backlash from the LGBTQ community. WNBC's Checkey Beckford ...NBC News - 4d -
Biden's transgender policy was wrong, but Trump’s overcorrection creates new problems
Extremism, right or left, almost inevitably breeds backlash.The Hill - 4d -
5 New Yorkers charged in disappearance, death of Minnesota transgender man
Five people have been arrested and charged in New York in connection with the disappearance and death of a 24-year-old Minnesota transgender man who was reported missing earlier this week, ...NBC News - 3d -
After years of debate, Trump upends transgender sports landscape with the stroke of a pen
Donald Trump’s campaign promise to block transgender women and girls from competing in female sports has opened up a slew of investigations of federally funded schools and athletics organizations ...NBC News - 2d -
5 arrested in New York for the murder of transgender Minnesota man
Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more.CBS News - 1d -
Education Department investigating Northern Virginia school districts for transgender support policies
The Education Department is investigating whether five Northern Virginia school districts violated Title IX and one of President Trump’s recent executive orders by allowing transgender students to ...The Hill - 1d -
No Evidence of Hate Crime in Transgender Man’s Killing in Upstate N.Y., Investigators Say
Law enforcement officials in upstate New York say that the torture and killing of Sam Norquist, 24, did not appear to be a hate crime.The New York Times - 22h -
'Unadulterated animus': Judge blasts DOJ about transgender military restrictions
Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.ABC News - 2h -
'Unadulterated animus': Judge spars with DOJ over Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge sparred with the Justice Department over the breadth of President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender people from serving openly in the military during a ...The Hill - 2h -
In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust
The two main candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency never campaigned in CochapambaABC News - 6d -
Here’s How Remote Relationships Can Be Even Stronger Than In-Person Ones, According to a Communications Expert
A few small tweaks can mean much stronger relationships with remote employees or customers, says author Andrew Brodsky.Inc. - 5d