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IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny
Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to 25 states for 2025. But the program's future remains uncertain amid Republican scrutiny.CNBC - 13h -
Trump threats prompt talk of boosting Greenland security
President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region. ...The Hill - 10h -
Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...The Hill - 10h -
Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties
Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with westFinancial Times - 12h -
Bruce Willis shakes hands with first responders in rare public appearance
Amid the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Bruce Willis took time to thank first responders.The Hill - 13h -
Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost
Funds outperform their default peers over the past decadeFinancial Times - 15h -
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.BBC News - 16h -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 18h -
Pasadena public health emergency over wildfire ashes
Pasadena, California, residents are under a public health emergency over concerns of ashes from the Eaton fire affecting the air quality. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports. Also, meteorologist ...CBS News - 1d -
Nick Sirianni's confounding public behavior is relished by his players
Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish.ESPN - 1d -
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Some Trump insiders are ready to take on the food industry. It remains to be seen whether their entrée will result in any meaningful change in government oversight of "Big Food" — or on American ...CBS News - 1d -
L.A. officials under scrutiny over wildfire preparedness
As tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and crews battle destructive wildfires, local officials have come under scrutiny for how prepared they were to ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s pick for DoJ to face scrutiny on vow to prosecute his opponents
Pam Bondi called for investigations into lawyers who built cases against the president-electFinancial Times - 3d -
Human remains 'in various states of decomposition' found on public hiking trail
Human remains that had been decomposing “for an extended period of time” have been discovered just off of a public hiking trail in Utah, police said.ABC News - 3d -
Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements
The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.CBS News - 4d -
Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts
Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.CNBC - 4d -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gov. Newsom says he has ‘faith in our leaders’ as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he has "absolute faith" in his state's leaders when asked about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Bass has been criticized for being out of town on a trip to Ghana ...NBC News - 5d -
US supreme court curbed public scrutiny as it boosted security before Roe ruling
Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain ‘exclusive’ control of all security-related records. A newly uncovered document reveals that the US supreme court sought to beef ...The Guardian - 5d -
Line of fire: LA mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny as historic blazes devour city
Seething residents are questioning city’s preparedness, even as hurricane-force winds and climate crisis created unprecedented calamity conditions. As a series of wildfires in the Los Angeles ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy
The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost
Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink
Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Carter's grandson: He was the same in public and private
Jason Carter, the former president's grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public as he ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy
From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Thousands of creative works enter public domain
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 1