Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash

New research suggests that spending on those with the most complex needs can release so much financial benefit that it should be regarded as an investment. One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants ...

The Guardian - 39m

Trump cuts aid to South Africa over ‘racial discrimination’ against Afrikaners

US president also offers asylum to Afrikaners and criticises law that allows land seizures without compensation in some circumstances. The US president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order ...

The Guardian - 1h

Trump slams Biden over paper straws, declares mandate ‘is dead’

President Trump in an early Saturday post slammed former President Biden over what he called the previous administration's mandate against plastic straws. "Crooked Joe’s MANDATE, 'NO PLASTIC ...

The Hill - 1h

How environmental groups are battling the 1st actions of the Trump administration

Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge the number of actions President Donald Trump has issued since he took office.

ABC News - 1h

Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports

Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.

Wired - 3h

Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China

Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...

ABC News - 4h

Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?

In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).

The New York Times - 6h

'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'

Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.

BBC News - 9h

Judge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from orchestrating its plan to place more than 2,000 USAID employees on leave at midnight.

ABC News - 12h

Major cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access

The American Cancer Society is calling on the Trump administration to restore access to comprehensive scientific data.

ABC News - 12h

Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States

Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.

The New York Times - 15h

Federal judge pauses administrative leave for thousands of USAID employees

A federal judge said he will pause a midnight deadline for the U.S. Agency for International Development to be stripped down to a few hundred workers from a workforce of more than 5,000.

NBC News - 18h

Review: In a Norwegian school, parents and teachers clash over the fate of 'Armand'

The debut of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel arrives with some unfair expectations — his grandparents are film legends — but finds a confidence and flair of its own.

Los Angeles Times - 18h

A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay

Steve Coleman was kept for 21 months after his parole date because the state could not find a nursing home placement.

The New York Times - 19h

Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.

The New York Times - 20h

Trump administration suspends $5bn electric vehicle charging program

Highway agency ordered states to no longer spend funds allocated under Biden’s EV charging station program. The Trump administration has ordered US states to suspend a $5bn electric vehicle ...

The Guardian - 21h

Roblox posts middling Q4 earnings; share prices drop over 20%

Roblox today posted its Q4 financial earnings, which are decent if not exciting. Its future guidance causes some trepidation.

VentureBeat - 1d

How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science

The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.

Inc. - 1d

ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work

ABC News - 1d

Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico

President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media outlets for positive coverage of Democrats. Records show agencies paid for subscriptions.

The New York Times - 1d

Ryan Grubb rejoins Kalen DeBoer by taking over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator

Ryan Grubb had been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Kalen DeBoer’s Washington staff from 2022-23.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Physician Group Sues Trump Health Agencies Over Scrubbed Sites, Data

This is a MedPage Today story. Physicians have launched a legal challenge against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal health agencies for removing webpages from health-related ...

ABC News - 2d

Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication

ABC News - 2d

Where the fight over USAID's future stands

The future of the government's foreign assistance agency hangs in the balance after a federal judge temporarily paused the Trump administration’s plan to place thousands of employees on leave ...

The Hill - 5h

How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.

The New York Times - 6h

All 10 people aboard Alaska plane that crashed died, says US Coast Guard

Authorities found the plane, which was carrying passengers across Norton Sound, about 34 miles south-east of Nome . A small commuter plane carrying 10 people across Alaska’s Norton Sound that ...

The Guardian - 14h

'Grow up': Vance, Khanna spar over rehiring DOGE staffer

Vice President Vance and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sparred on social media platform X over the proposed rehiring of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned after his ...

The Hill - 14h

Democratic AGs sue over DOGE access to Treasury payment systems

A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Friday night over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to Treasury Department payment systems that dole out ...

The Hill - 15h

311-year-old violin sells for over $11 million at auction

The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the ...

CBS News - 15h

Transgender Americans sue over Trump passport policy

Seven transgender or non-binary Americans sued the Trump administration Friday over its new policy preventing people from obtaining passports with sex designations that match their gender ...

The Hill - 15h

Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure

The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.

CBS News - 17h

Trump administration drops challenge in transgender care dispute

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DOJ flips on gender-affirming care SCOTUS case President Trump’s Department of Justice switched positions on ...

The Hill - 17h

Springfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazi group that it says led Haitian intimidation

An Ohio city that was racked with chaos and threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a neo-Nazi group that it alleges was at the heart of the ...

NBC News - 17h

Protesters in Slovakia demand PM Fico resign over Russia stance

Yahoo News - 18h

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

ABC News - 1d

This DOGE Engineer Has Access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sources tell WIRED that NOAA employees were ordered to give an engineer from Elon Musk’s DOGE task force access to all of the agency’s Google sites by the end of business on Wednesday.

Wired - 2d