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Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts
US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.BBC News - 2d -
Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.
The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.The New York Times - 2d -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - 2d -
Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion
In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.The New York Times - 1d -
North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.BBC News - 17h -
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
Pension funds, retail investors and money managers are worrying about the future of American capital marketsFinancial Times - 13h -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - 13h -
Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain
Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economyFinancial Times - 5h -
The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - 2d -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - 1d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - 9h -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - 24m -
Peer raises $10.5M for metaverse engine, launches 3D personal planets
Peer announced today it's raised new funding to build its AI-powered metaverse engine and launched its "personal planets" feature.VentureBeat - 4d -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - 1d -
Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win
Council of Europe says Swiss government failing to respect human rights court’s ruling on emissions. Europe live – latest updates The Swiss government has been told it must do more to show ...The Guardian - 3d -
Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...The Guardian - 1d -
US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president
André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 2h -
Karl Rove: Trump claims of DOGE 'fraud' discoveries will backfire
Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Trump’s claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has discovered “hundreds of billions” in government “fraud” will backfire when ...The Hill - 1h -
DOGE Is the Deep State
A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!Wired - 4d -
Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls
The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.Inc. - 3d -
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly
In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - 2d -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - 2d -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - 2d -
How to stop the fruitless search for welfare savings
Governments chase illusory short-term cuts when what’s needed are routes back into lasting employmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes
Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rulesFinancial Times - 2d -
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.The New York Times - 23h -
Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’
The first-of-its-kind reserve will be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars.The New York Times - 21h -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - 15h -
BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal
Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence feeFinancial Times - 13h -
Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president
Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseasFinancial Times - 5h -
House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else
Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through. US House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies ...The Guardian - 2d -
California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...The Hill - 2d -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - 14h -
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - 40m -
Errol Morris' new Charles Manson documentary presents alternative theories about killings
Errol Morris' 'Chaos: The Manson Murders' explores alternative theories to the 'Helter Skelter' narrative, including possible government ties to Charles Manson.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.The New York Times - 3d -
White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'
Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.ABC News - 2d