Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

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

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 - 10h

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 - 8h

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 richer

Financial 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 backing

Financial 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 employment

Financial 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 rules

Financial 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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 23h

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 fee

Financial Times - 21h

Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president

Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseas

Financial Times - 13h

NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half

Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central government

Financial Times - 6h

DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank

The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.

CNBC - 12m

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

Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman are married. A firestorm and a fancy hotel room sealed the deal

Reality TV star Gabriela Windey and comic Robby Hoffman got married in Las Vegas in January, because what better way to spend a few days amid a firestorm.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

What does Raiders' deal for Geno Smith mean for Sam Darnold’s free-agent options?

The Geno Smith-Pete Carroll reunion opens up a quarterback slot in Seattle, putting Darnold in play for the Seahawks.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

An Intel deal now seems less likely. These clues may hold the key to its future.

Investors appear to be now be discounting recent M&A speculation that Intel will split in two.

MarketWatch - 2d

Geno Smith trade grades: Seahawks deal veteran QB to Raiders for 2025 third-round pick

Smith is reuniting with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas

CBS Sports - 2d

2025 NFL free agent QB rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Kirk Cousins, other key veterans

A look at the best signal-callers set to be available

CBS Sports - 2d

Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders: Ranking Seattle's QB options after making surprising deal with Las Vegas

A look at what Seattle can do to fill its new void at the QB position

CBS Sports - 2d

Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say

In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.

NBC News - 1d

Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year

Garrett's reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league history

CBS Sports - 1d

Patriots to sign Harold Landry to three-year, $43.5 million deal, per report

Landry reunites with Vrabel in New England

CBS Sports - 1d

Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports

Pittsburgh finally got its coveted receiver

CBS Sports - 1d

Myles Garrett extension: 10 highest-paid non-quarterbacks in NFL after Browns star gets market-resetting deal

The Browns 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year edge rusher made history off the field

CBS Sports - 1d

Davante Adams joining Rams: Six-time Pro Bowler signing two-year deal with Los Angeles

Adams is on his way to Hollywood

CBS Sports - 1d

'We go from dinner service to dealing with a corpse' - what happens when an air passenger dies

Crews will try to shield passengers from the body by using empty aisles, blankets and dim lighting.

BBC News - 1d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 22h

Bills reward Allen with new contract after NFL MVP season. Deal is worth $330M, AP source says

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded with a contract extension worth $330 million, with an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players

ABC News - 13h