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I was fired by DOGE, but I am not a victim

This is not a time for federal workers to be making safe, self-preserving choices. If ever there was a time for dedicated civil servants to act courageously, that time is now.

The Hill - 1d

What I would tell Elon Musk to get DOGE back on track

On the current trajectory, he needs to know it will fail

The Hill - 2d

‘We have a healthier country than I thought.’ Trump repeats DOGE claims of 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries.

The database Trump is referring to are for Social Security numbers, not payments, critics say

MarketWatch - 10h

The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

Wired - Feb. 20

Doge versus business

Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attack

Financial Times - Feb. 24

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 - 6d

Barça nemesis Sørloth: I knew I would score

Barcelona's nemesis Alexander Sørloth told ESPN he woke up knowing he would score after netting a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser for Atlético Madrid in Tuesday's incredible Copa del Rey semifinal ...

ESPN - Feb. 26

I Loved ‘Anora,’ but I Still Hope It Loses at the Oscars

“Anora” is neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian. But its Oscar nominations have been portrayed as a national victory in Russia.

The New York Times - 4d

The moment I knew: I thought I was too cool for love. My rock idol knew better | Trent Dalton

Trent Dalton had a crush on his sophisticated colleague Fiona. The lead singer of his favourite band helped him find the words to tell her. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - Feb. 18

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - Feb. 21

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.

Wired - 4d

Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants

After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping block

Financial Times - 1d

DOGE is operating within a bubble of lawlessness

Compounding the problem is the government’s inconsistent positions on what DOGE is and who is in charge of it.

The Hill - 5h

I love my kids but I regret having them. How can I accept my life as a parent? | Leading questions

It may help to view parenthood as a rapidly changing condition, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith says. It’s also important not to struggle with these feelings alone. Read more Leading ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Can I Fire Someone For Being Racist?

I did, and I’d do it again.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Agnès B: ‘I hate fashion. It’s not interesting.’

The designer, 83, talks about her troubled childhood, love of art, and how she persuaded David Bowie to drop the dodgy brown suits. During World War Two I remember standing in total darkness in a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

I became absorbed in strangers’ fertility journeys online

What started as curiosity would turn into an emotional investment – and eventually, a lifeline. A few nights ago, my phone lit up with a TikTok notification: “WE’RE PREGNANT”. The message wasn’t ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Can I fix my energy prices?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Neymar scores direct from corner: 'I meant it'

Neymar showed he still has plenty of magic left after a long injury layoff by scoring from a corner while being jeered by opposing fans.

ESPN - Feb. 25

I can't accept Nunez's work-rate - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Trump on calling Zelensky a dictator: 'Did I say that?'

President Trump on Thursday backtracked on his recent sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the U.S. aims to strike a deal to end the war between Kyiv and Moscow. Trump, ...

The Hill - 6d

Can I take out a HELOC with low equity?

A HELOC can be a good borrowing option in today's rate environment, but can you qualify with low home equity?

CBS News - 4d

I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney

Former England captain Casey Stoney tells BBC Sport how she and her family have rebuilt their lives after her sacking by San Diego Wave left them effectively homeless.

BBC News - 3d

What I Learned From Going No Contact

Estrangement is often the most moral option. What’s immoral is encouraging people to remain in relationships that hurt them.

The New York Times - 3d

How do I stay healthy in my 70s?

Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before, becoming grandparents and retiring later. Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before. “Many transitions ...

The Guardian - 2d

'I risked drowning to flee conscription by Congolese rebels'

Yahoo News - 8h

A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - Feb. 20

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - Feb. 21

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

BBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

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

The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - Feb. 23

House Democrat planning 'Bad DOGE Act'

Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) is planning to introduce a bill titled "Bad DOGE Act” in the House against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that it is engaged in an "abuse of ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 24

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation

The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

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