Saturday, Feb 22

Massive IRS layoffs threaten to delay tax refunds and hinder enforcement against tax evasion, as the agency faces significant staff reductions during peak filing season.

Friday, Feb 21

Sweden and Finland are investigating suspected sabotage to undersea telecom cables in the Baltic Sea, raising security concerns amid rising tensions with Russia.

Friday, Feb 21

Chinese scientists discover HKU5-CoV-2 bat coronavirus with potential for human infection, highlighting zoonotic risks similar to COVID-19.

Friday, Feb 21

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faced intense boos from a crowd in LA while announcing a review of California's troubled high-speed rail project.

Thursday, Feb 20

Incident between Chinese navy helicopter and Philippine patrol plane raises tensions in the contested South China Sea, prompting US condemnation of China's actions.

Wednesday, Feb 19

A significant rise in measles cases in Texas and New Mexico has health officials concerned about potential outbreaks amid low vaccination rates.

Wednesday, Feb 19

Meta launches ambitious Project Waterworth, aiming to build the world's longest subsea internet cable to boost global connectivity and AI innovation.

Wednesday, Feb 19

The Cook Islands has unveiled a strategic partnership with China, prompting concerns from New Zealand and raising geopolitical tensions in the Pacific.

Sunday, Feb 16

Amid the 2025 tax season, the IRS prepares to lay off thousands of probationary workers as part of federal workforce reductions.

Saturday, Feb 15

A woman has voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging rape at age 13, with the case now closed permanently.