The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees and “wind down” the agency under President Trump. The plan was discussed in meetings between senior CFPB leaders and members of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency. According to testimony from current CFPB employees, the mass layoff would be … Read more
After three days of tense negotiations at the UN in Rome, countries agreed to boost global finance for biodiversity. The deal includes plans to create a new fund, a long-awaited goal that was previously elusive. Although the funding is not as robust as some poorer nations had requested, the compromise demonstrates that despite international divisions … Read more
USA Swimming’s board of governors has postponed the search for a new CEO after Delaware athletic director Chrissi Rawak will not assume the role due to unforeseen personal circumstances. Shana Ferguson remains as interim CEO, and the governing body expressed confidence in the organization’s leadership team, staff, and strategic direction despite the unexpected outcome. Rawak … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the launch of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8, following an investigation into a January mishap. The agency cleared the vehicle to return to flight operations after SpaceX completed a required safety review and implemented changes to increase reliability. SpaceX plans to launch as soon as Monday from Boca Chica, … Read more
The NFL quarterback landscape is shifting as teams make moves to bolster their roster. With the first major domino falling, teams are adjusting accordingly. The New York Giants are now in pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, a veteran quarterback with a storied career. Rodgers, 41, left the Green Bay Packers after 18 seasons and joined the … Read more
LeBron James has doubled down on his comments about being the “face of the league”, suggesting that players don’t want to carry the responsibility and criticism that comes with it. After Anthony Edwards dismissed himself as the face of the NBA, James empathized with his sentiment. James stated that he agrees with Edwards’ perspective, saying … Read more
The US egg industry is facing a crisis with soaring prices due to an outbreak of avian flu, which has infected millions of birds since 2022. The Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a plan to invest $1 billion in strategies to rein in the rising costs, but experts warn that relief may not come … Read more
Pope Francis, 88 and with a history of respiratory ailments, suffered another respiratory crisis on Friday. The Vatican reported that he inhaled his vomit after a coughing fit due to bronchial spasms, leading to a worsening of his respiratory condition. The pope had spent the morning undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel before … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth straight win by edging past the Clippers, 106-102. LeBron James led the charge with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Luka Dončić struggled to find his rhythm despite scoring 31 points. The Lakers began the game slowly, missing shots and struggling on defense, allowing the Clippers to take … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has canceled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee to select a flu strain for this year’s flu vaccine, citing “no reason” for the cancellation. The move comes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as head of the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more