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Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CBS News - 20h -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights
Book highlights performer’s wartime contribution and how she used her fame to provide cover and promote equal rights. She was, according to US wartime counter-intelligence officer Lt Paul Jensen, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 1d -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 9h -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 1d -
UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 1d -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 3d -
Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government
Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concernsFinancial Times - 19h -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 13h -
Appeals panel clears way for DOGE access to sensitive personal data at OPM, Education Department
A federal appeals panel on Monday paused an order curtailing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to troves of sensitive personal data from three federal agencies, reopening the ...The Hill - 3h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 9h -
The right decision? Fans on Juric's exit
Maximus: I think it's the right decision; Ivan Juric was brought in to keep us up, so there's no point in keeping him on now that we've been relegated. It gives us more time to find a new manager ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
National Security Agency chief dismissed, 'no real reason for why'
President Trump ousted the two top officials at the National Security Agency. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the ouster and the lack of clarity from the ...NBC News - 3d -
Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey's protesters put aside their differences
The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered the largest anti-government protests Turkey has seen in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of ...ABC News - 1d -
Former German president warns of far right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
Germany has marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' Buchenwald concentration camp, with warnings against “radicalization and a worldwide shift to the right.”ABC News - 22h -
A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance
Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the governmentABC News - 2d -
A Split on the Right Over Whether Teenagers Can Have Guns
Conservative judges have come to opposite conclusions on what the Second Amendment has to say about limiting the gun rights of those under 21.The New York Times - 14h -
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle
A federal appeals court flipped on President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders, temporarily reinstating them Monday and likely setting up a battle at the Supreme Court. In a 7-4 ...The Hill - 10h -
Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda . For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven ...The Guardian - 2d -
The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship
Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.ESPN - 14m -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 3d -
Finding a baby snatched at birth at Argentine dictatorship-era death camp
In 1978, during Argentina's dictatorship, a pregnant woman was kept alive at a death camp only long enough to give birth. Her family spent decades searching for her stolen baby.CBS News - 1d -
Knoxville's Doris Sams was the 'darling of fans' in 'A League of Their Own'-era baseball
Doris Sams was a successful multi-sport athlete in Knoxville before she joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1946.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Kelvin Sampson's old-school Houston program is a reminder of a disappearing era
If Houston wins this title as college sports become professionalized, it’ll be remembered as relic of days when culture mattered more than contracts.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Karen Blair era officially begins at GT with introductory press conference
New Georgia Tech Women's head coach speaks with the media a day after her hiring to succeed Fortner was announcedYahoo Sports - 2h -
Was sacking Martin the right choice? Make your selection
Russell Martin left Southampton in December and his successor Ivan Juric's spell in charge came to an end just 107 days after it began. Keeping the Saints in the Premier League following their ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say
The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.CNBC - 18h -
UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 6h -
Falcons bring back nickel DB Dee Alford in free agency
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed nickel cornerback Dee AlfordYahoo Sports - 5h -
A Reagan-era Oakland of punks, basketball and rap battles comes to life in 'Freaky Tales'
The new indie from co-writer-directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden keenly evokes a Bay Area of the 1980s, a settling that undergirds a quartet of comic vignettes.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Trump faces major decisions on ‘forever chemical’ regulations
The Trump administration could soon reveal whether it plans to roll back Biden-era safeguards against toxic “forever chemicals” — a key test of the extent of the administration’s “Make America ...The Hill - 3h -
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Adolescence, Devil May Cry, and The Residence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Dead Talents Society, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Plankton: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree. The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, ...The Guardian - 17h -
What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.
Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.The New York Times - 16h -
Stocks are falling but are they getting any cheaper? It's hard to say right now
In moments of widespread uncertainty, a stock's price-to-earnings ratio may be difficult to trust.CNBC - 8h -
Fabio Capello: “Roma must carefully select the right coach.”
Former Roma manager Fabio Capello weighed in on the capital club’s search for a new head coach.Capello spoke on the Rai Gr Parlamento radio show about the on-going search for Ranieri’s successor.�...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Raiders bring back 5 on Exclusive Rights Free Agent tenders
On the eve of the start of the offseason program, the Raiders have brought back five players on ERFA tenders.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 3d
