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US border officials tour USAid building amid speculation of office takeover

Agency staffers observe CBP representatives conducting ‘walkthrough’ of space as they remain barred from entering. US politics live – latest updates Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ...

The Guardian - 2d

FEMA official ignores judge's latest order, demands freeze on grant funding

A senior FEMA official instructed subordinates to freeze funding for grant programs, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to stop such pauses.

NBC News - 2d

It's official: The Luka trade couldn't have gone worse for the Mavs

The newest Lakers star made his Los Angeles debut on Monday night, resulting in another lopsided win. In Dallas, fans were ejected for protesting Nico Harrison.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

FirstFT: Trump orders pause on enforcing ban against bribing foreign officials

Also in today’s newsletter, Deloitte US staff ordered to drop gender pronouns, pros and cons of giving children weight-loss drugs

Financial Times - 2d

Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace

Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside Russia

ABC News - 2d

Trump to halt enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials

President says move will ‘mean a lot more business for America’

Financial Times - 2d

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran has lifted import bans on expensive goods like foreign cars and new iPhones, yielding to public demand for the products while also trying to mask the dire straits of its economy

ABC News - 2d

White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda

The nation may be edging closer to a constitutional crisis as senior White House officials bristle over a string of court orders stymieing Trump’s agenda.

NBC News - 2d

Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze

Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.

MarketWatch - 2d

Judge directs Trump officials to comply with earlier order halting funding freeze

A group of 22 states and the District of Columbia said the Trump administration was not complying with a judge's order blocking its freeze on federal assistance.

CBS News - 2d

Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'

Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...

The Hill - 2d

Eric Adams Urges N.Y.C. Officials to Avoid Criticizing Trump Administration

In response to concerns about his cooperation with the Trump administration, Mayor Eric Adams on Monday told top aides that being confrontational could hurt New York City.

The New York Times - 2d

US justice department official seeks dismissal of charges against Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors ordered to drop charges against New York mayor, who has cultivated relationship with Trump. A top official at the US Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to ...

The Guardian - 2d

President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.

CBS News - 2d

Judge orders Trump officials to unblock funds

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump officials ordered to 'immediately' unblock funds A federal judge has ...

The Hill - 2d

2025 Super Bowl: DeAndre Hopkins questions officiating and calls out media over refs after loss to Eagles

This is a pretty bad look for the Chiefs receiver

CBS Sports - 3d

Almost half of remote French island hit by wildfire: official

Yahoo News - 3d

UN official says Sudan paramilitary group is preventing life-saving aid from famine-hit Darfur

The United Nations’ top humanitarian official in Sudan says the paramilitary group at war with the military in Sudan is preventing life-saving aid from reaching many people in the famine-hit Darfur ...

ABC News - 3d

Super Bowl 2025: Officials make questionable call in favor of Chiefs nullifying Eagles' fourth-down conversion

There's some early controversy in Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - 3d

US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week

ABC News - 3d

Dozens of Maoist Guerrillas Killed in Central India, Officials Say

Rebels known as Naxalites have waged an insurgency that has ebbed and flowed over decades, but government operations have given them less space to maneuver.

The New York Times - 4d

Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom

Humanitarian groups worried north-east Syrian camps holding suspected IS members will lose basic facilities. Kurdish officials have warned of an Islamic State resurgence if US foreign aid cuts take ...

The Guardian - 4d

Watch: Jude Bellingham’s x-rated rant at official in Madrid derby

Jude Bellingham faces potential punishment from La Liga after he appeared to swear at an official during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Israeli official says force withdrawal from key Gaza corridor has begun, as part of ceasefire deal

An Israeli official says that Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor, part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead

ABC News - 4d

UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.

Wired - 5d

Apple’s Invites App Requires an iCloud+ Subscription to Host an Event

Plus: Sonos’ next play is a streaming box, Amazon’s souped-up Alexa may land this month, VW’s cheapest ever EV, and Comcast adds Dolby support to its 4K Super Bowl stream.

Wired - 5d

Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?

In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).

The New York Times - 5d

All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.

ABC News - 5d

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions

Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, — rather than just functional tasks.

VentureBeat - 5d

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.

BBC News - 6d

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.

The New York Times - 6d

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria, officials say. Here's what it broadcasts

The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last month

ABC News - 6d

This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome

No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?

With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Kendrick Lamar will appear in Synth Riders Experience on Apple Vision Pro

Kendrick Lamar will appear in the experience Humble in the Synth Riders Experience on the Apple Vision Pro.