Some government departments have been asked to make savings which would amount to a 11% cut in spending – as the prime minister faces calls […]
Month: February 2025
Who Runs Elon Musk’s DOGE? Not Musk, the White House Says.
Who, exactly, runs the so-called Department of Government Efficiency? You might think it would be Elon Musk, the man who President Trump said “will lead […]
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country’s evolution into a major oil state […]
Hundreds of Artists Call on N.E.A. to Roll Back Trump’s Restrictions
In one of the first signs of collective pushback to the Trump administration’s arts initiatives, several hundred American artists are calling on the National Endowment […]
Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to […]
East Lothian first local authority in Scotland to confirm 10% council tax increase | UK News
East Lothian Council is the first local authority in Scotland to approve a double-digit council tax increase. The SNP government’s flagship freeze on the levy […]
OpenAI’s Former Chief Technology Officer Starts Her Own Company
Mira Murati, the former chief technology of OpenAI who unexpectedly left the company in September, has helped found a new artificial intelligence start-up called Thinking […]
Australia ‘should be prepared to contribute’ to securing Ukraine’s freedom, former PM says | Politics News
A former Australian prime minister has said his country should be “prepared to make a contribution” to protect the freedom of Ukraine. Tony Abbott told […]
How to set and invest your emergency fund
Emergency funds are an absolutely crucial aspect of any financial plan, regardless of the life stage or situation. For people who already have high-interest-rate debt, […]
Welsh government sets out plans to ban greyhound racing | UK News
The Welsh government has set out plans to ban greyhound racing. Deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies told the Senedd on Tuesday that now was “the […]