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'Profoundly disrespectful': USAID staffers scramble to gather belongings amid layoffs
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside of the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as ousted USAID workers cleared out their desks.ABC News - 5d -
Amid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought
Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.The New York Times - 5d -
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Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push
Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...The Hill - 5d -
Short answer: Gabriel cites wins amid height Q's
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel points to his years of winning when questioned about how his height might cap his ceiling in the NFL.ESPN - 5d -
UNC GM confirms talks amid 'Hard Knocks' link
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi acknowledged that the program is considering a behind-the-scenes look at the team amid a report that the Tar Heels could be the focus of ...ESPN - 4d -
‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety
A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.The New York Times - 4d -
Burnley players refuse Osmajic handshake amid racism row
Burnley players decline to shake hands with Preston striker Milutin Osmajic before their FA Cup fifth-round tie amid a racism row between the two clubs.BBC News - 4d -
Trump administration accused of sidestepping court rulings amid spree of legal losses
The Trump administration continued to face setbacks in court this week over its efforts to drastically downsize the size of the government, while plaintiffs in some of the cases accused the ...NBC News - 4d -
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.CBS News - 4d -
William speaks Welsh amid St David's Day celebrations
The Prince of Wales delivers his first full message in Welsh to mark St David's Day.BBC News - 4d -
Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death.Wired - 3d -
Amid community outcry, ICE releases statement on arrests of N.J. restaurant owners
ICE released a statement on the detainment of Jersey Kebab owners Emine Emanet and Celal Emanet, whose restaurant was described by the township's mayor as a"pillar of the community."NBC News - 2d -
Oscars 2025: Karla Sofía Gascón attends Oscars amid controversy
Gascón is nominated for best actress at the award showABC News - 2d -
Kennedy sends mixed vaccine messages amid Texas measles outbreak
In the first test of the Trump administration's outbreak response, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sending mixed messages about a rapidly spreading measles ...The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr. tells parents to consider MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare — Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly acknowledged that the measles shot has ...The Hill - 1d -
House Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls amid protests
House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and live-streamed versions, advice that comes after constituents and activists rocked recent GOP events by ...The Hill - 1d -
Fat Tuesday celebrations underway in New Orleans amid severe weather threat
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 1d -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 1d -
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence. CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong -based logistics giant, announced plans to ...The Guardian - 22h -
Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump touts 'important' letter from Zelensky amid push to smooth relations
President Trump in his address to Congress touted receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier Tuesday amid an effort to smooth ties between Washington and Kyiv following ...The Hill - 14h -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 14h -
China sets GDP target of 5% for 2025 amid tariff war with Trump
Economists believe that meeting the target will be challenging as Beijing grapples with Donald Trump’s new trade war. Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting? China has set its GDP ...The Guardian - 14h -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 14h -
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.CBS News - 4h -
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.CBS News - 4h -
Oil Prices Drop Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and OPEC Increases
The international benchmark fell to its lowest point since 2021 after a decision by Saudi Arabia and other producers to pump more crude surprised the markets.The New York Times - 1h -
Oil Prices Drop Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and OPEC Increases
The international benchmark fell to its lowest point since 2021 after a decision by Saudi Arabia and other producers to pump more crude surprised the markets.The New York Times - 1h -
Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs
Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phoneABC News - Feb. 18 -
G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US
Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges
Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts
Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Famed for Himalayan peaks and pristine lakes, Kashmir faces a water crisis amid dry weather
For days, people in the Himalayan region of Kashmir watched in agony as a famed ancient spring ran dry amid extreme dry weather conditionsABC News - Feb. 21 -
How Stanford legend Andrew Luck is embracing arduous task of resurrecting Cardinal amid challenges of new era
Luck has the chance to reshape not just the football program, but Stanford athletics as a wholeCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries
Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Dusty May, Michigan agree to contract extension amid Indiana basketball coaching search
May spoke exclusively to CBS Sports on Friday, saying: "I'm staying at Michigan." Contract details belowCBS Sports - Feb. 21
