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Trump's aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze in foreign aid has closed health clinics offering free care in one of Syria's most vulnerable regionsABC News - Feb. 13 -
Trump’s foreign aid freeze exports misogyny, insults sexual violence survivors
Americans must speak out to challenge these regressive, dangerous moves, and call for the end to U.S. complicity in a global culture of impunity for sexual violence and inhumanity toward survivors.The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily reinstate foreign aid funding
President Donald Trump last month signed an executive order that issued a blanket pause on U.S. foreign aid.NBC News - 6d -
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Foreign Aid Spending
The judge faulted the logic of a blanket freeze on foreign aid spending and found that groups that depend on the aid had made a strong initial showing of “irreparable harm.”The New York Times - 6d -
Trump ordered to temporarily lift USAid freeze and allow foreign aid funding
Judge challenges administration’s dismantling of US foreign assistance and sets five-day deadline to prove compliance. A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump ’s administration to temporarily ...The Guardian - 6d -
Zepp Clarity Omni, One, Pixie Review: Lackluster Hearing Aids
Zepp’s upcoming try-before-you-buy plan wants to encourage greater hearing aid adoption. Unfortunately, the hardware on offer still needs work.Wired - 6d -
In Trump’s Cuts to Aid and Refugees, a Clash Over Christian Values
Vice President JD Vance and the Pope square off, as faith-based groups face an existential crisis.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Aides to Meet With Russian Officials About Ukraine Next Week
Talks involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and two other senior Trump officials would be the first between American and Russian delegations since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of ...The New York Times - 4d -
Majority of Americans believe foreign aid ‘wasted on corruption’, survey finds
Exclusive poll suggests voters back Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s view of USAIDFinancial Times - 3d -
2 people killed when militants ambush trucks with aid for northwestern Pakistan
Authorities say militants in northwestern Pakistan have killed two people when they ambushed a convoy of trucks carrying food and medicine for thousands of residents trapped by sectarian violenceABC News - 3d -
Four top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resign
Four top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced their resignations Monday. It comes just days after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against Adams, which prompted ...CBS News - 2d -
Pete Marocco Returns to Battle in Trump’s War on Foreign Aid
A meeting between a Hungarian official and Pete Marocco, the top Trump appointee in charge of foreign aid, signals a new future.The New York Times - 2d -
USAID worker blames 'stress and strain' of aid freeze for wife's pregnancy scare
A U.S. foreign service officer blamed the Trump administration's "cruel and harmful shutdown" of USAID for threatening the lives of his pregnant wife and unborn child.ABC News - 2d -
Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children
Snatching funds from vulnerable minors will endanger those already at risk of being abused, advocates say. The Trump administration abruptly cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children ...The Guardian - 1d -
Joe Haines, press aide to Harold Wilson, dies aged 97
Haines was a close adviser to Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the 1960s and 1970s.BBC News - 1d -
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - 21h -
Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions, Justice Dept. Official Suggests
Emil Bove III, the acting deputy attorney general, tried to persuade a judge to let him drop a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. He said the mayor was crucial to the president’s agenda.The New York Times - 18h -
'I cried for days': Office raids and arrests shock aid workers in Yemen
Humanitarian workers fear the detention of staff and cuts in funding will be a "death sentence" for Yemenis.BBC News - 19h -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - 6h -
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challengeABC News - Feb. 5 -
Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death
Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt
A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before ...The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt parts of bureau activity
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought issued a series of directives to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees Saturday night in his new capacity as the bureau's acting ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
2025 Super Bowl pick, odds, best bet: Saquon Barkley, Eagles halt Chiefs' bid for historic three-peat
Jordan Dajani gives his pick for Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda
President Donald Trump and key members of his administration are lashing out at judges who have halted some of his second-term agenda.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
3 top consumer bureau officials depart after Trump admin halts work
Three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) left the agency Tuesday, after the agency’s acting director ordered staff to halt all work. CFPB Deputy Director Zixta ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Villanova hangs on to stun No. 9 St. John's, halting the Red Storm's dominant run in the Big East
St. John's had won 10 straight before Wednesday night and taken the clear lead in the Big East.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Australian projects tackling climate change and poverty in Indo-Pacific ‘in limbo’ after Trump halts USAid
China could ‘pick up the slack’ and increase its influence in the region after Doge funding freeze. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump’s “chaotic” ...The Guardian - 6d -
European football: Inter miss chance while racist chants halt La Liga game
Inter lose 1-0 at Juventus to a Francisco Conceição goal Referee stops match at Espanyol after player complaints Inter missed the chance to go top of Serie A as they lost 1-0 at Juventus on ...The Guardian - 3d -
WNBA mock draft: How far has Kiki Iriafen fallen? Will Paige Bueckers remain No. 1?
WNBA free agency has essentially come and gone. Although a few stragglers remain, most of the league’s teams have settled into their new realities. With the major moves behind us, and the draft ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
2025 WNBA free agency tracker: Breanna Stewart remains unsigned, Diana Taurasi's future a mystery
Free agency is beginning to slow down, but some marquee names are still on the boardCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb wants to remain with Browns as veteran RB becomes free agent for first time
The Browns are facing several big questions this offseasonCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Alaska plane crash: remains of all 10 victims have been recovered, authorities say
Ten people died in the crash on Thursday, and authorities are still trying to piece together why the aircraft went down. The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Auburn remains No. 1 in projected poll, but Alabama lurks ahead of rivalry clash
Auburn will likely lose its unanimous status but should remain No. 1 on MondayCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Super Bowl commercials: Top 20 of all time remain unchanged after Chiefs vs. Eagles
None of the Super Bowl LIX ads were able to crack the top 20CBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Brandon Graham shares plan to remain with Eagles even if he retires after second Super Bowl victory
Graham can end his career just like Jerome Bettis should he decide to retire after his 15th NFL seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large
National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains
It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Fantasy Baseball: Going to the Red Sox should ensure Alex Bregman remains an impactful hitter
If he couldn't stay in Houston, going to Boston is the next best thingCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
Musk says he'll withdraw $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI if ChatGPT maker remains nonprofit
Elon Musk says he will abandon his $97.4 billion offer to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker drops its plan to convert into a for-profit companyABC News - Feb. 13