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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 - 2d -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - 2d -
L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...NBC News - 1d -
Answers To Rangers Questions That I Ask Myself
1. If a serious poll was taken at the next Rangers home game as to whether the fans have had enough of Dancing Larry, what would the result be? Answer: Fire him if the Rangers lose; retire him when ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Woman pleads guilty in cross-burning hoax during Colorado Springs mayoral campaign
DENVER — A woman who was part of a group charged with setting a cross on fire in front of a defaced campaign sign for a candidate who became Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor pleaded guilty on ...NBC News - 1d -
Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.BBC News - 23h -
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.The New York Times - 4h -
Najee Harris signs with Chargers: Fantasy football fallout, plus Javonte Williams to Cowboys, more free agency
The RB landscape has changedCBS Sports - 3d -
Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying
The author always sits in the corner of a room but doesn’t understand why. Do some people crave the solace of the corner more than others? He finds clues to the compulsion in his upbringing – and ...The Guardian - 4d -
What to stream: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'
“Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's “Long Bright River” are some of ...ABC News - 4d -
What to stream: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'
“Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's “Long Bright River” are some of ...ABC News - 4d -
Charvarius Ward, Colts reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal
Ward, who helped lead the team to Super Bowl LIII, had 54 total tackles in 12 games last season in San Francisco. He missed significant time after his daughter died after a long battle with heart ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Diablo Immortal 2025 Roadmap Reveals Another New Class Is On The Way
Diablo Immortal will receive another new class and crossover event this year according to Blizzard's newly revealed 2025 content plans for the free-to-play mobile ARPG. The new class and event ...GameSpot - 1d -
Lara Croft's Return To Fortnite Leaked With Prices
In Fortnite , four years can seem like an eternity. That's about how long it's been since Tomb Raider's Lara Croft made her debut in the game. Since then, Lara's been conspicuously absent from the ...GameSpot - 1d -
Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...The Hill - 21h -
Tom Petty's "Heartbreakers Beach Party" re-emerges after decades in obscurity
The long-lost 1983 documentary "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," directed by Oscar-winner Cameron Crowe, was shown only once before disappearing. Now, more than four decades later, fans ...CBS News - 22h -
Tom Petty's "Heartbreakers Beach Party" re-emerges after decades in obscurity
The long-lost 1983 documentary "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," directed by Oscar-winner Cameron Crowe, was shown only once before disappearing. Now, more than four decades later, fans ...CBS News - 22h -
Massive Kingdom Come 2 Patch Out Now With 1,000+ Fixes And Improvements
The long-awaited 1.2 patch is out now for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing official modding support and the ability to give Henry a new look, among many other changes.. Described as a ...GameSpot - 19h -
Environmental groups sound new alarm as fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity
Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up ...The Guardian - 19h -
Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms
Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the ...MarketWatch - 16h -
Sean Pedulla sinks 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left as Ole Miss edges Arkansas 83-80 in SEC tourney
Sean Pedulla sank a long 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left after two missed two free throws at the other end to give No. 8 seed Mississippi an 83-80 victory over ninth-seeded Arkansas in the second ...ABC News - 16h -
Sabres Disastrous Defensively In Loss To Detroit
The Buffalo Sabres 7-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings was another in a long line of poor defensive performances this season. The Sabres allowed four third-period goals and three power-play markers, ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Silent Hill F Cinematic Trailer Brings Small Town Horror To Japan
Silent Hill f , the next installment in the long-running survival horror series, was first revealed by Konami in 2022. It's been over two years since fans had any concrete update on the project, ...GameSpot - 14h -
UH freshman from Bulgaria follows in former Warrior’s footsteps
JAMM AQUINO / 2021 Hawaii opposite Rado Parapunov (19 ) puts a kill past Long Beach State outside hitter Spencer Olivier (31 ) and middle blocker Simon Andersen (13 ) during the fourth set of a ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Jack Weigus, who grew up taking 3-pointers, sparks Brother Rice past St. Patrick in state semis. ‘What you dream of.’
CHAMPAIGN — The 3-pointer that Jack Weigus hit at the third-quarter buzzer Friday night was his 92nd of the season for Brother Rice. Knocking down a shot from long distance is pretty routine for ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Curry bags record 4,000th three-pointer as Warriors rout Kings
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry became the first NBA player ever to score 4,000 three-pointers on Thursday, extending his runaway lead as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
The defining moments of Maro Itoje’s England captaincy so far
From one England captain to another. Maro Itoje sent a long video message to Colin McFadyean on Tuesday. McFadyean knows what it is like to lead England against Wales, having done so in the 11-11 ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth
As Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to come home after their unexpected nine-month ISS stay, here is what they may experience. Gravity may seem like a drag, but spending long periods of time ...The Guardian - 5h -
Bayern's Kim sidelined for 'several weeks' with injury
Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae will miss "several weeks" with an Achilles tendon injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday. "Min-jae is injured," Kompany said in a press conference, ...Yahoo Sports - 31m -
Ill Palmer 'wanted to be on pitch' as barren run continues
Chelsea's Cole Palmer might have found a new way to fire a blank as he missed a Premier League penalty for the first time in the 1-0 win at home to Leicester City - but the fact he played at all ...BBC News - 4d -
NSW and Queensland floods update: BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned
Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line. Ex-Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Former USAID employees on cuts: 'We are going to put lives in jeopardy'
Two former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), who were fired last month, told CNN the 83 percent spending cuts Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday would ...The Hill - 3d -
I’m a transgender veteran. Trump’s military order is reckless and dangerous | Alleria Stanley
Trans people are twice as likely as US adults overall to serve in the armed forces. But we’re regularly told our careers and lives aren’t worth saving. Late last month, the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 2d -
Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...The Hill - 2d -
Whistleblower sheds light on Trump's purge at Justice Department
Stacey Young, an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department who resigned a few weeks ago, is now leading a group of former officials helping those still inside the department facing demotions or ...CBS News - 1d -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - 23h -
5 years since the death of Breonna Taylor
Thursday marks five years since Breonna Taylor was killed in Louisville, Kentucky. Taylor and her boyfriend were in her apartment when police entered serving a no-knock warrant. Taylor's boyfriend ...CBS News - 20h -
Villegas, Spaun and Glover share Players lead, McIlroy one back
Colombia's Camilo Villegas and Americans Lucas Glover and J.J. Spaun each fired six-under-par 66s to share the lead on Thursday at the darkness-halted opening round of the PGA Players ...Yahoo Sports - 12h
