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Satisfaction with public education at record low: Gallup
A Gallup poll released Wednesday found satisfaction with public education is at a record low as the Trump administration eyes shuttering the Department of Education. The annual Mood of the Nation ...The Hill - 2d -
'Deranged' and 'problematic': Bipartisan lawmakers bash Trump's Gaza proposal
Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”NBC News - 2d -
Trump proposal for U.S. control of Gaza would have ‘reverberations around the world’
NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports on the “stunning moment in the East Room” where President Trump, joined by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, suggested that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”NBC News - 2d -
Chiefs have record 17-game winning streak in one-score games
What might seem stressful to most is where Kansas City has made its mark -- coming through in crunch time.ESPN - 3d -
Yankees projected to have best record in American League in PECOTA’s 2025 standings
The Yankees won the AL East in 2024 and capitalized off that momentum to go on a run to the World Series before ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 5 games. So what will 2025 have in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' wins song of the year, record of the year
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won multiple Grammys in the Premiere Ceremony and also song of the year and record of the year.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Illinois wins 66-65 for its first victory against No. 14 Maryland in 18 attempts
Genesis Bryant made two free throws with 6.3 seconds left to give Illinois its first-ever victory over No. 14 Maryland, 66-65ABC News - 4d -
Confusion over federal funding freeze prompts public health concerns
Public health experts worry the confusion stirred by a Trump administration funding freeze memo will not end quickly, harming public health services. “It’s really hard to tell what’s actually ...The Hill - 4d -
Harry Kane sets Bundesliga record in nervy win
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich conceded three goals in the second half but beat Holstein Kiel 4-3 on Saturday, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice to set a league record for most goals after 50 ...ESPN - 4d -
Fighting for justice doesn’t have to be a big dramatic act. It can be small | Rebecca Solnit
But it’s important to not limit our sense of what resistance looks like. All those lists and instructions and editorials on how to resist authoritarianism and stand up for human rights, the rule of ...The Guardian - 4d -
NWSL Makes Denver Expansion Team Official for Record $110M Fee
The National Women’s Soccer League announced that Denver has been awarded the league’s 16th franchise and will begin play in 2026. The team will be controlled by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 30 -
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, marking first legislative win of second term
President Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking his first legislative victory since he returned to the White House after he campaigned on immigration and the border during ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze
President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Oklahoma state school board approves proposal requiring parents to report citizenship when enrolling students
The Oklahoma Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposal that would require parents to declare their citizenship status when enrolling their students in schools. The 6-0 vote sends the ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Former acting ICE director: Publicizing deportations reduces effectiveness
A former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director encouraged the Trump administration not to publicize deportation efforts, citing safety implications amid other issues. “You don‘t ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
What a 14-team College Football Playoff would have looked like in 2024, assuming new proposals take effect
Roadmapping the four different first rounds a proposed 14-team CFP would have yieldedCBS Sports - Jan. 26 -
AI might help the Beatles win their final Grammy. Will more veteran acts follow?
The Beatles' 'Now and Then' may win record of the year. Is it singular for the academy, or a boomer-rock harbinger?Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24 -
China unleashes record short-term funds ahead of lunar new year
Authorities try to pre-empt holiday cash crunch but shy from cut to reserve requirement ratioFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Mississippi state lawmaker introduces Contraception Begins at Erection Act with fines for masturbation
A Democratic Mississippi state senator introduced legislation this week that would make it unlawful for men to masturbate "without the intent to fertilize an embryo," with the lawmaker criticizing ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill this week that would seemingly ban men from masturbating or engaging in other sexual acts when they have no "intent to ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
House passes Laken Riley Act, sending it to Trump for first legislative win
The House on Wednesday passed the Laken Riley Act, sending the immigration-related bill to President Trump’s desk in what is poised to be his first legislative victory since returning to the White ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
The Laken Riley Act is a good start, but it needs funding
Congress to provide the government with the funds it needs to enforce the mandatory detention provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Report: Bears "heavily pursuing" Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator job
The Bears aren't wasting any time in putting together a coaching staff after hiring Ben Johnson as head coach.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang
TSMC has been promised $6.6 billion under the Biden-administration's CHIPS and Science ACT to help build three cutting-edge chip fabrication plants in Arizona.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Kelce breaks playoff record set by 49ers legend Rice in Chiefs' win
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce broke another Jerry Rice NFL playoff record on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
How to watch Illinois State Redbirds vs. Missouri State Bears: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Illinois State vs. Missouri State basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Proposed Alcohol Label Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings
The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public input on an initiative to add a fact box to beer, wine and spirits, similar to the USDA nutrients box on ...Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Men: Which three teams have emerged at the top?
After another SEC shake-up, three squads have proven themselves in a dominant top tier.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Republicans want Laken Riley Act to be Trump's first legislative win. Two hurdles linger.
The Republican-controlled Senate is aiming to pass a bill to crack down on illegal immigration with the hope of making it Donald Trump's first legislative win.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
Will new Match of the Day hosts become a winning team?
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"
Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Flagg scores ACC freshman-record 42 in Duke win
Cooper Flagg scored an ACC freshman-record 42 points to help No. 4 Duke hold off Notre Dame 86-78.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Macuga records 1st WC win; Vonn finishes 4th
Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G while U.S. teammate Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
S. Illinois Salukis vs. Missouri State Bears: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Southern Illinois vs. Missouri State basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Outgoing ICE director says Biden 'absolutely' should have acted sooner to tighten the border
Current acting ICE Director P.J. Lechleitner also told NBC he felt the Biden administration should have been more transparent and forthcoming on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Chicago Bears expected to interview Matt Campbell: Iowa State coach led team to 11 wins in 2024, per reports
Campbell has drawn NFL interest in the past, including from the Detroit Lions in 2021CBS Sports - Jan. 9
