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Ryan Mac and Stacy Cowley

Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease Activity

In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”

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Adam Schefter

Sources: Saints to hire Eagles' Moore as coach

Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is expected to become the Saints head coach, sources told ESPN.

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Dave McMenamin

Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed L.A.'s physical exam, sources told ESPN.

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ESPN Staff

UFC 312 LIVE: Results and analysis for Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2

Brett Okamoto, Andreas Hale and Jeff Wagenheim break down all the action of UFC 312 in Sydney.

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34 Products That Are A Little “Out There” But Will Make You So Happy To Own

It's this cowgirl frog diffuser's world and we're all just yeehaw-ing in it.

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David E. Sanger

Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt

A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before to hacking.”

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Vittoria Elliott, Tim Marchman

The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army

At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.

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Adam Schefter

Sirianni in line for huge payday if Eagles win SB

A Super Bowl victory for Nick Sirianni would be the ultimate leverage in his upcoming contract negotiations with the Eagles.

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Vitale gets standing O in return: 'My Super Bowl'

Dick Vitale returned to broadcasting for the first time in nearly two years for Saturday night's Duke-Clemson matchup on ESPN and received a lengthy ovation from fans, coaches and players at Littlejohn Coliseum at tipoff.

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So *That's* Why You Get More Lactose Intolerant As You Get Older

There's a reason you can't stomach cheese, ice cream and dairy like you used to.

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12 Black People Shared Their Stories About Being Adopted By White Families, And It's A Necessary Read

"It’s rough growing up when people keep telling you 'you don’t act Black' yet you don’t look white. It could be awkward going to extended family gatherings with people looking at you like you don’t fit in. Also, when you go out to restaurants, waiters will ask if the check is separate or not, even though you are just a kid. Stores will say you need a parent even though you're standing right next to them."

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If You’re In Your “Responsibly Irresponsible” Era, These 37 Under-$10 Treats Are The Perfect Solution

This $9 sheer tint neutral nail polish that dries in one minute is about to be your new signature look ????.

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Florida upends another No. 1 as Auburn stumbles

The Gators, who blew out then-No. 1 Tennessee at home in January, rallied from an early deficit and held off top-ranked Auburn 90-81 on Saturday.

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Christopher Flavelle

U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone.

Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration.

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Karoun Demirjian and Stephanie Nolen

U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst

A judge halted parts of the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the agency. A verdict might not come for weeks or even longer as thousands are left in limbo.

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Apoorva Mandavilli

With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions

Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed.

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Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say

Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.

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Robert Jimison

Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.

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