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Judge adds one-week pause on Trump plan to put 2,100 USAID workers on leave - The Washington Post
Two labor unions representing USAID employees sued the Trump administration last week, saying the sudden halt to funding not only upended overseas aid programs but the employees’ personal lives in various countries.
Delayed CDC report shows increased evidence of bird flu spread to people - The Washington Post
Veterinarians who provide care for cattle were unknowingly infected last year.
Tim Cook teases Apple product news for February 19 — likely the iPhone SE - TechCrunch
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X Thursday to tease "the newest member of the family," set to arrive February 19. The safe money is on a fourth-generation
UNICEF accuses armed men in eastern Congo of raping scores of children - The Associated Press
The U.N. children’s fund is accusing armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of children over the past weeks as rebels expand their footprint and push government forces out. Thursday's accusation came as the conflict…
Volodymyr Zelensky says no peace deal without Ukraine involvement - BBC.com
Ukraine's president says he will not be shut out of peace negotiations after Trump says he agreed to start talks with Putin.
Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track - The Associated Press
Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course. But the chance is still quite slim — a mere 2% — that the space rock will smack Earth in 2032. They say the …
Hegseth reins in demands on Ukraine amid allies’ outcries - POLITICO
“Everything is on the table,” the Defense secretary said with no mention of concessions he demanded the day before.
Avowed review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics are saying about the new Xbox RPG - Windows Central
The reviews are in for Obsidian's Avowed, and critics are mostly praising this fantastical role-playing game.
Bowen: Trump's call with Putin will force Ukraine and allies into tough choices - BBC.com
Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.
Red Sox Have Infinite Lineup Options After Alex Bregman Deal - NESN
Red Sox manager Alex Cora finally got his wish, as he'll now be able to deploy a multitude of different lineups.
OpenAI scrubs diversity commitment web page from its site - TechCrunch
OpenAI has eliminated a page on its website that used to express its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The URL
Ohio reports first human case of bird flu in poultry farm worker - Dayton Daily News
Ohio has recorded its first probable case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in humans.
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires - CNN
For the second time this year, Southern Californians are evacuating their homes as heavy rain threatens new destruction in areas still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires.
How each senator voted on the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination - CNN
The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump’s pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department - The Associated Press
Linda McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient” the department while continuing some of its largest programs. Ques…
Mortgage rates dip to lowest level of 2025, lifting hopes for spring home-buying season - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates have been on a bumpy ride over the last two months
Dozens injured in Munich car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference - CNN
A car plowed into demonstrators in Munich on Thursday injuring at least 28 people, in what a local official said was a suspected attack, shortly before world leaders were due in the southern German city for a high-level security conference.
Tim Cook Teases an 'Apple Launch' Next Wednesday - MacRumors
In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased an upcoming "launch" of some kind scheduled for Wednesday, February 19. "Get...
Trump Education nominee Linda McMahon says shutting down DOE would 'require congressional action' - Fox News
President Donald Trump's Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon faces fiery questioning from senators about the president's goal of dismantling the department.
Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute - The Associated Press
Hamas says it will release the next group of three Israeli hostages as planned. That would pave the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel …