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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 - 6h

The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy

Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.

BBC News - 6d

Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect

President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.

The New York Times - 6h

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson to make season debut this weekend after ankle surgery

One of the NBA's top rebounders is on his way back to the court.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Jordan Travis' agent says Jets tried to rush QB's rehab from ankle injury, caused a setback

Travis missed his entire rookie season after suffering a gruesome injury in college

CBS Sports - 1d

NFL combine 2025: This NFL Draft prospect went through on-field workouts with nasty ankle sprain, per report

Gunnar Helm did his best after suffering the injury during the 40-yard dash

CBS Sports - 1d

US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs

Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war. Voters in Canada ’s most populous province head to the polls on Thursday to elect a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence

Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut ...

GameSpot - 3d

What we learned as Warriors miss Butler in streak-snapping loss

The Golden State Warriors missed a chance to secure the Western Conference's No. 6 seed with their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials

ABC News - Feb. 19

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Tyler Herro scores 28 points as Heat beat Raptors 120-111 in overtime to snap 4-game skid

Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 120-111

ABC News - Feb. 21

Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid

Jeremiah Fears had 27 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Oklahoma defeated No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a five-game losing skid and revive its NCAA Tournament hopes

ABC News - Feb. 22

College basketball rankings: Purdue shoots its way over UCLA to snap four-game losing streak

The Boilermakers, the No. 16 team in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, are 20-9 and 12-6 in the Big Ten after beating the Bruins

CBS Sports - 2d

3 observations after Quentin Grimes' career-high 44 points lead Sixers to skid-snapping win

Quentin Grimes dropped a career-high 44 points Saturday night and the Sixers earned a skid-snapping win over the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 4d

Notre Dame vs. NC State score: Wolfpack stun top-ranked Irish in double OT to snap 19-game winning streak

Zoe Brooks scored a career-high 33 points to lead NC State to the win

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

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 - 3d

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

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

A Showdown on Ukraine, and a Judge Says DOGE Might Be Unconstitutional

Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Yes please, bring down the DOGE hammer on the Pentagon

The civilian and military leadership within Department of Defense have a rare opportunity to partner with the political leadership to drive real change.

The Hill - 6d

DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - 6d

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