OPM will grant VERA authority to all agencies, as confusion around ‘deferred resignation’ program continues - Government Executive

With just one week before the deadline, many federal workers are still unclear whether they can trust the Trump administration’s offer, or if they are even eligible for it.

FDA approves 1st new class of opioid-free painkillers in over 20 years - Livescience.com

The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids.

‘Emilia Pérez’ actress apologizes for tweets on George Floyd, Islam - The Washington Post

Gascón is the first out trans actress to be nominated in an acting category for her role in “Emilia Pérez.”

Trump Media gifts DJT shares to FBI pick Kash Patel, Linda McMahon and president's son - CNBC

President Donald Trump transferred his majority stake in Trump Media, whose shares trade under the DJT ticker, to his revocable trust after the election.

The Department of Army identifies two of three Army Soldiers involved in Helicopter Crash - United States Army

WASHINGTON – A United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed at approximately 9 p.m. while performing a training mission near Ronald Reagan Wash...

Mark Robinson drops CNN lawsuit, says he has no plans to run again - POLITICO

The scandal-plagued politician had sued CNN over a report on his controversial online activity.

President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House - The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips that play an integral role in developing artificial intelligence. The meeting was confirmed by a person familiar who insisted…

Samsung Smashes $1,020 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra - Droid Life

The notification you receive that tells you a pre-order has shipped early is one of the best you’ll ever get, assuming you really do see the order at your doorstep before it’s supposed to be. That happened this week with Galaxy S25 pre-orders through Samsung’…

Clock ticking toward possible Costco strike Saturday - CNN

About 18,000 Teamsters are set to strike 56 Costco stores across six states early Saturday unless an 11th-hour agreement prevents what would be the largest retail strike in US history.

Leaked GTA 6 Release Date Puts Pressure on Take-Two (TTWO) to Deliver - Yahoo Finance

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is at a historical crossroads. With Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) scheduled for release later this year, the company’s management...

Canada should respond to Trump with tariffs on Musk’s Teslas, Freeland says - Financial Times

Former finance minster says Ottawa must target US president’s ‘billionaire buddies’

Tuberculosis toll in Kansas City, Kansas, area rises to nearly 70 active cases - Kansas Reflector

An outbreak of tuberculosis has been lingering in Kansas City since March 2024. What used to be fewer than 50 cases is now almost 70.

19 people found dead on vessel near Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis - USA TODAY

Authorities in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis are investigating the deaths of 19 people who were found aboard a drifting vessel.

Step aside, S25 Ultra — this 'perfect' smartphone is a lot cheaper and comes with a free $100 gift card - Android Central

Don't be fooled, the OnePlus 13 is still the best phone of 2025.

NBA intel: Three teams are forming a Wemby blockade atop the West - ESPN

Victor Wembanyama is charging toward West supremacy. Problem is, OKC, Houston and Memphis aren't going anywhere. And each can get even stronger at the trade deadline.

Ukraine says N Korea troops likely pulled from front line over heavy losses - BBC.com

Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.