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What to Know About Proposals to Fix the Chaos at Rikers Island

As a judge considers appointing a receiver to oversee the jails, there are two very different plans for how that would work.

The New York Times - 9h

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - 5d

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

USAID cuts could send global health into chaos

The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump job cuts could throw national parks and forests into 'staffing chaos'

The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub

Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAID

Financial Times - Feb. 23

'Absolute chaos': DOGE sows turmoil in its quest for 'efficiency'

Federal workers say Elon Musk's slash-and-burn approach to the federal government is it less efficient and driving away some of the most talented people.

NBC News - 6d

Slot given two-match ban after derby chaos

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban following the Merseyside derby on Feb. 12, the FA have confirmed.

ESPN - 5d

Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos

On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.

Wired - 4d

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities. Patients at hospitals in the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of ...

The Guardian - 2d

European soccer review: Chaos in the FA Cup and Spain's title race

It was a wild FA Cup weekend in England, while LaLiga's title race has taken yet another twist. That and more from around Europe in ESPN's Weekend Review.

ESPN - 1d

When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker

For some couples, a marriage proposal can mark the end of a relationship. Experts share tips on how to determine if you should move forward with an engagement and why it’s OK to say no.

The New York Times - 1d

Can I fix my energy prices?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry

Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.

BBC News - 5d

Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake

The bank temporarily credited a customer’s account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.

The New York Times - 4d

The Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament Doesn’t Need to Be Fixed

Since 1985, the tournament has proved time and time again that it needs no alterations, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump Is Breaking Things We Can’t Just Fix

The president’s about-face on Ukraine has taught our allies a lesson they won’t be unlearning anytime soon.

The New York Times - 2d

No, DOGE can’t fix the deficit. Here’s why.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made some cuts, but these amount to only 1.25 percent to 3 percent of the federal budget deficit, and are unlikely to ...

The Hill - 1d

Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Fixes All These Issues

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds launched on February 28 and became a smashing success out of the gate, selling 8 million copies in three days to become Capcom's fastest-selling game ever . The ...

GameSpot - 1h

NFL team submits proposal to ban the 'tush push'

An NFL team has submitted a proposal to ban the quarterback sneak known as the “tush push,” NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told reporters Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Packers proposed ban of tush push, GM confirms

An NFL team has submitted a rule proposal to ban the "tush push" quarterback sneak, Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, told reporters at the scouting combine ...

ESPN - Feb. 25

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program

Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs

Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn’t walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.

Inc. - 6d

Trump proposes selling 'gold card' path to citizenship

President Trump proposed selling a "gold card" path to U.S. citizenship that would cost $5 million. The president told reporters he believed it would help "wealthy" and "successful" people enter ...

NBC News - 6d

Graham: House budget proposal needs 'major overhaul'

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says the House-passed budget resolution that is the key to unlocking President Trump’s agenda will need a “major overhaul” before passing the ...

The Hill - 5d

Ban degrading and violent online porn, review proposes

A government-commissioned review will call for content showing women being choked during sex to be illegal.

BBC News - 5d

How will Trump's proposed "gold card" for immigration work?

President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday a new "gold card" that would allow wealthy immigrants to buy a path to citizenship for $5 million and replace the current ...

CBS News - 4d

FirstFT: Ukraine truce proposal divides European allies

Also in today’s newsletter, crypto prices jump, and the Oscar winners

Financial Times - 1d

UK distances itself from Macron ceasefire proposal

Kyiv’s European allies sought to project unity at London summit

Financial Times - 1d

Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered

The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have?

BBC News - 6h

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’

The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.

MarketWatch - 5d

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?

The New York Times - Feb. 21

President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security

It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politics

MarketWatch - Feb. 23

Micro-retirement: has gen Z found a brilliant fix for burnout?

Why wait until you’re in your 60s or 70s to enjoy yourself? Some young people are opting for short periods off throughout their working lives. Name: Micro-retirement.. Age: Coined in 2007, but ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Google Just Fixed the Worst Thing About Websites. It’s the Start of the End of an Era

The world’s most popular email service is getting a security upgrade.

Inc. - Feb. 25

People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

Households should consider a fixed tariff, Ofgem says, as it announces another rise in the energy price cap.

BBC News - Feb. 25

FAA testing Musk's Starlink at 3 sites to fix 'reliability' issue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some ...

The Hill - 6d

Apple promises to fix dictation bug that replaces ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

Glitch comes as iPhone maker seeks to shore up its relationship with the US president

Financial Times - 6d

Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

Tech company blames ‘phonetic overlap’ for problem where US president’s name appears. Apple has promised to fix a bug in its iPhone automatic dictation tool after some users reported it had ...

The Guardian - 6d

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