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Protests in Brussels Halt Over 400 Flights and Snarl Public Transit

Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Brussels protested the government’s proposed pension reforms and cuts to public services. All flights into and out of Brussels Airport were canceled.

The New York Times - 5d

Billie Eilish review – snarls, seduction and moments of sheer rapture

Brisbane Entertainment Centre At one point the singer soars on a pedestal far into the air – a glorious new-age leader exorcising her heartache . Where do you go as a pop star when you’ve already ...

The Guardian - 1h

BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition

German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVs

Financial Times - Feb. 10

U.S. attorneys under scrutiny as Justice Department continues transition

Sources say there are concerns about a purge of U.S. attorneys connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors

Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had vetoed the bill, but the Republican-controlled Legislature overwhelmingly supported it, following the lead of other conservative states.

The New York Times - 1h

Cyberattack Disrupts Publication of Lee Newspapers Across the U.S.

The media company Lee Enterprises said a “cybersecurity event” had created havoc at dozens of its newspapers, prompting some to publish shorter editions or not print at all.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

Elon Musk’s Financial Disclosure Will Not Be Made Public

The billionaire, who is serving President Trump as an unpaid “special government employee,” will file a confidential report on his financial interests, according to a White House official.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers

Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Says He Might Use U.S. Transit Agency to ‘Kill’ Congestion Pricing

In an interview with The New York Post, President Trump said that congestion pricing hurt New York City but indicated that he was still talking with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Pentagon to ban trans people from joining military, pauses gender-transition procedures

The U.S. military will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members, ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

New York doctor says he'll continue providing transition care despite Trump executive order

As legal battles are fought over an executive order restricting transgender care for patients younger than 19, some clinics are continuing to provide the care while others are backing off.

NBC News - Feb. 12

Al Golden soaks in Broyles Award as departing Notre Dame defensive coordinator transitions to NFL

Al Golden opens up about his award-winning season at Notre Dame

CBS Sports - 2d

Why Chiefs using transition tag on Trey Smith more likely than franchise-tagging pending free agent guard

Smith is one of the premier free agents hitting the open market this offseason

CBS Sports - 1h

Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84

He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Are the Trump moves to dismantle USAID a preview of the future for other public servants?

USAID was founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy as a way to exert American strength abroad and had only accounted for less than 1% of the federal budget before the Trump administration began ...

CBS News - Feb. 9

Public Health Journal Won't Be Complicit in Trump Admin's Censorship

This is a MedPage Today story. Studies censored by government employees will have a tough time getting published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), the journal's leadership said ...

ABC News - Feb. 9

Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus

Prime minister takes home test at No 10 with soul singer Beverley Knight to promote HIV Testing Week. Keir Starmer has taken a public HIV test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.

ABC News - Feb. 10

Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools

Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and allow for schools to carve out time for students to read the Bible, in ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Cuts to foreign aid scramble young public servants' career plans

Entry-level workers at USAID, other federal agencies and government-backed nonprofits are filing for unemployment and applying to private-sector jobs.

NBC News - 6d

Melania Trump announces White House public tours opening date

The White House is opening its doors to public tours for the first time during President Trump's second term. Public tours of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will open Feb. 25, according to a Wednesday ...

The Hill - 6d

El Salvador's Congress votes to eliminate public campaign financing

Lawmakers in El Salvador have taken advantage of a newly streamlined constitutional reform process to eliminate public financing of political campaigns, making good on a promise of President Nayib ...

ABC News - 5d

Thousands of public sector workers strike in many German cities

Yahoo News - 5d

What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert

A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.

CBS News - 5d

Denver Public Schools sues DHS over policy allowing ICE in schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday over its new Trump administration policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct raids ...

The Hill - 5d

Palestinian booksellers decry detention by Israeli police over ‘public disorder’

Mahmoud and Ahmed Muna remain under house arrest until Sunday, despite lack of evidence against them. Two Jerusalem booksellers detained this week on charges their books were causing “public ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money

Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament. The government is to face questions about Prince Andrew and ...

The Guardian - 3d

House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health

This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...

ABC News - 2d

Here are 10 stocks that recently went public with staying power

Some of these companies have stocks that just won't quit.

CNBC - 1d

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

The New York Times - 11h

They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.

The New York Times - 9h

Adams Taps Close Associate for Top Public Safety Job

The deputy police commissioner, Kaz Daughtry, replaces Chauncey Parker, a veteran prosecutor and law enforcement administrator who announced his resignation amid City Hall turmoil.

The New York Times - 12m

Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer

Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence

These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.

Inc. - Feb. 9

Kennedy's confirmation will breed more harm than good, public health experts say

Many public health experts said their fears were realized Thursday when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health and human services secretary.

NBC News - 5d

Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn public

David Butler survived being drugged and robbed in 2021 by Danette Colbert, now tied to death of Adan Manzano. A man who survived being drugged and robbed of more than $134,000 by a woman linked to ...