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Fired Federal Workers Get Love—and Jobs—From State Governments
As DOGE layoffs near 100,000, state and local governments are actively recruiting former federal employees for openings that need their skills.Inc. - 1d -
The federal government is phasing out paper checks. Here's who will be affected
By the fall, all federal departments and agencies will phase out the use of paper checks and switch to electronic payments, according to the White House.CNBC - 16h -
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.CBS News - 11h -
Tim Walz's daughter says she's ditching grad school over lack of support for protesters
The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on TikTok she is ditching graduate school due to what she says is a lack of support for the right to protest at higher education ...The Hill - 19h -
Cathedral grad Xavier Booker, former No. 1-ranked recruit, enters transfer portal
In two years at Michigan State, Xavier Booker never reached expectations attached to him being ranked the No. 1 prospect while at Cathedral.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.CBS News - 4d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 1d -
NFL approves allowing direct contact between teams, impending free agents during negotiating window
The Steelers' proposal to allow for communication between impending free agents and interested teams during the two-day negotiating period before the start of free agency has passed.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Pro-Palestinian British Cornell student says he will leave US citing fear of detention
Momodou Taal, who had been asked to surrender by immigration officials, says he has ‘lost faith’ that favourable court ruling would protect him. A Cornell University student who participated in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 4d -
Red Cross federation ‘outraged’ at deaths of Red Crescent medics in Gaza
Secretary general says he is ‘heartbroken’ by the news, after Israeli military says it fired on ‘suspicious vehicles’ that were later found to include ambulances. The Red Cross federation voiced ...The Guardian - 2d -
Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining
A federal employee union has sued to block a Trump administration order that would strip bargaining rights at 18 departments, arguing the president abused a limited national security authority to ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University
The Trump administration cut funding to a host of Princeton University research projects, the school said Tuesday, making it the latest Ivy League institution whose federal backing has been reduced ...NBC News - 16h -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 16h -
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 13h -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 23h -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 17h -
How Does It Feel to Be an International Student in the U.S. Now?
We want to hear about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies have affected your travel plans and experience on campus.The New York Times - 2d -
UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.BBC News - 1d -
Duke golf's Phoebe Brinker pairs with Tar Heel legend for 2025 Augusta National Women's Am
Duke golf grad Phoebe Brinker pairs up with her famous aunt, former professional and president of the PGA of America Suzy Whaley (who happens to be a UNC alum), at this week's Augusta National ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
This Bears free agent addition has most upside
The Bears added some impactful players in free agency. But which one has the most upside?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dolphins free agent Calais Campbell to sign with Cardinals
Calais Campbell is leaving the Dolphins and returning to Arizona where he spent the first 9 years of his careerYahoo Sports - 11h -
Roma spend €17 million in agent commissions
Roma are struggling with UEFA’s financial constraints, imposed by the settlement agreement. The Giallorossi are forced to reduce costs and increase revenues, a situation that will also affect the ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Edwards' NFL Draft favorites: Dillon Gabriel, Miami RB headline 'my guys' among 2025 prospects
These players should be taken higher than they are projectedCBS Sports - 1d -
Harvard says it will work with federal antisemitism task force amid threat of funding loss
Harvard President Alan Garber says his university will work with the federal antisemitism task force after it launched a review of the school. On Monday, the task force announced it will be ...The Hill - 20h -
Attorney General Pam Bondi directs federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Tuesday directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York ...NBC News - 19h -
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - 5d -
Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to ColumbiaFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Pauses Dozens of Federal Grants to Princeton
The Trump administration has sought to punish universities financially, saying they have not done enough to combat antisemitism or comply with other administration priorities.The New York Times - 14h -
Report: Calais Campbell has offers from Dolphins, Ravens but still mulling retirement
Edge rusher Calais Campbell is one of the few free agents remaining among PFT's top-100 free agents.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Local student-athletes receive Kip Nininger scholarships on Yellowstone night
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Over at the Berglund Center on Saturday the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs were able to defeat the Macon Mayhem 5-4. During the second intermission a special ceremony was held to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chargers free agent offensive lineman has Jim Harbaugh thinking big
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praises Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, calling his run and pass blocking elite.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rams talking with Kyren Williams' agent about contract extension
The Rams and Kyren Williams appear interested in working out a long-term extension.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
10 remaining free agents who could start for Cowboys in 2025
The Cowboys have done a lot in free agency, but they still have several holes to fill.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Mike Tomlin on Aaron Rodgers' visit with Steelers: 'We had a really productive day'
Aaron Rodgers remains the last domino to fall among free-agent quarterbacks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Calais Campbell returns to Cardinals on one-year deal
Free agent defensive lineman Calais Campbell is returning to Arizona.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
In pictures: Scottish nature photo awards 2024
Images taken in Shetland, Orkney, Highlands and Edinburgh were among the winners.BBC News - 1d -
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CBS News - 4d -
DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff
Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.The New York Times - 2d
