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2 workers laid off from the National Park Service sound off on their struggles

The White House's Department of Government Efficiency laid off about 1,000 National Park Service workers last month as part of its wave of federal mass firings.

CBS News - 1d

Why does a big elk sound so puny?

In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'

Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.

BBC News - Feb. 26

The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint

The 1965 musical has its faults but it remains a deserving and enduring point of reference for so many of us. Many of the formative films of my childhood come with crisp sense memories of the first ...

The Guardian - 4d

Christie: Trump 'looks and sounds like an ally of Putin'

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that President Trump “looks and sounds like an ally" of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments from Christie came during a panel ...

The Hill - 2d

US, Ukraine sound optimistic notes on mineral deal

The U.S. and Ukraine signaled Tuesday the minerals deal between the two countries is very much alive, despite continued fallout from the contentious White House meeting between President Trump and ...

The Hill - 1d

8BitDo's New Ultimate 2 Controller Sounds Very Impressive, And It's Available Now

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless PC & Android Controller ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

GOP lawmakers sound alarm over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s pointed refusal to blame Russia for starting the war in Ukraine, and they are highly skeptical about negotiating any ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

NASCAR Cup stars take in the sights and sounds of Mexico City

MEXICO CITY -- This is not the pina colada Cancun of your cruise ships, but a vibrant, sprawling, city center full of busy international vibes; welcoming and interesting. Smiling friendly people ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings

Absence of leading authors comes as staff cuts are made to federal agencies

Financial Times - 5d

Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs

Federal workers, some of whom are veterans, were filled with despair and frustration as they searched for jobs after Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the workforce.

ABC News - 4d

South Africa’s central bank governor sounds alarm on ‘rightwing populism’

Lesetja Kganyago warns institutions are increasingly a target as the principle of independence comes under attack

Financial Times - 4d

Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier

Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.

CBS News - 2d

Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee

Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Trump 'thinking about' absorbing Postal Service into administration

President Trump said Friday he was considering merging the U.S. Postal Service into his administration, calling the agency a “tremendous loser” of money. “We want to have a post office that works ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It

Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.

Inc. - Feb. 22

Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members

A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Forest Service employees react to widespread layoffs

Forest Service employees are reacting to the Trump administration cuts that are leading to widespread layoffs of many working around America's national parks. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Sean Curran, "the unknown" leading the Secret Service

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran discusses his unusual path to the agency's top job, telling CBS News, "I'm the unknown."

CBS News - Feb. 25

Secret Service director recounts Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran was with President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during the July 2024 assassination attempt at a political rally. He opened up about that experience in an ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Slack platform down as users report service outage

Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Forest Service firings could impact wildfire preparedness

As wildfires nationwide grow fiercer and more frequent, the Trump administration's job cuts at the U.S. Forest Service are worrying experts. Kelly Martin, former chief of fire and aviation ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

UK services exports shine amid economic gloom

Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analysts

Financial Times - Feb. 27

National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...

The Hill - 5d

General Services Administration shutters its technology unit

The GSA's tech unit, known as the 18F office, employed a team of researchers, website designers and product managers.

CBS News - 3d

Remembering Clint Hill, Kennedy secret service agent

Clint Hill, the secret service agent who leaped to protect first lady Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, has died at 93. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a ...

NBC News - 3d

Game services firm PTW rebrands as Side

PTW, a 30-year-old game developer services firm, has rebranded as Side, bringing its various brands under one brand identity.

VentureBeat - 2d

Starlink rival in talks to boost satellite services to Ukraine

Eutelsat shares surge as investors bet that European competitor could replace Elon Musk’s company

Financial Times - 2d

Stephen A. Smith brushes off Carville attack: ‘You sound like one of those old curmudgeons’

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville's recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human life. Like many people, I have ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Gov. Lujan Grisham sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan

While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

The Hornets just had the worst three-game stretch in NBA history, and it's even more lopsided than it sounds

The Hornets have lost their last three games by 131 points

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats have started exploratory talks on a possible coalition government

ABC News - 5d

Guns, bombs and needle-drop genius: how AC/DC and Motörhead became the sound of World War II

SAS Rogue Heroes has metal, Peaky Blinders has PJ Harvey and The Bear has dad rock. We meet the new breed of music overseers whose anachronistic soundtracks are taking TV to thrilling new heights. ...

The Guardian - 1d

ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service

ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - Feb. 21

US Marshals Service deputizes Musk's security team: reports

The U.S. Marshals Service has deputized some of tech billionaire Elon Musk's private security detail, giving them specific rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, multiple outlets ...

The Hill - Feb. 21