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I know I have made mistakes, says under-fire archbishop
The Archbishop of York says "trust has been broken" as he opens a the Church of England's General Synod.BBC News - 1d -
Newsom promotes bill to bring interest from fire-related insurance payments to homeowners
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) threw his support Monday behind legislation aimed at guaranteeing that wildfire-impacted homeowners, rather than their lenders, would receive interest earned from ...The Hill - 1d -
Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes
More shake-ups are expected at the Department of Justice as Pam Bondi's first full week as U.S. attorney general begins with new policies and initiatives likely. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump sued after quietly firing top whistleblower protector
President Trump late Friday fired the leader of an office designed to protect government whistleblowers, a detail revealed in a Monday lawsuit from the head of the Office of the Special Counsel ...The Hill - 1d -
Chiefs' three-peat talk 'definitely' fired up Eagles
Eagles defensive players said they used the Kansas City Chiefs' three-peat talk as fuel for Philadelphia's dominant Super Bowl LIX performance on Sunday, with defensive end Brandon Graham saying, ...ESPN - 2d -
EU watchdog warns of resistance to Brussels’ bid to slash red tape
Esma chair says national pushback to harmonising rules risks undermining its push to become a European SECFinancial Times - 2d -
Musk calls for annual firing of judges after blocked DOGE access at Treasury
Tech billionaire Elon Musk called for the annual firing of judges following an early Saturday decision from a judge stating that the Treasury Department should bar access to its payment systems to ...The Hill - 2d -
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Trump’s acting chief of federal financial watchdog orders staff to pause activity
Russell Vought is now acting head of CFPB, created in wake of 2008 financial crash to supervise financial companies. Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s newly installed acting head of the US Consumer ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labourFinancial Times - 3d -
Mbappé fires equaliser as Real and Atlético share spoils in Madrid derby
The match that was billed as a battle of the superheroes ended without a winner, all set up for a sequel instead. Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez had looked out from Madrid’s front pages on the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Who gets to rebuild? Los Angeles fires expose the weakness of U.S. home insurance.
Americans are being forced to reckon with the ‘new normal’ of climate change. Now what?MarketWatch - 3d -
8 injured, dozens rescued in fire at former electrical plant in Moscow
At least eight people were injured after a fire at a former electrical plant building in Moscow, Russian state media reportedABC News - 3d -
Chemical weapons watchdog delegation meets with Syria's new leaders
A delegation from the global chemical weapons watchdog has arrived in Damascus to meet with Syria’s new leaders for the first time since the fall of former President Bashar AssadABC News - 4d -
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.CBS News - 4d -
Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair
President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.CBS News - 4d -
Trump revokes Biden's security clearance: 'Joe, you're fired'
President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief's daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to ...The Hill - 4d -
Fire Destroys Ohio Farm Building Holding Thousands of Chickens
The facility in western Ohio was licensed to house about 280,000 young hens raised to lay eggs. The destruction came amid egg shortages linked to an avian influenza outbreak.The New York Times - 4d -
Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange
The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in ...The New York Times - 4d -
How the Grammy Awards and Charlie Puth Helped This Small Business Recover From the L.A. Fires
The Grammys created a free, Charlie Puth-starring commercial for this small business.Inc. - 4d -
The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire
Daniel Ramirez, a Times audio engineer, writes about the trauma of losing everything in the Eaton fire.The New York Times - 4d -
Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out
Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.CBS News - 5d -
UK to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72
The U.K. government has announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell TowerABC News - 5d -
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria, officials say. Here's what it broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last monthABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Vision for Gaza Shifts Away From a Cease-Fire Deal
President Trump’s grandiose plans for the enclave left out any ideas for advancing the cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 5d -
Southern California Edison Found Irregularities on Equipment Where Eaton Fire Broke Out
Southern California Edison said video evidence had led it to look more broadly at whether its equipment might have been the cause of the deadly blaze.The New York Times - 5d -
Grenfell Tower, Where Fire Killed 72, Will Be Demolished, Families Say
Survivors and bereaved families’ groups said Britain’s deputy prime minister had told them that the site of the 2017 catastrophe would be dismantled.The New York Times - 6d -
Local bookstores, dealt another blow by L.A. fires, become 'community touchstones'
Local bookstores have become tiny beacons of light, drawing Angelenos seeking solace and consolation following the L.A. fires.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Trump fired this independent labor regulator. Now, she’s suing.
The outcome of the case could determine whether other independent agencies can be insulated from the president’s reach.Politico - Feb. 5