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Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries
Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.Wired - 22h -
Mexico Released Dozens of Cartel Figures Into U.S. Custody
Also, Southeast Asia’s scam centers keep flourishing. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 5d -
Caps, Lightning honor figure skaters lost in crash
The Capitals and Lightning will wear special helmet decals for their game on Saturday in support of the figure skating community and all those affected by the Flight 5342 tragedy in January.ESPN - 4d -
WATCH: Figure skaters honor midair crash victims
U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.ABC News - 2d -
Robot Startup Figure Reveals an AI Breakthrough Called Helix
The company also released a video showing two humanoid robots putting away groceries. It’s worth watching.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Hasbro Reveals Spider-Man Figures Based On Insomniac's Game Series
The only thing better than a brand-new Spider-Man action figure is a handful of brand-new Spider-Man action figures. If you're a fan of Insomniac's Spider-Man video games, you can build your own ...GameSpot - 6d -
BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary
Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.BBC News - 6d -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 5d -
The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out
The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him.BBC News - 2d -
Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims
Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.The New York Times - 2d -
Tunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial. Activists say it's politically motivated
A Tunisian court has opened a high-profile trial in which 40 people stand accused of conspiring against state securityABC News - 7h -
Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released
Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Wales 18-27 Ireland: Six Nations – as it happened
Ireland sealed the triple crown but were made to work hard for the win against an improved Wales. 6 mins. A strong first phase attack from Ireland moves the ball left quickly. They are into the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
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England v Scotland: Six Nations – as it happened
England regained the Calcutta Cup in a nailbiter. 10 mins. Both teams are already trading penalties at the breakdown as their combative backrows spoil possession and win turnovers. The latest is ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Italy 24-73 France: Six Nations – as it happened
After an end-to-end start, France roared away from their hosts with 11 tries to bounce back from England defeat in style. Anthems done. Not long to go now.. Italy are looking to make it three ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
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Iconic rollercoaster Kingda Ka imploded at Six Flags
It's the end of an era for thrill seekers as an iconic roller coaster in the world is imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Kingda Ka was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster ...CBS News - 4d -
Hardik sixes guide India towards victory
India's Hardik Pandya hits successive sixes to move his side to within touching distance of beating Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.BBC News - 1d -
Six takeaways from Trump's big speech
The president declares "America is back" as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk.BBC News - 8h -
Details on judge's allowance of government layoffs
A federal judge has refused to stop President Trump's mass firings, saying unions representing those workers have to take their claims to the Federal Labor Relations Authority. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.BBC News - 6d -
Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants
After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping blockFinancial Times - 1d -
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Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by forceABC News - Feb. 21 -
Chen, Kerrigan added to figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, DABC News - Feb. 24 -
Mattel wins back lucrative rights to make DC-themed action figures, other toys
Mattel's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to make toys related to the DC brand could fuel more toy sales and help Mattel compete with rivals such as Hasbro.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Mexico deports 29 drug cartel figures to the U.S. as officials meet with Trump team
Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States as the Trump administration turns up ...NBC News - 5d -
Figure skater's dad describes agony of losing wife and son in D.C. plane crash
Doug Lane speaks out about the loss of his wife and son in the plane crash over the Potomac River in D.C.NBC News - 5d -
5 figure skating icons talk 'significant loss' after D.C. plane crash
A quintet of American figure skating legends paid tribute to the 28 members of the skating world who died when an American Eagle flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., in ...NBC News - 2d -
Figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash raises $1.2 million
Organizers of a figure skating event in Washington say they raised $1.2 million for victims of the DABC News - 1d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths
A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Hamas frees six hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end
First phase of effort to end more than a year of conflict set to conclude on ThursdayFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Hamas hands over six hostages but Israel suspends release of 600 Palestinians
Ceasefire in jeopardy as Israel says it will wait ‘until release of next hostages is guaranteed’ and Hamas scraps ‘degrading’ handover ceremonies. Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
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India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Champions Trophy – as it happened
Kohli hits 100 not out after Pakistan make 241 Email Jim here | Sign up to The Spin Go off without incident. Cute children in white T-shirts look absolutely thrilled to be mascots. India ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos
England have favourable fixtures against Italy and Wales Steve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitness Tommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
France hammer Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.BBC News - Feb. 23
