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Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department
President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...The Hill - 20h -
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. ...ABC News - 18h -
Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show
Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?The New York Times - 1d -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - 4d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - 1d -
VistaPrint Coupon: Get Up to $50 Off
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.Wired - 6d -
Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans
Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.ABC News - 3d -
Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...The Hill - 1d -
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
Israel has cut off the electricity supply to GazaABC News - 3d -
What's next for federal education funding after Trump cuts
President Trump is starting to enact his pledge to close the Department of Education. Liam Knox, a reporter for Insider Higher Ed, joins to discuss.CBS News - 13h -
DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers
Elon Musk’s DOGE team is automating tasks as it continues its purge of the federal workforce.Wired - 5d -
Nvidia unveils 50 Series upgrades like RTX Remix inside Half-Life 2 RTX demo ahead of GDC
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Nvidia shared more details on the power of its latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.VentureBeat - 1h -
Alabama city leaders vote to replace and rebuild 'corrupt' police department
An Alabama city plans to replace its police department after a grand jury indicted its chief and four officers.NBC News - 1d -
Trump retreats from 50% tariffs on Canadian metals. Here’s what comes next.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off a 50% tariff on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum, ratcheting down a threat against a major U.S. trading partner on another day of whiplash for ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Spotify says it paid nearly 1,500 artists $1 million or more in royalties for 2024 streams
Spotify wrote in its annual Loud and Clear Report that nearly 1,500 artists generated more than $1 million in royalties in 2024.CNBC - 19h -
Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department
Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor studentsFinancial Times - 3d -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 19h -
Trump Firings Gut Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
Many of the office’s cases over the decades have served as a catalyst for broader policy change and social reforms.The New York Times - 5h -
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
The Trump administration cut about half the work force of the agency, saying it would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the move “reckless and illegal.”The New York Times - 51m -
Paramount 4K Blu-Rays Are Up To 50% Off For A Limited Time
Barnes & Noble and Amazon are currently discounting a long list of Paramount movies, giving you a cheap way to grow your home theater collection. Everything from DVDs, Blu-rays, and premium 4K ...GameSpot - 1d -
Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist
Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.NBC News - 3d -
ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days
ICE has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.ABC News - 20h -
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - 13h -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - 15h -
When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents
Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10CBS Sports - 3d -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - 3d -
Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.BBC News - 4h -
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforceABC News - 3d -
Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration
Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.MarketWatch - 2d -
Larry Summers: Odds of a recession 'close to 50/50'
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that the odds of a recession are “close to 50/50.” “I told [Kasie Hunt] @CNN today, I think there is a real possibility of a recession,” Summers ...The Hill - 2d -
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...NBC News - 2d -
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Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland electionCBS News - 5h -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Small Farms and Food Banks are Caught Off Guard by Spending Cuts
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.The New York Times - 1h -
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.CNBC - 1d -
Our Favorite Robot Vacuum and Mop Is $300 Off
You can get the Roborock Qrevo S for its cheapest price ever on Amazon.Wired - 1d -
‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system
With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...The Guardian - 2d -
HUD rejects Asheville's Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Hurricane Helene repair efforts in Asheville, N.C., because the city’s proposed recovery plan features a diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 1d -
Laid-off FEMA employees speak out about DOGE cuts
Elon Musk today said that his Department of Government Efficiency is cooperating with cabinet secretaries on downsizing the federal bureaucracy. Since Inauguration Day, more than 200 FEMA employees ...NBC News - 2d