2 hours ago US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region

US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region  The Associated Press

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21 hours ago Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock

Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock  Reuters

Economics

3 hours ago Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say

Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say  The Washington Post

Events

32 hours ago Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed  Reuters

Science

7 hours ago San Carlos Airport could lose air traffic control tower staff and go dark this Saturday amid contract disputes

San Carlos Airport could lose air traffic control tower staff and go dark this Saturday amid contract disputes  ABC7 Bay Area

Transport

7 hours ago Manhunt underway for woman linked to killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent: report

Law enforcement agencies in several states are reportedly searching for a woman believed to have supplied guns used in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent last week.

Events

6 hours ago Trump Administration Shocks Senior F.B.I. Ranks by Moving to Replace Them

Top officials have been told to retire or be fired in the coming days, fueling fear within an agency that has been a target of President Trump and Kash Patel, his nominee to be F.B.I. director.

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11 hours ago Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing

Kash Patel is a frequent critic of the FBI who has spread conspiracy theories. He gets a Senate hearing Thursday to run the agency he wants to shake up.

Events

8 hours ago Canada's Leftists Send Parade of Officials to Convince Trump to Drop Tariff Threat

Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with American Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic offensive to convince the administration of President Donald Trump not to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, which he threatened to do on February 1. The post Canada’s Leftists Send Parade of Officials to Convince Trump to Drop Tariff Threat appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups

Donald Trump's DHS chief, Kristi Noem, has frozen government funding for the progressive groups that aid migrants, pending a 90-day review. The post Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago Government Tech Workers Forced to Defend Projects to Random Elon Musk Bros

A recent high school graduate and former Neuralink intern has joined meetings to review lines of code and other work history of career public servants, sparking chaos at a major government agency.

Politics

12 hours ago NBA player investigated for allegedly manipulating his playing performance to aid illegal gambling scheme

NBA player Terry Rozier is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors over suspicions of an illegal betting scheme, the NBA confirmed Thursday.

Events

12 hours ago New method for sustainable lithium extraction could reduce emissions by 75%

With an electric current and hydrogen peroxide, researchers at Penn State have developed a more efficient way to extract lithium, a key component in the batteries used in electric vehicles and portable electric devices, directly from ore found in the common mineral spodumene. The process could facilitate a 35.6% reduction in cost and a 75.3% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional, less sustainable extraction methods, according to the team led by Feifei Shi, assistant professor of energy engineering at Penn State.

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14 hours ago Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash

Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash  Catholic News Agency

Events

14 hours ago US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors

US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors  CNN

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17 hours ago White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban

White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban  The Washington Post

Events

16 hours ago Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Family members can receive up to $5,000 to cover services including childcare costs, clinical therapy or behavioral health support, and legal assistance. The post Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

31 hours ago FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents

Scammers have been applying for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recent California wildfires, filling in addresses within the burn zone before the actual residents can claim their relief. The post FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

17 hours ago Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.

Politics

18 hours ago AI creations edited by humans can likely be copyrighted in US, agency says

In the U.S., AI-generated creations — books, movies, and so forth— that have been edited by a human can likely be copyrighted, but those without any human modifications or additions cannot. That’s according to a report published by the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) on Wednesday, which outlined scenarios in which AI-generated content might be eligible […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 hours ago President Trump’s foreign policy playbook has our friends and foes equally rattled

President Donald Trump's economic warfare and "respect equals fear" philosophy will be key tenets of his administration's foreign policy approach as he begins his second term in the White House.

Politics

23 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

Politics

26 hours ago Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters

The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.

Politics

27 hours ago Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency  The Washington Post

Politics

28 hours ago The Price of Trump’s Power Politics: Why China and Russia Stand to Win in a Might

The Price of Trump’s Power Politics: Why China and Russia Stand to Win in a Might-Makes-Right World  Foreign Affairs Magazine

Politics

28 hours ago Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’

The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government.

Politics

30 hours ago Head of Alaska environmental conservation agency named regional EPA administrator under Trump

Head of Alaska environmental conservation agency named regional EPA administrator under Trump  Anchorage Daily News

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32 hours ago Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course

Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course  The Washington Post

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