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Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts

US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump steps up efforts to exert control over DC

President Trump is growing more aggressive in his posture towards Washington, D.C, threatening to exert more control over the local affairs of the nation's capital. The president signed an ...

The Hill - 2d

Israel orders evacuation of Rafah as it steps up offensive

Civilians told to flee to ‘humanitarian area’ as aid groups warn of worsening disaster in Gaza

Financial Times - 3d

Myanmar earthquake death-toll tops 3,000 as junta declares a ceasefire to ease aid

Myanmar’s ruling military declared a civil-war ceasefire to ease relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.

NBC News - 22h

With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit

Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.

The New York Times - 1d

Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

BBC News - 3d

UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people

ABC News - Mar. 24

Play Ball - The Drive Steps Up To Plate As Partner For Greenville

The Greenville Drive Steps Up To Plate As Partner For Greenville

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Myanmar Earthquake Aid Complicated by Its Isolation

Earthquake-stricken Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis. Political complexities are likely to hamper international aid delivery, leaving vulnerable people at risk.

The New York Times - 5d

Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.

CBS News - 23h

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 - Mar. 26

Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts

The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.

CBS News - 2d

Trump's aid cuts may be delaying U.S. response to Myanmar quake

The U.S. is largely absent from the international response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar amid President Donald Trump's deep cuts to foreign aid.

NBC News - 3d

Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide Myanmar’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief

Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.

The New York Times - 1d

Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging

Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked

ABC News - 2d

Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says

A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.

CBS News - 5d

Cunha on Wolves future: 'Need to take next step'

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has said that he is keen to leave the club this summer, saying he has "made it clear that I need to take the next step."

ESPN - 3d

Meta's head of AI research stepping down

The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense ...

ABC News - 1d

Judge orders restoration of legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

A Northern California judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration must temporarily restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., effectively blocking a stop-work order ...

The Hill - 22h

Trump, aides meet about TikTok deal ahead of ban deadline

President Trump will host a meeting with top aides Wednesday to discuss potential investors for acquiring TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting ...

The Hill - 21h

Former Biden chief of staff blames aides for Trump debate performance

Former President Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, blames the senior aides for the poor debate performance last summer against then-candidate Donald Trump. Klain, who was interviewed for a new ...

The Hill - 13h

House Republicans torpedo Johnson effort to block proxy voting for new parents

A group of House Republicans rebelled against GOP leaders on Tuesday over their effort to block a vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents — thwarting other party priorities in the process and ...

The Hill - 1d

Senators revive efforts to strip tech companies of key legal protection

Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back technology companies' legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish ...

The Hill - 1d

Myanmar junta fires warning shots at Chinese aid convoy while seek to earthquake victims

Myanmar’s junta said its troops fired warning shots at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, which had not informed the authorities it was in a conflict zone.

NBC News - 1d

Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecution. Russian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), ...

The Guardian - 1h

Jen Salke to step down from her role at Amazon MGM Studios

Jen Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, will step down from her role, according to an internal email from the company. She will start her own production entity.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair

Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), the chair of the state Democratic Party in Georgia, announced to state committee members Monday she would step down from her role following a party rules change to ...

The Hill - 3d

Vulnerable Republicans step up appeals to Trump amid primary threats

Vulnerable GOP senators are taking steps to appeal to President Trump as they stare down the possible threat of primary challengers next year. A handful of these senators have faced criticism from ...

The Hill - 2d

Mets’ Frankie Montas takes positive step in lat strain recovery

Starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been sidelined with a high-grade lat strain since his first bullpen session of the spring in mid-February, but he recently took a crucial step in his recovery.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Auburn's Chaney Johnson stepped up massively in Elite Eight win over Michigan State

Johnson stepped up in a crucial moment for Auburn during its Elite Eight win over Michigan State.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process

A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ ...

ABC News - 3d

GOP lawmakers sink Johnson’s effort to block new parents from remote voting

A band of Republican lawmakers sank Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.‘s effort to kill a plan to allow remote voting for lawmakers who are new parents. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on the bitter dispute ...