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DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - 4d

Warmer weather on the way as severe freeze loosens dangerous grip

A major snowstorm and dangerous freeze that left parts of the U.S. covered in ice and snow is beginning to loosen its grip.

NBC News - Feb. 21

The New American Gun Store: Grips, Grenade Launchers and Ramen Noodles

A new crop of retailers is profiting more from limited-edition accessories that sell out in minutes, and promoting lifestyle gear to women, minority gun owners and the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

The New York Times - 2d

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

USAID cuts could send global health into chaos

The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...

The Hill - 1d

Movie Review: A gripping deep-sea rescue mission in ‘Last Breath’ with Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu

A routine deep-sea diving mission in the North Sea goes terribly wrong when a young diver is stranded some 300 feet below the surface in the new film “Last Breath.”

ABC News - 5d

Trump job cuts could throw national parks and forests into 'staffing chaos'

The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub

Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAID

Financial Times - Feb. 23

'Absolute chaos': DOGE sows turmoil in its quest for 'efficiency'

Federal workers say Elon Musk's slash-and-burn approach to the federal government is it less efficient and driving away some of the most talented people.

NBC News - 6d

Slot given two-match ban after derby chaos

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban following the Merseyside derby on Feb. 12, the FA have confirmed.

ESPN - 5d

Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos

On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.

Wired - 4d

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities. Patients at hospitals in the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of ...

The Guardian - 2d

European soccer review: Chaos in the FA Cup and Spain's title race

It was a wild FA Cup weekend in England, while LaLiga's title race has taken yet another twist. That and more from around Europe in ESPN's Weekend Review.

ESPN - 1d

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’

The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.

MarketWatch - 4d

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