We Mapped DOGE’s Silicon Valley and Corporate Connections

If Elon Musk is America's CEO, DOGE is the Silicon Valley executive branch.

Wired - 2d

2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver

First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 5h

How DOGE Is Changing the Process for SBA Loans

Elon Musk’s DOGE recently announced that the SBA will be placing new age requirements on business loans amid sweeping staffing cuts.

Inc. - 17h

DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead

DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.

Inc. - 1d

DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse

Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.

Wired - 2d

CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - 7h

A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time

Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.

The New York Times - 2d

The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike

Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.

GameSpot - 1d

The Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 2 decades

The Sex Pistols will tour North America for the first time since 2003 this fall

ABC News - 2d

WSL: Chelsea drop first home-points of season

Chelsea dropped points at home for the first time in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season after an injury-time West Ham equaliser at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.

ESPN - 7h

Rashford: First Villa goals mark steady progress

Marcus Rashford has pointed to his "step by step" progress since joining Aston Villa after he scored his first goals for the club on Sunday.

ESPN - 44m

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations

ABC News - Mar. 22

DOGE efforts should be counted alongside megabill’s cost-cutting, Thune says

Politico - 5d

Elon Musk rallies support for DOGE at Wisconsin campaign event

Elon Musk began and ended his town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday by urging attendees to back conservative Brad Schimel in the state's high-stakes Supreme Court election Tuesday.

NBC News - 54m

Rashford scores first goals for Villa in easy win in FA Cup quarterfinals

Marcus Rashford has scored his first goals for Aston Villa to help his new team beat second-tier Preston 3-0 and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 2015

ABC News - 12h

Rashford scores first two Villa goals within space of five minutes

Marcus Rashford scores his first two goals for Aston Villa in the space of five minutes against Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final.

BBC News - 14h

How To Unlock And Upgrade The Spirit Of Advocacy In The First Berserker Khazan

The First Berserker: Khazan 's Spirit of Advocacy is a helpful aid against tough Guardians if you find you're struggling in battle or just need something to distract your foe. It's easy to ignore ...

GameSpot - 2d

Miami Open: Jakub Mensik upsets Novak Djokovic for first tennis title

Jakub Mensik used his length to shrink the court, erasing Novak Djokovic's ability to find winners in a shock upset for his first career tennis title Sunday at the Miami Open.

Yahoo Sports - 56m

A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight

A private European aerospace company has scrubbed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

ABC News - 6d

OT win sends Penn State to first NCAA Frozen Four in school history

Matt DiMarsico's overtime goal clinched Penn State's first trip to the NCAA Frozen Four in school history!

Yahoo Sports - 4h

2025 Houston Open leaderboard, grades: Min Woo Lee grabs first win over Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland

The fan favorite found his way into the winner's circle for the first time in his PGA Tour career

CBS Sports - 6h

Christopher McVey sparks big first half as expansion side San Diego holds off LAFC 3-2

Defender Christopher McVey scored 21 minutes into the match to spark a three-goal first half and expansion side San Diego FC held on to beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 at Snapdragon Stadium

ABC News - 22h

Min Woo Lee confidently bombs his way to 2025 Houston Open title, first PGA Tour win

Min Woo Lee bombed it around Memorial Park, taking advantage of non-penal rough en route to his first PGA Tour victory at the Houston Open.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Spokane regional: UCLA marches past LSU 72-65, earns first trip to Final Four

Mar. 30—It could be argued that UCLA prevailed Sunday afternoon with its best player on the bench. It could also be debated that UCLA secured its first trip to the NCAA women's basketball Final ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants

ABC News - 4d

NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time

The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.

The New York Times - 4d

Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility

In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.

Wired - 2d

Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah

France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.

CBS News - 2d

Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years

The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.

CBS News - 2d

First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after takeoff

Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless. A test rocket intended to kickstart satellite launches from Europe fell to the ...

The Guardian - 12h

Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy.

BBC News - 9h

Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private ...

The New York Times - 9h

Kerr to rejoin Australia's squad for the first time since her trial in Britain

Sam Kerr has expressed “sincere regret” in a meeting with Football Australia over her contentious recent court case in Britain, and will rejoin the Matildas squad this week as she continues her ...

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Denny Hamlin gets first win at Martinsville in 10 years

Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state.

ESPN - 2h

Cypress Hill concert film relives group's symphonic first — performing with an orchestra in London

Fans of the group can catch the entire performance as 'Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall' makes a limited theatrical run in the U.S. on March 30 and 31 and April 2.

Los Angeles Times - 1d