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Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law

President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to come up with a resettlement program for Afrikaners who he claims "are victims of unjust ...

The Hill - 1h

Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.

The New York Times - 1h

Anti-ageing jabs – they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?

Senescent cells power the body’s ageing process, and scientists are developing treatments to annihilate them. At St Jude children’s research hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, an unusual clinical ...

The Guardian - 2h

USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn

Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.

NBC News - 8h

Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.

The New York Times - 16h

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 - 19h

As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes

Trump's hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

CNBC - 1d

Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set

Production designer Craig Lathrop had plenty of time to consider ideas inspired by a gothic era. But that doesn't mean the forces of time — and nature — helped him along.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work

ABC News - 1d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

Wired - 1d

Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.

Wired - 1d

Unity is working with Toyota on the next-gen human machine interface for cars

Unity was chosen by Toyota Motor to help it deliver a graphical user interface for Toyota’s next human-machine interface for cars.

VentureBeat - 1d

'A Love Supreme' at 60: Musicians celebrate the timeless work of jazz genius

Musicians celebrate the 60th anniversary of John Coltrane's jazz masterpiece 'A Love Supreme'

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing

The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

The New York Times - 2h

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 3h

Super Bowl 2025 odds, best bet, pick: Underdog Eagles halt Chiefs' bid for historic three-peat

Jordan Dajani gives his pick for Super Bowl LIX

CBS Sports - 5h

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.

The New York Times - 8h

How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works

TV advertising is the lifeblood of the league, but knowing when to pause the games is a task undertaken by N.F.L. executives, network producers and on-field officials.

The New York Times - 10h

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 - 18h

Justice Department agrees not to reveal names of FBI agents who worked Jan. 6 cases

In a court filing Friday, the Justice Department agreed not to reveal the names of FBI personnel who took part in the Jan. 6 investigations. This comes as anonymous FBI agents sued to keep their ...

CBS News - 18h

Resistance 4 Was Pitched But Didn't Work Out, Says Former Insomniac Boss

According to former Insomniac Games boss Ted Price, a Resistance 4 game was pitched but ultimately wasn't made.. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, said, "We did pitch that one. It ...

GameSpot - 22h

Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.

CNBC - 23h

Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.

CBS News - 1d

Penguins Notebook: Crosby Skates, Rakell Gets Work At Center, Dads Trip Begins

While Penguins captain is still being evaluated for an upper-body injury, Pittsburgh shakes up lineup in Thursday's team practice

Yahoo Sports - 1d

DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers

Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.

Wired - 2d

NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’

An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”