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New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 1d -
Mahmoud Khalil case: Ordered to show evidence, government asserts Rubio's authority
Lawyers for Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil argued that the government did not provide evidence to prove grounds for his deportation.ABC News - 14h -
Mahmoud Khalil can be expelled for his beliefs alone, US government argues
Marco Rubio provides two-page memo to judge who asked government for evidence against Columbia student activist. Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted ...The Guardian - 20h -
British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to ...BBC News - 17h -
Turkey releases over 120 people charged with taking part in anti-government protests
More than 120 people detained during anti-government protests in Turkey have been released from prison after more than two weeks behind barsABC News - 1d -
Farms Are Using PFAS-Laced City Sewage to Fertilize Crops
Many cities send their sewage to be used as farm fertilizer. But waste treatment plants don’t typically remove “forever chemicals,” first.Inc. - 1d -
Couple who ran Swedish eco-resort say 158 barrels of human waste left behind was ‘very normal’
Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk reject criticism of how they abandoned resort and fled to Guatemala. A Danish couple who fled their “forest resort” in Sweden for Guatemala and left behind a large ...The Guardian - 1d -
Birmingham’s bin worker strike highlights gap between rich and poor
Wealthy residents of UK’s second city can afford private rubbish collection as deprived areas watch waste pile upFinancial Times - 20h -
Tottenham's wasteful display vs. Eintracht Frankfurt leaves Europa League hopes in worrisome state
Spurs had their chances to enter the second leg as favorites, but now they are the underdogsCBS Sports - 18h -
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.CBS News - 21h -
Government files memo in case against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
In the memo, which was obtained by CBS News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Mahmoud Khalil's role in Columbia's protests is in conflict with American foreign policy objectives.CBS News - 17h -
Government files memo in case against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
In the memo, which was obtained by CBS News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Mahmoud Khalil's role in Columbia's protests is in conflict with American foreign policy objectives.CBS News - 17h -
Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.The New York Times - 6h -
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.Wired - 3h -
US government has revoked more than 600 student visas, data shows
Some cases were related to activism and participation in protests against Gaza war, others were for 'minor crimes’. More than 600 international students and recent graduates in the US have had ...The Guardian - 23h -
Disabled staff may lose jobs as government owes businesses thousands, BBC told
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close.BBC News - 3h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 4d -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 2d -
NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests
In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at risk.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
The Government Accountability Office’s audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 1d -
Head of British military makes first Beijing visit in 10 years
Trip by Tony Radakin announced only by China’s government amid strained Sino-American relationsFinancial Times - 1d -
South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup
South American governing body Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.BBC News - 8h -
MPs recalled on Saturday to debate emergency law to save British Steel
A source says the government is looking "to take control"' of the company after talks to save the Scunthorpe plant.BBC News - 1h -
Liquidity worsens in $29tn Treasury market as volatility soars
US government debt on course for worst week since 2019 as traders report worsening liquidityFinancial Times - 53m -
The White House Frames the Past by Erasing Parts of It
As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and ...The New York Times - 6d -
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
US against plan for levy on carbon emissions from ships, leak suggests
Document says levy would be ‘blatantly unfair’ and inconsistent with international law of the sea. Plans for a levy on the carbon produced by ships are being opposed by the US government, on the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Detained South Sudanese opposition leader ousted amid party division
Some leaders of South Sudan's main opposition party have voted to replace the party's leader, two weeks after government forces arrested himABC News - 1d -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War
A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.The New York Times - 1d -
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment projected to be lower in 2026, estimates find. But tariffs may change that
New government inflation data points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 compared to the 2.5% increase beneficiaries saw in 2025.CNBC - 21h -
Trump Insists ‘Everybody’ Wants to Make a Trade Deal With the U.S.
The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.The New York Times - 14h -
South African helicopter crash blamed on penguin in a box
They’re flightless for good reason: A penguin in a cardboard box contributed to the crash of a helicopter in South Africa in January, a recently published government report says.NBC News - 13h -
South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was oustedABC News - 13h -
Netanyahu Sticks by Trump’s Brazen Proposal for Gazans to Leave
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said his government was serious about “voluntary” migration, after an Oval Office meeting where President Trump appeared to have lost interest.The New York Times - 1d -
Prince Harry makes unannounced visit to wounded veterans in Ukraine
Visit came after prince spent two days at the high court appealing the government’s decision to strip him of security protection. Prince Harry has visited amputees and wounded military personnel at ...The Guardian - 18h -
U.S. cyber defenders shaken by Trump's attack on their former boss
The people tasked with keeping the country safe from foreign government hackers and cybercriminal gangs say they feel like they’re under attack, not from their usual adversaries but from the ...NBC News - 16h -
Trump is pushing students towards Britain – ministers, don’t let your immigration obsession stand in the way | Polly Toynbee
Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue . Shocking stories told at a US universities conference in San Diego described ...The Guardian - 11h -
Effort to Get Starlink in South Africa Collides With Tension Over Musk
A government official is preparing to ease Black ownership rules that Elon Musk claims are racist and prevent his satellite internet provider from operating in his native country.The New York Times - 12h