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Understanding DOGE's mass firings of federal workers
Several former federal workers fired as a result of the Trump administration's widespread DOGE cuts are expected to attend the president's congressional address Tuesday night at the invitation of ...CBS News - 2d -
UK asset manager Abrdn renames itself Aberdeen
Company says move will end ‘distractions’ after widely ridiculed rebranding in 2021Financial Times - 1d -
UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal
Rwanda had asked for additional money it said it was owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.BBC News - 1d -
BoE plans to ease leverage rules on UK lenders
Proposal is latest sign of regulators responding to government pressure to cut business red tapeFinancial Times - 21h -
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe
Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."BBC News - 16h -
Defense Department begins cutting workers this week
Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.CBS News - 12h -
US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office
Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel. The US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.Wired - Feb. 25 -
Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation
Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender peopleABC News - 6d -
Israel's military failed to protect civilians, first report on 7 October attack says
The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack.BBC News - 6d -
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House Democrats join legal fight against Trump's efforts to dismantle consumer protection agency
House Democratic leaders are getting directly involved in one of the legal battles against the Trump administration, filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to block the dismantling ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump: Iowa should pass measure removing protections for transgender people 'as fast as possible'
President Trump is urging Iowa to finalize legislation that would remove protections for transgender people, following the lead of his executive order.The Hill - 5d -
DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.NBC News - 5d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops lawsuits against Capital One and Berkshire, Rocket Cos. units
The moves are the latest sign of the abrupt shift at the agency since acting CFPB director Russell Vought took over this monthCNBC - 5d -
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Weak cyber defenses are exposing critical infrastructure — how enterprises can proactively thwart cunning attackers to protect us all
If businesses fail to up their cybersecurity game, the systems everyone relies on could face serious and devastating disruptions.VentureBeat - 4d -
Polar bears in Canada are on the edge of extinction. Here's what's being done to protect them.
Churchill, Manitoba, a small village on the Hudson Bay, is known as the polar bear capital of the world.CBS News - 1d -
European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks
Sky Shield proposal drawn up by military experts would be operated separately from Nato and deploy 120 fighter jets . A European air force of 120 fighter jets could be deployed to secure the skies ...The Guardian - 4h -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it’s paying them each $10,000 to show up.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it's paying them each $10,000 to show up.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Once off the table, bills to charge women who get abortions with murder get votes before failing
Abortion rights groups fear punishment for women who have abortions and governments tracking pregnanciesABC News - Feb. 20 -
Bills' James Cook wants to 'get what I deserve' in new contract, hints at $15 million per year
Cook is coming off a season where he rushed for a league-high-tying 16 touchdownsCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Late Bill Walton's 'larger-than-life personality' to be honored by UCLA during game Sunday vs. Ohio State
The Bruins will celebrate the life of the legendary Walton, who died last yearCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Bill Self 'seriously considered' leaving Kansas for alma mater Oklahoma State in 2024, per report
Oklahoma State made a push to land Self, a former Cowboy, following Mike Boynton's firingCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special
UCLA players and people around the team share their fondest memories of Bill Walton, whose life will be honored before Sunday's game against Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81
Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Bill O'Reilly: Trump wants Nobel Peace Prize via Ukraine peace deal
O'Reilly defended Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has entered its third year.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Bills signing Khalil Shakir to four-year extension: Buffalo WR getting reported deal worth up to $60.2M
Shakir cashes in after a career campaignCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
Investors in $6.4 trillion T-bill market are getting less chill about the U.S. debt ceiling
Yields on Treasury bills set to mature in July and August have been climbing, reflecting growing concerns the U.S. debt-ceiling battle.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Bill De Blasio speaks on Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics
Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks with NBC News' Tom Llamas about former Governor Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics as Cuomo considers a bid for mayor.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Value investor Bill Nygren explains why Nvidia isn’t the best AI stock to own now
Look at companies that use AI effectively — not AI hardware manufacturers — Oakmark Fund manager says.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Bills' Sean McDermott explains why the 'Tush Push' scares him, addresses controversial calls in loss to Chiefs
McDermott tackled several hot-button topics from the NFL combineCBS Sports - 6d -
Classic Bill Murray Movie Stripes Gets 4K Blu-Ray Restoration & Limited-Edition Steelbook Case
While the comedic duo of Bill Murray and Harold Ramis might be best known for films like Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day , their first team-up was for the 1981 satirical military movie, Stripes, ...GameSpot - 6d -
You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves
There's still time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these three strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 6d -
North Carolina in line to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' amid Bill Belichick's first season as college coach
'Hard Knocks' will follow Belichick and the Tar Heels as part of an offseason seriesCBS Sports - 5d -
Thune says Senate will consider bill to restrict trans athletes 'early next week'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports will go to the Senate floor “early next week,” ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Every yellow lid is like a box of chocolates’: the Sydney retirees fossicking in bins to pay the bills
Early mornings, razor-like broken window panes, private property restrictions and territorial fellow recycling collectors – it’s all in a day’s work for a growing cohort of elderly Australians. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Kansas coach Bill Self issues statement after fans send racist and threatening messages to star Zeke Mayo
KU suffered its third loss at home Saturday, tying for the most in a season under SelfCBS Sports - 3d
