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Kohl’s Evolves Its Diversity Program Amid Trump Disparagement
Kohl’s joins a growing number of companies to alter its DEI practices amid government change.Inc. - 5d -
Trump condemned for using ‘Palestinian’ as slur to attack Schumer
US president said of Senate minority leader: ‘He’s not Jewish any more. He’s a Palestinian’. Donald Trump has been condemned by a leading US Muslim civil rights group for seeking to use the word ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 NASCAR at Phoenix odds, predictions, time: Model that hit 19 winners says Shriners Children's 500 picks
SportsLine simulated the Shriners Children's 500 2025 at Phoenix Raceway 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and FanDuelCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’
After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Ice accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities that could help in raids, files show
Westchester county has laws limiting cooperation, but Ice has accessed trove of data that holds license plate readers. As Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its crackdown on undocumented ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff
The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias
United Nations-backed human rights experts have accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza StripABC News - Mar. 13 -
Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal?
The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society because of its apparent ramifications for immigration and free speech. Here’s what you need to know Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
State senator and longtime trucker on potential Alaska-bound toll
Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily ...CBS News - 5d -
2025 NASCAR Las Vegas race this week predictions, odds: Model that hit 19 winners releases Pennzoil 400 picks
SportsLine simulated the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and FanDuelCBS Sports - 4d -
Apple now faces a problem far bigger than tariffs or weak iPhone sales
A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.MarketWatch - 4d -
Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China
Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact. Japan is planning to deploy long-range missiles on its southern island of Kyushu ...The Guardian - 3d -
From London to Lviv: how Trump’s new world order has shaken Europe
At each stop on 1,000-mile trip, discombobulated Europeans are grappling with new and unsettling realities as the US reforges its alliances. While Donald Trump talks of the “big beautiful ocean” ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump clash with courts on Venezuela flights cues concerns of constitutional crisis
The Trump administration’s removal of more than 130 Venezuelans amid a court battle to block their deportation has ignited alarm it may have violated a court order barring its use of the Alien ...The Hill - 3d -
Commentary: 'Looney Tunes' has been removed from Max. This is why it feels like an attack
Max has dropped the original Warner Bros. cartoons from its lineup, which our TV critic says leaves us with the pastiche and is similar to removing books from a library.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles
General Motors and Nvidia have agreed to a strategic collaboration that includes the automaker using several products and artificial intelligence services from the tech giant for its ...NBC News - 2d -
How would I survive the apocalypse? By stocking up on the key item most preppers forget | Emma Brockes
With France about to advise its citizens on how to survive an ‘imminent threat’, it’s time to wise up to what the real essentials are. It’s a fairly strong indication that your US presidency is not ...The Guardian - 1d -
Greenpeace to appeal verdict ordering them to pay at least $660m to energy firm for pipeline protests – live
Organisation condemns verdict that could bankrupt its US operation and risks ‘destroying right to peaceful protest’. Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says ...The Guardian - 1d -
BASEBALL: Inola sweeps Vinita with strong pitching, timely hitting
Inola left no doubt in its district series against Vinita, using dominant pitching and clutch offense to sweep the two-game set. After shutting out the Hornets 6-0 on the road Monday, the Longhorns ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Jimmy Kimmel declares ‘Gonzaga isn’t real’ ahead of March Madness
As Gonzaga University prepares for its 26th straight March Madness tournament, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel used his platform to spread the word on one of his favorite conspiracy ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activismBBC News - 1d -
US lifts military freeze on Ukraine
Presented by GE Aerospace — The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. {beacon} Defense &National Security ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Could the US buy Greenland? If so, how?
Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. Could it happen? If so, how?BBC News - Mar. 6 -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - Mar. 11 -
What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?
The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.BBC News - 3d -
Europe courts US scientists fleeing Trump crackdown
Cambridge university among institutions seeing chance to hire talent unsettled by US spending cutsFinancial Times - 2d -
Economists forecast slowing US growth and increased inflation
Also in today’s newsletter, US’s campaign against the Houthis and the man moving Meta to the rightFinancial Times - 2d -
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear
After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its passenger jets
Corrosion issues have been found on what Airbus calls a "limited population" of its A220 passenger jets, including some operated by U.S. airlines.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Netflix Games loses its vice-president of generative AI
After embracing generative AI as a core part of its gaming strategy, Netflix's vice president of generative AI has left the company.VentureBeat - Mar. 12 -
St. Thomas hires former standout as its next boys basketball coach
St. Thomas Aquinas hired its fourth head coach in the past 12 months, bringing in alum and former college mentor to lead the boys basketball programYahoo Sports - 5d -
Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Gone. Its Erasure Feels Symbolic.
The movement that prompted “Black Lives Matter” to be painted in bold yellow near the White House is in retreat. Its leaders are asking what comes next for social justice.The New York Times - 4d -
Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.NBC News - 3d -
Morgan Stanley is the latest bank to trim its workforce. Here’s why.
Morgan Stanley plans to cut between 2% and 3% of its 80,000 global employees late this month, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.MarketWatch - 2d -
Elbow Grease Games runs prototype mixer for its first accelerator class
Elbow Grease Games (EGG) has completed its first ever EGG Prototype Mixer with 10 game startups presenting to a crowd of game investors and publishers.VentureBeat - 1d -
Why Israel broke its fragile truce in Gaza and is promising more strikes
Israel shattered its ceasefire with Hamas after launching a barrage of deadly airstrikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Hillary Clinton: Trump administration 'has thrown in its lot with the autocrats'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told an audience in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday the Trump administration “has thrown in its lot with the autocrats.” “Autocracy is on the march," Clinton ...The Hill - 1d