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Trump meets UK leader, USAID staff pack up, Meta's apology & more Feb 27, 2025

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President Donald Trump has welcomed British prime minister to the White House for critical talks on Ukraine. USAID workers were met with applause from supporters as they cleared out their workspaces. A decades-long conflict between Turkey and Kurdish separatists could be ending. We'll tell you about the Instagram glitch that has Meta apologizing. Plus, a popular menu item from one restaurant chain is making a comeback.

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Extra tariffs, job market woes, AI career options & more Feb 27, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he’ll double pre-existing tariffs on China, the same day that Mexico and Canada's go into effect. The number of first-time applications for unemployment benefits doesn’t bode well for the US labor market. Russia says it won’t give up annexed regions of Ukraine. Another federal government agency head is retiring, amid mass federal workforce cuts. Plus, we explain why a job in AI is looking pretty good right now.

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Deportation law prep, Israel’s border refusal, Tate brothers in US & more Feb 27, 2025

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The Trump administration is preparing to use a controversial 1798 law to speed up mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Israel says it won’t withdraw troops from the Gaza-Egypt border just days before current ceasefire deal ends. We’ll give you the latest update on the deadly measles outbreak in Texas. Infamous online celebrity Andrew Tate and his brother are heading to the US. Plus, an inside attempt to buyout 7-Eleven has failed.

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Foreign aid deadline, UK PM visits White House, Gene Hackman found dead & more Feb 27, 2025

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The Supreme Court has paused a deadline for the Trump administration to release foreign aid funding. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House. Palestinian prisoners and detainees, along with the bodies of Israeli hostages have been returned. The Pentagon is planning to get rid of transgender service members currently serving. Plus, Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home.

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Mass firings memo, 'reverse discrimination' suit, 'Gossip Girl' actress dies & more Feb 26, 2025

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The Trump administration has issued guidance on how it’ll conduct mass layoffs across federal agencies. We have details on the final handover of Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. The Supreme Court signals it'll make it easier for Americans to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. The Department of Agriculture has revealed a new strategy to tackle bird flu and high egg prices. Plus, an actress whose memorable roles on TV shows include "Gossip Girl" has died.

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Zelensky WH visit, renewable energy U-turn, basketball legend retires & more Feb 26, 2025

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The White House is defending the decision to have Elon Musk attend a cabinet meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could visit Washington this week. BP is backtracking on its renewable energy investments. The maker of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs says it’ll spend more on manufacturing in the US. Plus, a basketball legend is hanging up their jersey.

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Trump’s first cabinet meeting, first measles death, WaPo’s big change & more Feb 26, 2025

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President Donald Trump gave a warning to federal employees during his first Cabinet meeting that included Elon Musk. The Trump administration is appealing an order to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid. We have details on the first death reported in the West Texas measles outbreak. A big change is coming to the Washington Post. Plus, we’ll tell you about the man who was compensated for wasted time.

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Cabinet meeting tension, Trump Gaza video, mystery Congo illness & more Feb 26, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting could get awkward today as Elon Musk joins in. Gaza health officials say babies are dying of hypothermia, as Trump shares a video showing the enclave as a resort. Intelligence staff are being fired over alleged NSA chat room messages. There were two close calls at US airports yesterday. Plus, we’ll tell you about a mysterious and deadly illness in Congo.

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Ukraine mineral deal, Adnan Syed conviction, Trump's ‘gold cards,’ & more Feb 26, 2025

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The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a deal over natural resources and reconstruction. Republican leaders have had a surprising win in the House. Israel and Hamas are expected to go ahead with a hostage and prisoner swap as the ceasefire remains fragile. Prosectors are giving up attempts to get Adnan Syed’s conviction vacated. Plus, President Donald Trump wants to offer wealthy immigrants ‘gold cards.’

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Musk email confusion continues, Southwest flight's near-miss, TX lottery investigation & more Feb 25, 2025

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The White House says one million federal workers replied to an email that caused chaos. We'll tell you about a close call between two planes on a Chicago runway. There’s been a massive blackout in Chile affecting most of the country. We'll explain the controversy surrounding two lottery jackpots in Texas. Plus, could vaccinating chickens against bird flu help tackle high egg prices?

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