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'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze
The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...The Hill - 3d -
Cowboys lose DeMarcus Lawrence: Four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher departs Dallas after 11 NFL seasons
Lawrence is headed to SeattleCBS Sports - 1d -
Hard-hit stocks catch another bid — plus, how our sell-off strategy has paid off so far
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 1d -
Trump denies Musk clashed with cabinet members
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back against Elon Musk’s downsizing of the federal workforce in a recent closed-door cabinet meeting, according to two ...NBC News - 6d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - 5d -
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...CBS News - 17h -
Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand
Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by halfFinancial Times - 3d -
WATCH: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery ejected from Big Ten Tournament game for jawing with officials
McCaffery earned two quick technicals and an ejection after disagreeing with a call midway through the second halfCBS Sports - 16h -
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Cam Heide lift Purdue basketball to Big Ten Tourney win over USC
Purdue fell behind by double digits in the first half, but came back and eventually held on to beat USC to advance to the quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Florida State hires Luke Loucks: Kings assistant played for Seminoles under outgoing coach Leonard Hamilton
Loucks has been an NBA assistant for nearly a decade and joins the trend of coaches hopping from the Association into college hoopsCBS Sports - 4d -
Man whose house was 'stolen' gets possession back
Reverend Mike Hall's home was sold without his knowledge nearly four years ago.BBC News - 2d -
The drugstore industry is struggling. Here’s what could be in its future.
Nearly a third of the U.S. retail pharmacies that were open from 2010 to 2020 had shuttered by 2021, study finds.MarketWatch - 23h -
Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of namesake fashion house
Italian designer hands over to Dario Vitale after nearly 30 years as group nears saleFinancial Times - 1d -
NCAA Tournament bubble tracker: March Madness bracket taking shape with teams in action
Nearly every team on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament plays Thursday in games that could ultimately decide their March Madness fate.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s owner said.The New York Times - 13h -
From $342.58 to over $1M, how some NFL players made out with performance bonuses
Brock Purdy nearly doubled his salary with performance-based pay, but other payouts were much more modest.ESPN - 7h -
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues
Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.The New York Times - 3d -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - 3d -
Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.ABC News - 18h -
Rayner and Cooper criticised cuts in ‘tense’ UK cabinet meeting
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departmentsFinancial Times - 2h -
Ravens re-sign LT Ronnie Stanley, top OL on free-agent board, on 3-year, $60 million deal
One of the biggest names in free agency is off the market.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Michigan State vs. Michigan where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick
The Spartans and Wolverines are squaring off to close the regular seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
We're making one last buy Monday as the market decline picks up steam
We've been busy during Monday's sell-off.CNBC - 3d -
VA secretary: Cutting 80,000 jobs ‘is our target’
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said his agency is looking to cut 80,000 jobs as their “target” to slim the agency’s workforce. Collins joined Fox & Friends on Monday, where he was pressed ...The Hill - 4d -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - 4d -
Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy
Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.BBC News - 1d -
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.CBS News - 1d -
Ducks, once a conservation bright spot, are now declining in the US, new report shows
A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 yearsABC News - 1d -
Dillon Hunter injury update: Clemson basketball guard injures right hand vs SMU in ACC tournament
Dillon Hunter suffered a right hand injury in the final seconds of the first half vs SMU. He returned to the starting lineup in the ACC tournament.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
4 takeaways from Clemson basketball's come-from-behind win over SMU in the ACC Tournament
Chase Hunter carried the Clemson Tigers on his back in a second-half comeback against SMU in the ACC Tournament Thursday night in Charlotte.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
How Chase Hunter's late-game heroics lifted Clemson basketball passed SMU in ACC tournament
Chase Hunter scored 15 of Clemson's 29 second-half points to help the Tigers survive SMU in the ACC tournament. Here's how the star guard did it.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Budget-friendly groceries that taste great, according to experts
Grocery prices have surged nearly 28% in five years, with a 2% increase in January alone. Editors at Simply Recipes tested nearly 400 products to find the best-tasting options under $20. First on ...CBS News - 2d -
Dolly Parton sends off late husband Carl Dean with an emotional new song: 'If You Hadn't Been There'
Dolly Parton dedicates an emotional new song to husband Carl Dean after writing a 'love note' saying her beloved is 'in God's arms now and I'm okay with that.'Los Angeles Times - 6d -
WATCH: St. John's caps memorable regular season with thrilling buzzer beater in OT to hold off Marquette
The Red Storm spoiled Senior Day for the Eagles on Saturday with the wild finishCBS Sports - 5d -
NFL reveals massive salary cap increase for 2025 season with new league year kicking off March 12
Teams will have a much bigger allowance this upcoming seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
Galthié’s gamble with lopsided bench pays off for France as Ireland unravel | Andy Bull
Team’s replacement forwards made the difference with the champions unable to cope with their power and speed. For this weekend at least, Dublin has a French quarter. By the time the final whistle ...The Guardian - 5d -
Sergio Garcia fends off Phil Mickelson to win individual, team titles at 2025 LIV Golf Hong Kong
The Spaniard continues to play some terrific golf on the circuitCBS Sports - 5d -
'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho's new film, 'Mickey 17,' off to a slow box office start
The sci-fi thriller is director Bong Joon Ho's first film since the Oscar-winning "Parasite" in 2019. But it has had a slow start at the box office.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
