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Noem announces new ICE acting chief after predecessor reassigned
Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, just weeks after the agency's previous director was reassigned. ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Federal judge orders Doge to release internal records for transparency
Musk said social media posts were sufficient documentation for agency that is changing face of government. US politics live – latest updates A federal judge has ruled that Elon Mus k’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud
New identity proofing procedures to be implemented by the Social Security Administration will require more individuals to visit the agency's offices in person.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Saudi Arabia cracks down on ‘immoral acts’
Prince Mohammed creates unit to combat prostitution and begging after years of loosening hardline social restrictionsFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Draper back down to earth, Zverev advances, in Miami
Britain's Jack Draper, the winner at Indian Wells, came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday, beaten by 54th ranked Czech Jakub Mensik in his opening match at the Miami Open.Draper moved into ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Jan. 6 investigators hit back at Trump over pardon threat: ‘Do it. Or shut up’
The members of the Jan. 6 investigative committee are hitting back at President Trump for his threat to nullify the presidential pardons surrounding their work. The investigators not only contend ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
No. 8 FSU softball extends its 10-game winning streak after shutting down Stetson at home
No. 8 FSU softball defeats Stetson, 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon to extend its winning streak to 10.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?
Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
GMLOK's Kolling shuts down Awesome Blossoms in opener
Mar. 27—The Blooming Prairie softball team opened its season with a 6-0 loss to GMLOK in Kingsland Thursday. Aspen Kolling struck out eight, while scattering four hits for the Bulldogs (1-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
GMLOK's Kolling shuts down Awesome Blossoms in opener
Mar. 27—The Blooming Prairie softball team opened its season with a 6-0 loss to GMLOK in Kingsland Thursday. Aspen Kolling struck out eight, while scattering four hits for the Bulldogs (1-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
“I 100% dont feel failure”: Jesse Lingard passionately shuts down criticism of his Man United career
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has fired back at critics suggesting he failed to deliver during his time at Old Trafford.Lingard left United in June 2022, following the expiry of ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 NFL power rankings: Texans trending down after free agency
The Houston Texans' trade of Laremy Tunsil soured faces among NFL analysts entering the 2025 season and it clear has shown in the new power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What are the Vikings draft needs following free agency?
What are areas of need for the Vikings heading into the NFL Draft? We broke them down after a busy free agency cycle.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 5d -
White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Muhammad Yunus on picking up the pieces in Bangladesh after ‘monumental’ damage by Sheikh Hasina’s rule
Yunus is facing a huge security challenge as some police refuse to return to their posts, gang crime is rife and tensions simmer with the country’s army chief. When Muhammad Yunus flew back to ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Howe's history men to go down in Newcastle folklore
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and his players will assume legendary status on Tyneside after winning the club's first trophy in 56 years, said Chief Football Writer Phil McNultyYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
From London to Las Vegas, passengers left stranded as fire shuts down U.K.'s Heathrow Airport
LONDON — From Las Vegas to Frankfurt to Dubai, hundreds of thousands of stranded passengers waited for news about flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport after it was closed by a massive fire ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Senators press Trump Social Security nominee on his views about privatizing the agency
Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano is scheduled Tuesday to face senators' questions on his nomination to serve as Social Security commissioner.CNBC - 4d -
As DOGE Cuts Ripple, Federal Employees Flock to Reddit for Information and Support
The social media platform’s policies on moderation, rules, and civility make it a haven for government workers under DOGE pressure.Inc. - Mar. 21 -
How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point
Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
Democratic senator grills Trump nominee over DOGE access to Social Security systems
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, grilled Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano, whom President Trump has picked to lead the Social Security ...The Hill - 3d -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Defiance, The Video Game That Tied Into A TV Show, Is Coming Back To Life
The MMO Defiance, which was shut down in 2021, is coming back to life. For anyone unaware, Defiance was a third-person shooter MMO from Trion Worlds that was developed as a tie-in for the Syfy show ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Anthony Davis assigned G League to get 5-on-5 practice, he wants to return to court this season
Should Dallas bring Davis (and Dereck Lively II) back, or shut them down for the season and focus on the lottery.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump doubles down on attack against judge after Roberts rebuke
President Trump early Wednesday renewed his attacks on a federal judge who ordered the administration to turn around flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members, despite pushback from the ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after huge power cut
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, was shut down by a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation.CBS News - 6d -
Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze
Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructureFinancial Times - 6d -
'Defense wins games.' Cooper basketball shut down Henderson County in Sweet 16 opener
Cooper played Henderson County in the first round of the KHSAA Sweet 16 boys basketball tournament March 27 at Rupp Arena. Here's how it went down.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effectFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
See NASA astronauts splash down safely after 9-month delay
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally back on Earth after a successful return mission and had a long-awaited reunion with loved ones — and they were even greeted by a pod of ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
The Chief Justice Rebuked Impeachment Threats
Also, two astronauts returned after nine unexpected months in space. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
WATCH: Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down
A pod of dolphins circled the NASA astronauts' capsule after it successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Federal judges raise alarm about security threats and impeachment calls
Two senior federal judges on Tuesday raised the alarm about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over the rulings ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Social security admin partially walks back plans for ID verification, cutting phone services
The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it would modify it’s proposed new policy by foregoing an in person requirement to verify the identity of account holders with Disability Insurance, ...The Hill - 1d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7
