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DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - 4d -
Lessons From DOGE: How Not to Institute Widespread Changes
This is not how great leaders operate.Inc. - 2d -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - 2d -
DOGE’s war on American veterans has begun
Only about 5 percent of the U.S. population has served, which is not enough to form a significant voting bloc, and few of us belong to the donor class.The Hill - 1d -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 7h -
Wildlife biologist fired by DOGE continues working for free
In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish ...CBS News - 4h -
Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.The New York Times - 4h -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - 6d -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - 4d -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - 4d -
We're again adding to a restaurant name delivering the value cautious consumers crave
This chain delivers for its customers by serving quality food at a much more affordable price.CNBC - 2d -
Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence
Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effectFinancial Times - 2d -
Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bnFinancial Times - 1d -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - 14h -
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey
The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.ABC News - 12h -
Guinness sees a resurgence as more Americans consume the Irish stout
Guinness is experiencing a surge in popularity across the U.S., with more Americans embracing the iconic Irish stout just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.CBS News - 11h -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
It’s not just Walmart.NBC News - 10h -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - 11h -
Why Kerr believes Warriors' evolving lineup now makes ‘perfect sense'
After years of lineup inconsistency, the Golden State Warriors' starting five and its bench rotations now make "perfect sense" to Steve Kerr.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?
It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.BBC News - 3d -
What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?
Trump says a TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the app.Inc. - 2d -
Why Rodrigo Duterte Was Arrested Now
Running parallel to Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a monthslong feud with the Philippines’ current president.The New York Times - 22h -
House GOP narrowly passes spending bill, now heads to Senate
House Republicans on Tuesday narrowly passed a spending bill just days before the deadline of a government shutdown. The bill now goes to the Senate where it will need support from Democrats in ...NBC News - 2d -
Early to bed: the best plants to prep now for the warmer months
By sending off now for seeds – pelargoniums, marigolds, sweet peas and cosmos among them – and sowing them under cover, you’ll cut your costs, but double your funFinancial Times - 11h -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - Mar. 5 -
New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims
It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”MarketWatch - 1d -
The Sea Shanty Singer is Singing His Own Songs Now
Nathan Evans was working as a mail carrier when he uploaded his cover of an old whaling tune. Now he has a folk-inspired album of his own songs, which he promises people can still “sing in the car.”The New York Times - 2d -
Massive Kingdom Come 2 Patch Out Now With 1,000+ Fixes And Improvements
The long-awaited 1.2 patch is out now for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing official modding support and the ability to give Henry a new look, among many other changes.. Described as a ...GameSpot - 1d -
How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino
The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 6d -
Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'
After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."ABC News - 2d -
Bump-up, step-up or traditional CDs: Which CD account type is better right now?
There are multiple CD options to choose from right now, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.CBS News - 1d -
The new economic stars born through crisis
Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countriesFinancial Times - 4d -
Panic selling tends to follow uncertainty. Here’s how to make smarter moves.
What financial advisers do when markets seem unmanageable.MarketWatch - 4d -
Inside life on the Muss Buss: Eric Musselman's drive to transform USC basketball
USC coach Eric Musselman has a long history of rebuilding programs. Near the end of a hard first season, Muss is determined to rebuild the Trojans.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Inside the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs Hotline: The Makings of a Mass Tort
From a low-slung building in Montana, employees process sex abuse complaints against the music mogul that have been drawn to them through advertising and a viral hotline.The New York Times - 5d -
Russian forces recapture villages in Ukrainian-held pocket inside Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia while Ukrainian delegation will meet with Marco Rubio and Trump aides. Russia has taken control of several villages in the ...The Guardian - 5d
