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Children with disabilities swept up in DEI fight, advocates say
Children with disabilities are getting swept up in the Trump administration's crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and its push to end the Education Department, advocates say. So ...The Hill - 9h -
RFK Jr. thrusts antidepressants into the spotlight — unnecessarily, advocates say
RFK Jr. plans to investigate SSRI and antidepressant use, particularly among children and teens, as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Amid risks to Education Dept., borrowers should 'immediately' take key actions, consumer advocates say
Amid the threats to the Education Dept. and reports that Musk's DOGE had gained access to student loan borrower data, consumer advocates are issuing warnings.CNBC - 3d -
Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight
The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.The New York Times - 6d -
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Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN
Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...The Guardian - 3d -
Met did not try to find missing children, report says
The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.BBC News - 2d -
Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been ...The Hill - 5d -
The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'
The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.BBC News - 2d -
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - 4d -
UFC 313 fight card: Dan Hooker says he's out of marquee fight with Justin Gaethje because of hand injury
UFC 313's most violent fight appears to be off the table for next monthCBS Sports - 3d -
Democrats need to stay in the ‘arena’ to fight DOGE, says Kansas City mayor
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the termination of IRS workers in Kansas City as House Republicans face backlash from constituents over cuts to the federal ...NBC News - 2d -
Mulvaney says Trump, Musk 'itching for a fight' with courts on federal worker cuts
NewsNation contributor and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said President Trump and Elon Musk are itching for a fight with the courts over their cuts to the federal workforce. ...The Hill - 1d -
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French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’
Joël Le Scouarnec tells court on first day of trial he will take responsibility for his actions. A 74-year-old surgeon accused of abusing 299 people, most of them children, while they were ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Over my dead body’: Mikel Arteta refuses to give up on Arsenal title fight
Manager says his team could be mid-table given problems He is proud of response to red cards and injuries Mikel Arteta has insisted he will give up on the title race “over my dead body” and ...The Guardian - 3d -
House budget tees up steep Medicaid cuts and big SALT fight. Here’s what’s next.
House Republicans passed a new budget resolution in a razor-thin vote that puts the GOP on a path to enact President Donald Trump’s ambitious fiscal agenda, including deep tax cuts and significant ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Office of Buffalo Trace whiskey distillery swept into Kentucky River by mudslide
A cargo container and makeshift office for centuries-old whiskey maker Buffalo Trace slid into the Kentucky River on Monday in the wake of heavy rains and flooding, officials said.NBC News - 3d -
Good Trouble launches AbleToPlay to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games
Good Trouble unveiled AbleToPlay an accessibility-first games discovery platform to help gamers with disabilities find accessible games.VentureBeat - 3d -
Trump says Zeldin plans to cut up to 65 percent of EPA staff
President Trump said Wednesday that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has floated cutting the agency’s workforce by up to 65 percent. Speaking at the inaugural Cabinet ...The Hill - 2d -
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.CBS News - 20h -
DHS registry for migrants in US illegally raises alarm from immigration advocates
The Department of Homeland Security announced a compulsory registry for migrants in the country illegally and threatened jail time for those who fail to register.ABC News - 1d -
Evolve or Die: The Future of DEI Entrepreneurship in the Trump Era
Adaptability and values are salient hallmarks of diversity initiatives in the new polarized environment.Inc. - 6d -
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI
A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.Inc. - 6d -
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.CBS News - 3d -
3 Lessons the DEI Rollback Has Taught Us
We can learn a lot about corporate integrity from how companies respond to DEI.Inc. - 2d -
Zelenskyy says he’s willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday he would be willing to resign from his post in exchange for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership.NBC News - 5d -
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership
Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hamas says Netanyahu ‘sabotaging’ peace deal as Israel steps up West Bank operation – Middle East crisis live
Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza. According to a report from Hebrew media outlet Ynet, Israel has told international ...The Guardian - 4d -
Anthropic says it's released its 'most intelligent' AI model yet as competition ramps up
Anthropic unveiled its latest frontier model, Claude Sonnet 3.7, on Monday and claims it's the company's "most intelligent" version yet.CNBC - 4d -
Salah’s form may push up price in Liverpool contract talks, says Slot
He jokes that performances ‘not the best’ for paymasters Head coach hopes forward will stay beyond this season Arne Slot has joked that Mohamed Salah’s phenomenal form is perfect for everyone at ...The Guardian - 3d -
'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'
The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.CNBC - 3d -
Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender
The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on MondayCBS Sports - 3d -
Colts plan to add QB competition for Anthony Richardson: It 'will help up everybody's game,' GM says
Richardson's career has gotten off to a disadvantageous startCBS Sports - 2d -
U.S. will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says
The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, including increasing imports of eggs, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said.NBC News - 2d -
Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live
Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 21h -
Most Americans say income is not keeping up with inflation, CBS News poll finds
Most Americans believe their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.CBS News - 20h -
Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’
The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fight the Good Fight: A Call to Resilience in Challenging Times
The fast and furious changes keep coming. Now is the time to build sustainable resilience for both you and your team. These tips can help get you started.Inc. - 2d
