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Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.CBS News - 4d -
IRS to Cut Thousands of Probationary Workers Amid Tax Season
It is unclear how many workers will be impacted by the layoff announcement plan.Inc. - 4d -
Tens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu
An estimated 64,000 birds are being culled after the disease was reported at a business.BBC News - 4d -
Kentucky faces devastating flooding with 8 dead and more than a thousand rescued
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Kentucky, leading to more than 1,000 rescues as emergency teams race to help those trapped by rising waters.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration fires thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park Service workers
The Trump administration hit the U.S. Forest and National Park Services with major staffing cuts over the weekend. The administration fired about 10% of the U.S. Forest Service workforce and about ...CBS News - 2d -
Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption, blocking rescue services
Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say Sicilian officials. Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dominica crams thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
They’re known as “frog men,” inmates who are forced to sleep on prison floors across the Dominican Republic, often next to overflowing toilets or holes in the ground that serve as oneABC News - 1d -
Dominican Republic officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
A majority of inmates in the Dominican Republic languish in prison without ever having been charged with a crime, and activists warn they face inhuman conditions and a lack of medical care.NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration nixes legal representation for thousands of migrant children
The Trump administration has issued a stop-work order to a firm that provides legal representation to thousands of unaccompanied migrant children. In a memo, obtained by The Hill, the Department of ...The Hill - 20h -
'A Thousand Blows' review: Steven Knight's boxing drama is anything but subtle
The creator of 'Peaky Blinders' is back on his Victorian turf with a story of bare-knuckle boxing in East London, starring Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and Malachi Kirby.Los Angeles Times - 1h -
'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'
Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff told to 'stand down' from all work
CFPB employees were told Sunday to work remotely because their Washington, D.C., headquarters would be closed through Feb. 14, according to a memo.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Buckingham Palace crash man told by judge he was 'lucky he wasn't shot'
Johnny Scott drove his VW Polo into the palace's South Centre Gate last March.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Jets announce they've told Aaron Rodgers they're moving forward without him
The New York Jets announced they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next seasonABC News - Feb. 13 -
Top federal prosecutor in N.Y. resigns after being told to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges
Danielle R. Sassoon, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, has resigned days after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against mayor Eric Adams.NBC News - 6d -
I met the ‘godfathers of AI’ in Paris – here’s what they told me to really worry about | Alexander Hurst
Experts are split between concerns about future threats and present dangers. Both camps issued dire warnings. I was a technophile in my early teenage days, sometimes wishing that I had been born in ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties
Fly-half starred in England’s victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth. As Gregor Townsend sweats on the availability of Finn Russell for next ...The Guardian - 6d -
Aaron Rodgers' future: QB told Jets that his intention is to play in 2025, per report
Rodgers wants to end his career on a higher noteCBS Sports - 3d -
Why Missouri's Dennis Gates told fans not to rush court after Alabama win: 'We need that money to build NIL'
A court-storming by fans would have cost the Tigers' athletic department a half-million dollarsCBS Sports - 2h -
Jets reportedly told Aaron Rodgers he couldn’t appear on 'Pat McAfee' anymore, had to attend all practices before split
Aaron Rodgers, for better or for worse, has been a regular on "The Pat McAfee Show" for years.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
Thousands march at trans youth rallies opposing Queensland puberty blockers ban, organiser says
‘A lot of parents are feeling really angry and frustrated with the government,’ director of Trans Justice Project says. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Visual analysis: Palestinians set up thousands of tents amid return to north Gaza
A visual analysis of satellite imagery and video of northern Gaza indicates thousands of people have returned and set up tents.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Thousands protest against Trump’s war on immigrants after Ice raids: ‘Fight for our neighbors’
Protesters in Colorado express solidarity with the undocumented after dramatic raids throughout Denver. Thousands took to the streets on Wednesday and Saturday last week following a series of ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Oil giant Chevron to lay off thousands in bid to cut up to 20% of global workforce
No 2 US oil firm aims for $3bn in cost cuts through 2026 and seeks to simplify business after production challenges. Chevron will lay off 15-20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026, the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Young, old, refugees and returnees: thousands fleeing violence cross border into South Sudan
Makeshift hospitals and informal settlements deal with daily influx of those escaping the war in neighbouring Sudan. Photographs by Diego Menjíbar Reynés At the Joda border crossing between ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘It’s now part of my life’: Stephen Graham on shredding to be a buff boxer in A Thousand Blows
The latest creation from Steven Knight tells the story of the illegal and brutal boxing scene in Victorian Britain. Stars Stephen Graham, Malachi Kirby and Erin Doherty talk thievery, brawling and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kentucky under winter storm threat amid deadly floods, thousands without power
At least 14 people died in Kentucky over the weekend after the state faced flooding and then a snowstorm. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more on the winter storm. Meanwhile, severe floods ...CBS News - 1d -
Thousands rescued from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar as Thailand launches huge crackdown
Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos have become havens for criminal syndicates operating online scam operations and tricking thousands into enslaved work. About 7,000 people have been rescued from illegal ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘She is financially irresponsible’: My husband secretly gives our daughter, 37, thousands of dollars. She spends the money wildly. How do I stop this?
“My husband has been giving her money each month. The deposits from October 2024 through February 2025 total almost $13,000.”MarketWatch - Feb. 9