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Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to help families hoping to expand their families through in vitro fertilization by reducing costs for the procedureABC News - 5h -
Trump, Musk's latest moves to shrink the federal workforce explained
President Trump and right-hand man Elon Musk have rolled out a series of moves to cull the federal workforce, forging ahead with numerous methods to fire employees that have already sparked legal ...The Hill - 3d -
President Trump said he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.
It's been nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war.CBS News - 5d -
Too few tents entering Gaza threatens the truce. Here’s what’s happening
Three weeks into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the number of tents and temporary homes entering Gaza risks falling short of the goals set for the deal’s first phaseABC News - 6d -
The Big Idea: how do our brains know what’s real?
From seeing things to hearing voices, there’s a finer line between hallucination and reality than you might suppose. When did you last hallucinate? “The visionary tendency is much more common among ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trump says 'too early' to name Vance as successor
President Trump said that it’s too early to name Vice President Vance as his successor in 2028, saying that while his No. 2 is skilled, so are a number of other people who could be future leaders ...The Hill - Feb. 10
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U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants welcomed under Biden
The move threatens to cast a cloud of uncertainty over many migrants who applying for immigration benefits that would allow them to stay in the U.S. legally and, in some cases, permanently.CBS News - 1h -
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A$AP Rocky found not guilty on both counts in felony assault trial
A jury has found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in his felony firearm trial. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted on two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. CBS ...CBS News - 3h -
Georgia mom says she'll "never fully recover" after IVF mix-up
Krystena Murray is seeking a jury trial, $75,000 in judgment and other damages after the IVF mix-up.CBS News - 4h -
How America's standing in the world is measured
How do you measure America's standing in the world -- by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where ...CBS News - 4h
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Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'
China is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid growing global focus on the risk of asteroids colliding with Earth.NBC News - 33m -
7 Chileans charged in connection with Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes burglaries
Seven men have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries that victimized high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, federal officials said Tuesday.NBC News - 1h -
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
The former Brazilian president has been charged with attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss.BBC News - 1h -
The Papers: 'Zelensky could fall' as price of peace', as US and Russia agree more talks
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Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting a Coup
Brazil’s attorney general accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of overseeing a scheme to try to hold on to power. The Supreme Court will decide whether he is arrested.The New York Times - 1h