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According to a U.S. official, the CIA sent an unclassified email containing a list of all newly hired employees in order to comply with the president's executive order to reduce the federal workforce. This raised concerns among lawmakers and former intelligence officials that the list could be used by America's enemies. According to the current U.S. official, the list included the last names of persons hired within the last two years along with their first names and initials. These are the names of probationary employees. Probationary periods at the CIA can last for years. According to a former senior intelligence official, any foreign intelligence agency with a reasonable level of resources might use research and analytical tools to match these names and initials with other publicly avail...

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that it had found a strain of bird flu in dairy cattle that had not been before observed in cows. Prior to this discovery, the USDA announced that the same strain of the virus was responsible for all 957 avian flu cases in dairy cow herds that had been documented since the outbreak started last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over 70 persons in the United States have contracted bird flu, with the majority of those affected being farm workers. The virus has spread among dairy herds and poultry flocks. In addition to killing tens of millions of egg-laying chickens, bird flu has caused egg costs to soar to all-time highs. In a press release, the USDA sta...

Kendrick Lamar, who is also coming off of an especially hot 2024, has already had a busy February. Additionally, he will be the main attraction for the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night in the Caesers Superdome in New Orleans. In September, the NFL revealed that Lamar would be the main attraction at the much anticipated concert. "Rap music continues to be the most influential genre. And I'll be there to remind everyone of the reason. In a statement made public by the NFL at the time, Lamar, 37, stated, "They got the right one." It was revealed late last month that SZA would take the stage with him. The last time Lamar performed at the Super Bowl was in 2022, when he joined a number of other rappers and hip-hop artists for a West Coast-themed performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angele...

Blackheads, which typically appear as dark spots on the forehead, nose, or chin, are a common worry for those with acne-prone skin. When blackheads appear, it may be tempting to pop and pick at them, but experts say this simply makes the issue worse. Additionally, it might be challenging to choose the exfoliants and cleaners that will truly clear your pores and reduce the visibility of enlarged ones because there are so many on the market. We interviewed board-certified dermatologists to find out which over-the-counter remedies they recommend, how to safely and successfully remove blackheads at home, and the best ingredients for battling blackheads. GO Ahead and SkipWhat are blackheads?| The best ways to cure them?| How to find products to remove them?| How to prevent blackheads?| Why shou...

WASHINGTON — Four people familiar with the discussions say that U.S. Agency for International Development employees and contractors are talking about possible lawsuits against the government agency in response to the unprecedented onslaught by President Donald Trump's administration. In the face of legislative legislation that established and funded the agency and its programs, lawsuits based on revenue loss could be used to raise serious constitutional issues regarding presidential power. As Trump attempts to unilaterally reshape the federal government without the consent of Congress, these lawsuits would be the most recent in a series challenging his aggressive and unprecedented use of executive action. It is anticipated that more will follow, as he is accused of lacking the legal right ...

Nearly all direct hires worldwide will be placed on administrative leave this week, the U.S. Agency for International Development announced Tuesday evening. Following days of criticism by members of the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump, the organization's website announced the relocation. According to the release, all USAID direct hire employees worldwide will be placed on administrative leave starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday, with the exception of those assigned to mission-critical tasks, core leadership, and specially designated programs. Go here to watch live broadcast. By 3 p.m., those who are anticipated to continue working will be informed. "The government is working on a plan to return workers who are not in the country back to the United States if contracts are n...

Washington In the face of fresh accusations that they undermined the Democratic ticket following President Donald Trump's declaration that he intends to seize control of the Gaza Strip, leaders of the pro-Palestinian movement that mobilized opposition to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2024 race are sticking to their plan. Even though Trump's record on the Middle East had been more antagonistic to the Palestinian cause, his comments, which shocked prominent Washington officials, prompted a fresh round of accusations among Democrats over the pressure campaign from advocacy groups against Biden and Harris in the presidential contest over the Israel-Hamas war. Co-chair of the uncommitted movement, which refused to support Harris, Trump, or any other candidate in the 2024 election, Layla ...

While both aircraft were on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday morning, the right wing of a Japan Airlines aircraft collided with the tail of a Delta Airlines aircraft, according to officials. According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, the crash happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. when the aircraft were taxiing. Delta said that when its tail was clipped, the aircraft was being deiced. No injuries have been recorded. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will look into it. According to the FAA, some planes into the airport were momentarily halted. The airline stated that it rebooked passengers on a another trip after Delta trip 1921, a Boeing 727 carrying 142 passengers, was supposed to depart S...

DETROIT A tiny number of U.S. cars are impacted by President Donald Trump's decision to put 10% extra tariffs on imports from China this week. However, those tariffs also affect auto parts, which might raise consumer pricing for already high-priced vehicles. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates that the United States has imported between $15.4 billion and over $17.5 billion worth of transportation goods from China in recent years, including $9 billion to $10 billion in auto parts and accessories for cars, tractors, and other special purpose vehicles. The Ford Lincoln Nautilus and General Motors Buick Envision will be the vehicles most affected. Of the 88,515 Chinese-made cars sold in the United States last year, 83,884 (95%) were crossovers. From a volume perspective, GM and F...

Fox News announced Wednesday that Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, will host a show on the network over the weekend. It is anticipated that "My View with Lara Trump" will debut on February 22 at 9 p.m. ET on Saturdays, replacing "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade." According to a news release from Fox News Channel, Kilmeade's show will now air on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET. "I m thrilled to bring my voice back to FOX News, talk directly with the American people and highlight what makes this country so great," Trump stated in a press release. "As I cover the success of The Golden Age of America, I look forward to where this time will lead our country and where this opportunity will lead me in the future." The hour-long program, according to Fox News, will "focus on the ret...