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Norway to open protected rivers to hydropower plants
Green politicians describe plan as ‘a historic attack on Norwegian nature’. The Norwegian parliament has voted to open up protected rivers to hydropower plants, prompting fury from conservation ...The Guardian - 1h -
I am less protected after my rapist's conviction
Amelia Price is calling for a law change so non-harassment orders are mandatory in certain domestic abuse-related cases.BBC News - 14h -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Overhauls the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The upheaval at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers a glimpse into the playbook that Elon Musk and other Trump allies seem to be writing in real time.The New York Times - 18h -
‘I am pretty much uninsurable’: My 20-year term life insurance is up, but I was diagnosed with throat cancer. Do I renew it?
“I am pretty much uninsurable.”MarketWatch - 21h -
Why India fails to protect its domestic workers despite decades of abuse
Despite the high demand for domestic workers, they remain India's most vulnerable and exploited people.BBC News - 21h -
How America's chief consumer-protection agency came into the Trump administration's crosshairs
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made an appearance in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 blueprint, the conservative group’s plan was simple: Abolish it entirely.NBC News - 23h -
Investors rush to protect against Wall Street ‘volatility spikes’
US stocks have risen this year, but traders are hedging against big swings induced by Trump’s erratic policymakingFinancial Times - 1d -
Travis Kelce will take time before deciding on NFL future: 'I am not making any crazy decisions'
The 35-year-old tight end just finished his 12th season with the Chiefs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: The 4 Nations Face-Off
In today's edition: 4 Nations Face-Off, KD joins the 30K points club, Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. Soccer, the Super Bowl three-peat you probably missed, fantasy baseball mock draft, and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mapi León incident shows women’s football needs to protect its players | Suzanne Wrack
The fallout from Spain’s Liga F game at the weekend led to Daniela Caracas suffering horrendous online abuse. On Monday footage began to circulate on social media that appeared to show the ...The Guardian - 1d -
What is ‘conservative girl’ makeup, and am I accidentally wearing it? | Arwa Mahdawi
I look drained and my mascara’s gone clumpy. According to TikTok, this is all it takes to resemble a hardcore US Republican. Somewhere in the wilderness, in a top-secret location, there is an ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I am not a hero in this': Marc Fogel meets with Trump after release from Russia
Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was held in Russia for three and a half years returned home to the U.S. after being released. Fogel met with President Trump where he expressed his gratitude to ...NBC News - 1d -
After armed neo-Nazis get police protection, some Black residents in Ohio express disbelief
Some Black leaders and residents in greater Cincinnati expressed dismay after armed, masked neo-Nazis were allowed to gather on a freeway bridge without arrest.NBC News - 1d -
Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?
Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say.The New York Times - 1d -
Religious groups sue administration to protect worship sites from immigration arrests
More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway ...ABC News - 2d -
27 religious groups sue to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
Christian and Jewish groups — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites — are challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more ...NBC News - 2d -
Yahoo Sports AM: The three-peat club
In today's edition: Remembering the three-peat champs, Luka's Lakers debut, MLB payrolls, NHL playoff picture, Super Bowl excitement index, and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tenants demand protections as LA fires exacerbate housing crisis: ‘Huge source of stress’
Renters are not only facing an escalation in rent prices but also pressure to evict apartments from landlords. Wendy López, a single mother of three from Guatemala, received an eviction order the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Post-Super Bowl NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders; Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes protection
It's officially draft seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
Judge temporarily reinstalls fired head of whistleblower protection office
A federal judge temporarily reinstalled the head of the Office of the Special Counsel, allowing Hampton Dellinger to return to his post after he was fired Friday by President Trump. The order from ...The Hill - 2d -
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress to protect Americans from predatory practices. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter at Business Insider, joins CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information
A pair of Indiana doctors are trying to stop the state’s Department of Health from releasing personal information on abortion patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists Caitlin Bernard and Caroline ...The Hill - 2d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff told to 'stand down' from all work
CFPB employees were told Sunday to work remotely because their Washington, D.C., headquarters would be closed through Feb. 14, according to a memo.CNBC - 3d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Fly Eagles Fly
In today's edition: Philly demolishes Kansas City, Eagles catch the A's, Hubie's farewell, Luka's debut, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
In Relationships, Am I the Asshole?
For more than a decade, Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?” sub has served as a trove of cautionary tales and (very) real relationship advice. WIRED talked to two OPs about what happened after their posts.Wired - 3d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to shut down for a week: Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be shut down for a week, according to multiple reports. The CFPB’s Chief Operating Officer Adam Martinez said in a Sunday email that there would ...The Hill - 3d -
Russ Vought orders Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop work
The development came after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gained access to the CFPB and began a thorough review.CBS News - 3d -
Russell Vought Orders Consumer Protection Bureau’s Headquarters Closed for a Week
The order to shutter the agency’s headquarters follows another order issued Saturday by Mr. Vought, who also leads the Office of Management and Budget, telling agency employees to halt nearly all ...The New York Times - 3d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ordered to Cease Activity
In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”The New York Times - 4d -
Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them
It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.The Hill - 4d -
McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61
Isaac McKneeley scored 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 14 of his 18 in the second half and Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61ABC News - 4d -
Alex Rodriguez says he tried to steer Patrick Mahomes toward baseball: 'Man, am I glad he didn't listen to me'
Football has worked out just fine for the star Kansas City Chiefs quarterbackCBS Sports - 4d -
DOGE rooted into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as new acting head named
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.CBS News - 5d -
Dan Marino says quarterbacks are more comfortable with today's rules protecting them
In 1984, Dan Marino obliterated the previous NFL records by passing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'
Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.BBC News - 5d -
DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 6d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Super Bowl LIX preview
In today's edition: Super Bowl LIX preview, Allen wins MVP, NCAA roster limits wreak havoc, Lindsey Vonn's comeback, Dickie V's return, and more.Yahoo Sports - 6d
