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Trump offers US federal workers buyouts to resignIn another part of its efforts to reshape the US government, the Trump administration has offered federal workers buyouts worth more than seven months’ salary to leave their jobs.A memo circulated on Tuesday evening set out four mandatory directives, including a full-time return to the office for most employees. It also said that the federal workforce would be subjected to “enhanced standards of suitability and conduct” and warned that most agencies would be downsized.It said the offer to leave would remain open until 6 February.The US government is roughly the nation’s 15th-largest workforce,…

Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, around 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the front lines in eastern Ukraine.Four drones hit a Lukoil company depot, Ukrainian media said, adding that the facility suffered significant damage.Videos posted on social media showed large flames rising over an industrial facility. Regional governor Gleb Nikitin said that drone debris had fallen over the industrial zone, and that no casualties had been reported at the scene.Separately, the governor of the region of Smolensk, Vasily Anokhin, said on Telegram that a “massive” drone attack against “civilian infrastructure” had…

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Wednesday establishing a White House task force focused on coordinating the plans and activities surrounding the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Fox News Digital has learned. The president’s order will organize a “grand celebration of the semiquincentennial of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence.”The 250th anniversary of America’s founding is July 4, 2026. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible on Jan. 20, 2025. (Morry Gash/AP Photo/Pool)TRUMP VOWS ‘NEW…

I’ve put together the ultimate guide for cooking lentils for everything from hearty soups to flavorful salads! Learn how to adjust cooking time for different varieties, plus three ways to cook them: on the stove, in a pressure cooker (Instant Pot), and in a slow cooker. Cooking lentils is easy! My simple method for cooking lentils works with all varieties (you will need to adjust the cooking time, which I’ve given suggestions for below in our recipe). In addition, you will find how to cook them on the stove (my favorite method), using an Instant Pot, and in a slow…

WH Smith has revealed a drop in High Street sales amid talks of selling 500 of its UK shops.Its High Street sales fell 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, covering the key Christmas period, down 3% on the previous year.The company already has plans to close 17 UK stores in 2025, having closed 14 during the past financial year.But despite struggles on the High Street, WH Smith saw a boost from its travel arm, saying its travel business “delivered another excellent performance”, with plans to expand in the US.Carl Cowling, group chief executive said: “The group is in…

It’s been over a year since Enshrouded entered early access on PC, and Keen Games is showing no signs of slowing down. The latest update, Pact of the Flame, is available now (head here for more details), but more importantly, the roadmap for 2025 has been revealed. On top of ongoing improvements for combat, performance, the skill tree, building, lighting, and the world, the developer has tons of new content and features on the way. These include new weather events, Hollow Halls in the mountain and water biomes, new weapon types, improved night mechanics, auto collect, and much more. Many…

Morning opening: The German firewall is crumblingJakub KrupaFriedrich Merz, favourite to become the next German chancellor, will bring proposals to radically change asylum and immigration laws before parliament today, even if they end up being passed with the support of Alternative für Deutschland.As our Berlin correspondent, Kate Connolly, explains, Merz has been accused of shifting his position on the country’s “firewall” against the far-right party with the proposed law change, which would aim to dramatically increase the number of deportations.The proposals include effectively closing German land borders to irregular migration and allowing the federal police to request arrest warrants for…

Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar.Widely considered to be the most important event in the year for many in Asia and some Asian communities worldwide, the Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for those who celebrate.Fireworks, music, fairs, lanterns, dragon and lion dancing filled streets across Asia as celebrations that typically last about 15 days began.Andres Martinex Casares/EPA-EFEIn Beijing, China, performers took to the stage to celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake.Florence Lo/ReutersStilt walkers joined a parade…

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow.The latest statistics were revealed in the American Heart Association’s annual report, 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.The report, which was published on Jan. 27 in the AHA’s journal Circulation, revealed that cardiovascular disease kills more people than all types of cancer and accidental deaths combined.7 BLOOD PRESSURE MISTAKES THAT COULD BE THROWING OFF YOUR READINGSIn 2022 — the most recent year for which mortality data is available — a total of 941,652 people died of heart disease-related conditions, according to the report. This was a little…

Anytime you ask Mark Scheifele about a goal he scored, he always begins his answer with a caveat. That he’s a pass-first player.  While that may be true — he is indeed one of the best passers in the sport — it sells his goal-scoring ability short.  After scoring the game-winning goal Tuesday — where the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 — Scheifele sits tied for the second most goals in the league (29). Joining him in a three-way tie for second is Sam Reinhart and his running mate, Kyle Connor. When asked after the game if there’s a bit of…