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Associated PressThe Latest: Trump challenges bedrocks of American democracy
When Elon Musk debuted the Department of Government Efficiency recently at the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson enthusiastically predicted the coming Trump administration would bring “a lot of change around here.” Three weeks in, the change President Donald Trump has brought is a disruption of the federal government on an unprecedented scale, dismantling longstanding programs, sparking widespread public outcry and challenging the very role of Congress to create the nation’s laws and pay its bills. Government workers are being pushed to resign.
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Councils still face £100m bill to cover national insurance hike, says Cosla
The UK Government announced the increase in last year’s Budget.
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Disney CFO: Netflix had a big quarter, but don't discount Disney+
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston is still hopeful Disney+ returns to growth this year.
- Reuters
Equinor shares fall despite Q4 profit beat, rising output
LONDON/OSLO (Reuters) -Equinor reported a smaller than expected fall in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday and joined many rivals in promising higher oil and gas output while scaling back renewables, but its shares fell amid some disappointment over shareholder payouts. The Norwegian oil and gas producer said its adjusted earnings before tax for October-December fell to $7.90 billion from $8.56 billion a year earlier. Equinor's Oslo-listed shares closed down 4.1%, underperforming a 0.3% rise for Europe's oil and gas index.
- BBC
Why does Trump want to take over Gaza and could he do it?
The president's vision for a Gaza under US control could upend the future of Middle East relations.
- CBC
'These are kids': Quebec peewee tournament urges spectators to not boo U.S. anthem
City officials and organizers of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament are asking the public not to boo during the American national anthem at upcoming games.The tournament, hosting thousands of players aged 11 and 12, is in its 65th edition and will run from Feb. 12 to 23 in Quebec City.Organizers' request comes as boos echoed through multiple Canadian arenas over the past week — as spectators voiced their displeasure at American economic policies. "These are kids with no ties to p
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In bid for Davos-like gathering, Semafor plans to bring at least 200 CEOs to Washington conference
The media company Semafor is planning a Washington economic conference for global CEOs this April that it hopes will rival the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, for influence. Semafor said Wednesday that more than 200 CEOs have already committed to attend the event, now in its third year, representing an explosion of interest it credits in large part to curiosity about the policies of President Donald Trump. “It is really turning into what will be the closest thing to what Davos has accomplished in Switzerland,” said Justin B. Smith, co-founder and CEO of Semafor.
- USA TODAY
When did the Academy Awards start? A look at the first Oscar winners
Compared to today's Academy Awards, the first Oscars held in 1929 was a quaint dinner party that honored a history-making best picture.
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Betting market not impressed with Bucks' acquisition of Kyle Kuzma
The Bucks were +2800 to win the NBA Finals before dealing Khris Middleton in a package for Kyle Kuzma. Did their odds shift in the aftermath?
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USGA creates exemption for LIV Golf players to earn spot in 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
The U.S. Golf Association has become the first major golf association to create a direct path to a major championship for LIV Golf players.
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries, died Tuesday. He was 88.
- The Canadian Press
USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. aid staffers around the world scrambled Wednesday for answers and started to pack up households or pull their children from school after a sudden Trump administration order that yanked almost all of them off the job and out of the field.
- The Canadian Press
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring.
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Why Snap's 'weak points' continue to be in brand advertising
Snap (SNAP) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, with a 14% increase in revenue from a year earlier. Despite overall strong results, Snap shares fell 6% on Wednesday due to mixed guidance and concerns about brand advertising weakness. Emarketer VP and principal analyst Jasmine Enberg joins "Catalysts" to discuss the results. "[Snap] now has four consecutive quarters of double-digit growth within its ad business," Enberg says. "That has to do with the efforts that it made to revamp its advertising platform as well as diversify its revenue streams through subscriptions like Snapchat Plus." Additionally, Enberg says that user engagement is improving, especially with changes to Snapchat's user experience. However, Enberg notes, "One of Snap's weak points continues to be in brand advertising." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more "Catalysts" here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
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'Nateland At Sea': Nate Bargatze to headline comedy cruise on Norwegian ship in 2026
Nate Bargatze Presents: Nateland At Sea will sail to the Caribbean from Tampa, Florida next year.
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NBA trade deadline live updates: Bucks, Wizards swap Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma; Rumors swirl around Kevin Durant
Yahoo Sports has you covered with the latest rumors, signings, trades and analysis as teams scramble to make moves before the deadline.
- The Independent
Badly burnt scroll digitally unwrapped to provide first look in 2,000 years
The scrolls, believed to contain Greek philosophy, were destroyed by the 79AD Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption
- The Independent
Farage claims Trump will impose tariffs on UK over Chagos Islands row
The Reform UK leader told a press conference that Keir Starmer’s government had ‘lied’ over why it wanted to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius
- The Independent
UK politics live: Farage backs 'very appealing' Trump plan for US to take over Gaza as Starmer confirms talks
Donald Trump's ally Nigel Farage has voiced support for the US president’s deeply controversial plan for Gaza
- The Independent
All the times Project 2025 has appeared in Trump's executive orders
Trump said he doesn’t know ‘what the hell’ Project 2025 is — but there are dozens of parallels between the document and his executive order