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Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven’t heard of
The General Services Administration has a key role in the Trump administration’s quest to slash costs and bring the federal ...
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
A new global survey finds that endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found ...
Most of Wall Street ticks higher as UnitedHealth drags down the Dow
U.S. stocks are holding steadier in the final day of trading for their holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Thursday ...
A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress
For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power ...
A ‘fireball’ lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes
Around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies over Mexico’s capital, stretching plains, volcanoes and small towns.
US tariffs will weaken global economy and trigger inflation but not a global recession, IMF says
Surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to projections to be released ...
Federal judge will hear arguments as groups try to block Trump’s executive order on elections
A federal judge is set to hear arguments in lawsuits seeking to block President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on ...
Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to revoke the university’s ...
Giants pick No. 3 in NFL draft and it could come down to an edge rusher, versatile playmaker or QB
Joe Schoen knows what many are thinking about the New York Giants heading into the NFL draft. With the No. 3 overall pick, ...
A year after Jayden Daniels, the NFL draft is more about supplementing talent for the Commanders
A year ago, the NFL draft gave the Washington Commanders a chance to find their quarterback of the future with the No. 2 pick ...
Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen’s head
Major League Baseball says Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López has been suspended three games and fined for throwing at ...
What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
It took until the penultimate night of the regular season, but all the matchups are set for the first round of the NHL ...