Could cuts at the Education Department impact student access to funding

President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research

How government cuts are slowing research.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Budget cuts at VA paused for now

Billions of dollars of cuts expected at the Department of Veterans Affairs were paused by the Trump administration as concerns emerged over changes to benefits for the nation's veterans. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 6d

Minnesota’s Red-Tape-Cutting Experiment

Last year, the state passed a law to tackle a major barrier to cleaner energy: the long bureaucratic delays to get basic permits.

The New York Times - 5d

‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia

Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to support for refugees and sexual abuse survivors, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Delayed flights, NFL advice and epic rants: How traveling in expanded conferences is impacting teams

College basketball coaches in the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 are dealing with cross-country travel following conference realignment

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Three ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama injury: How season-ending diagnosis impacts Spurs, DPOY race, more

Wembanyama's injury changes quite a bit for the Spurs and the rest of the league

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more

With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shave

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

‘We’ve lost some parts of nature for ever’: Ukraine war’s impact on environment – photo essay

As well as intense human suffering, three years of war have had a catastrophic environmental effect, killing wildlife, felling trees and increasing emissions. Since 2022, the Guardian photographer ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Power Rankings: Counting down MLB's best teams based on young impact players

We're getting closer to the teams best positioned for the future as our ranking of every MLB team's 26-and-under stars covers Nos. 15-11.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

How NC State upset No. 1 Notre Dame, how it impacts NCAA seeds

The Wolfpack guards outplayed their Irish counterparts to climb to a 2-seed. Is Notre Dame still a No. 1?

ESPN - Feb. 25

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: All-Rookie Team highlights which prospects will make an immediate impact

Kristian Campbell and Drake Baldwin are among those who get to see at-bats from the get-go

CBS Sports - 1d

Deebo Samuel traded to Commanders: Fantasy Football fallout, how this impacts 2025 drafts, 49ers, more

The FFT team reacts to Samuel headed to the Commanders

CBS Sports - 1d

Researchers fear toxic ash from the Los Angeles wildfires will impact ocean life

The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. ...

CBS News - 1d

Ross Stores warns of ‘heightened volatility,’ but says it’s too early to gauge impact of this Trump policy

Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the discount retailer forecast the possibility of weaker same-store sales this year, following slowing trends over recent weeks as harsh ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton’s impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team

ABC News - 15h

Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock falls to 15-month low as retailer weighs tariff impact

Abercrombie & Fitch also approved a $1.3 billion share-repurchase program, including $400 million in 2025.

MarketWatch - 11h

‘I’ve nothing left for retirement’: My husband and I have 9 kids and $70,000 in student debt. How do we pay it off?

“We own our home and have about $30,000 in equity.”

MarketWatch - 2d

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - Feb. 19

Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.

BBC News - Feb. 20

A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.

BBC News - Feb. 22

How Trump’s mission to Mars could save the nation

A robotic colony on Mars might seem like far-fetched science fiction, but so was the Moonshot. American Exceptionalism will rise again.

The Hill - Feb. 22

Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club

Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Here's what a $5,000 CD could earn by 2026

Depositing $5,000 into a CD account at today's top rates could result in big returns on your money by next year.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper

Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

These US cities could see surge in pests this spring

Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests, a pest-management group says.

ABC News - Feb. 26

Egg Prices Could Jump Another 41% This Year

USDA is also spending more to battle avian flu, which caused 166 million chickens to be culled to prevent disease spread.

Inc. - Feb. 26

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - 6d

3 mortgage rate scenarios that could happen this March

If you're planning to buy a house soon, it helps to know what could happen with the mortgage rate environment.

CBS News - 6d

Luka Dončić and a trade that could change NBA history

The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could define the next generation across the NBA.

ESPN - 6d

How Trump’s Reverse Robin Hood Could Backfire

Taking from the poor and giving to the rich has not been a historically smart move.

Inc. - 6d

Gene Hackman’s Smile Could Give You Shivers

In “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Unforgiven,” the actor used his charm to great disarming effect, flashing a smile before abruptly shifting to a sneer.

The New York Times - 6d

FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs

Also in today’s newsletter, Citi sends client $81tn in ‘near miss’ and Mexico extradites prisoners to the US

Financial Times - 5d

Fake injuries could cost teams timeout, penalty

College football players going down with injuries after the ball is spotted could cost the team a timeout or penalty.

ESPN - 5d

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.

The New York Times - 3d

Could Zelensky still do a deal with Trump?

The Ukrainan president says he’s "ready to sign" a minerals deal.

BBC News - 3d

Guardiola: Rodri could return for City this season

Pep Guardiola has raised the possibility that Rodri could return to the Manchester City team before the end of the season.

ESPN - 2d

Rare Coffee Bean Could Help Save the Industry

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew.

Inc. - 2d

Nissan and Stellantis Could Be Hit Hardest by Trump’s Tariffs

A possible 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and Mexico is likely to raise the prices consumers pay for new cars and trucks, and disrupt complex supply chains.

The New York Times - 2d

Raducanu could face Gauff at Indian Wells

Britain's Emma Raducanu will play world number three Coco Gauff in the second round at Indian Wells - if she can beat Japan's Moyuka Uchijima.

BBC News - 1d

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