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Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs

Federal workers, some of whom are veterans, were filled with despair and frustration as they searched for jobs after Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the workforce.

ABC News - 2d

Why does a big elk sound so puny?

In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'

Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.

BBC News - 5d

The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint

The 1965 musical has its faults but it remains a deserving and enduring point of reference for so many of us. Many of the formative films of my childhood come with crisp sense memories of the first ...

The Guardian - 1d

Christie: Trump 'looks and sounds like an ally of Putin'

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that President Trump “looks and sounds like an ally" of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments from Christie came during a panel ...

The Hill - 7h

8BitDo's New Ultimate 2 Controller Sounds Very Impressive, And It's Available Now

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless PC & Android Controller ...

GameSpot - 6d

GOP lawmakers sound alarm over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s pointed refusal to blame Russia for starting the war in Ukraine, and they are highly skeptical about negotiating any ...

The Hill - 5d

NASCAR Cup stars take in the sights and sounds of Mexico City

MEXICO CITY -- This is not the pina colada Cancun of your cruise ships, but a vibrant, sprawling, city center full of busy international vibes; welcoming and interesting. Smiling friendly people ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings

Absence of leading authors comes as staff cuts are made to federal agencies

Financial Times - 3d

South Africa’s central bank governor sounds alarm on ‘rightwing populism’

Lesetja Kganyago warns institutions are increasingly a target as the principle of independence comes under attack

Financial Times - 1d

Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier

Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.

CBS News - 1h

Stephen A. Smith brushes off Carville attack: ‘You sound like one of those old curmudgeons’

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville's recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human life. Like many people, I have ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Gov. Lujan Grisham sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan

While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

The Hornets just had the worst three-game stretch in NBA history, and it's even more lopsided than it sounds

The Hornets have lost their last three games by 131 points

CBS Sports - 5d

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats have started exploratory talks on a possible coalition government

ABC News - 3d

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

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

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

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

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 - 6d

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

Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

The New York Times - 6d

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

21 staffers in office overtaken by DOGE resign

More than 20 staffers who worked in the federal department overtaken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned Tuesday, saying they won’t use their technical skills to “jeopardize” ...

The Hill - 6d

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