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RFK Jr poised to become HHS secretary after clearing key hurdle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services after his nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

NBC News - 38m

Liberal Vets Group Gives Spanberger Boost in Virginia Governor’s Race

The $500,000 donation to the campaign of Abigail Spanberger, a former representative and C.I.A. officer, is the largest direct contribution in VoteVets’ 20-year history.

The New York Times - 3h

DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency

At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Wired - 13h

Republican Budget Vets Say DOGE Cuts Based More on Ideology Than Actual Savings

Two former GOP budget directors for Congress and the Senate say Elon Musk’s highly publicized spending cuts are playing to Trump’s base, and call them “low hanging fruit.”

Inc. - 18h

Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Wired - 22h

Gabbard clears key Senate hurdle with unanimous GOP support

The cloture vote was a party-line vote.

Politico - 2d

England legend Edwards wants to help post-Ashes rebuild

Legendary former captain Charlotte Edwards says she wants to help England in their rebuild following the 16-0 Women's Ashes drubbing in Australia.

BBC News - 4h

Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth

Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked gilts

Financial Times - 8h

Preview: Keys to victory, X factors, full rosters, game schedule

Explore the full schedule, rosters and coverage on the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden.

ESPN - 13h

Trump picks oil industry vets for key posts in energy, environment

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump picks oil industry vets for key posts in energy, environment President Trump has selected people with significant ties to ...

The Hill - 14h

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post

The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.

The New York Times - 19h

Trump picks oil industry vets for key posts at energy, environment agencies

President Trump has selected people with significant ties to oil and other industries for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Interior Department, according to the ...

The Hill - 20h

What are the key lawsuits against the Trump administration?

Since President Trump's inauguration three weeks ago, he has taken dozens of actions in an attempt to reshape the government and his executive power. Many have been met with legal challenges. CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says

The High Court rules that officers cannot be dismissed for losing their vetting clearance.

BBC News - 1d

UniCredit posts record profit as Orcel ups dealmaking stakes

Italian lender says its holding in insurer Generali is now above 5%

Financial Times - 1d

Met Police cannot remove officers who fail vetting, High Court rules

Ruling is a blow to efforts to oust rogue and unsuitable individuals, warns force

Financial Times - 1d

Caitlin Clark praises Fever front office for adding vets in offseason: 'I think it's exactly what we needed'

The Fever signed DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sydney Colson in free agency

CBS Sports - 2d

Podz shares comical theory for Post's 3-point prowess vs. Bucks

Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski hilariously revealed how rookie center Quinten Post might be playing well because of his girlfriend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Decoding OpenAI’s Super Bowl ad and Sam Altman’s grandiose blog post

Critics of OpenAI would say it's more empty hype designed to continue placating OpenAI's big-pocketed investors. But I'm not so sure.

VentureBeat - 2d

Ye's X account deleted after antisemitic posts

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has left the social media platform X after a days-long posting spree that included multiple antisemitic comments. It is unclear whether X deactivated ...

The Hill - 2d

U.S. skiing champ Mikaela Shiffrin struggling with post-injury PTSD

American champion Mikaela Shiffrin won't defend her giant slalom title at the world championships as she grapples with the mental impact of a major injury.

CBS News - 3d

RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote

This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to protect medicine and science -- ...

ABC News - 3d

Wiggins eyes 'new chapter' on post-Butler Heat

Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson practiced with the Heat for the first time and could make their Miami debuts Monday against Boston.

ESPN - 3d

Israeli forces begin to withdraw from a key Gaza corridor, part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli forces were withdrawing from a key corridor that bisects the Gaza Strip on Sunday as part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas.

NBC News - 3d

Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood

The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.

BBC News - 4d

Israeli official says force withdrawal from key Gaza corridor has begun, as part of ceasefire deal

An Israeli official says that Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor, part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead

ABC News - 4d

Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding

State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sources

Financial Times - 4d

The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs

President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country — including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for ...

The Hill - 5d

'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.

BBC News - 5d

Europe’s biggest vet group considers London listing

EQT-backed IVC Evidensia could float as soon as next year, delivering one of the Square Mile’s biggest listings for years

Financial Times - 5d

Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts

Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.

The New York Times - 5d

Beauty stocks post major losses after a week of worrying results

Several beauty stocks tanked this week, as companies such as E.l.f. Beauty and Estee Lauder reported disappointing earnings and cut guidance.

CNBC - 5d

Wiggins issues heartfelt goodbye to Warriors in IG post

Former Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins issued a heartfelt goodbye to Golden State in a post on Instagram after being traded to the Miami Heat earlier this week.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Roblox posts middling Q4 earnings; share prices drop over 20%

Roblox today posted its Q4 financial earnings, which are decent if not exciting. Its future guidance causes some trepidation.

VentureBeat - 5d

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.