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Government releases thousands of declassified pages related to JFK assassination

The National Archives has released thousands of pages of declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

ABC News - 6d

Who Is Government? by Michael Lewis review – what Doge is trying to destroy

The Moneyball author is joined by writers including Dave Eggers and Geraldine Brooks in a hymn of praise to the workers who keep America’s cogs turning. It is a tad obnoxious for Michael Lewis, ...

The Guardian - 6d

Indonesia passes controversial law allowing greater military role in government

Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn the legal changes signal a return to military dominance in civilian affairs that characterised Suharto years. Indonesia has ratified controversial ...

The Guardian - 5d

Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007

Payments surpass defence spending and have risen to 3.3% of GDP for richest countries, says OECD

Financial Times - 5d

Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests

While it is unknown if any Australians have been targeted, the military-grade program from Paragon Solutions provides full access to encrypted messaging apps. Follow our Australia news live blog ...

The Guardian - 5d

GOP lawmaker booed at town hall for saying crowd is 'obsessed' with the government

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a torrent of heckles and boos during a town hall in deep red Wyoming as she repeatedly tried to downplay constituents' concerns about the Trump ...

NBC News - 4d

Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves

The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

BBC News - 4d

Science Data May Soon Vanish From Government Websites.

Vast quantities of climate and environmental information have been removed from official websites in the past months. Scientists are trying keep it available.

The New York Times - 4d

Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans Youth—Before It Disappears

In the face of the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts, researchers and volunteers around the world are backing up federally-funded studies, and vowing to keep the resources online.

Wired - 4d

Judge in deportations case says US government lawyers 'disrespectful'

Judge James Boasberg says the legal questions round the handling of the deportations are "incredibly troublesome".

BBC News - 3d

Schumer brushes off Pelosi’s criticism over government funding fight

“There was no leverage point that we could've — we could've asked for things, they just would've said no,” the New York senator said.

Politico - 2d

Greenland’s government hits back at Trump over US visit to Arctic island

Nuuk makes clear it did not extend an invitation to American officials travelling there later in the week

Financial Times - 16h

Government ends asylum beds contract with Stay Belvedere Hotels

The hotel group provides around a quarter of asylum accommodation.

BBC News - 51m

How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill

Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long term

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future

American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza

The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett

In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.

ESPN - Mar. 10

NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education

President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Sources: Saints' Mathieu, Jordan take pay cuts

Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan will sign new deals with expected pay decreases instead of the traditional restructures the Saints have used on several players' contracts this offseason to free ...

ESPN - Mar. 13

End of an era: Pats cut longtime captain Andrews

The Patriots have released longtime center and captain David Andrews.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Sources: Vikes to cut center Bradbury if no trade

The Vikings are planning to release center Garrett Bradbury unless a trade can be worked out, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit

UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growth

Financial Times - Mar. 14

'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

Yahoo News - Mar. 15

How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks

As part of the Trump administration's effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce, approximately 1,000 employees have been laid off by the National Park Service. In the weeks since, protests ...

CBS News - Mar. 16

Gallo cut by White Sox, eyes switch to pitching

Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.

ESPN - Mar. 16

FirstFT: OECD cuts global growth forecast

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks and Netanyahu plans to sack Shin Bet chief

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Linda McMahon’s haphazard cuts to the Department of Education will be costly

The Trump administration would be wise to reverse course and implement a logical, evidenced-based approach to improving the Department of Education that does not harm children now or in the future.

The Hill - Mar. 17

Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029

Yahoo News - Mar. 17

Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America

Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts

The Trump administration halted some food testing and shut down a committee studying bacteria in infant formula. Earlier funding cutbacks under the Biden administration now threaten state labs and ...

The New York Times - 5d

Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn

A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.

CBS News - 4d