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Trump and Musk launch mass layoffs at several US federal agencies
Termination notices sent to Department of Education and CFPB as Musk pushes to ‘delete entire agencies’ . US politics live – latest updates Mass layoffs have begun at several US agencies as ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - 22h -
Paxton launches investigation into DeepSeek
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has opened an investigation into Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek over its privacy practices and claims about its popular new AI model. ...The Hill - 3d -
Louisiana no longer promoting mass vaccinations
The Louisiana Department of Health announced this week it no longer will promote mass vaccinations in the state, saying the move was necessary to "rebuild trust." In a letter released Thursday, ...The Hill - 6d -
Arizona businesswoman launches bid for governor
GOP businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced on Wednesday that she’s launching a bid for Arizona governor in 2026, ending speculation over her next moves. “President Trump is back in the White ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Mass Shooting in Sweden Leaves Migrants Feeling Vulnerable
The shooter targeted a center that serves migrants seeking to integrate into a country that had already reversed its liberal migration policies.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Congress must prevent a mass-amnesty for COVID fraud
Don't give criminals and fraudsters a “get out of jail free” card for COVID fraud.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Lessons from the US on combating mass incarceration
Fiscal hawks have moulded America into an unlikely exemplar of justice reformFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Worcester, Mass., to become sanctuary city for transgender community
Worcester's city council voted in favor of a resolution to protect transgender and gender-diverse people. WBTS' Alysha Palumbo reports.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Indiana teen arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting
A tip to an anonymous hotline leads to arrest of teenager in central Indiana who police say was plotting to carry out a mass shooting at her high school on Friday.ABC News - 6d -
Trump Officials Pushed Ahead With Mass Layoffs
Also, a man in Chile was briefly “swallowed” by a whale. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump administration begins mass firings across government
President Donald Trump’s administration carried out mass firings across the federal government, affecting thousands of workers.NBC News - 5d -
Mass layoffs continue across numerous federal agencies
More federal employees are finding themselves out of a job this week as the Trump administration continues to make massive cuts to its workforce. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major ...CBS News - 2d -
Voters react to mass layoffs at federal agencies
CBS News has learned the Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies until Tuesday night to issue layoffs in the Trump administration's effort to downsize. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - 1d -
Scores of whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Australia
Though 90 of the 157 stranded whales survived, they could not be saved due to complex conditions.BBC News - 1d -
Mass Effect Veteran Who Didn't Come Back For Mass Effect 3 Says Director Was "Not Particularly Happy With Me"
Composer Jack Wall wrote the music for Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, but he did not return for Mass Effect 3 and has not worked with developer BioWare since. What gives? We don't know the whole ...GameSpot - 1d -
Luxembourg launches fund domicile fightback against Ireland
The Grand Duchy has lost out to its rival on passive ETFs, but is hoping to win the war with an active ETF charm offensiveFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hailee Steinfeld Launches the Angel Margarita Canned Cocktail
Why the 28-year-old actor and singer isn’t afraid to enter the increasingly crowded ready-to-drink alcohol market.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Elden Ring Nightreign Launches In May, Has No Microtransactions
Bandai Namco has announced that Elden Ring Nightreign will launch on May 30 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.. In a statement to GameSpot, Bandai Namco also confirmed that Elden Ring ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
Avowed Early Access Launch Times Revealed
Microsoft's next big game, the RPG Avowed from developer Obsidian, launches on February 18. But the Premium Edition unlocks a full five days earlier, beginning February 13.. Obsidian has now posted ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
The New York Stock Exchange is launching an exchange in Texas
The NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
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Satellite telephony launches into low-earning orbit
Mobile operators are striking deals to use satellites to deliver services in areas terrestrial networks cannot reachFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs
The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.BBC News - 6d -
Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise
The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.BBC News - 6d -
The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess
Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes under fire.Wired - 5d -
Wendy's to launch new Frosty flavor next week
Rumors that the fast-food chain Wendy's would create a new Frosty flavor went viral last month. CBS Saturday Morning can confirm that a new frozen treat is on its way. Here's the behind-the-scenes ...CBS News - 5d -
Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring
The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.The New York Times - 2d -
Hamilton 'invigorated' by Ferrari move at F1 launch
Lewis Hamilton says he feels "so full of life" because "everything is new" at his first public event as a Ferrari driver.BBC News - 1d -
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Apple launches iPhone 16e and ditches home button
Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hike. Apple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Woobles Launches Adorable Lord Of The Rings Crochet Kits
The Lord of the Rings x The Woobles Crochet Kits Crochet Frodo, Gandalf, Gollum, and a ...GameSpot - 1d -
Minnesota lieutenant governor launches Senate bid
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched her official campaign Thursday for the U.S. Senate, running to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the 2026 election cycle. “Today, I’m ...The Hill - 1h -
‘Screams and Smoke’: How a Deadly Mass Shooting Unfolded in Sweden
The police responding to the attack encountered firing so intense that they struggled to tell how many gunmen were on the scene, an official said.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
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Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say
It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya
Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert in the latest tragedy involving people seeking to reach Europe through the ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
‘Mass theft’: Thousands of artists call for AI art auction to be cancelled
Letter says many of works being sold by Christie’s are made by AI models trained on pieces by human artists, without a licence. Thousands of artists are urging the auction house Christie’s to ...The Guardian - Feb. 10
