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Federal probationary workers left in limbo amid legal challenges to mass firings
Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.CBS News - 1d -
Here are some student loan repayment tips amid challenging times for borrowers
It's a challenging time for many federal student loan borrowers just trying to pay off their debt. Here's what borrowers need to know.CNBC - 1d -
Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields
Developers will have to reapply for consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects after landmark Finch rulingFinancial Times - 16h -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 6h -
Bessent: Federal layoffs will help fill factory jobs created by Trump tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is planning to boost U.S. manufacturing employment with policies meant to steer laid-off federal workers into factories. In an ...The Hill - 2h -
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 - 23h -
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.The New York Times - 5h -
Video shows emergency vehicle convoy in Gaza being fired upon
Video recovered from a paramedic who was among 15 workers killed by Israeli forces on March 23 shows a convoy of ambulances being fired upon in Gaza. The IDF said the vehicles were “advancing ...NBC News - 2d -
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
Plus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known.Wired - 2d -
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 - 7h -
Tufts student grabbed off street by immigration officers scores legal win, has case moved to Vermont
A federal judge ordered the detained Tufts University student Rumeysa Öztürk's petition for her release to be transferred from Massachusetts to Vermont.NBC News - 3d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 3d -
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance
Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 2d -
Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024ABC News - 3h -
Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass
Pontiff makes first public appearance in the Vatican since his release from hospital two weeks ago. Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square during a special jubilee mass ...The Guardian - 1d -
FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half
Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid President Trump's massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to ...The Hill - 23h -
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
The Dutch government is allowing 80 “coffeeshops” in 10 towns and cities to only sell legally grown cannabis from licensed producersABC News - 4h -
Americanswers! Which news stories are being overshadowed by Trump's tariffs?
Measles, mass protests and mega-jailsBBC News - 1h -
Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to recently enacted gun restrictions in New York, sidestepping a new case on the right to bear arms.NBC News - 7h -
MLB The Show 25's Challenge Of The Week Has You Trying To Hit A 200MPH Ball
Sony San Diego has revealed that MLB The Show's Challenge of the Week has players trying to hit a 200MPH fastball. Those who earn the most points after the challenge concludes will be rewarded ...GameSpot - 3d -
Father and daughter who died in caravan fire named
Lee Baker, 48, and his 10-year-old daughter Esme Baker died following the fire in Ingoldmells.BBC News - 1d -
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research
More than 70 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from organized groups and government officials, according to the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report by the American Library Association ...The Hill - 6h -
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.The New York Times - 2d -
West Ham’s Paquetá in limbo as spot-fixing hearing adjourned until summer
Complexity of case sees it drag on to June at earliest Brazilian faces potential life ban if found guilty Lucas Paquetá faces a frustrating wait as he fights a possible life ban over Football ...The Guardian - 4h -
Firefighters in Northern Ireland mop up after fire swept through forest
Firefighters in Northern Ireland are mopping up after a significant fire swept through forest land in the southeastern corner of the province overnightABC News - 1d -
Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months
A journalist is reportedly killed in a strike at a hospital compound after 10 rockets are fired into Israel.BBC News - 5h -
Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests
Plus, Wayne Gretzky’s record finally falls.The New York Times - 10h -
Federal prosecutors lob additional counts against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors have filed additional counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Israeli military says it has only one division left inside Gaza
The Israeli military said Sunday that it has only one division of troops left inside the Gaza Strip. An Israeli military spokesperson told Holly Williams that this is an "evolution" of the war ...CBS News - 6h -
Brewers lose another starter as Nestor Cortes lands on injured list with a left elbow strain
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his left elbow, further depleting the team’s starting pitchingABC News - 1d -
Justice Dept. Raises Executive Privilege to Try to Muzzle Fired Pardon Attorney
A fight over the testimony of Elizabeth G. Oyer could have a ripple effect on whether other fired Justice Department lawyers speak publicly about their experiences.The New York Times - 4h -
Ivan Juric out at relegated Southampton for his 2nd firing of the season
Ivan Juric was fired by Southampton on Monday after the last-placed Premier League club was relegated — marking his second sacking of the season. Simon Rusk was named Southampton's interim manager ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Pilot dies after his helicopter crashes while extinguishing fire in South Korea
A helicopter has crashed during an operation to extinguish a fire in southeastern South Korea on Sunday, killing its pilotABC News - 1d -
What to do (and not do) with your money amid tariff turmoil
With Wall Street taking a massive hit and experts warning consumer prices will rise even higher amid a growing trade war, NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to share tips for what you can do with your ...NBC News - 3d -
Star Attacker Targeted by Arsenal and Liverpool Amid £60m Clause
Liverpool and Arsenal Eye Eberechi Eze Amid £60m Release Clause WatchEze on Radar of Premier League’s EliteAs the summer transfer window draws near, one name is quietly dominating boardroom convers...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Bond yields tank around the world as investors take cover amid equity rout
Bonds are acting as a safe haven amid wider market turmoil — though the rally may not prove sustainable.CNBC - 4h -
Ancelotti’s tactical gamble could see Real Madrid veteran start at left-back against Arsenal
According to journalist Miguel Angel Diaz, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is seriously considering deploying David Alaba at left-back for their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn’t Amused
The use of a video persona created with artificial intelligence software to help make an argument earns a stern rebuke.The New York Times - 1d -
Legal Battle Between Musk and OpenAI Heads to Trial in 2026
Musk cofounded OpenAI in 2015 and is accusing OpenAI of straying from its original mission.Inc. - 1d
