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CBS Weekend News - Pope Francis' condition is critical, Holy See says - The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports. 11H ago - 01:27

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

Entertainment - Here Comes the Sun: Arline Geronimus and more - Researcher and author Arline Geronimus sits down with Nancy Giles to discuss her book Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society. Then, Luke Burbank visits a distillery in Naples, New York, where maple syrup is turned into spirits. Here Comes the Sun is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on CBS Sunday Morning. 1H ago - 21:47

Researcher and author Arline Geronimus sits down with Nancy Giles to discuss her book “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society.” Then, Luke Burbank visits a distillery in Naples, New York, where maple syrup is turned into spirits. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

CBS News - Entertainment - 17 minutes ago

What to look out for in MLS this season - BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend. 1 day ago - US MLS

BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend.

BBC News - Top Stories - 28 minutes ago

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US -- The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - US News - 28 minutes ago

Musk orders U.S. federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign

The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to U.S. federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments by Monday night.

CNBC - Top Stories - 28 minutes ago

Elon Musk to U.S. federal workers: Explain what you 'got done' last week or you're fired

The threat, issued in a post on the social media site X, was made just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his own social media network Truth Social that DOGE should get more aggressive in its attempts to downsize and reshape the federal workforce.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

White House teases Ukraine deal 'this week'

US President Trump believes a Ukraine peace deal could be reached within days, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

This Week in Explainers: Why has Ukraine not held elections since 2019?

Tomorrow will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Donald Trump, who ramped up attacks against Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier in the week, called him a ‘dictator without elections’. All this and more in our weekly roundup of the big international news

First Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

5 Musk Tells Federal Workers to Justify Their Jobs—Or Be Fired -- MICROMANAGE MUCH?

It’s the same tactic he used after purchasing, and subsequently clearing house at, Twitter.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Elon Musk's DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers faces pushback

Elon Musk’s DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers may have revealed internal tensions in Trump administration

Independent UK - US News - 5 hours ago

Elon Musk says federal workers must explain jobs or resign

The DOGE head said an email is being sent to all federal workers to explain their roles within 48 hours or resign. The legally dubious move comes after Trump urged Musk to be more "aggressive" in government cuts.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Musk says government workers must detail their workweek or face termination

In a message to federal employees Saturday, Musk asked each worker for "approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished this week."

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Musk gives all U.S. federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week, or resign -- Yesterday

Senior officials worked to verify the message’s authenticity and in some cases, instructed their employees not to respond

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News. -- Feb 21

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Musk gives all U.S. federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week, or resign

Senior officials worked to verify the message’s authenticity and in some cases, instructed their employees not to respond

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

President and Melania host nation's governors; Elon Musk issues ultimatum to federal workers

President also directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to solicit nominations for five additional high-level positions, which will be announced soon

Independent UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to to report on work or resign

Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, said Saturday that all federal employees must submit an accounting of their work week or else lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed for “more aggressive” moves to slash government spending and waste.

CTV News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Three medical staff workers and two other law enforcement members were struck by gunfire

A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the suspected gunman also was killed, according to state police. Authorities also said three hospital workers were injured, in addition to two surviving officers who responded to the scene. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin reports from the scene.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

BOK expected to cut 2025 growth outlook to 1.6% this week: experts

The Korean central bank is widely expected to significantly lower its growth forecast for Asia's fourth-largest economy to 1.6 percent due to slower-than-anticipated recovery in domestic demand and sluggish export growth, experts said Sunday.

Korea Times - Business - 9 hours ago

Pope Francis' hospital stay enters a second week

Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio Lavagna has the latest from Rome.

NBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Kate Moss's favourite vintage supplier presents party-perfect collection at London Fashion Week

Annie’s Ibiza brought glitz, glamour and sustainable vintage to London Fashion Week.

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

ELON SHOCK ULTIMATUM TO FEDERAL WORKERS

The billionaire working to strip the federal government of its workforce made the demand after President Donald Trump told him to "GET MORE AGGRESSIVE."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign

In a sign that not every Trump official is on the same page, leaders at the FBI and State Department instructed employees not to respond.

NBC News - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Offer Sydney Train Commuters At Least A Week of Free Trips: Business Lobby Group

Jim Donovan, secretary of the Action for Public Transport, said that the railway union’s demands are ‘excessive and too militant.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Elon Musk Demands All Federal Employees Say 'What They Got Done Last Week' Or Be Ousted

The billionaire working to strip the federal government of its workforce made the demand after President Donald Trump told him to "GET MORE AGGRESSIVE."

Huffington Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.

CBS News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Who Is Dan Caine? 3-Star Gen. Who Claimed ISIS Could Be Defeated in 1 Week

Caine's nomination to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff comes after he worked with Donald Trump during his first term.

Newsweek - World - 15 hours ago

Five egg-free brunch recipes to make this weekend

Eggs may be expensive and hard to find right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still whip up a killer brunch in minutes.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Musk team is laying off workers at auto safety agency investigating Tesla crashes

Elon Musk’s team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his Tesla company’s cars.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 17 hours ago

Nvidia and PCE will have to deliver next week for a stock market in search of direction

Investors are about to get two potential market-moving catalysts in the coming week.

CNBC - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Pentagon Firing 5,400 Probationary Workers Starting Next Week

The defense department is looking to cut 5 percent to 8 percent of its civilian workforce.

Epoch Times - US News - 18 hours ago

Scottish and UK governments both urged to 'stand by' Grangemouth workers

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday.

Evening Standard - Business - 20 hours ago

Speak Up Before VA Health Care Is Gutted -- While controversy swirls around last week's mass firing of 1,000 Department of Veterans Affairs' employees, a far greater...

While controversy swirls around last week's mass firing of 1,000 Department of Veterans Affairs' employees, a far greater threat to veterans' health care is going completely unnoticed.

Military.com - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

AP News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Ukraine war: US and Russian representatives to meet again within two weeks, diplomat says

Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday

Irish Times - World - 22 hours ago

Shiri Bibas' family says her remains have been returned -- The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas was said to have been returned earlier this week, but Israeli forces said it was the body of an unidentified Gazan woman.

The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas was said to have been returned earlier this week, but Israeli forces said it was the body of an unidentified Gazan woman.

CBS News - World - 22 hours ago

Pope Francis will not lead Sunday prayers for a second week running, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, will not appear in public on Sunday (Feb 23) to lead his usual prayer with pilgrims for a second consecutive week, the Vatican said. Pope Francis is being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on Feb 14 a

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Myanmar returns more than 100 Chinese scam centre workers

They were handed over via the Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge 2 at the Thai border town of Mae Sot.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Thursday, February 27 -- Story Time -- Songs, stories, and crafts for kids! Some weeks we may not have story time check our

Songs, stories, and crafts for kids! Some weeks we may not have story time check our website for closings and cancelations.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

19 things Trump and his team did this week -- In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar. -- US & Canada

In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Thousands of Pentagon Civilian Workers Will Be Fired Next Week as Trump Purge Begins -- The massive round of firings is part of an "initial effort" to cut the Defense Department's civilian workforce by 5% to 8%...

The massive round of firings is part of an "initial effort" to cut the Defense Department's civilian workforce by 5% to 8% and was to be followed up with a hiring freeze.

Military.com - Technology - 1 day ago

THR's 2025 "The Art of the Oscar" Portfolio to Be Displayed During L.A. Art Week

The multimedia portfolio, commissioned by writer and curator Michael Slenske, features 13 artist’s interpretations of the Oscars statuettes.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Thousands of Pentagon Civilian Workers Will Be Fired Next Week as Trump Purge Begins

The massive round of firings is part of an "initial effort" to cut the Defense Department's civilian workforce by 5% to 8% and was to be followed up with a hiring freeze.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

23 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (Feb. 15-21)

“if you have a pet carrier at the airport it’s my right to peek in like who’s that”

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Pentagon expects to fire more than 5,000 civilian probationary employees starting next week

The first firings of Defense Department civilian probationary employees are expected to start next week, with about 5,400 set to be released as the Pentagon anticipates reducing its civilian workforce by 5-8%.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

Federal judge in R.I. to rule on Trump's funding freeze next week

After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the Trump administration to keep federal funding flowing.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

L.A. Mayor Axes Fire Chief Weeks After Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she fired LAFD chief Kristen Crowley over the handling of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

MacKinnon says removing internal trade barriers would be 'outstanding news' for workers

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said on Friday that the government is ‘working really hard’ to remove interprovincial trade barriers. Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand announced on Friday that the government will remove more than half of federal internal trade barriers.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

A Week of Republican Congressional Chaos Ends in Low Comedy

An all-night Senate debate on a budget resolution that may go nowhere was typical of a very bad week for Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row as homebuying season approaches

Mortgage rates fell for a fifth week in a row but remain elevated near 7%, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.85%.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

U.S. CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 from 14 a week ago, mainly driven by an outbreak in Texas.

CTV News - Health - 1 day ago

Nvidia and PCE have to deliver next week for a market in search of direction

Investors are about to get two potential market-moving catalysts in the coming week.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

Heavy Song of the Week: Alien Weaponry Warn Against the Dangers of Social Media on "1000 Friends"

Alien Weaponry get topical on their new song "1000 Friends," warning against the dangers and implications of social media. It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Charles Burnett on his lost 'Fish,' plus the week's best films in L.A.

Also this week: the 40th anniversary of Paul Schrader's 'Mishima,' a 4K restoration of Lina Wertmüller's 'Swept Away' and 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' in 35mm.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Cats Belonging to Michigan Dairy Workers Died From Bird Flu Infection, CDC Study Says

The CDC said it remains unclear how the cats got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in their respective households.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

European shares end week near record highs

Market buoyed by strong gains for Novo Nordisk

Irish Times - Business - 1 day ago

Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Waiver Wire: Payton Pritchard, Jeremy Sochan are worth adding

Pritchard, Sochan, and Toumani Camara are among the players worth picking up for Week 17

NBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

US envoy hails Ukraine's 'courageous' leader as talks 'restore hope' for Kyiv after bruising week

Top EU officials expected in Ukraine to mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

'Yellowjackets' Cast Talk This Week's Gruesome Hallucinating

Sophie Nélisse (Shauna) and Steven Krueger (Coach Ben) react to Episode 3’s intense manhunt and the creepy hallucination scenes that brought back a fan-favorite cast member.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russell Jones's Week Moment: A Warning to Komrade Kia-Ora and Sissy Space X

Trump and Musk may believe they're Roman emperors, but their reckless actions could soon bring America's modern empire crashing down, says Russell Jones

Byline Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Space Technology Convention and Exhibition to take place next week

The greater use of what is called earth observation data from space technology could add US$100 billion to Southeast Asia's GDP in five years' time. This is from a new report, ahead of the Global Space Technology Convention and Exhibition, which will take place in Singapore next week. Nicolette Yeo, Director of Innovat

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Funniest Tweets From Women This Week

"what doesn’t kill you texts you 6 months later"

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the U.S. West, according to fired workers

The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires, raising the specter of even more destructive blazes across the American West, fired workers and officials said.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

"The Sims" celebrates 25 years -- The video game series "The Sims" launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it's one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create and control virtual lives. Dana Jacobson visits the games' headquarters to take a closer look at the franchise's success. -- Feb 8

The video game series "The Sims" launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it's one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create and control virtual lives. Dana Jacobson visits the games' headquarters to take a closer look at the franchise's success.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

What on Earth? American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help - In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires. News - Science - | February 21

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires.

CBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Sightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

Some analysts say they expect layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency to show up in the report in the coming weeks.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

VA Crisis Line Employees Among Those Fired Amid Federal Workforce Purge -- Of the 1,000 employees fired last week from the Department of Veterans Affairs, some were employees who had worked for the...

Of the 1,000 employees fired last week from the Department of Veterans Affairs, some were employees who had worked for the government for years and had either switched jobs or were recently promoted.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

After students collapsed in class due to the extreme heat in South Sudan, the country has closed schools for two weeks.

After some students collapsed in class due to the extreme heat in South Sudan, the country has closed schools for two weeks.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

Heat wave forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks

After some students collapsed in class due to the extreme heat in South Sudan, the country has closed schools for two weeks.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Chhaava box office: Vicky Kaushal starrer beats Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 at MovieMax, emerges as the highest single-day & week-one grosser

Directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Chhaava’ brings to life the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, portrayed by the versatile Vicky Kaushal

First Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Dairy workers may have given bird flu virus to their pet cats, with deadly results

A CDC report on bird flu shows potential transmission of bird flu between exposed dairy workers and indoor pet cats. The report also provides a window into the lack of reporting and cooperation at dairy farms and by dairy workers.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

PWHL's decision on expansion franchises to come in 4 to 6 weeks - Karissa Donkin - Sports - Hockey - PWHL - | February 20

The 6-team Professional Women's Hockey League is exploring adding as many as 2 teams as early as next season.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

This week's good things: Responding to homelessness in SoWe, an amazing family in Manheim and more [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 2 days ago

Pope Francis fights for his health as he hits 1-week in hospital

Pope Francis marked the one-week milestone of his hospital stay on Friday, rising for breakfast as he battles pneumonia and a complex respiratory...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Pope Marks A Week In Hospital With Pneumonia As One Question Looms

The Vatican late Thursday reported a "slight improvement" in his overall clinical condition.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Why an asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 -- An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA's Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

Voice of America - Science - 2 days ago

'The Brutalist,' '1923,' plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

Here are seven films and series to watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 days ago

BOK expected to cut interest rate next week: poll

The Korean central bank is widely expected to lower its policy rate by 0.25 percentage point next week in an effort to prop up the economy, a poll showed Friday.

Korea Times - Business - 2 days ago

ASX ends poor week with another loss, CBA slumps; Nine, Domain surge

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Friday, marking the worst weekly loss in more than two years for the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 days ago

7 Planets To Align Next Week, Here's How To Watch This Rare Celestial Event From India

A rare celestial event is set to occur on February 28, when all planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky briefly.

NDTV - Top Stories - 2 days ago

AI sleep pods, takeout pizzas and Red Bull - how DOGE's engineers are pulling off 120-hour weeks

The measures are taken to survive the ‘hardcore’ work life promoted by Elon Musk

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and more

CBS anchor Margaret Brennan claimed that Nazi Germany "weaponized" free speech to conduct the Holocaust.

New York Post - Opinion - 2 days ago

L.A. fast-food workers call on city officials to approve Fair Work Week law

A group of Los Angeles fast-food workers walked off the job Tuesday to urge city officials to approve a law that would give them more control over their work schedules.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges

Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Just Announced -- Vampire Weekend Will Bring Only God Was Above Us Tour to Miami

Indie rockers Vampire Weekend are finally coming to Miami, stopping at the FPL Solar Amphitheater on June 13.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Vampire Weekend Reveal New Stretch of 2025 US Tour Dates

Vampire Weekend have revealed a new stretch of 2025 US tour dates taking place in between festival sets at Boston Calling and Bonnaroo.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Türkiye confirms elimination of 31 terrorists in Iraq, Syria in week

The Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday that 31 members of the PKK were eliminated in operations in northern Iraq and Syria over the past...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 2 days ago

2nd case of measles related to Air Canada flight last week confirmed in B.C.'s Lower Mainland -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- British Columbia -- |

Vancouver Coastal Health said members of the public may have been exposed to the virus if they were on Air Canada Flight 66 arriving on Feb. 11 or in the international arrivals area of Vancouver International Airport between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. that day.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Over 6,000 IRS employees expected to be terminated by end of week -- The employees who will be affected - in a single division of the IRS - are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.

The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.

CBS News - Business - 3 days ago

Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations

Tensions between presidents Trump and Zelenskyy had been simmering behind the scenes before they went very public this week.

NBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or his team from federal data or firing workers

A U.S. district judge found there are legitimate questions about Musk’s authority, but no evidence that would justify a temporary restraining order.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump reverses course, reinstates some EPA workers fired from Chicago office just days earlier

New probationary employees were cut last Friday, but at least six were told Wednesday that they have their jobs again.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 3 days ago

The Trump Administration's Whirlwind Week | Opinion

The war in Ukraine can elicit a ton of emotion. Don't let it cloud out the reality.

Newsweek - Opinion - 3 days ago

Activists to protest GOP Rep. Schweikert weekly until he stops Musk

David Schweikert’s uninterested in halting Elon Musk's gutting of federal agencies, so protesters will give him an earful.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 3 days ago

Ontario hit by long weekend winter wallop -- Opens in new window

Southern Ontario residents are digging out from the second major winter storm in less than a week. Here are some photos showing how the significant snow dump is impacting communities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as well as some of the ways people are making the best of the wintry weather.

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Trump begins firing FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The impacted workers include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, one air traffic controller told the Associated Press. Other fired FAA employees were working on a classified early warning radar system in Hawaii to detect incoming cruise missiles, a program partly funded by the Department of Defense.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Firing Thousands Of National Park, Forest Service Workers Sparks Protests

More than 4,000 probationary workers lost their jobs in recent days as part of DOGE's ongoing purge.

Huffington Post - Environment - 4 days ago

Trump admin fires thousands of federal workers without evidence report

New York: Many U.S. federal government employees were dismissed over the holiday weekend as managers confronted a Trump administration demand to fire...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

New technology improves home affordability -- A CBS News analysis found the cost of home construction supplies across the country has increased by 47% since 2016. Now, one company says it can rebuild a home in a matter of weeks for less money. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how.

A CBS News analysis found the cost of home construction supplies across the country has increased by 47% since 2016. Now, one company says it can rebuild a home in a matter of weeks for less money. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how.

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

Trump administration firing hundreds of FAA workers

Hundreds of workers at the Federal Aviation Administration were terminated over the weekend. This came as officials sound the alarm over understaffing.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify and Google unit

The organizers of Toronto Tech Week say the event will run between June 23 and 27 and feature hundreds of panels, hackathons and social events

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

Opinion -- Broken Legs and Ankles Heal Better If You Walk on Them within Weeks

Using crutches for months is largely a thing of the past. Early weight-bearing has real benefits

Scientific American - Health - 4 days ago

'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

Meteorologists said several states would experience the 10th and coldest polar vortex event this season. Weather forces in the Arctic are combining to push the chilly air that usually stays near the North Pole into the U.S. and Europe.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 5 days ago

Federal workers across the PNW are being fired by the Trump administration. They warn of impacts on wildfires, science and historic landmarks

SPOKANE — The letter from the federal government arrived in a email Thursday. He was fired.

The Columbian - Sports - 5 days ago

Starmer to meet Trump next week amid split on talks to end Ukraine war

Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister will fly to the US within days

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

It's Time To Put Workers at the Center of the Tariff and Trade Discussion | Opinion

Slapping tariffs on goods traded between the U.S. and Canada will drive up prices and cripple demand, leading to job losses in industries across both nations.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

The week ahead in Tech 17-23 February

The Danish are on cloud nine, and X is playing nice with the Commission on DSA.

Euractiv - Technology - 6 days ago

Flights cancelled as much of Ontario and Quebec contends with second snowstorm in less than a week

In addition to exhaustion, some snow removal crews are also dealing with a shortage of road salt

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 6 days ago

Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against joining union

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina have rejected a proposal to unionize. They are the latest group of the company’s employees to side against union representation.

AP News - Technology - 7 days ago

Amazon workers reject union in vote at North Carolina warehouse

Organizers had been campaigning at the warehouse since 2022, hoping to secure higher wages and longer breaks.

CNBC - Technology - 7 days ago

Staff placed on leave, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPA

This week, 168 EPA staffers were put on administrative leave, with more layoffs expected. Several agency staffers described an atmosphere of fear and foreboding.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

IRS may lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

Cuts could happen as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the agency’s plans told The Associated Press

The Globe and Mail - Business - 7 days ago

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, AP sources say, and cuts could happen as soon as next week.

CNBC - Politics - 7 days ago

Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin firing workers

Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year

CNBC - Politics - 7 days ago

'I'm on Trump time:' Kellogg says Russia-Ukraine peace plan could come in days or weeks

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks.

CNBC - Politics - 7 days ago

A four-day week? Soon, we may not work at all

As top firms fret over how to manage the demand to work from home, Chris Blackhurst looks at how AI might blow up the working world altogether

Independent UK - Business - 8 days ago

HHS is losing thousands of workers under Trump administration probationary job cuts

Department of Health and Human Services officials expected most of the agency’s roughly 5,200 probationary employees to be fired.

AP News - Health - 8 days ago

Central US Faces Blasts of Arctic Air, More Snow Next Week

Severe storms, tornadoes, snow, and ice will hit the U.S. through next week, causing travel issues, power outages, and flooding risks across multiple regions.

Newsweek - Technology - 8 days ago

US Mortgage Rates Fall for 4th Straight Week

Rates are likely to remain in a high 6 percent range going into the spring market, said a real estate expert.

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

Flu Index Shows Cases Increasing For 4 Weeks In A Row. Here Are The 5 States Hit The Worst

Flu cases are "significantly higher" than the same period last year according to the Walgreens Flu Index.

International Business Times - US News - 8 days ago

This week's good things: Honor for Cocalico's ASL Learning Community, the importance of THON, a new local centenarian and more [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 8 days ago

Sun over Isfiya, moon over Italy: This week in space

Researchers say findings suggest that many regions of the early Solar System had conditions suitable for the formation of life’s building blocks, increasing the likelihood of discovering actual life elsewhere in the Solar System

YNET News - Science - 9 days ago

More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation

The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

BBC News - Science - 9 days ago

AI video fools social media users -- A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.

A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.

CBS News - Technology - 9 days ago

Climate Change -- Trump Gives EPA One Week to Decide on Abandoning Climate Pollution Regulation

President Trump ordered EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to decide by next week whether the agency could abandon its authority to regulate climate pollution under the Clean Air Act

Scientific American - Environment - 10 days ago

Chicago History Museum workers form union

If certified, the union would represent nearly 70 employees such as curators, librarians, designers, visitor services associates and maintenance technicians.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 10 days ago

U.S., U.K. refuse to sign Paris AI declaration -- This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

CBS News - Technology - 10 days ago

Stock market recovers after weeks of selling pressure

Buying sentiment returned to the capital market as it witnessed a robust recovery on Monday following weeks of selling pressure.Market analysts attributed Monday’s surge to attractive...

International The News - Business - 13 days ago

Report: iPhone SE could shed its 10-year-old design "as early as next week"

New budget phone may include bigger screen, USB-C, Face ID, Apple Intelligence.

Ars Technica - Technology - 15 days ago

This week's good things: Lancaster County Chooses Love, focus on Black maternal health, a Lombardi Trophy connection and more [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 15 days ago

Dazzling Midcentury Modern homes you don't want to miss at Palm Springs' Modernism Week

Modernism Week, a biannual celebration of midcentury architecture and design, returns to the desert city Feb. 13-23.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Federal Workers Say Trump's Targeting Their Agency — And It's 'Far Worse' Than Anyone Imagined

Friday termination notices, abrupt reassignments and the erasure of key environmental websites put the future of policing polluters in doubt.

Huffington Post - Environment - 17 days ago

Gas prices: Decrease at pumps to start the week

Monday’s price of $3.098 is also less expensive than former President Joe Biden’s last day in office, when it was $3.125 per gallon.

Washington Examiner - Business - 17 days ago

Investigations and politics: This week is space

The FAA is investigating recent SpaceX and Blue Origin accidents, UNASA is facing leadership changes under the new US administration, China has demonstrated oxygen production in space and discussions on preserving the Moon’s heritage

YNET News - Science - 18 days ago

ICE Has Restaurant Workers Terrified -- Nobody is sure exactly what's going on, but any threat of deportation is too grave to ignore.

Nobody is sure exactly what’s going on, but any threat of deportation is too grave to ignore.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Aquarius: Only rebel if you have a cause this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Sydney Morning Herald - Weird - 21 days ago

A week of launches: This week in space

Success accompanied by a landing failure for Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket, docking of Indian satellites in space, two lunar landers on their way to the Mook, and a remarkable observation satellite by the United Arab Emirates

YNET News - Science - 21 days ago

Hurry Up Tomorrow Is The Weeknd's Very, Very Long Goodbye: Review

Review: The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow is the conclusion of a trilogy, but it's overstuffed with songs and sonically plain.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 days ago

This week's good things: Black History Month about to get underway, memories showcased at Lancaster city Amtrak station and Lunar New Year [editorial]

THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 22 days ago

Fans to enjoy week of non-stop tennis action at Kallang Tennis Hub

Tennis fans can enjoy a week of non-stop action at the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open, featuring free qualifying rounds ending tomorrow at Kallang Tennis Hub. Visitors can not only mingle with stars up close but also join the fun by testing their skills in exciting tennis-themed challenges. Nadine Yeam reports.

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 28 days ago

Musk and NASA clash over Mars: This week in space

Giant rocket launches, the debate over lunar missions, the decision on Mars sample collection, an intriguing Chinese mission and a centaur on the edge of the solar system

YNET News - Science - 29 days ago

750,000 HOSPITALITY WORKERS JOIN HIGHER TAX REGIME FOLLOWING BUDGET

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said at the Budget last year that she will raise employers’ national insurance contributions in a bid to raise £22bn for the Treasury

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Realty trading volume exceeds QR239m in last week

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during t...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Biden cancels more student loans with one week left to his term

President Joe Biden's Administration canceled more than $183 billion in student debt days from the end of his administration.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Gas prices: Another increase at the pumps heading into weekend before Christmas

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the country increased for the fifth straight day.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 1 month ago

Gas prices: More expensive than a week ago

After decreasing for weeks in December, the average price for a gallon of regular gas gradually increased in January.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 1 month ago

Caring for a family member? New Illinois law gives workers protections from employer discrimination

Advocates say it's the country’s strongest protection for people caring for children, aging parents and other family members, including those with disabilities.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Gas prices: More expensive than a week ago, two days before Christmas

Gas prices remain steady heading into the Christmas holiday.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 1 month ago

Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike in the US

With Trump's return to the White House and amid concerns that his administration will be less friendly to labor unions, the wave of strikes is expanding; Coffee giant workers are threatening to shut down hundreds of branches, and Amazon is striking in San Francisco, New York and Illinois, among other places

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. facilities ahead of Christmas rush

Amazon workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Dec. 19 during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with their union.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 months ago

National Clean Energy Week: Clean energy solutions for a stronger America

“National Clean Energy Week: Clean energy solutions for a stronger America” is a Special Advertising supplement to The Washington Times.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing, week 10 results: Pete Wicks survives – but Jamie Borthwick isn't so lucky

Pete seemed astonished the public had voted to keep him in the contest, meanwhile the Strictly journey sadly ended for Jamie

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 2 months ago

I lost 10lb in four weeks by using a smaller plate

With average portion sizes getting increasingly larger, one self-confessed food lover resolved to reduce his meals by two thirds

Telegraph UK - Health - 3 months ago

Premier League ref watch: Stats and best bets for Gameweek 12 bet builders

We’ve studied the stats behind every Premier League refereeing appointment this weekend to help select your bet builders

Telegraph UK - Sports - 3 months ago

Father John Misty produces an epic masterpiece – plus the week's best albums

Father John Misty’s new dawn is full of surprises; U2 have a blast with How to Reassemble an Atomic Bomb; the Wicked soundtrack delights

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Google backed Israel's military. Now its workers are in revolt

Dozens of workers have been sacked by the tech giant for speaking up for Palestinians against Project Nimbus - but others say they won’t be silenced

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Georgia Judge Lifts Six-Week Abortion Ban After Deaths of Two Women Who Couldn't Access Care

Abortion clinics rushed to provide care after a judge rejected the state’s ban, an order that could soon be paused by a higher court. It’s only the latest development since ProPublica reported the deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Events -- Here Are the Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

Inter Miami, SOBEWFF, Chaotic Singles Party, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 8 months ago

Events -- The Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

Mary J. Blige, Lettuce, Laser Fridays, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 8 months ago

This Week's Worth-It New York City Apartment Listings

Plaster cornices on the Upper West Side and a Crown Heights triplex alert.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 year ago