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DOGE cuts key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk
A HUD contract to inspect low-income housing was terminated by the Trump administration in February, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable Americans in harm's way.ABC News - 2d -
Adrienne Adams, in NYC Mayor Campaign, Pitches Big Guaranteed Income Program
Adrienne Adams, the New York City Council speaker who is running for mayor, released a plan to provide guaranteed income for thousands of homeless families.The New York Times - 2d -
Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of World War II's fiercest battles
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles.NBC News - 2d -
Auto sales are on a 'roller coaster ride' as tariffs are expected to increase prices
Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and upcoming 25% levies on auto parts are expected to add thousands of dollars to the costs of new cars and trucks.CNBC - 2d -
Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to fire some probationary workers
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday by enabling officials to fire thousands of federal workers in their probationary period, saying the government employee unions that ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies and departments.ABC News - 1d -
UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill
Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme ...The Guardian - 1d -
Memorabilia scammer forged Kardashian, Trump autographs for up to $550K, feds say
A scammer made hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling fake celebrity memorabilia, including forged signatures of the Kardashians and President Donal Trump, federal authorities said Monday.NBC News - 1d -
When They Go Home After Working All Day, It’s Not to a Home
Thousands of working people in New York City now live in shelters, unable to afford apartments despite holding down jobs that pay them $50,000 or more.The New York Times - 1d -
Pentagon tries to woo back service members booted for refusing COVID-19 shot
The Pentagon is trying to woo back to the military thousands of service members involuntarily discharged over refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccination, starting with “letters of apology” sent this ...The Hill - 10h -
What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is ‘hanging up the hi-vis’?
After three years, thousands of arrests and a state crackdown on protests, the group is ending direct action after a polarising campaign. On the morning of Valentine’s Day 2022, Hannah Hunt stood ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ice frees mother and three kids after protests in US ‘border czar’s’ home town
About a thousand people marched outside of Tom Homan’s home in village of less than 1,500 after family was detained. A mother and her three children who were taken into custody by Immigration and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Executions at 10-year high after huge increases in Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International confirms 1,518 people executed in 2024 but says real total is likely to be thousands more. More people were executed in 2024 than in any other year over the past decade, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Legal status revoked for 985,000 migrants who entered US under Biden-era CBP One app
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating parole protections for those who entered the country through the CBP One app, revoking status for hundreds of thousands of people who came ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court halts order to reinstate federal probationary workers
The Supreme Court has halted a judge's order that would have reinstated thousands of fired federal probationary workers from several agencies that the Trump administration sought to fire.NBC News - 1d -
Pentagon considering proposal to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe
NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains what’s behind a Pentagon proposal to potentially withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from eastern Europe. Kube also discusses ...NBC News - 1d -
Appeals court frees Trump administration to resume probationary employee firings
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court order blocking the Trump administration from firing probationary workers, freeing the White House to fire thousands of federal workers. It ...The Hill - 8h -
Protesters rally for the fourth week against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ Pride events
Thousands of protesters rallied for the fourth week in Hungary’s capital, denouncing a new law passed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government banning LGBTQ Pride events.NBC News - 8h -
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.The New York Times - 3h