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CIA sends buyout offers, USAID places direct hires on leave
The U.S. Agency for International Development declared almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave after the Trump administration made changes to the ...NBC News - 12h -
USAID announces nearly all direct hires will be placed on administrative leave
USAID announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave later this week.NBC News - 20h -
Here are the cities where ICE raids are taking place
Following President Donald Trump's return to office, immigration enforcement operations have started to sweep through major U.S. cities.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks to Trump's DOJ directives
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump spoke with ABC News on Tuesday to offer his thoughts on the move by the Trump administration regarding civil rights investigations.ABC News - Jan. 29 -
Ukraine war briefing: Putin refuses direct talks with Zelenskyy
Russian president calls Ukrainian counterpart ‘illegitimate’; Zelenskyy says government will try to replace suspended US aid. What we know on 1,071 Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Judge blocks directive to freeze federal assistance
A memo from the White House budget office sent Monday called for a spending freeze on federal assistance beginning Tuesday night, causing chaos and confusion about the scope of the order. But just ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Trump signs 4 more executive orders directed at the military
President Trump signed four more executive orders that aim to reverse several Biden initiatives related to the military.ABC News - Jan. 28 -
The meeting place between making America healthy and efficient
RFK Jr. is declaring war on chronic illness, which, if he succeeds, will not only make us healthier but will also cut down dramatically on sick care costs bringing him in line with DOGE goals.The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Details on Trump executive orders directed at military
President Trump has issued more executive orders, aimed at the military, that range from the elimination of DEI policies to directives on policies about transgender military members. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years
It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump administration directs widespread pause of federal loans and grants
The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years
The development is the latest sign of thaw in diplomatic relations between the world’s two most populous nations. India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct flights between the two ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Trump signs order directing release of JFK assassination files
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the release of federal government documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Xbox Developer Direct January 2025: All The Big Announcements
Xbox Kicks Off 2025 With One Big Surprise And Plenty Of Release Dates The first half of 2025 just became loaded with first-party Xbox titles, as the publisher revealed new looks at some of its ...GameSpot - Jan. 23 -
Nosferatu’s Robert Eggers to direct sequel to 1986’s Labyrinth
Director of recent horror remake set to revisit Jim Henson’s beloved classic starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. Robert Eggers is set to write and direct a sequel to the 1986 fantasy ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Xbox Developer Direct January 2025 - How To Watch And What to Expect
Microsoft is holding its first showcase of the year, the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 . So here's when the showcase will start, how to watch it, and what to expect. When is the Xbox Developer ...GameSpot - Jan. 23 -
All federal DEI employees placed on leave
All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump administration directs Justice Department to step up immigration enforcement
The Trump administration is directing the Justice Department to dramatically boost its efforts on immigration enforcement, making it an agency top priority.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Simeone sees 'special place' for Álvarez at Atleti
Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer ...ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave
The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo, the U.S. Office of Personnel ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump rolls back Biden directive to study methods of lowering prescription costs
Among the dozens of Biden-era executive orders he rescinded on day one, President Trump nixed one that aimed to explore new health care payment models that would lower prescription costs for ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
US share of global foreign direct investment surges to record
‘Exceptionalism’ of world’s biggest economy expected to continue as strong domestic demand drives inward flowsFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration
Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Flyers Place Forward On Injured Reserve & Recall Another
The Flyers have made a few roster moves ahead of tomorrow's game against the Red Wings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Wild Place Kirill Kaprizov On LTIR
Kirill Kaprizov has been placed on the Long-Term Injury Reserve.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Nintendo Direct Coming In February With Switch 1 Games Info - Report
Nintendo historically holds Nintendo Direct briefings in February, and it seems that tradition will continue this year. Podcaster NateTheHate has reported that Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed, Full Nintendo Direct Coming In April
Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2 , its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Goldman’s Solomon says US economy in a ‘fragile place’
Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges cautionFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Penguins place Malkin on IR; Bunting in car accident
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve on Sunday with an upper-body injury.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Canucks Place Brännström On Waivers For Second Time This Season
Erik Brännström has eight points in 28 games this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
AI is taking the US in a strange new direction
It will drive the market to new heights and boost growth, but bring with it more political and social disruptionFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Former Devils First-Rounder Placed On Waivers
This former Devils defenseman has been placed on waivers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Xbox Developer Direct to feature DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, more
iD Software is planning a full reveal for DOOM: The Dark Ages.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Xbox Developer Direct Announced For This Month, Includes "Brand-New Game"
The next Xbox Developer Direct event is coming up soon. Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Developer Direct broadcast for January 23, and it will feature a number of games like South of Midnight ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
Cassidy offers no direct endorsement of RFK Jr. following meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the new Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee chair, did not immediately endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to be Health ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
