House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

Musks’s DOGE Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its research arm.

The New York Times - 48m

Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group

The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.

CBS News - 3h

Aguilar says Democrats would oppose spending bill with Department of Education cuts

Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said that House Democrats would vote against a government funding bill if it included cuts to the Department of Education. Aguilar claimed Republicans "don't care about ...

NBC News - 3h

House leaders bullish on budget markup

Politico - 6h

Daytona 500 entry list has most cars since 2015

Martin Truex Jr. is in one of the 45 cars entered for the Feb. 16 Daytona 500.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

More Dems join with Republicans to pass fentanyl crackdown bill

Politico - 4d

Sources: Hornets aim to dispute Williams' physical

The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to explore options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2h

Fans bid farewell to Denis Law at United star's funeral

More than 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to pay their respects to the Manchester United legend.

BBC News - 4h

Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as it cancels more than 160 contracts. The American Educational Research ...

The Hill - 5h

Advice for student loan borrowers amid uncertainty surrounding U.S. Department of Education

President Trump is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education with the help of billionaire Elon Musk, potentially causing major disruptions for Americans paying student loans. CBS News ...

CBS News - 6h

On House floor, Mace accuses 4 of sexual abuse, including ex-fiancé. He denies it.

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is raising allegations against a former fiancé and his business associates.

CBS News - 6h

Two transformative trades, one failed physical, several lingering questions: Inside the Lakers' chaotic week

After successfully building a bridge to the post-LeBron James era, the Lakers rescinded a trade that had landed Luka Doncic's chosen lob partner, and chaos ensued. So what happens now?

ESPN - 18h

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Getting A Physical Switch Release In April

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a unique game that combines the best aspects of the first two titles in the series to create something entirely new. It met with positive reviews when it first ...

GameSpot - 19h

Armie Hammer denies cannibalism claims in Louis Theroux interview

Speaking on Theroux’s podcast, the actor also denied accusations of sexual abuse against a number of women and says he did not eat an animal’s entire heart. Armie Hammer has repeated his denial of ...

The Guardian - 20h

More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI

Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...

CBS News - 21h

Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Getting Physical Releases On Switch, PS5 This Summer

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Physical Edition - PS5 & Switch $35 - $40 | Releases June ...

GameSpot - 21h

Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...

NBC News - 23h

Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Physical Edition Preorders Available At Amazon

Back in the '90s, nothing was better than sitting down in front of a TV to watch a color-coordinated group of teenagers with attitude beat the putty out of various monsters. Fast-forward to today, ...

GameSpot - 1d

Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman’s former partner, denies claims of human trafficking

Palmer rejects allegations made in lawsuit filed by the former couple’s nanny accusing her of trafficking and negligence. Amanda Palmer, the musician and former partner of Neil Gaiman, has denied ...

The Guardian - 1d

Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered

Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in ...

The Hill - 1d

Eagles demolish Chiefs to deny them Super Bowl three-peat

The Philadelphia Eagles demolish the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to deny them an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl.

BBC News - 1d

Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...

The Hill - 2d

No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader

Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.

BBC News - 2d

No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says

The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.

BBC News - 2d

Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report

The Lakers had traded a package centered around Dalton Knecht and a 2031 first-round pick

CBS Sports - 2d

Lakers rescind trade with Hornets after center Mark Williams doesn't pass team physical

Williams heads back to Charlotte, while Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a 2031 first-round pick return to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Lakers' trade for Charlotte's Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical

The Lakers' hopes of pairing Mark Williams with newly acquired star Luka Doncic have fallen through in the wake of the Charlotte center failing his physical.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.

The New York Times - 2d

House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

NBC News - 2d

Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear

Pep Guardiola has denied that Manchester City's January recruitment drive was motivated by concern within the club that they could be hit with a transfer embargo.

ESPN - 3d

Inside DOGE's takeover of the Education Department

Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team have obtained “administrator” email accounts at the Department of Education.

NBC News - 3d

Neil Gaiman's ex-wife denies trafficking allegations

The former couple faces a lawsuit from a woman who worked for the couple in New Zealand.

BBC News - 3d

Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data

Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.

CNBC - 4d

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 4d

Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems

Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.

Inc. - 4d

The Physics That Keeps a Crowd From Becoming a Stampede

A group of scientists studying the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, believe there’s a way to predict the motions of a large crowd.

The New York Times - 6d

House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

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