Department of Energy in Washington, DC. On Monday afternoon, the Trump Administration released a budget proposal (PDF), including new figures for the Department of Energy (DOE). This budget proposal is just an opening salvo—Congress must approve the budget before it takes effect, and without a doubt there will be negotiations over the details. This year’s…

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JENNY TAFT: At this year’s 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan dogs will compete for the prestigious title of best in show. But how does that one dog make it to the winner’s circle? The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan starts with 2,800 dogs across…

British charities are facing a government crackdown to combat the “horrific” sexual exploitation exposed at Oxfam, amid concerns about a wider culture of abuse. All British charities working overseas have been ordered to provide “absolute assurances” that they are protecting vulnerable people and referring complaints to authorities. Oxfam’s deputy chief executive resigned during crisis talks with…

Barnes & Noble is trimming its staff, laying off lead cashiers, digital leads and other experienced workers in a company-wide clearing, CNBC has learned from sources familiar with the matter. The news came abruptly for many workers who showed up Monday morning at various Barnes & Noble locations to be notified that they no longer…

Die Flensburger Oberbürgermeisterin Simone Lange will sich für den Vorsitz der Bundes-SPD bewerben und könnte damit gegen die Fraktionsvorsitzende Andrea Nahles kandidieren. Das geht aus einem Brief der 41-jährigen Lange an den SPD-Bundesvorstand hervor, über den der Schleswig Holsteinische Zeitungsverlag in seiner Online-Ausgabe shz berichtet. Simone Lange wurde nach vier Jahren im Kieler Landtag im…

Hedge funds and other large speculators are more convinced than ever that the 2018 bond-market rout will resume in the days ahead. The group, known for trading on momentum, boosted short bets in 10-year Treasury futures to a record 939,351 contracts, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data through Feb. 6. That means the violent…