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Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

The New York Times - 1d

NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Appeals panel appears skeptical of Trump administration’s independent agency firings

A federal appeals court panel raised skepticism Tuesday that President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders complied with Supreme Court precedent. Trump’s terminations of two ...

The Hill - 1d

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism

Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costs. The Trump administration ’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” ...

The Guardian - 1d

Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief

The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.

The New York Times - 3d

There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.

An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officials

MarketWatch - 18h

What’s at Stake in Trump’s Purge at the F.T.C

The president’s firing of the two Democratic commissioners at the regulator not only a challenge to the legal status quo, but also raises uncertainty for businesses.

The New York Times - 19h

Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay

BBC News - 2d

Welevel raises $5.7M to revolutionize procedural game development

Indie game development studio Welevel today announced that it raised $5.7 million in funding to transform procedural game development.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

M10 raises $3M for Web3 competitive multiplayer games

M10, a Web3 game developer and publisher creating competitive multiplayer games, has raised $3 million in funding.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is getting a pay raise as he heads into the final year of his contract.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming

Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

California governor raises questions with ‘This is Gavin Newsom’ podcast

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new podcast hosting prominent supporters of President Trump is raising questions about his political strategy as he wraps up his tenure as governor and keeps the ...

The Hill - 3d

Pragma raises $12.75M for backend game engine for live services games

Pragma, a backend game engine empowering studios to build scalable, live-service games, said it has raised $12.75 million.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Atlant 3D raises $15M to build materials and devices atom by atom

Atlant 3D has raised $15 million as demand grows for its manufacturing system that builds materials and devices atom by atom.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Opus Major raises $10M to bring people together through music and games

Opus Major has raised $10 million in funding to build a global game studio dedicated to crafting games and entertainment.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Human Computer raises $5.7M in seed funding to build indie portfolio

Indie studio Human Computer raises $5.7M in funding to build its games, which take place in a shared universe.

VentureBeat - 6d

How This Fintech Founder Raised $300 Million and Turned His Customers Into Investors

Capitolis founder and CEO Gil Mandelzis knows how to bide his time when it comes to raising capital.

Inc. - 5d

Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill

Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.

NBC News - 5d

Peer raises $10.5M for metaverse engine, launches 3D personal planets

Peer announced today it's raised new funding to build its AI-powered metaverse engine and launched its "personal planets" feature.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides

American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Nunu.ai raises $6M for AI agents dubbed ‘unembodied minds’ for game testing

Nunu.ai has raised $6 million and unveiled Unembodied Minds, or AI agents designed for game testing and to control any given body as needed.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident

The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.

NBC News - 23h

Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense

Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Federal judges raise alarm about security threats and impeachment calls

Two senior federal judges on Tuesday raised the alarm about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over the rulings ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness

New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country

ABC News - Mar. 13

Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma

Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.

The New York Times - 2d

The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.

BBC News - 1d

Infant, woman killed, 10 injured in house fire chief called "hellish"

An infant and woman were killed and ten other people hurt in a house fire in Cincinnati that the city's fire chief described as "hellish."

CBS News - Mar. 10

Trump’s Ending of Hunter Biden’s Security Detail Raises Questions About Who Gets Protection

The sudden ending of Secret Service protection for former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s son thrust the issue of security details into the headlines but raised concerns about political payback.

The New York Times - 10h

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Arizona State fires women's hoops coach Adair

Arizona State has fired women's basketball coach Natasha Adair after three seasons of not making the NCAA tournament.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

CBS News - Mar. 9

A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people

Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeast

ABC News - Mar. 10

See photos of Volcano of Fire in Guatemala erupting

The eruption at Volcano of Fire started overnight, spewing a dark cloud of ash. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Attacker sets a woman on fire on a train and flees

Police say an assailant poured a liquid over a woman on a train in eastern Germany and set her on fire.

CBS News - 3d

Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 59 in North Macedonia

The tragedy occurred after fireworks set the club’s roof on fire during a pop concert, the country’s interior minister said.

The New York Times - 3d

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