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Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s mass firings at federal agencies
Judge says office of personnel management lacks power to order firings, including those of probationary employees. A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 6d -
Appeals court upholds ruling blocking Arizona’s proof of citizenship provisions
A federal appeals court upheld a previous ruling that blocked Arizona’s proof of citizenship provision for voter registration. The ruling came from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and upholds a ...The Hill - 6d -
200-plus Democratic lawmakers backing lawsuit seeking to block CFPB dismantling
More than 200 Democratic lawmakers in the House are submitting an amicus brief to back a lawsuit that aims to prevent the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Democrats ...The Hill - 6d -
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 20% Off Tax Prep in 2025
Save 20% online and when you visit your local H&R Block store. You can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.Wired - 5d -
Judge extends block on Trump gender-affirming care federal funding ban
A federal judge extended a temporary injunction on Friday blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender ...The Hill - 5d -
Israel blocks aid to Gaza after Hamas refused ceasefire extension proposal
Israel blocked aid into Gaza and said it will not resume if Hamas does not accept its proposal to extend the current ceasefire. Israel warned Hamas of additional consequences if the militant group ...NBC News - 4d -
Israel block on Gaza aid coordinated with Trump administration, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday said the country had imposed a blockade on all humanitarian aid heading into the Gaza Strip.ABC News - 4d -
Israel blocks Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to extend ceasefire
Over the weekend Israel blocked aid from entering Gaza, demanding Hamas accept the terms of what it called a U.S. proposal to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement. CBS News foreign ...CBS News - 3d -
Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on 'terrifying' writer's block during pregnancy
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the BBC's Emma Barnett about her experience of writer's block.BBC News - 3d -
GOP bill to ban trans athletes from women’s sports blocked in Senate
Legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports failed to advance in the Senate on Monday after all Democrats voted against it. The Protection of Women ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.CBS News - 2d -
Gazans Worry as Israeli Border Block Sends Food Prices Climbing
The halt on aid and commercial goods was intended to put pressure on Hamas, but it is already having a broader effect, Palestinians say.The New York Times - 2d -
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Judge Blocks Trump Orders to Stop Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers
The ruling affects hospitals nationwide, putting on hold the administration’s plan to withhold research grants from those that offer gender transition treatments to young people.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge denies Musk's attempt to block OpenAI from becoming for-profit entity
A Judge in California on Tuesday said Elon Musk can't move forward in his legal efforts to stop OpenAI from converting to a for-profit entity.CNBC - 1d -
Judge Denies Musk’s Request to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Plan
The court said that Elon Musk could proceed with other parts of a lawsuit he brought against OpenAI last year.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge denies Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial
A federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request for a court order blocking OpenAI from converting itself to a for-profit companyABC News - 1d -
Judge orders nationwide block on Trump’s transgender youth health care policy
A federal judge has extended a nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s executive orders halting federal funding for providers of gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19ABC News - 1d -
Co-op admits unlawfully blocking rival store openings
The grocer admits breaching an order aimed at giving shoppers choice and access to the cheapest prices.BBC News - 1d -
Judge denies Musk request to block OpenAI conversion to for-profit company
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, finding the tech billionaire failed to show he was likely to succeed on the merits of the ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.CBS News - 20h -
Second judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s sweeping OMB funding freeze
A second federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s blanket freeze on federal grants and loans, saying the administration “put itself above Congress.” U.S. District Judge John ...The Hill - 9h -
Judge extends block on Trump's federal assistance freeze indefinitely
"Here, the executive put itself above Congress," a federal judge wrote, issuing a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from freezing federal assistance.CBS News - 7h -
Judge denies request from USAID contractors to block mass termination of contracts
A judge has denied a request from USAID contractors to issue a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's mass termination of their contracts.ABC News - 6h -
America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now
The U.S. is embracing European far-right parties in sympathy with Moscow — the opposite of how Washington dealt with Europe’s Communist parties in the Cold War.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Budget cuts at VA paused for now
Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Apply Now for the 2025 Inc. 5000 List
It’s your chance to apply for Inc.’s prestigious list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Share your growth story with us today.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'
There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Yankees Part With Tradition: Facial Hair Is Now Allowed
The team is ending its longstanding policy on facial hair and will allow “well-groomed beards moving forward,” Hal Steinbrenner said.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Why Is Chocolate So Expensive Right Now?
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.Wired - Feb. 22 -
For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now
Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Germany Election Votes Are Cast. What Happens Now?
The country appears headed for a coalition government. But the process of building one could take months.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine
The future of the post-1945 security order hangs in the balanceFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Our Favorite Internal SSD Is on Sale Right Now
Need more storage? Take $40 off the 2-TB, or $20 off the 1-TB WD_Black SN770 right now.Wired - Feb. 25 -
Should you open a 6-month CD now?
A 6-month CD can still be advantageous for savers to open now. Here's why.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
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 -
The Biggest Upcoming Games That You Can Preorder Now
We're only two weeks into 2025, and we've already seen some exciting big releases, including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 , Civilization VII , and Dynasty Warriors Origins , and Donkey Kong ...GameSpot - Feb. 26
