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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

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

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

Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and blood tests show "mild renal insufficiency," the Vatican said Feb. 23.Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome hospital where he remains in critical condition as of Feb. 23.

Pope Francis writes personal message amid hospitalization. Read his statement

I stopped eating ultra-processed food altogether and have spent the last year learning more and more about them, paying particular attention to experts in the fieldReach Editor, Steffan Rhys, Cardiff, who after six months, is continuing with his diet of reduced/no processed foodsIn January 2024, I made the decision to completely cut out ultra-processed food from my diet. Over the past year, I've been educating myself about these foods, with guidance from experts such as Professor Tim Spector of Zoe and Dr

'I ditched ultra-processed food for a year - these are 5 things I'll never buy again'

Christopher Bell rallied for an overtime win Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, capturing the Ambetter Health 400 for his 10th career NASCAR Cup Series victory.Bell had started way back in 32nd place but found himself up front when the race restarted for a green-white-checkered finish. After dueling with Kyle Larson and then Carson Hocevar, who tried to make it three-wide up front, Bell won under caution after a multi-car crash on the final lap.

Christopher Bell wins at Atlanta: Resuts, highlights, recap from Sunday's NASCAR race

Meanwhile, the MSCI China Index — up 26.5% so far from its January low — has gained nearly 18% this year, while the MSCI India index has lost over 7% year to date."Every time the China market goes up, the India market goes down," said Thio Siew Hua, managing director and head of equities at Lion Global Investors.

DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution

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.

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany’s top job after a career of ups and downs

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Kenyan authorities on Sunday said that one of their officers sent to Haiti to help rein in the country’s gangs died after being injured in an operation in the countryside.The incident happened in the the western Artibonite region. The police officer was airlifted out of the area, and died from his injuries, Godfrey Otunge, the commander of the Kenyan forces in Haiti, said in a statement.

Kenyan police officer in Haiti to help rein in gangs is killed during operation in countryside

YORK, Pa. — The unease growing inside Nancy Duarte Matarese on Saturday quickly blossomed into full-on dread as she found herself being escorted to a small family room inside WellSpan York Hospital. It was a facility located not far from UPMC Memorial Hospital, where her son, police officer Andrew Duarte, had been involved in a shooting just hours earlier.

Mother of officer slain in Pennsylvania hospital hostage shooting mourns son with 'warrior heart'

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

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks organist Frank Pellico worked his last game with the team on Sunday night after spending 33 seasons with the organization.Pellico had been with Chicago since 1991. Carrie Marcotte, who has partnered with Pellico since the 2018-19 season, will stay on as the organist for the team.

Blackhawks organist works his last game after 33 seasons with the team

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

Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Anthony Mackie's Captain America: Brave New World is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend, earning an additional $28.2 million in receipts this Friday through Sunday, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced.Coming in at No. 2 is The Monkey with $14.2 million, followed by Paddington in Peru at No.

'Captain America' tops North American box office for a 2nd weekend

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

North Korea has issued a threat to the U.S., saying it will "counter the enemies' strategic threat with our strategic means."The threat was made in a press statement issued by the chief of the Information Office at the DPRK Ministry of National Defense on Friday.

North Korea Issues Nuclear Threat To US

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

Dollar Tree is a go-to destination for bargain hunters, offering countless items for just $1.25. However, not all products are worth even the low price tag. Some items are better purchased elsewhere for superior quality or better value. Here are eight things you should avoid buying at Dollar Tree and why.

Never Buy These 8 Items From Dollar Tree

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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

Well. it ain’t over until the fat lady sings.Not sure who said that, or just who will be singing after this long and winding road to Oscar is over, but we will have to wait another week after a later-than-ever SAG Awards ceremony just said ‘not so fast, Anora’.

SAG Awards Analysis: Actors Throw A Late Inning Curveball With Cast Victory For ‘Conclave’, ‘Anora’ Shutout, And Lead Acting Wins For Timothee Chalamet And Demi Moore

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

Recalls of food and products have popped up in the news more recently, causing much alarm to those who read about them.These recalls have become more common thanks to increased regulation.Many recalls come as a result of product mislabeling, safety issues or contamination.Here are six recalls in particular — and one public health alert — that you as a consumer need to know about that have happened or have been updated in the past week alone.

6 recalls to look out for this week, and one public health alert you may have missed

Hong Kong CNN —New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.

Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia

Susanne Blazek, a behavioral scientist in Pine Island, Minn., has learned how to drive herself and others to do difficult things.The Minnesota Star TribuneFebruary 22, 2025 at 2:00PMThis is not for you.That’s the intimidating slogan of Norseman, an extreme triathlon held in Norway each August.

Ramstad: Minnesota mom completes Norseman race, inspires with ‘capacity to do great things’

If you're a fan of fictional, food-inspired holidays, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has quite the promotion for you.The fast-casual restaurant chain has officially declared Feb. 24 as National Steakburger Day and is offering Freddy's Rewards members an in-app offer for a $1 Freddy's Original Double.