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Nearly 100 days into what Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have called a mission to make the federal bureaucracy more efficient, Reuters found 20 instances where the staff and funding cuts led to purchasing bottlenecks and increased costs, paralysis in decision-making, longer public wait times, higher-paid civil servants filling in menial jobs, and a brain drain of scientific and technological talent.   "DOGE is not a serious exercise," said Jessica Riedl, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute — a fiscally conservative think tank that supports streamlining government. She estimates DOGE has only saved $5 billion to date, and believes it will end up costing more than it saves.   The examples — previously unreported — span 14 government agencies and were described in Reuters interviews with three dozen federal workers, union representatives and governance experts.   Read the full story ➡️ https://reut.rs/4lS5g79

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on rape and sexual assault charges got underway on April 23, as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer offered starkly contrasting explanations for the disgraced movie mogul's encounters with women who hoped to make it big in Hollywood. Prosecutors have portrayed Weinstein as a serial predator who promised career advancement to women, only to then coax them into hotel rooms and private apartments where he overpowered and attacked them. Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala rejected that characterization, saying the Oscar-winning producer had 'mutually beneficial' relationships with his accusers, who ended up with auditions and other show business opportunities. Lindsay Goldbrum, the lawyer of Kaja Sokola, who claims Weinstein assaulted her when she was a 16-year-old aspiring actress, accused the defense of 'victim blaming.' Read the full story for the latest updates ➡️ https://reut.rs/4jq6Tr2 #Weinstein #MeToo #Trial #Court #Hollywood #Lawyer

LIVE: International Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London Leaders arrive for the international Summit on the Future of Energy Security, hosted by Britain's government and the International Energy Agency at Lancaster House in London. #UK #government #IEA #Energy #Security #London #live #news #reuters Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least eight people, wounding dozens and smashing buildings in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. The attack set off fires and six children were among the wounded, with some people still trapped under rubble, officials said. Read the latest: https://reut.rs/42GtdW4   #russia #ukraine #war #kyiv #rubble #attack #drone

German sportswear and apparel maker Adidas reported stronger-than-expected Q1 results, with operating profit surging 82% to €610 million, beating analyst forecasts of €546 million, citing growth across all its markets and channels. Report for Reuters https://lnkd.in/d_Tdt9uH

🔊'It's a pressure tactic...but it's also sign of self-interest on some level that President Trump is wanting to make good on a promise that he made as a presidential candidate' - Jeff Mason talks threats to abandon Ukraine on the daily Reuters World News podcast. Listen now ⬇️ 🎧 https://lnkd.in/e9bBjKk5

Asian and European stocks slipped on mixed signals from the White House on China tariffs and the tensions with the Fed chair. Here is what to look out for today in global markets https://reut.rs/3Gmxl62  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on April 23 said there was 'an opportunity for a big deal' between the U.S. and China on trade, while also saying that China needed a rebalancing and 'needs to change'. https://reut.rs/3GAf2dG #trade #tariffs #trump #bessent #usa #china #economy

Since Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip began a year and a half ago, the enclave and its historic landmarks — some centuries-old — have faced widespread destruction. See the full report: https://reut.rs/4isKAQ4 #gaza #israel #landmarks #destruction  

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about her decision to skip this year's inauguration for Donald Trump's second term, revealing the personal challenges behind her choice. #MichelleObama #obama #trump #inauguration