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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

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

Helen Mirren has love advice for young people that demands to be heeded. And not just because the Dame of the British Empire and acting icon has been married for 28 years to director Taylor Hackford.Long-term relationship success doesn't come from passionate lovemaking, but from enduring emotional support, she says.

Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren bring couple power to '1923' Western without knocking boots

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

Diabetes is a condition where the body either can’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. While there’s no “cure” for diabetes, it is possible to manage and even reverse type 2 diabetes with the right lifestyle changes, particularly through diet.

A Diabetes Expert Shares The 5 Foods She Would Eat Every Day To 'Reverse' Diabetes In 2025: Cherries, Garbanzo Beans, More

Prince Harry faces accusations of lying about prior drug use when moving to the USPrince Harry and Meghan Markle appear at Pasadena evacuation siteVideo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speaking with the Mayor of Pasadena, Victor Gordo, and others amidst the California wildfire devastation.

DHS will release some of Prince Harry's immigration docs amid allegations he lied about drug use

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

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

Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed Sunday that it has deployed tanks to the West Bank as it expands counter-terrorism operations in Jenin.It's part of a major offensive in the northern West Bank that has been underway since January 21, dubbed Operation Iron Wall.

Israeli Defense Forces deploys tanks in West Bank

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

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn ParkBob Baffert has won eight times at Oaklawn Park and has one submission in Sunday's Rebel Stakes 2025 that could up his total to nine.

2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most ironic part about home organization is that buying storage products can leave things even more cluttered than before. You may think all those niche organization containers and tools are the solution to a disorderly household, when, in reality, many of these products are great in theory, but inefficient for everyday life.

Popular Home Storage Products That Aren't Worth Buying

The president expressed his gratitude for the "absolute heroism" of Ukrainians.LONDON -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the "absolute heroism" of Ukrainians over three years defending against Russia's invasion, of which Monday marked the third anniversary."Three years of resistance," Zelenskyy wrote in a statement on social media.