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Today's front page of The New York Post.

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SCOOP: The Trump administration has given Ukraine an "improved" draft for a minerals agreement between the countries, after President Volodmyr Zelensky infuriated President Trump by rejecting his initial offer, a Ukrainian official, a U.S. official and three sources with knowledge tell Axios.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends books to thousands of kids across Indiana. A new budget proposal from Republicans could slash its funding.

More on the new Coalition of Nations coming together to stand against the Trump security crisis.

Every day another American embarrassment on the international stage. Today they’re refusing to co-sponsor a draft UN resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and backing UKR’s territorial integrity, Reuters reports. They’re also opposing a similar statement from the G7.

Pandemic homeworking gave cover for insider-trading scheme, court told https://www.ft.com/content/bdda414f-2acc-4794-9a62-a390e777c472

Bannon: ‘Oligarchs’ will abandon Republicans

Elon Musk Talks Over Trump in Humiliating Sean Hannity Interview

SCOOP - US blocking G7 statement for the third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine, refusing to agree language that refers to Moscow’s “aggression” With the brilliant @christopherjm.ft.com @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/7380...

Super dangerous.

And then read this deeply reported piece—by @matteowong.bsky.social @cwarzel.bsky.social @ibogost.bsky.social—about how Musk and DOGE now have “God-mode” access to government data: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

For eight decades, alliances have formed the bedrock of American foreign, trade and cultural policy. But not any more. Europeans, but also America's Asian allies, need to accept this new world, and learn how to live in it. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

There was supposed to be a press conference afterwards, but it was canceled at the request of the American side.

Starmer expresses support for Zelenskyy after Trump criticism https://www.ft.com/content/f578bd42-5eb0-400f-83fa-0ffd6bb8ca7a

Despite the talk about its huge potential, Ukraine isn’t known to hold any reserves of the main rare earths elements sought after by Trump

A young girl’s death by suicide is being investigated by school police after her mother says she was bullied by other students who hurled insults at her, claiming her family was in the US illegally.

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Israel sets up body to facilitate ‘emigration’ of Palestinians from Gaza https://www.ft.com/content/44a49db7-2f31-4c3d-8430-ef6cf030bf45

Elon Musk’s wrecking ball | Opinion https://www.ft.com/content/9ac3fc3b-2a95-40e0-ad73-03263fde67f7

"What chance does an unknown epidemiologist, or food safety inspector, have against the unfiltered enmity of the world’s richest man?" Me on Musk's mix of Orwellian nastiness and lawless self-dealing. on.ft.com/4k4ZkXl

In defence of the state | Opinion https://www.ft.com/content/6a4dbf64-6752-4f9c-8fc2-08a67a66c3f1

How Europe can defend itself without US help https://www.ft.com/content/beb38eb8-408c-4cdb-8086-77545d52099f

Chinese warships in waters 150 nautical miles east of Sydney https://www.ft.com/content/fda734fc-6023-4ad9-b3ae-33234ee40505

EU agrees new Russia sanctions package https://www.ft.com/content/8735a325-2071-410a-9372-3362008965da

Stephen Miller Rages at CNN Host as Musk’s Latest DOGE Fiasco Implodes

New: The Energy Department is seeking to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly telling hundreds of workers that their jobs were eliminated, according to two people familiar with the matter

The Missouri Republican said large cuts to Medicaid would harm many people who voted for President Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy press conference: “The war cost Ukraine $320 billion, of which $120 billion was paid by Ukrainians, and another 200 billion by the US and Europe.” Figures Trump is bandying about are false. Europe contributed more than the US.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a meeting with prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, a potentially momentous show of support for the private sector after years of turmoil

The proposed trade talks between India and the US this year could spell trouble for many sectors. Read for free with your email on what could move markets today

Oh, good grief. Do Republicans just stay up late at night dreaming these things up, instead of working for the American people?

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Trump administration officials fired more than 300 staffers Thursday night at the National Nuclear Security Administration — the agency tasked with managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile — as part of broader Energy Department layoffs, according to four people with knowledge of the matter.

They are just swinging sledgehammers in the dark.

WSJ:The Cleanup From SpaceX's Last Starship Launch Looms Over Its Next One. Explosion during test flight last month worried residents of Turks and Caicos and raised concerns about risks to commercial planes www.wsj.com/business/spa...

I love this

It took Trump only 24 days to sell out Ukraine… My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

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Must Read ….both clever and spot on!⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Hahahaha.

The moment Estonia disconnected its power grid from Russia has been shared online. A historic step toward energy independence.

9 Feb 1567: Mary Queen of #Scots sees Darnley for the last time #otd. Darnley would be found dead after an explosion during that night, that of 9-10 Feb. (A coin of the couple, 1565, British Museum: "Quos Deus Coiunxit (sic) Homo Non Separet")

Private banking may seem like an unusual topic for a TV drama. But a new show on Netflix explores the secretive work of a “butler of money” in Japan.

NEW: President Trump's hiring freeze has stopped the onboarding of seasonal federal firefighters, including those who work for agencies called on to help battle the devastating L.A. fires, creating a potential shortfall ahead of the next fire season. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Hope this is true, and it is not just a statement to relieve pressure where it turns out there is not the staffing in place anymore or mandate to function