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Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts
Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Union for Education Department workers reacts to sweeping job cuts
The Trump administration is placing more than a thousand Department of Education workers on leave beginning March 21. American Federation of Government Employees Local 252 President Sheria Smith, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Judge incredulous in Trump deportation case as administration lawyers argue verbal court order isn’t binding – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage here . White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations What is the Alien Enemies Act and how is ...The Guardian - 3d -
Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Big Ten Tournament predictions: We see a one-point victory and an upset in quarterfinals
The Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals get underway Friday. Here are our predictions for all four games and how to watch all the action.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
As March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA brackets — and why? A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows what share of ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say
Lizards may have snacked on their raft of uprooted trees and plants on their months-long journey across the Pacific. Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji. Most modern-day iguanas ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Calls in U.S. Marshals When a Small Agency Refuses to Share Data
The U.S. African Development Foundation refused to let DOGE members into its offices. DOGE returned with law enforcement.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Bacon, mungbean and cheese? How soaring egg prices are affecting New York’s most famous sandwich
Delis are turning to plant-based egg substitutes as bird flu and inflation push up the cost of the real thing. But how does the faux BEC compare?. Like a yellow taxi or the pizza rat, the bacon, ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Manchester's Grumblatt leaves records, new culture behind at Rivier
Mar. 14—Looking back, Lyric Grumblatt realizes that she was one-dimensional. She was a decent player while at Manchester Memorial High School but scored most of her points from beyond the 3-point ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
No. 9 Creighton tops No. 8 Louisville 89-75 for 5th straight March Madness opening win
Jamiya Neal scored a career-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, Steven Ashworth connected from well beyond the arc on the way to 22 points, and ninth-seeded Creighton beat No. 8 seed Louisville ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
The GAA Social with referee David Coldrick
On this week's GAA Social, Thomas and Oisin are joined by four-time All-Ireland final referee David Coldrick.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
SpaceX rocket carrying NASA's newest space telescope launches from California
The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How migrant-focused newsrooms are tackling Trump panic
A flurry of immigration action since President Trump’s return to Washington has struck fear across migrant communities in the U.S. — often stoked by misinformation spread through social media ...The Hill - 1d -
Vance slams globalization for hampering American innovation
Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration's push for technology innovation despite any risks in a Tuesday speech to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, arguing globalization has ...The Hill - 2d -
Destruction spans Russian and Ukrainian regions whose future rests on Trump-Putin talks
As the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to agree to a rapid peace with Russia, Kursk represents the shrinking leverage Ukraine has over its vast neighbor.NBC News - 2d -
White House Expected to Pause $175 Million for Penn Over Transgender Policy
The decision is the latest clash between a university and the administration as it pushes schools to end diversity programming and adopt stricter discipline, among other things.The New York Times - 1d -
March Madness begins the road to a national title starts now
Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida have secured No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, with Auburn aiming for its first national championship, Duke looking to make a deep run despite injuries, Houston ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Criminals like the Houthis must be handled with brute force
President Trump has launched significant military operations against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen, aiming to restore security in the Red Sea and send a warning to Iran that its golden ...The Hill - 1d -
‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond Earth, leading space scientist says
Exclusive: It is imperative humans expand their understanding of space, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Life must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist says, adding it is yet another ...The Guardian - 6d -
How Lili Reinhart Turned Her Acne Struggles Into a Skin Care Line
The ‘Riverdale’ actor sat down with Inc. at SXSW to discuss her new entrepreneurial venture, Personal Day, as well as her approach to social media.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.CNBC - 14h -
Mahmoud Khalil Has Not Been Allowed to Speak Privately With Lawyers
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who the Trump administration has claimed is a national security threat, is in immigration detention in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.
Aluminum is a "critical mineral" in the U.S. but the metal is largely produced in other countries, raising security concerns within the Trump administration.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.The New York Times - 6d -
This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan
The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.MarketWatch - 23h -
Lionel Messi showcases defensive ability, nails first MLS goal of the season with clever cut and chip
The goal brought Inter Miami level at Atlanta United in the first half, but the Herons scored late for all three pointsCBS Sports - 4d -
60 percent of voters unhappy with DOGE handling of federal workers: Poll
A majority of voters are unhappy with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) handling of federal workers, according to a new poll. When asked about “the way Elon Musk and DOGE are dealing ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
US Institute of Peace says Doge workers have broken into its building
Staffers of Musk’s Doge enter despite non-profit saying it is an independent agency and not part of executive branch. Employees of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fmr. U.S. trade representative says it's ‘unclear’ how Trump’s tariffs will solve border problems
Amb. Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative under the Biden administration, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how President Trump’s tariffs are being used as political bargaining tools.NBC News - 1d -
There’s nothing elitist about college or university. We should reject that idea | Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti
Higher education institutions continue to function as powerful engines of social mobility. They need more, not less, support. It’s no secret that the Trump administration is not a friend of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jack Schlossberg Slams JFK Files Release and the Media’s Coverage
In a series of social media posts, Jack Schlossberg, a frequent critic of the Trump administration, said his family was not given a “heads up” about the release.The New York Times - 1d -
Wendy Williams takes aim at guardianship in 'The View' interview
Former talk show host Wendy Williams took steady aim at her court-appointed guardianship in an interview with "The View" Friday, insisting that she is not cognitively impaired and does not know why ...NBC News - 6d
