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Treasury Department to cut IRS taxpayer advocate staff
The Trump administration is intending to make cuts to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) — its third announced staffing reduction at the Internal Revenue Service that comes amid a ...The Hill - 2d -
The King, The Stilt and a Splash Brother: Meet the holders of the NBA's most unbreakable records
After LeBron James crossed the 50,000-point mark, and Stephen Curry about to surpass an unprecedented 4,000 three-pointers, here are other NBA records that, for now, look to be unbreakable.ESPN - 6d -
UFC bonus winners: 2025 complete list
(This story was updated to add new information.) The UFC typically gives out four bonuses after each event. Barring special occasions, and unless otherwise noted, the bonuses are $50,000 each. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump calls for Fed to cut rates as economic effects of tariffs start to kick in
Hours after the Federal Reserve maintained its guidance for two interest-rate cuts later this year, President Donald Trump weighed in Wednesday night, calling for rate cuts to accompany his new ...MarketWatch - 20h -
Johns Hopkins University says it is cutting more than 2,000 workers due to cut to federal aid
Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut. “The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International ...The Hill - 6d -
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads
As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'
A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.BBC News - 5d -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - 4d -
Mattel to lay off 120 workers in latest cost-cutting move
Mattel said the job cuts are part of an effort to save money as the company optimizes for growth.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Uchenna Nwosu agrees to sizable pay cut to remain with Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks EDGE Uchenna Nwosu agreed to a sizable pay cut in order to remain with the team through the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Interior offers employee buyouts as job cuts loom
The Interior Department will offer buyouts to some employees as it eyes major staffing cuts. In a notice obtained by The Hill, employees were told they could apply for voluntary early retirement or ...The Hill - 2d -
U.S. launches strikes on Yemen as Houthis attack shipping vessels
The U.S. over the weekend launched strikes in Yemen, which the Pentagon says will continue until Houthi rebels stop shipping attacks. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.CBS News - 3d -
'All means all': Judge rebukes past discrimination in blocking trans military ban
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from enacting the policy and offered a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon's development of the policy.ABC News - 1d -
Cowboys signing Solomon Thomas: Dallas strengthens DL by adding former top-three NFL Draft pick, per report
The Cowboys are aiming to close the gap between them and the EaglesCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
'Deli Boys' aims to flip the script on the stories of guys behind the counter
The stars of Hulu's new crime comedy, Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, joined series creator Abdullah Saeed to discuss how their show breaks assumptions about South Asians.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long
Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
From hover points to trampoline packaging: how Amazon is aiming to deliver by drone
US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of DarlingtonFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
For Her Second Act, Sheila Lirio Marcelo Aims to Lighten the Load for Parents
Her AI company Ohai.ai tackles a familiar plight: the invisible labor of household duties.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk
President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Brad Schimel, a Trump Loyalist, Aims to Flip Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
Brad Schimel, a judge who is so supportive of the president that he dressed up as him for Halloween, is hoping to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court for conservatives.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Nübel still aiming to become number one keeper at Bayern Munich
Alexander Nübel has not given up hope being named first choice goalkeeper at Bayern Munich once veteran Manuel Neuer retires. Nübel, 28, is playing on loan at VfB Stuttgart on a deal until 2026, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tuttosport: A present and potential future battle – Leao and Nico Paz aim to inspire
Tonight San Siro will be illuminated by the talent of Rafael Leao and Nico Paz, one who wears the No.10 and the other a No.10 in the conventional sense of the role.As this morning’s edition of ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Teen sensation Andreeva takes aim at top-ranked Sabalenka in Indian Wells
Mirra Andreeva, already the youngest-ever WTA 1000 champion, tries to add another prestigious title to her resume on Sunday when she takes on world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Indian ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bedford girls basketball aims for first trip to state semis at Breslin
Bedford girls basketball looks to make school history in final stages of Division 1 state tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
RCB aim for first IPL title with 'more balanced' squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower says his squad is "more balanced" than previous editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which he hopes will deliver the franchise's first ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.The New York Times - 2d -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling for Congress to support its full elimination.NBC News - 2h -
Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders take aim at Musk in first joint rally
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) focused their criticism on Elon Musk in their first joint rally in a tour the two are going on this week. The progressive ...The Hill - 40m -
Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders take aim at Musk in first joint rally
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) focused their criticism on Elon Musk in their first joint rally in a tour the two are going on this week. The progressive ...The Hill - 40m -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.The New York Times - 6d
