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Reporter's Notebook: Economic turbulence
President Trump has promised a little light turbulence. "A little bit of an adjustment period," is what he called it in the joint address to Congress. Consumers are feeling something different. ...CBS News - 5d -
Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say
After a Connecticut woman was accused of holding her stepson captive for two decades, education advocates said the state’s largely unregulated homeschooling system could allow abusive parents to ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
What couples need to know about desire: ‘There’s no right or healthy amount of sex’
Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace . Solving the issue means challenging false assumptions. Get our ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump must understand Putin ‘respects strength’ during talks over Ukraine war: Fmr. Amb. to Russia
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses the call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and what talks could mean for the end of the war in Ukraine.NBC News - 5d -
Binghamton boys play for basketball state title tonight. How to watch the game
The Binghamton boys basketball team won the Class AA state semifinal on Thursday. The state final is tonight at 6 p.m. Here's how to watch.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NCAA tournament: What you need to know about the South region
After a season chock-full of playing (and mostly beating) NCAA tournament teams, will Auburn finish the job and cut down the nets in San Antonio?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees’ Survival: ‘People Will Die’
At the world’s largest refugee camp, for Rohingya people in Bangladesh, the food allowance per person is set to fall to just $6 per month, far below what aid officials say is required for survival.The New York Times - 6d -
Advocates gear up for fight to preserve Education Department
President Trump's battle to end the Department of Education is about to turn into a war as advocates prepare to defend the federal agency through litigation and civic action while he readies an ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it was firing nearly half of its workforce, the latest Trump administration move to shrink the federal government that could face swift legal ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Efforts to save Department of Education move to courts
Defenders of the Department of Education are turning to the courts to save it after President Trump signed an executive order to abolish it and on Friday said he would move some of its most ...The Hill - 1d -
Steve Kornacki: White men, white women and the gap within the gender gap
College-educated white women and white men without college degrees have come to exist in polar opposite political and cultural universes, each one unrelatable and probably unrecognizable to the other.NBC News - 5d -
Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ
In hourlong victory lap, president railed against Biden officials and their ‘bullshit’ case while boosting his lawyers. US politics live – latest updates Taking over the justice department ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town
‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Why Wichita NCAA Tournament site means more to Missouri basketball guard Caleb Grill
Missouri basketball standout Caleb Grill is Wichita, Kansas, native, meaning he’ll play in his hometown in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Damar Hamlin on re-signing with Bills: This is where I want to be my whole career
Bills safety Damar Hamlin will remain in Buffalo after signing a new one-year contract, and he hopes he never plays anywhere else.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration pauses $175m in funds to UPenn over trans athlete policy
White House official reportedly calls funding freeze ‘just a taste of what could be coming’ for Ivy League university. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has paused ...The Guardian - 4d -
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2025): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets & More
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.Wired - Mar. 6 -
What is an autopen at center of Biden pardon claims?
President Trump said Monday he thinks last-minute pardons from former President Biden are “void” due to them being signed with an autopen. Biden pardoned multiple political enemies of the president ...The Hill - 6d -
The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'
A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
DNC chair: Trump told students 'he doesn't give a damn about them' with move against Department of Education
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said President Trump told students “he doesn't give a damn about them” with a recent move against the Department of Education. “Today, Donald ...The Hill - 2d -
Master survey 2025: What's made Nick Faldo, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley upset?
From getting plugged on 17 to missing the cut by one, here are some tales that frustrated the pros at Augusta National Golf Club.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Will Trump's speech at the Justice Department get political?
President Trump will deliver remarks at the Justice Department in an unusual move for leaders of the executive branch. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024
Washington Commanders QB Jeff Driskel served as the third-string quarterback last season. He played one snap and received a bonus.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport
A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.The New York Times - 1d -
When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary McMahon doesn't know
Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump "intends" to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education -- but it's still unclear when.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Education secretary on canceled Columbia money: 'We are on the right track'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Sunday discussed the possible restoration of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, saying that the Trump administration and the school “are on ...The Hill - 8h -
Alcaraz 'upset about myself' in nervy loss at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of his Indian Wells three-peat bid on Saturday, and nerves played a key role in "one of the worst sets I have played in my career.""That's, for me, the most disappointed ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
What will it take for a former president to speak out against Trump?
The silence from former occupants of the Oval Office has been deafening as the incumbent cuts a destructive path. The stadium announcer called on the crowd to give a warm welcome to “a very special ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
After finishing last season with Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Hopkins gets to play with Lamar Jackson
DeAndre Hopkins moved from one two-time MVP quarterback to another. “Once we found out that I wouldn’t be back in Kansas City, we made a list,” the 32-year-old receiver said Friday. "And the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
Here are the latest top 25 rankings, plus what we're watching this week.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Poll shows strong disapproval of Musk cost-cutting as US agencies end leases
‘Department of government efficiency’ to terminate 793 leases as poll says 60% of voters disapprove of Musk agency. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump and Elon Musk face ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
A key week for Ukraine's future - BBC's Kyiv correspondent explains why
Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
'I hated playing Poona': Jason Kelce breaks down what makes new Rams NT Ford so good
Jason Kelce says Poona Ford was one of the players who gave him the most problems during his NFL careerYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Brit Hume defends Fox News colleague from Trump attack
Fox News political commentator Brit Hume came to the defense of one of the network's leading White House correspondents after she was attacked by President Trump this week over her reporting. "I ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Ordered the Shutdown of the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in his way. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump doubles down on Fed rate cut pressure
President Trump doubled down on pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, arguing that the costs of eggs, groceries and gas are down so the central bank can make cuts. “Egg prices are ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House
The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.The New York Times - Mar. 8
