Horticulturists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?

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  Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he did not explicitly encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
  
  The New York Times - 12h
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  These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

  SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...
  
  Wired - Feb. 19

• Source: Rams let Stafford's agent gauge value

  The Rams have given quarterback Matthew Stafford's agent permission to speak to other teams about his market value, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
  
  ESPN - Feb. 23
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  Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

  Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.
  
  Wired - 4d
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  USDS Engineering Director Resigns: ‘This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve’

  “I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” wrote Anne Marshall in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.
  
  Wired - Feb. 19
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  Skyblivion, The Fan Remake Of Oblivion In Skyrim's Engine, Will Launch In 2025

  Skyblivion , the fan-made effort to put The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion into Skyrim 's engine, is finally nearing completion. TESRenewal, the modding group working on the project, made the ...
  
  GameSpot - 6d

• Videos show FedEx cargo plane's engine on fire mid-flight

  Videos on social media showed the engine of a FedEx cargo plane engulfed in flames mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration said a bird strike caused the damage as the plane departed an ...
  
  NBC News - 1d

• FedEx Plane Lands With Engine on Fire at Newark Airport After Bird Strike

  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, said that the plane landed on Saturday morning and that there were no reported injuries.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• FedEx plane makes emergency landing with engine on fire after bird strike

  New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport is operating normally after a FedEx cargo jet made an emergency landing with one of its engines on fire following a bird strike. Ali Bauman has the details.
  
  CBS News - 1d

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  Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia

  The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
  
  The New York Times - 11h
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  Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance

  Facing a wave of criticism from his former Senate colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the complaints lobbed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukraine’s leader.
  
  The New York Times - 13h
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  Democrats Invite Fired Federal Workers to Trump’s Congressional Address

  The move comes as lawmakers hear from constituents over President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending and cull the civil service ranks.
  
  The New York Times - 6h
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  Our Favorite Photos From the Oscars Red Carpet

  The show before the show, aglitter with stars and fashion, is also home to tender moments you don’t always see.
  
  The New York Times - 1h
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  Oscars 2025 Winners List: ‘Anora,’ Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña

  The complete list of winners at the 97th annual Academy Awards.
  
  The New York Times - 4h

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  What to Know About Israel’s Decision to Halt Aid to Gaza

  The move was apparently part of a bid to force Hamas into accepting a temporary extension of a cease-fire and releasing more hostages.
  
  The New York Times - 15m
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  Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges 'real peace'

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for years of American backing in a statement ending a tumultuous week of transatlantic diplomacy.
  
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• Mother asking judge to declare 3 sons dead nearly 15 years after they vanished

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  Mayors call for PM to visit Calais migrant camps

  The mayors say co-operation is “a must” and it is time for the UK prime minister to visit.
  
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  Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again

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