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DOGE plans to cut VA contracts may harm veterans' care, employees say

Despite a backlash, Elon Musk’s DOGE is planning to terminate 585 VA contracts, some of which appear to be central to patient safety.

NBC News - 12h

Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm

Employees at the Pentagon’s Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response office were told their jobs would be eliminated, as would advisory posts at operational commands.

The New York Times - 1d

An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients’ Mental Health

Diagnosing patients when there aren’t effective treatments to give them can make their symptoms worse, argues neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan.

Wired - 1d

Donald Trump halting anti-bribery laws will harm, not help US companies

President’s order means a race to the bottom rigged against US, argues anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. Bribery is not a victimless crime. Stories listing the amount paid or the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of microplastics, study shows

Anthocyanins in nuts, fruits and vegetables seem to lessen harmful effects of microplastics on reproductive systems. Sign up for the Detox Your Kitchen newsletter Antioxidants that give fruits ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Men accused of using witchcraft to try to harm African leader

Police said one man confessed they had been hired for a curse to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. He testified they were promised more than $1 million.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Therapists Warn AI Mental Health Help Could Harm People

Mental health experts warn that AI tech may cause issues, adding to worries about AI displacing humans in this and other professions.

Inc. - Feb. 25

‘I was causing harm’: author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

In her latest book, Mother Animal, the writer gives a personal account of the impact of ‘forever chemicals’ on her and her child during and after pregnancy. When Helen Jukes told her friends she ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Reeves warns trade war will harm UK’s economy even if it avoids tariffs

Chancellor says growth and inflation will be hit by fallout from global friction

Financial Times - 2d

He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.

Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of ...

The New York Times - 2d

How Retaliatory Tariffs by China, Canada and Mexico Could Harm American Farmers

Trade wars during President Trump’s first term slashed billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports. Farmers and trade groups expect an even bigger hit this time.

The New York Times - 1d

Carville says Trump ‘trying to harm’ US with actions on Ukraine, tariffs

Democratic strategist James Carville ripped into President Trump's recent moves on Ukraine and tariffs, accusing the president of deliberately hurting the country. “He’s actually trying to harm the ...

The Hill - 1d

Minister resigns over cuts to overseas aid, saying move harms UK's reputation

Dodds delayed her resignation until after Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump, saying he had needed a united cabinet.

BBC News - 6d

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...

The Hill - 6d

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

BBC News - 6d

Farage may have a Trump problem

Reform UK’s leaders risk misreading the British electorate’s appetite for Trumpian policies on climate and Ukraine

Financial Times - 3d

Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new multiyear agreement with the school, effectively removing him from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.

ESPN - Feb. 22

How Kash Patel may change the FBI

This morning marks the first full day in office for new FBI director Kash Patel. The longtime vocal Trump ally arrived at his new office Friday. Sweeping changes are expected under his leadership.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Archaeologists may have found pharaoh's second tomb

The potential find comes just days after the announcement of the discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb.

BBC News - Feb. 23

The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.

The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs are raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

3 ways Trump may be clearing a path for whistleblowers

An unintended consequence emerging from Trump’s imperious leanings is an opening for whistleblowers to fill the breach.

The Hill - Feb. 27

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

BBC News - Feb. 28

England bowler Wood may need knee surgery

England fast bowler Mark Wood will see a specialist next week amid fears he could require surgery on a left knee issue sustained at the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 6d

Measles booster may be an option for some vaccinated adults

People who were vaccinated as a child are considered less likely to become infected.

The Hill - 6d

Gear News of the Week: Skype Will Close for Good in May

Plus: The FDA clears Google’s Loss of Pulse feature on the Pixel Watch 3, Oura launches a pregnancy study, and Photoshop gets its first proper app.

Wired - 5d

Texas May Rename the New York Strip

The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.

The New York Times - 2d

Common vaginal condition may be an STI, researchers say

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers say.

BBC News - 13h

WSL chief: relegation may be suspended, but never scrapped

Pause could lead to 16 teams in top two divisions ‘We believe promotion and relegation is great’ The CEO of the Women’s Super League and Championship has ruled out the complete scrapping of ...

The Guardian - 7h

Private spacecraft lands on Moon - but may be on its side

Private company Intuitive Machines IS aiming to look for water ice on the Moon's surface.

BBC News - 2h

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It

European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...

The New York Times - Feb. 20

DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders

Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Lady Gaga to perform a free concert on Rio's Copacabana beach in May

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3

ABC News - Feb. 21

Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May agrees to contract extension

May, who got his start as a student manager at Indiana, was a popular name to replace Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.

Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying

Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Katamari Damacy Creator's New Game To A T Launches In May

Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi has announced that his new game, To a T, launches on May 28 for PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It's also going to be included on Xbox Game Pass on ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

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