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‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank
Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...The Guardian - 4d -
Vikings add Allen, Fries to strengthen both lines
The Vikings strengthened their defensive and offensive lines Tuesday, agreeing to deals with free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Eye Opener: Trump administration slashes half the Department of Education's workforce
The Trump administration slashes half the Department of Education's workforce, causing uncertainty over the agency's future. Also, the U.S. says it will resume security support for Ukraine after ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets
President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff
The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...The Hill - 6d -
Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs
Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...The Hill - 6d -
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump plans to sign executive order closing Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order closing the Department of Education. Trump will hold an event at the White House to sign the order. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the ...NBC News - 2h -
Michigan football hires David Denham as assistant defensive line coach
The Wolverines are bringing in an assistant defensive line coach with an excellent track record.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Canada’s Liberals on course for political resurrection amid trade war, polls show
Mark Carney-led ruling party projected to form majority months after political wipeout seemed inevitable. In January, Canadian pollsters and political pundits struggled to find fresh ways to ...The Guardian - 1d -
The FDA’s Return-to-Office Moment Was More ‘Hunger Games’ Than DOGE Efficiency
Amid job-slashing edicts and back-to-your-desks orders, these federal workers found a headquarters building that wasn’t ready for them.Inc. - 1d -
NewsNation’s Leland Vittert blasts House GOP 'bullies' on rhetoric toward transgender member
NewsNation host Leland Vittert admonished a handful of Republican members of Congress over a spate of rhetoric coming from the party toward a transgender member of the House. "Republicans risk ...The Hill - 5d -
Jay Tufele, Byron Cowart among more names added to New York Jets defensive line
Two more names to note for the D-line:Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Grim details emerge in death of California man killed in trash sweep
James Edward Oakley, 58-year-old man living in Vallejo, was crushed by piece of excavating equipment last year. New details have emerged in the death of a northern California man who was killed by ...The Guardian - 6d -
Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value
Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.NBC News - 4d -
What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.The New York Times - 1d -
Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle-poodle’
The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning lines. Up early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Struggling with free throws, Wofford's Filewich turns to granny-style — with help from Rick Barry
Kyler Filewich doesn't go to the free-throw line looking for style points, just those that count on the scoreboard for Wofford. Or the shot that Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry turned ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.The New York Times - 6d -
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Kayleigh McEnany of Fox News is pregnant with baby No. 3 and promises a gender reveal
Kayleigh McEnany of Fox News, a White House press secretary during the first Trump administration, is expecting baby No. 3 with husband Sean Gilmartin in June.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Emergency services called after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower
Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up Big Ben towerABC News - Mar. 8 -
Troops on the streets of Lima as Peru's government calls state of emergency to tackle crime wave
The residents of Lima were told to expect added security on their journeys into work after Peru's government declared a state of emergency in the capital city to tackle a crimewave and increasing ...ABC News - 1d -
GOP-led spending bill clears key Senate hurdle with help from Democrats
The Senate is poised to avert a partial government shutdown after 10 Democrats joined Republicans to help advance a procedural vote Friday afternoon. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - 5d -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
'I was homeless while revising for my GCSEs'
Mia and her siblings lived in temporary accommodation for 18 months after a no fault eviction.BBC News - 19h -
Sony’s Soneium blockchain teams up with Line mini apps on Web3
Soneium, powered by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is collaborating with Line to bring four successful mini-apps onchain in coming months.VentureBeat - Mar. 12 -
Could March Madness No. 1 seed be on the line for Alabama basketball vs Florida?
A spot in the SEC championship game may not be the only thing on the line between Alabama basketball and Florida Saturday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Men's first-round betting odds, lines, spread and BPI
Every set of betting lines, spreads, totals and more betting odds for the first round of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament.ESPN - 2d -
Women's March Madness: First-round odds, lines, spread
Every set of betting lines, spreads, totals and more for the First Four and opening round.ESPN - 1d -
NCAA Tournament bracket 2025: The best team on each of the Nos. 1-16 seed lines in March Madness
Picking the best team on each of the 16 seed lines in the 2025 NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 23h -
Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs
Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.CNBC - 5d -
NFL Free Agency: What grade did the Titans receive for Dre'Mont Jones signing?
The Tennessee Titans added some depth to the defensive line with the signing of Dre'Mont Jones. This move earns the Titans an average grade from ESPN.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rangers' Gray fractures wrist on comebacker
Rangers right-hander Jon Gray suffered a fractured wrist when he was struck by a line drive from Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia.ESPN - 4d -
New York Giants add 'battle tested' offensive lineman in latest Draft Wire mock
In the latest mock from Draft Wire, the New York Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders and Abdul Carter in favor of fixing their offensive line.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
This date in Texas history: Aaliyah Moore shines in NCAA Tournament debut
On this date in Texas history, Aaliyah Moore made her NCAA Tournament debut and had a perfect evening from the free throw line.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing
After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...CBS News - 5d -
Texas A&M 'want to continue to attack downhill and get to the line' per senior Wade Taylor
"That's how we want to go about our offense, to go to the free throw line and get makes. We want to continue to attack downhill and get to the line."Yahoo Sports - 5d
