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VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
NOAA braces for steep job cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA set to slash jobs ‘imminently’ Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped
One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research
How government cuts are slowing research.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Budget cuts at VA paused for now
Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...CBS News - 6d -
Minnesota’s Red-Tape-Cutting Experiment
Last year, the state passed a law to tackle a major barrier to cleaner energy: the long bureaucratic delays to get basic permits.The New York Times - 5d -
ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Rate-setters shift tone, suggesting possible pause to reductions in borrowing costsFinancial Times - 11m -
SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff
The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters
Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Big Day for Crypto Goes South After Bybit Hack
Hours after Coinbase said the S.E.C. was dropping a lawsuit against it, another major cryptocurrency exchange reported a potentially record-setting theft.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Current and Former Yankees React to New Facial Hair Policy: ‘It’s a Big Deal’
“My initial reaction is I feel weird,” said New York catcher Austin Wells. “I don’t know how to go forward.”The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?
Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Moore and Chalamet are winners in last big awards show before Oscars
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Amundi CIO says Trump’s move to rein in regulators is a ‘big mistake’
Asset manager’s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier warns president is risking undermining trust in US economyFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?
Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Classic Nicktoons Rocket Power And Rugrats Are Getting Big Box Set Releases
Nickelodeon's late 90s and early 2000s era was largely defined by the animation studio Klasky Csupo, and now two of the studio's best shows, Rocket Power and Rugrats , are getting new DVD ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
ETFs that allow investors to make big bets on market moves are gaining in popularity
Leveraged ETFs amplify the daily returns of an index or stock using financial derivatives.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
All The Big Game Pass Announcements At ID@Xbox Showcase February 2025
With Balatro surprise-dropping on Game Pass today , Microsoft has also revealed some other games that'll be coming to Xbox within the next several months and even in 2026.. Some big games coming ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Can Mike Johnson deliver Trump's "big beautiful bill"?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to build support for the Trump-endorsed budget proposal ahead of an expected floor vote this week. Senate Republicans passed their own budget plan Friday. ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Weather forecasting takes big step forward with Europe’s new AI system
Predictions for up to 15 days ahead expected to improve tracking of extreme eventsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
New plant species discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas
The Wooly Devil, or Ovicula biradiata, was first spotted by botany volunteer Deb Manley and a park ranger in Big Bend National Park in Texas in March 2024.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America
Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
How big U.S. bank BNY manages armies of AI agents
As investment bank BNY plans to upgrade its AI tool Eliza, it's looking forward to creating smart recommendation AI agents.VentureBeat - Feb. 25 -
House approves ‘big, beautiful bill’ budget after wild whip effort
GOP leaders canceled then rescheduled a Tuesday evening vote as they tried to flip holdouts.Politico - Feb. 25 -
Why Trump's 'very big' Ukraine minerals deal may not be an easy win
President Donald Trump's pursuit of a deal to access Ukrainian mineral resources has upended America's transatlantic ties in recent weeks.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Gamescom Latam Big Festival announces nominees for 2025 game awards
Gamescom Latam Big Festival has announced the nominees for the best indie games created by Brazil's game developers.VentureBeat - Feb. 26 -
Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seenABC News - Feb. 26 -
Super Micro’s stock surges. Here’s what’s really behind the big rally.
An end to Super Micro’s delisting drama is welcome news for “fast money” and quantitative investors. But one analyst says institutional investors are still avoiding the stock.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Don’t Try Selling Your Big Idea Before Doing This
If you’re looking for an investor, first address these two strategies.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
No big stink: Odors aside, player surveys show locker rooms are improving
Players did not complain of rats, dirty water or shower bugs as they had in the past. But some surveys still showed concerns with locker-room conditions.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
Twitch Is Making Big Changes To Its Monetization Policies In 2025
Streaming platform Twitch has announced a big change to its monetization policy, as "most streamers" will soon gain access to the site's monetization tools. Previously, only Twitch affiliates and ...GameSpot - 6d -
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...The Hill - 6d -
AI Takes Its Next Big Step: ‘Westworld’-Style Robots
This eerie android is a human clone, complete with 206 bones.Inc. - 6d
