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A federal judge has temporarily blocked political appointees and special government employees, including those at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), from accessing sensitive information in the Treasury Department following a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general. The order prohibits access to personally identifiable and confidential financial data, requiring destruction of any downloaded material and setting a hearing for Feb. 14. The Trump administration previously restricted DOGE access to only two staffers after a separate...

A Colorado resident captured the first snowfall of the season in Granby while humorously asking, "Are we hot tubbing?" HomeToGo's Ski Season Report highlighted affordable ski resorts like Gore Mountain in New York, Mount Baker in Washington, and Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana, offering budget-friendly options for winter getaways. To save money, travelers can be flexible with dates, book holiday tickets and rentals in advance, and adjust amenities when booking vacation rentals. Full Article

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In an important regional election in India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won over 40 seats, forming the government and defeating the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party. The A.A.P., which has governed Delhi for the past decade, faced challenges including leadership jailing and corruption accusations, while the B.J.P. focused on delivering basic services and challenging the A.A.P.’s anticorruption image. The election highlighted the cutthroat nature of Indian politics and the ongoing struggle to...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed an executive order to establish the state's first poet laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for the arts to promote creative expression and inspire writers across the state. The position aims to honor the legacy of famous Massachusetts poets like Phillis Wheatley and Emily Dickinson, with an advisory committee to review applications and nominate a candidate eligible for a stipend. Organizations like MASSCreative and Mass Poetry support the...

Former USPS supervisor Joivian Tjuana Hayes from Compton pleaded guilty to stealing over $300,000 worth of checks, gold, and collectible currency while on the job. She admitted to depositing stolen checks in her bank account, forging payees' names, and also taking postal money orders. Surveillance footage shows her depositing checks at ATMs in Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Compton, wearing a USPS logo shirt. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison and was...