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How Did Covid Change Your Life?
The New York Times wants to hear from readers reflecting on what life looks like now, five years later.The New York Times - 2h -
What cutting USAID could cost America?
The Trump administration’s moves to dismantle USAID has stoked fears that America will lose its standing on the world stage as rival powers fill the void.NBC News - 1d -
What is USAID, the foreign assistance agency Trump wants to shut down?
NBC News' Valerie Castro explains the work of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the impact it will have if President Trump succeeds in closing it.NBC News - 1d -
Trump's trade war with neighbours is delayed - what did they all get out of it?
BBC reporters in the US, Canada and Mexico assess the fallout after Trump gets border promises in return for a 30-day pause on tariffs.BBC News - 1d -
What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?
The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world. Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed plans to merge ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Marco Rubio could reshape USAID
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced to reporters in El Salvador on Monday that he is taking over as the acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. This comes ...CBS News - 1d -
What does it mean for USAID now that Rubio is in charge?
Over the weekend, Elon Musk threatened to eliminate the main U.S. agency handling foreign aid. On Monday, it was announced that USAID would merge with the State Department under Marco Rubio's ...CBS News - 1d -
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?
The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.BBC News - 1d -
Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.
The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.CBS News - 1d -
What is USAID and how did it become a political firestorm?
Learn more about what USAID is and how it works after Department of Government Efficiency leader Musk says he and Trump are hoping to shut down the federal agency.NBC News - 1d -
12:30 Report — Mexico tariffs delayed; What’s happening with USAID?
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What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID
Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...CBS News - 2d -
Civilization 7: How To Become A Suzerain And What It Does
Civilization VII allows you to take over any settlement on the map and find your own settlements in any untaken location. Whether you find a settlement through a settler unit or take an opposing ...GameSpot - 2d -
What Jared Kushner did next
The president’s son-in-law has built a global business in part with relationships from his time in the first Trump White HouseFinancial Times - 2d -
The AI paradox: How tomorrow’s cutting-edge tools can become dangerous cyber threats (and what to do to prepare)
AI agents will bring enterprises to the next level, but the same applies to related vulnerabilities. Here are key tips to follow.VentureBeat - 2d -
What John Calipari did for Kentucky will eventually be appreciated ... just not now
Calipari's tenure at Kentucky ended with too many losses in March, but there's no denying he breathed instant life into a program that was struggling when he arrived.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?
Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?. ‘Sexual ...The Guardian - 6d -
What's in the Paris Climate Agreement and why did Trump leave it?
On Friday, nearly 150 congressional Democrats signed a resolution condemning President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. Since its enactment in 2016, the agreement has been ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
What is DeepSeek and why did US tech stocks fall?
Why doubts have been raised about sustainability of US artificial intelligence boom. Global tech shares fall as China AI chatbot DeepSeek spooks investors DeepSeek hit with ‘large-scale’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
What Did the World Learn From Syria?
It is easy to look at a dark past and warn of a dark future.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
What did Trump keep — and ditch — from Biden's Oval Office decor?
Every president gets to decorate the Oval Office to their liking — but sometimes, they keep the decor of their predecessor.The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Let’s Get to the Marrow of What Trump Just Did
Three policy wonks dissect President Donald Trump’s executive orders on border security, immigration, government efficiency and beyond.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?
Historians say Musk clearly made Nazi salute – but supporter claims he was inspired by Roman greeting adopted by Benito Mussolini. The back-to-back gestures were swift and enthusiastic, and they ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
What Trump Did on Day 1, and Biden’s Final Acts
Plus, an Olympic medal fail.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
What Trump Did on Day 1: Tracking His Biggest Moves
President Trump made major policy moves immediately after taking office, withdrawing from major international agreements, promising steep tariffs and pardoning nearly all of the Jan. 6 rioters.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
What executive orders did Trump sign on day one?
President says his executive orders will lead to ‘complete restoration of America’. Here’s what we know so far. Donald Trump returns to office – live updates On his first day back in the White ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Trump becomes 47th president, capping remarkable political comeback
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, declaring that the "the golden age of America begins right now." Late today, he appeared at a parade in the ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
McCarthy on Biden pardons: 'It raises doubt on what they did'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized President Biden's decision to pardon Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and other members of the House panel that ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
How did Unrivaled do on opening night? Did new 3×3 league perform in the arena and on TV?
The newest domestic women’s basketball league tipped off Friday, as Unrivaled staged its first two games outside of Miami. The 3×3 league co-founded by stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
What did America look like 100 years ago?
President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the "robber barons" of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?
Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
What Did the 2011 Film ‘Her’ Get Right About Love in 2025?
Eleven years ago, Spike Jonze’s tech drama imagined a budding romance between a man and his virtual assistant. If anything, the film was holding back.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
What did Plains, Georgia, mean to Jimmy Carter?
Former President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Thursday night. He will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, outside the home they lived in for ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk
After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not 'play politics'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday went after President-elect Trump for recent comments he made about ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. “People are literally fleeing,” Newsom ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...CBS News - Jan. 8
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'Deranged' and 'problematic': Bipartisan group of lawmakers bashes Trump's Gaza proposal
Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”NBC News - 13h -
'Deranged' and 'problematic': Bipartisan group of lawmakers bashes Trump's Gaza proposal
Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”NBC News - 13h -
Pam Bondi sworn in to serve as attorney general
President Trump joined Pam Bondi in the Oval Office as she was sworn in to serve as attorney general by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.NBC News - 1h -
'A surprising development': House GOP react to Trump's Gaza proposal
House Republicans responded to President Trump's comments about the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called the claim "a surprising development," but believes ...NBC News - 1h -
First Gen Z state representative in Georgia speaks about landslide win
NBC News’ Savannah Sellers interviewed the first Gen Z member of Georgia’s State House of Representatives, 23-year-old Bryce Berry, about his landslide win. Berry, a Democrat, took office after ...NBC News - 2h
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Geraldo Rivera on Trump 'explosive musing': Humans will inhabit Mars before US takes over Gaza
Television personality Geraldo Rivera on Wednesday panned President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, calling the suggestion an "explosive musing." “President Trump’s ...The Hill - 28m -
Is it still safe to fly in the US?
The midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter at Washington Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29 resulted in 67 deaths. If the plane struck by the ...The Hill - 33m -
House Democrat: Trump Gaza proposal ‘makes no sense’
Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said President Trump’s proposal for taking over Gaza “makes no sense.” Meeks joined CNN on Wednesday ...The Hill - 39m -
Senate confirms Scott Turner to lead HUD
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), cementing another one of President Trump’s Cabinet choices. Senators voted 55-44 on ...The Hill - 41m -
Warner, Scott spar over DOGE Treasury access
Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sparred Wednesday over Elon Musk and his allies at the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) reported access to a sensitive federal payment ...The Hill - 50m