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In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral
The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days
The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Tennessee Titans bottom out in PFF's post-free agency power rankings
After the first wave of free agency, Pro Football Focus remains skeptical about the Tennessee Titans, placing them dead last in their power rankings.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver overtakes Miami for top spot
Miami won on Sunday night, but it wasn't enough to keep it on top of ESPN's Power Rankings, as Vancouver continued its run as MLS' only perfect team.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
New York Giants drop to dead last in latest ESPN power rankings
The New York Giants continue to get no love from the national media these days, finishing last in ESPN's post-free agency power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL power rankings: Texans trending down after free agency
The Houston Texans' trade of Laremy Tunsil soured faces among NFL analysts entering the 2025 season and it clear has shown in the new power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?
A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.The New York Times - 2d -
SEC Power Rankings: Georgia, Texas rising after impressive weekend series'
A week that featured multiple Top 25 series' across the conference, the latest SEC baseball power rankings reveal where Alabama stands.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future
American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show
Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department
The order, which President Trump may sign on Thursday, will lay the groundwork for eventually shuttering the agency, reassigning some of its primary duties.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump signs order to dismantle US education department
The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
A college education still easily beats the alternatives
Skepticism about the value of a college degree is growing.The Hill - 5d -
UND's Eaglestaff drops Summit-record 51 in upset
Treysen Eaglestaff scored a Summit League-record 51 points -- also the most in Division I this season -- to power North Dakota to an 85-69 victory over South Dakota State in the quarterfinals of ...ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Three dead as threat of tornadoes moves south and blinding winds fan wildfires
At least three people have died in Missouri after a powerful system of storms swept across the central part of the United States on the way east Saturday morning, with weather warnings issued in ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong’s rule of law
The moves that barred the media mogul’s choice of lawyer are immune from legal challenge, giving the national security committee what one expert called ‘the powers of a police state’. The dwindling ...The Guardian - Mar. 22 -
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Justice Department may invoke state secrets privilege, says judge can't encroach on executive branch power; NTSB issues urgent safety recommendation to assess 68 bridges on vulnerability to collapse.CBS News - 4d -
Aaliyah Chavez, top-rated women's hoops recruit in the county, commits to Oklahoma
Chavez, a 5-foot-11 point guard who recently led Lubbock Monterey High School to a Texas state championship, picked the Sooners over power programs South Carolina, Texas, LSU and her hometown ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mar 20: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Justice Department may invoke state secrets privilege, says judge can't encroach on executive branch power; NTSB issues urgent safety recommendation to assess 68 bridges on vulnerability to collapse.CBS News - 6h -
Mar 20: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Justice Department may invoke state secrets privilege, says judge can't encroach on executive branch power; NTSB issues urgent safety recommendation to assess 68 bridges on vulnerability to collapse.CBS News - 6h -
The Power of Shutting Up
This sales strategy runs counter to the high pressure tactics of the stereotypical salesperson.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
A Powerful Earthquake Devastated Myanmar
Also, JD Vance went to Greenland. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 7h -
A Powerful Earthquake Devastated Myanmar
Also, JD Vance went to Greenland. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 3h -
So who is Kirsty Coventry, who now has global sport’s most powerful job? | Sean Ingle
IOC’s first female president faces significant challenges including handling Donald Trump’s power and protecting women’s sports. Barely an hour after Kirsty Coventry had become the most powerful ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who are NCAA Tournament title contenders?
For most of the season, the goal of these power rankings has been to combine an evaluation of a team’s performance in the moment with its resume to date. I’m often reluctant to be too reactive to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial
A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use evidence from a powerful and increasingly common DNA tool in the upcoming trial of a man charged in the 2018 murder of four relatives.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety
As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch. Brian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Eye Opener: Powerful storms force thousands to evacuate in Southern California
Thousands are forced to evacuate in Southern California as a powerful storm brings the threat of flooding and mudslides. Also, President Trump threatens more tariffs on U.S. allies after Canada and ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Geri Horner sees girl power lose out to Britpop at Cheltenham festival
Former Spice Girl watches Wonderwall finish well clear of her and husband Christian’s horse at famous jumps meeting. Girl power took on Britpop at Cheltenham on Friday but a horse owned by Geri ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Vote: Florida Power & Light (FPL) Athlete of the Week for March 10-15
The News Herald returns with the Florida Power & Light (FPL) Athlete of the Week poll to honor exceptional performances in recent matches and meets. Check out who's made the list.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
‘Unnervingly on-the-nose’: why Adolescence is such powerful TV that it could save lives
The Netflix four-parter has touched many a nerve with its gut-punch power and staggering performances – but it’s also a vital call to action for parents and their teens. The arrival of searing new ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act blasted as abuse of power
The White House’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelans it has accused of being gang members is an abuse of war powers that critics say could open the door to mass deportations from a ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
More say executive branch, courts have too much power: Survey
A new NBC News poll found that a growing number of Americans are concerned the White House and federal courts have too much power, with 43% of respondents saying the executive branch has too much ...The Hill - Mar. 19
