US Government Websites Are Disappearing in Real Time

Several government websites have been taken down, including the USAID.gov, ForeignAssistance.gov, NeglectedDiseases.gov, and ChildrenInAdversity.gov. A WIRED analysis of more than 1,000 federal .gov websites found that at least seven sites linked to a USAID server went offline in a two-hour span on Saturday afternoon. On Friday, Reuters reported that word of sites being taken offline

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Here are the apps battling to be become the ‘TikTok for Bluesky’

TikTok’s potential U.S. ban has sparked a flurry of development within the open social web community. Several new applications are being built that could one day serve as a TikTok replacement for those who favor the open source, decentralized social network Bluesky and the technology that powers it, the AT Protocol. Though the TikTok ban

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What Analysts Think of Disney Stock Ahead of Earnings

Key Takeaways Disney is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday, with analysts expecting revenue and profit to rise from last year. Analysts are mostly bullish on the entertainment conglomerate’s stock. The profitability of Disney’s streaming and experiences business have been a focus of recent analysts’ comments. The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is

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Would You Rather Have a Cleaner Hotel Room—Or a Cheaper One?

Key Takeaways For decades, full-service hotels like Westins provided daily housekeeping. Then the pandemic hit, and hoteliers realized it was better for their bottom line to cut back on the practice. The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport in British Columbia briefly offered guests lower rates if they opted to forgo daily housekeeping on longer stays.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China – Al Jazeera English

The United States has imposed stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, prompting swift retaliatory measures from the country’s North American neighbours. US President Donald Trump signed three separate executive orders on Saturday, imposing 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China. But energy imported

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Direct payment of up to $5,108 to be sent by Social Security on February 3, 2025 – Futbolete

February 2025, Social Security payment worth $5,108 in 2 days If you are a retiree on Social Security, there are two different ways to qualify for a monthly payment on February 3, 2025. However, the amount will depend on your work history, and not all eligible recipients could get the maximum payment in 2025, $5,108.

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Stablecoins Quietly Balloon by $14B in January — Who’s Leading the Charge? – Bitcoin.com News

Stablecoins Quietly Balloon by $14B in January — Who’s Leading the Charge?  Bitcoin.com News Bitcoin Bulls On The Prowl As Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $204 Billion | Bitcoinist.com  Bitcoinist Stablecoins are finding product-market fit in emerging markets  TechCrunch Stablecoin Market Surges Past $200B, Signaling Potential Crypto Price Upswing  CoinDesk Stablecoin volumes surpassed Visa and Mastercard combined in 2024  Cointelegraph

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Is Amazon.com (AMZN) One of the Best Big Name Stocks to Invest in Now? – Yahoo Finance

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Big Name Stocks to Invest in Now . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) stands against other best big name stocks to invest in now. Big name stocks refer to well-known companies that are widely recognized and have a

Hamas captors said to have tormented Yarden Bibas with incessant talk of wife, kids – The Times of Israel

Hamas captors said to have tormented Yarden Bibas with incessant talk of wife, kids  The Times of Israel Father of Hamas’ youngest hostages is released — but his family remains in Hamas captivity  Fox News Israeli hostage’s release brings some relief for family but fate of wife, children unknown  Reuters Hamas to Free Yarden Bibas, Israeli Father Whose