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Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.CNBC - 13m -
Nottingham Forest beat 10-man Exeter on penalties
Nottingham Forest beat 10-man Exeter City in a penalty shootout to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup, after Forest were unable to find a winner in extra-time against the League One side.BBC News - 19h -
Duolingo announces "death" of Duo owl mascot
The language-learning app Duolingo has announced the "death" of its owl mascot Duo. A spokesperson confirms the owl's death is part of a brand marketing campaign.CBS News - 5h -
Crytek Announces Significant Layoffs As Crysis 4 Is Put On Hold
Crytek has announced that it'll be laying off 15% of its staff, a move that the company has called "inevitable" but necessary to help it move forward. This will affect 60 of the people from the ...GameSpot - 6h -
Sen. Hagerty announces re-election bid
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) is running for reelection in 2026, ending speculation about a potential gubernatorial bid to succeed term-limited Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “I am pleased to announce ...The Hill - 16h -
Raiders announce their 2025 coaching staff, and it includes Pete Carroll's two sons
The Raiders announced their full coaching staff Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Musk’s DOGE Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its research arm.The New York Times - 20h -
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.CBS News - 20h -
SEC announces it will not defend climate disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it will not defend a year-old rule requiring publicly held companies to disclose climate-related risks and in some cases the ...The Hill - 1d -
CFPB heads of supervision and enforcement announce resignations after stop-work order
The resignations add further to uncertainty at the CFPB, which has been targeted by trade groups and conservatives for years.CNBC - 1d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum
Modified US duties will be enforced ‘without exceptions’, said president, in controversial bid to boost economy. What are the tariffs on steel and aluminum Trump announced? Why Trump tariffs ...The Guardian - 1d -
UN announces death in Yemeni prison of aid worker detained by Houthis
The U.N. food agency says one of its staffers detained last month by the Houthis has died in prisonABC News - 1d -
The richest man on the planet attacks the poorest
USAID, a crucial humanitarian agency created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, was unexpectedly closed by Donald Trump, sparking concerns over the impact on global aid and U.S. national ...The Hill - 1d -
Campaigner for migrants in Libya targeted in spyware attack
Exclusive: Italy-based David Yambio, a critic of Meloni government, was told of attempt to compromise his phone. An Italy-based human rights activist whose work supports the international criminal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says ex-child abuse inquiry chair
The Church's national assembly is voting on options to radically change its safeguarding processes.BBC News - 1d -
Trial of Salman Rushdie's accused attacker gets underway
The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple ...CBS News - 1d -
In test to fragile ceasefire, Hamas announces delay of hostage release
Hamas say it would delay the hostage release scheduled for next weekend, claiming Israel had violated terms of the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, Israel said any such delay would be a violation, and ...NBC News - 1d -
The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts
Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...The Hill - 1d -
Haaland teases announcement amid anticipated gubernatorial run
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland posted cryptic videos to social media ahead of her anticipated run for New Mexico’s governor. On the social platforms X and Instagram, Haaland posted videos ...The Hill - 1d -
International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to ...ABC News - 2d -
Romania's president announces resignation under pressure from far-right
One Romanian political analyst says President Klaus Iohannis' decision to resign means "the populists can say they won."CBS News - 2d -
International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
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Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - 2d -
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from populist opposition groupsABC News - 2d -
Trump says he will announce new tariffs on aluminum, steel imports on Monday
President Trump also said he would announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.CBS News - 2d -
Trump to announce a 25% blanket tariff on steel and aluminum
President Donald Trump said that he'll announce reciprocal tariffs, including 25% on steel and aluminum imports amid trade disputes with Canada, Mexico and China.NBC News - 2d -
25 civilians killed in an attack by gunmen in Mali
Mali's military says gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by the army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold minersABC News - 3d -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - 3d -
Jaguars announce full 2025 coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
It's a girl! Swedish royals announce birth of daughter
It’s a girlABC News - 4d -
'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor
Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 4d -
Thousands block Athens traffic to protest delays in Greek rail disaster inquiry
Several thousand high school and university students have blocked traffic in central Athens in an anti-government protest against delays in an investigation into a 2023 rail disaster that claimed ...ABC News - 5d -
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.The New York Times - 6d -
Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs
The state has one of the highest numbers of residents employed by the federal government.Inc. - 6d -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - 6d
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