IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, sources say

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the ...

NBC News - 3h

Prison staff could die if security not improved, officer warns after Abedi attack

A prison officer calls for "urgent change in security measures" after an attack on three colleagues by inmate Hashem Abedi.

BBC News - 11h

FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations

The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the office

ABC News - 6d

The 25 most memorable moments we saw at Coachella 2025

From Lady Gaga's rock opera to surprise appearances by Queen's Brian May and politician Bernie Sanders, these are the most memorable things our staff saw at Coachella's first weekend.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Biden calls out Trump administration's efforts to cut Social Security

During his first public speech since leaving office, former President Joe Biden called out the Trump administration’s efforts to cut Social Security. In less than 100 days the new administration ...

NBC News - 1d

DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

The New York Times - 2d

The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom

Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.

The New York Times - 2d

Trade war fallout: Cancellations of Chinese freight ships begin as bookings plummet

Canceled freight vessel sailings from China are up and will ripple through the supply chain as the trade war impact on the global economy intensifies.

CNBC - 9h

Many HBCUs need government funding but some are preparing for a future without it

Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for ...

NBC News - 7h

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust ...

ABC News - 7h

IRS asked to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

The Trump administration asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status on Wednesday, a day after President Trump suggested the idea. Andrew De Mello, the ...

The Hill - 3h

UK officials label trade documents ‘secret’ to shield from US eyes amid Trump tariff war

Exclusive: civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy. UK officials are tightening security when handling sensitive trade ...

The Guardian - 10h

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Wired - 1d

Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat

The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat

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CBS Sports - 6h

How a Grad School Project Turned Into a Must-Have Office Benefit

Inc. 5000 honoree Healthy Horizons builds lactation rooms at Google, Meta, and other offices across North America.

Inc. - 8h

Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured

The toll from clashes between violent fans and police ahead of the Rome derby includes 24 police officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros in damaged garbage dumpsters

ABC News - 1d

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the US over tariffs

Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the United States after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the southern Chinese city

ABC News - 1d

NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft

Bo Nix has already turned 25

ABC News - 12h

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past month

ABC News - 3d

Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point

The Waitangi Tribunal has had a significant impact on Indigenous rights and policy but as it marks its 50th anniversary its role is being questioned. In the 1980s, New Zealand’s department of Māori ...

The Guardian - 4h

RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

The New York Times - 3h

Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration

Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.

BBC News - 13h

MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt 'fine' after being hit in head by line-drive foul ball during Mets-Twins game

Wendelstedt walked off the field at Target Field with help from the training staff

CBS Sports - 7h

Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"

A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.

CBS News - 6d

Legal definition of a woman refers to ‘biological sex’, UK Supreme Court rules

Unanimous decision by judges is a blow for transgender rights campaigners

Financial Times - 15h

Health and Human Services Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

The purging of IT and cybersecurity staff at the Department of Health and Human Services could threaten the systems used by the agency’s staff and the safety of critical health data.

Wired - 2d

WWE's WrestleMania continues to bulk up, providing a dayslong extravaganza for fans

As wrestling fans prepare to descend upon Las Vegas for WWE’s WrestleMania 41, demand has steadily grown so much over the years that it’s now bulked up into a dayslong event

ABC News - 16h

Burials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221

The number of people killed when a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic has surged to 221

ABC News - 5d

Sarah Palin’s Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

In opening statements, lawyers for Sarah Palin and The Times each presented arguments on whether the editorial board had published a statement knowing it was false.

The New York Times - 1d

They found the music of 'Sinners' together — just as they have from the beginning

Director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson met in film school at USC. Their latest collaboration, an explosive mix of blues and horror, is a breakthrough.

Los Angeles Times - 8h

RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted

A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs

ABC News - 4d

DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.

CBS News - 11h

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.

The New York Times - 1h

Judge weighs Tufts student's bid for release during challenge to detention

Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained on March 25 after her visa was revoked.

CBS News - 2d

Small Soldiers Is Finally Getting The 4K Blu-Ray Edition It Deserves

Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray $25 | Releases July ...

GameSpot - 3h

A Pop-Up Bridal Salon With a Charitable Mission

Susan Jamison, the founder of Brides for Haiti in Dickerson, Md., sells wedding dresses under $1,000 to support relief efforts in Haiti. “It is a win-win situation for everyone,” she said.

The New York Times - 6d