The DOGE Squad Is Squandering a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
Government tech experts say Elon Musk’s team could have seized the moment to make Washington work better.
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Haaland gets the better of Mbappé, but City squander yet another lead
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Kelly left out of England's Nations League squad
Chloe Kelly is left out of England's squad for the Women's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain this month.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Kelly called into England squad as Mead drops out
Chloe Kelly is called up to the England squad to replace the injured Beth Mead for their Women's Nations League matches this month.BBC News - 3d -
Call Of Duty: Recon Squad Announced, But It's Not A New Game
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A golden opportunity to reduce US government debt?
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Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says
Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.MarketWatch - 6d -
Thune: Michigan, Minnesota Senate seats likely pickup opportunities for GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) suggested Friday that open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota could serve as potential pickup opportunities for Republicans in 2026. “I think they ...The Hill - 6d -
Offensive 'wizard' Kellen Moore seizing coaching opportunity with Saints
The recently hired New Orleans coach is known for his impressive playcalling and leadership.ESPN - 4d -
US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war
Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations. US and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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2025 Super Bowl: Eagles practice squad RB can pull off rare feat with win over Chiefs
Tyrion Davis-Price will have a unique place in historyCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
USWNT roster: SheBelieves Cup squad continues new-look trend with 'Triple Espresso' attackers absent again
Hayes named a 23-player roster for the annual SheBelieves CupCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
2025 LIV Golf Adelaide: Joaquin Niemann grabs third trophy, Sergio Garcia's squad wins team competition
Niemann continues to flash impressive form while playing for LIV GolfCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters, teams: Full list of players with four squads competing in new-look format
The rosters are set ahead of the All-Star Game on Sunday night, but LeBron James will miss the game with injuryCBS Sports - 3d -
Former Squad members Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman to host monthly YouTube show
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Ranking every Chiefs team during current dynasty: Where 2024 Kansas City squad ranks after Super Bowl LIX loss
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Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Start/Sit: Max Christie looks like an early winner, plus injury-based opportunities
Can Max Christie continue his hot start in Dallas, especially with some recent injuries to other players?CBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Trump has a ‘real opportunity’ to bring Putin and Zelenskyy to a peace deal: Amb. Bill Taylor
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump announces initial talks to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. NBC News correspondents Gabe Gutierrez ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
LIV Golf CEO believes deal with PGA Tour Enterprises would 'unlock opportunity' for Saudi Arabia-backed league
There has been recent momentum toward a agreement that was initially expected to be completed long agoCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
I’m worried my appearance will jeopardise my career opportunities. Should I modify my look to fit in? | Leading questions
Most of us are not our complete selves at work, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. But it’s up to you where you want to draw the line. Read more Leading questions I am a woman ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
John Calipari goes on rant after Arkansas misses big another opportunity, says team is 'a little fragile'
Calipari said he had a heart-to-heart with his team Saturday after falling to Texas A&MCBS Sports - 4d -
Handouts are never free. The cruel US aid freeze is an opportunity for the Caribbean | Kenneth Mohammed
Trump’s orders will cause hardship but it could allow small nations to face up to their dependence on a coercive oligarchy. For generations, many in the Caribbean grew up believing that the United ...The Guardian - 2d -
This isn’t a 10-stock show right now. Here’s where to find opportunities with the S&P 500 at all-time highs.
Trader Simon Ree says investors should not get hung up on what the major tech stocks are doing or worry about an overbought market.MarketWatch - 5h -
Trump ‘very frustrated’ with Zelenskyy for allegedly failing to ‘take opportunity’ of US-brokered peace – live
US national security adviser claims Ukrainian president has failed to ‘come to the table’ despite not being invited to Russia-US talks this week. Vance poses immigrants as ‘greatest threat’ to US ...The Guardian - 7m -
DOGE takes on CFPB
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's DOGE targets consumer bureau The Trump administration is moving rapidly ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
DOGE’s Race to the Bottom
Elon Musk’s takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That’s the point.Wired - Feb. 13 -
The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.Wired - 8h -
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE
Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.Wired - 2d -
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 - Feb. 8 -
Hegseth: ‘We welcome DOGE at DOD’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of Defense as both look to cut spending. Hegseth joined former Fox News ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
How We’re Keeping Tabs on DOGE
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, WIRED’s politics editor and global editorial director catch us up on Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Everything we know about DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency is not like other government agencies. Run by tech billionaire Elon Musk, DOGE is less than a month old.NBC News - 6d -
Democratic senator: 'DOGE is now at the IRS'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are now examining the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), warning against access to U.S. taxpayer data. ...The Hill - 6d
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