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Federal employees are asked again to report their activities at work – now on a weekly basis - CNN
Federal employees at multiple government agencies are once again being told to report their work accomplishments over the past week to the Trump administration, according to a union source and several employees who received the Friday evening missives.
Cavs get critical lessons for potential (likely?) Eastern Conference finals showdown with Boston Celtics - cleveland.com
The league-leading Cavs funneled out of Boston with a prevailing thought of returning in about three months — for a fated showdown in the conference finals.
NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bang - The Washington Post
The SPHEREx space telescope will explore the universe's origin and gather data on cosmic inflation.
Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky to meet at Downing Street - BBC.com
Zelensky has arrived in the UK a day before Sir Keir is set to host a summit of European leaders to discuss an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia
New findings date Los Chocoyos supereruption to 79,500 years ago, and show Earth bounced back within decades - Phys.org
An international team of Earth and life scientists, hydrologists, chemists, and physicists, has found evidence showing that the Los Chocoyos supereruption occurred approximately 79,500 years ago and that the planet bounced back from its chilling effects withi…
Pope Francis remains stable after coughing attack worsened respiratory condition - ABC News
How to get rid of the new Apple Mail redesign - TechCrunch
There are three inevitabilities in life: death, taxes, and tech platforms making design changes that are universally disliked. The latest victim to this
Athena Moon Lander Beams Back Stunning Images Of Earth From Space - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
A private lunar lander, Athena, has captured stunning images of Earth just hours after launch, marking the start of a groundbreaking mission to explore the Moon’s south pole. But beyond the breathtaking views, what cutting-edge technology is Athena bringing t…
Britain’s Starmer Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Salvage Ukraine Talks - Bloomberg
After the spectacular, televised falling out between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, another leader — watching an ocean away — decided to roll the dice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer picked up the phone in London and tried to convince the US and U…
FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport - NBC News
A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials.
2025 NFL Draft: Top takeaways from defensive back and tight end on-field testing at NFL Scouting Combine - Pro Football Focus
Trevor Sikkema provides the top takeaways from the second day of on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's stormy meeting with Trump - NPR
Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Lead-208's doubly magic nucleus defies expectations with surprising shape properties - Phys.org
In a surprising turn of events, an international team of scientists has found that lead-208 (208Pb), the heaviest known "doubly magic" nucleus, exhibits unexpected shape characteristics that current nuclear models fail to predict accurately.
"Three strikes": Inside the Trump-Vance fury with Zelensky - Axios
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed - The Associated Press
Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding. Hours after the announcement earlier this week, programs were shuttered, …
Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth - The Associated Press
A judge has continued to block President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth. U.S. District Court Judge Lauren King in Seattle issued the permanent injunction late Friday. She …
Four ways the Trump firings could affect weather forecasts - The Washington Post
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
Four dead and several missing after Indian Himalayas avalanche - BBC.com
A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana.
Privately built Blue Ghost spacecraft poised to land on the moon - NBC News
The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed in partnership with NASA, aims to touch down on the moon early Sunday. Only one private company has accomplished the feat before.
These National Park workers say a Trump agency fired them illegally. A judge agrees - NPR
Eileen and James Kramer were fired from their jobs at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, even though they both recently received promotions. A judge has found the administration's firings illegal.