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WASHINGTON (AP) — Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs.Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key U.S. agencies led by the president’s loyalists — including the FBI, State Department, Homeland Security and the Pentagon — which instructed their employees over the weekend not to comply.

Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms

CNN —A rift appeared to open Sunday between some of President Donald Trump’s agency heads and Elon Musk, the billionaire tasked with reforming the federal government, over Musk’s demand that all federal employees state their weekly accomplishments or risk termination.By Sunday evening, leaders at the Pentagon, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Department, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy had all instructed their staff not to reply to an email that federal workers received from the Office of Personnel Management on Saturday afternoon with the subject line: “What did you do last week?”

Trump appointees appear to contradict Musk for first time in pushback to OPM email

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops to remain 'for the coming year'Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire coming to an endFox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane unpacks negotiations over phase 2 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on ‘Fox News Live.’Israel sent tanks into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time since 2002, telling its military to prepare for "an extended stay" as the Jewish state remains determined to stamp out terrorism in the territory’s refugee camps.

Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Monday, after Wall Street logged its worst session of the year last Friday on lackluster U.S. economic data that pointed to a slowing economy and sticky inflation.Australia's S&P/ASX 200 extended losses to a sixth straight session, opening 0.81% lower.

Asia-Pacific markets set to decline as U.S. data stokes fears of sticky inflation and slower growth

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Food ChainACLU (1A: Org. that fights for Indigenous rights) The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded in 1920 in response to the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920, a series of raids by the U.S. Department of Justice under the leadership of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. Through litigation and lobbying, the ACLU continues to work to protect the individual rightsof all people in the United State, including Indigenous

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Food Chain

View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Mavericks (@the_mavericks)The Mavericks announced Thursday that their frontman, Raul Malo, took a turn for the worse with his cancer battle.He is currently in a hospital receiving treatment.“Hey everyone, unfortunately The Mavericks will no longer be performing with Dwight (Yoakam) this weekend in OKC (Feb. 21) & Hidalgo (Feb. 23),” the post stated.

Country music star hospitalized after cancer surgery complications

CNN —Jennifer Veilleux didn’t know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to a winter vacation with friends in Grindelwald, Switzerland.“I got a message from my friend that said, ‘Have you ever thought about going sledding in the Alps?’ ” says the 47-year old geographer and environmental scientist who lives in the Netherlands.

In Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart

NEW YORK – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and assault that took place near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.The incident occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m.

Bus Dispute Ends in Brutal Beating in the Bronx

Illustration by The New Yorker / Source photograph by Michael LionstarSign up to receive our weekly Books & Fiction newsletter.Joseph O’Neill reads his story “Keuka Lake,” from the March 3rd, 2025, issue of the magazine. O’Neill is the author of one story collection and five novels, including “Netherland,” which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2009, “The Dog,” and “Godwin,” which was published last year.

Joseph O’Neill Reads “Keuka Lake”

On Friday morning, the Jackson Police Department launched an investigation into a potential homicide following the discovery of a woman’s body, which allegedly exhibited signs of physical assault near the time of her passing.According to Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, the event took place at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday in the 3200 block of Sears Street.

A Woman From Jackson Dies in the Hospital After Being Beaten Up

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.CNN —Australian people have a reputation for being hardy and fearless — after all, when you live in a country that has every kind of poisonous snake and spider known to man, not to mention the elusive predator known as the drop bear, it probably takes a lot to freak out.

The only animal Australians are afraid of? A bird. Here’s why

Campbell's first win comes in his 187th PGA Tour-sanctioned eventHow is that for a first professional victory? Brian Campbell overcame a one-stroke deficit Sunday at Vidanta Vallarta to win the 2025 Mexico Open, battling through two playoff holes to finally topple 36- and 54-hole leader Aldrich Potgieter.

2025 Mexico Open leaderboard, grades: Brian Campbell beats Aldrich Potgieter in playoff for first career win

The startup world is witnessing a shift towards **seed-strapping**, a method that empowers founders to scale sustainably amid a challenging funding landscape. This approach not only facilitates growth but also fosters profitability without excessive reliance on traditional venture capital.**Understanding Seed-Strapping**

Why Startup Founders Are Choosing 'Seed-Strapping' for Growth

Melania Trump has been called plenty of things over the years, but one particular nickname that was given to her inside the White House might have been the most biting. Dubbed “Rapunzel” by none other than Secret Service agents, the name wasn’t a nod to her flowing locks—but rather to her habit of staying holed up in her private quarters.

Melania Trump’s Harshest Nickname Revealed—And It Came from Inside the White House!

CNN —A political conference in Washington, DC, that bills itself as the alternative to the Trump-aligned CPAC was evacuated on Sunday after a death threat made against several of its speakers who have been critical of President Donald Trump.Shortly after noon Sunday, organizers of the Principles First Summit received an email threatening several of its high-profile speakers and claiming to have planted pipe bombs on site, according to a copy of the email CNN obtained and conference organizers.

Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump

The Italian striker took a knee to the head prior to collapsingFiorentina striker Moise Kean collapsed on the pitch during the game played against Hellas Verona on Sunday and was stretchered off in the 67th minute. Kean, who was taken to the hospital, suffered a blow to the head in a collision with Verona midfielder Pawel Dawidowicz's knee prior to collapsing.

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on pitch after head injury, stretchered off in Serie A clash

A Reddit user seeks support after offering budget-friendly groceries to her struggling sister, who refused the help Stock photo of woman giving groceries to woman. Photo: Getty A woman is seeking advice from the Reddit community after offering to buy groceries from Dollar Tree for her sister, who is struggling financially — but rejected the offer.  The situation began when the 34-year-old woman’s 43-year-old sister had asked to borrow $40 for groceries, but the younger sister was unable to hand over any

Woman Offers to Buy Dollar Tree Groceries for Struggling Sister. She Gets a Shocking Reply

‘Make it make sense.’(Licensed)An outbreak of bird flu is sending egg prices sky-high, but this chicken farmer says we are getting ripped off.In a TikTok with over 385,700 views, content creator and chicken farmer @fatheracab breaks down why manufacturers are taking advantage of consumers under the guise of a bird flu outbreak.

‘We consume over 9 billion chickens a year’: Farmer says we’re being misled about egg prices. Then he reveals the real reason they’re so expensive

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.CNN —Runes, the oldest form of writing in Scandinavia, are the result of what happened when one community met another.

A mysterious woman may have left her mark on the world’s oldest rune stone

Deaths of mother, 3 daughters ruled homicides; father apparently shot himselfLAKE STATION, Ind. (WBBM) - A family of five, including three young children, was found shot to death at an Indiana mobile home park in what police say is an apparent murder-suicide.Police responded around 2:45 p.m. Friday to a home in Lake Station for a welfare check. When they arrived, officers obtained a search warrant for the home, and once inside, they found five people dead.The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified the

Family of 5 found dead in suspected murder-suicide

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dan Bongino, a former U.S. Secret Service agent who has penned best-selling books, ran unsuccessfully for office and gained fame as a conservative pundit with TV shows and a popular podcast, has been chosen to serve as FBI deputy director.President Donald Trump announced the appointment Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country.” He called the announcement “great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice.”

Ex-Secret Service agent and conservative media personality Dan Bongino picked as FBI deputy director

A small fraction of USAID staffers will remain in their positions to continue working on few life-saving programs the Trump admin agreed to keep in place'Nobody' could argue all USAID money was 'well spent,' House Foreign Affairs member saysHouse Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., breaks down USAID's wasteful spending on 'America Reports.'

Trump admin to slash 1,600 USAID positions just before midnight

Timothée Chalamet triumphed at the SAG Awards Sunday for “A Complete Unknown,” a movie he filmed in New Jersey.Chalamet (see more on his win and his acceptance speech here) won over awards season favorite Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”) to take the honor for best lead actor.

SAG Award wins: Zoe Saldaña on unions and freedom, ‘Conclave’ among N.J.-connected awards

CNN —An outbreak of listeria infections linked with frozen supplemental shakes has made at least 38 people ill in 21 states, with 37 hospitalizations and 11 deaths, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.The illnesses have been linked with some Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare products that were distributed to food service customers such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, the agency said.

11 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked with supplemental shakes

Jalen Weaver, Zaon Collins both suspended; Mykell Robinson away from team since Jan 11Fox News Flash top sports headlines for February 23Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Fresno State men’s basketball is mired in a sports gambling scandal, and ABC 30 Action News learned two of the three athletes involved allegedly bet on games they played in.

Fresno State men's basketball players allegedly placed sports bets on games they played in: report

It can be a tough job trying to find the ideal first car. Most new buyers want and need something that is not only cheap to buy in the first place but is also cheap to maintain and won't leave them stuck on the side of the road in a cloud of smoke every five minutes.

Scion's Forgotten Box Car Is Perfect For First Time Buyers

Editor’s Note: This story recaps plot points from “The White Lotus” Season 3, episode 2.CNN —Hello again, fellow “White Lotus” guests. How’s your stay so far?Last week’s Season 3 premiere had so much setup, we didn’t even get to all the characters.

‘The White Lotus’ recap: Trouble brews on a low simmer, until another gun shows up

In a shocking turn of events, American Airlines Flight AA292 from New York’s JFK Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi made an emergency landing at Rome Fiumicino Airport on Sunday following a bomb threat scare. The unexpected flight diversion has left passengers stranded as security checks intensify, causing global travel chaos.

Breaking: American Airlines Flight AA292 from New York to Delhi, Makes Emergency Landing in Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport, Passengers Stranded as Security Checks Intensify

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BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz is on course to become the post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader.The 69-year-old head of the center-right Union bloc, which won the country’s national election with 28.6% of the votes, has by far the best chance of forming a new government.