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Miami Beach mayor withdraws proposal to end lease and cut funding of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian film

Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner on Wednesday withdrew a controversial proposal to shutter a local movie theater that screened an Oscar-winning documentary on the war between Israel and Palestine.

NBC News - 6h

Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year

The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

CNBC - 58m

Run to the hills! Iron Maiden’s famed tour plane cut up into collectible key chains.

The heavy-metal band found a new way to cash in on its fame — by selling scraps of its Boeing 747 tour plane, “Ed Force One,” as memorabilia.

MarketWatch - 3h

2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast

U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...

MarketWatch - 1h

‘Like a frog getting boiled’: Labour MPs feel the heat over £5bn welfare cuts

Starmer’s hopes of curbing a party rebellion over a policy seen as latest shift to the right will be put to the test

Financial Times - 2h

What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?

Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

The New York Times - Mar. 3

Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk

In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.

Wired - Mar. 7

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.

The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’

To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats

ABC News - Mar. 10

March Madness: Breaking down the race for NCAA men's tournament No. 1 seeds

Auburn remains the clear-cut No. 1 overall seed and Duke seems like a lock, but the other two spots are up for grabs heading into conference tournament week.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others

The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials

ABC News - Mar. 10

Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance

Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Nissan, Facing Mounting Challenges, Replaces Its C.E.O.

The automaker said on Tuesday that Makoto Uchida would step down. The company has said it would slash global production capacity and cut thousands of jobs.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted

As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.

CNBC - Mar. 12

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - 6d

Wide receiver Mike Williams is heading back to Chargers on one-year deal

Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was cut by the Chargers just last year in a move to get under the salary cap, is returning to the team on a one-year deal.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

ABC News - 6d

Analysts love Intel’s CEO choice — but not enough to recommend buying the stock

Lip-Bu Tan is seen as a “transformative” leader who will move to cut costs. But both halves of Intel’s business require major fixes.

MarketWatch - 5d

Texas pass rusher to visit Nebraska next month

Class of 2027 defensive end Kaden McCarty announced a list of ten upcoming visits. Nebraska made the cut and he will be visiting Lincoln on April 24.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing

He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.

NBC News - 5d

See How Elon Musk’s Team Inflated, Deleted and Rewrote Its Savings Claims

The cost-cutting group removed hundreds of contracts from its “wall of receipts,” added back many of them, and inflated savings values.

The New York Times - 5d

GOP lawmaker booed by crowd at North Carolina town hall

Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by angry constituents about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts across the government at a town hall on Thursday night.

ABC News - 5d

Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security

The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.

The New York Times - 4d

Ivory Coast is losing US aid as al-Qaida and other extremist groups are approaching

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts in foreign aid have impacted programs in northern Ivory Coast to counter the spread of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group

ABC News - 3d

Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped

Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea of not increasing PIP in line with inflation, as part of expected welfare cuts.

BBC News - 3d

How Duke basketball shook off a nightmare scenario to secure ACC Tournament championship

Duke basketball faced what seemed to be an overwhelming amount of adversity in its ACC Tournament opener. The Blue Devils still cut down the nets.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Democrats need to stop infighting 'as quickly as we can': Sen. Whitehouse

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Republicans forced Democrats to have to choose between supporting a funding bill or enduring more cuts to the federal government.

ABC News - 2d

Should I Wear High-Rise or Low-Rise Jeans?

In the current moment, it can seem as if anything goes. Our critic explains how to solve the riddle of which cut of jeans is right for you.

The New York Times - 2d

Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent

Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 NCAA tournament: What you need to know about the South region

After a season chock-full of playing (and mostly beating) NCAA tournament teams, will Auburn finish the job and cut down the nets in San Antonio?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 March Madness: Which non-No. 1 seeds could make Final Four?

A No. 1 seed typically cuts down the nets in the NCAA women's tournament, but there are potential contenders below the top seed line that could make it to Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Mar 17: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act; NIH cuts raise concerns over impact on vaccine research.

CBS News - 2d

Trump's war on Biden's climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

EV charging companies are fundamental to adoption of electrical vehicles. As President Trump seeks federal funding cuts for EVs, the industry is under threat.

CNBC - 2d

Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February

Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.

Inc. - 2d

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.

ABC News - 1d

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