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Lions draft: A safety prospect for every round of the 2025 NFL Draft
Lions draft: A safety prospect for every round of the 2025 NFL DraftYahoo Sports - 13h -
DOGE-driven layoffs in March third-highest recorded
Layoffs driven by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts to the federal workforce totaled 275,240 in March, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the third-highest monthly amount ever ...The Hill - 1d -
House Democrats press Bessent on IRS layoffs
House Democrats led by Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on mass layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a Wednesday letter requesting the Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
US watchdog halts Apple cases after Trump picks group’s lawyer for top job
National Labor Relations Board freezes pair of disputes after Crystal Carey nominated as agency’s general counselFinancial Times - 3d -
Jobless Claim Rate Stays Stable Despite Mass Federal Layoffs
New Labor Department data show private businesses are avoiding mass firings, but the many federal layoffs haven’t translated into new claims.Inc. - 1d -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 1d -
Traeger Woodridge Pro Review: Fearless Smoking
This pellet smoker took the fear out of making restaurant-quality meat.Wired - 5d -
Pereira ready to mark milestone as Wolves close in on safety
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira will mark his 600th game in management against Ipswich on Saturday. The Portuguese replaced Gary O'Neil in December when Wolves were four points from safety and has ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Jackets currently among top four schools for 2026 safety Barrett
DB from Baylor in Chattanooga thinks highly of Georgia Tech and his recruiter, safeties coach Cory PeoplesYahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - Mar. 27 -
McMahon meeting with House Democrats over Education Department layoffs
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is having a meeting with House Democrats Wednesday over their concerns surrounding the layoffs at the Department of Education, which she and President Trump have ...The Hill - 2d -
Boom! Ohio State lands top safety prospect in 2026 recruiting class.
After visiting Ohio State over the weekend, five-star safety Blaine Bradford has committed to the Buckeyes over LSU, Oregon, and Texas.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran’s president says Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programABC News - 5d -
Kennedy suggests 20 percent of HHS cuts may be reversed
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he expects about 20 percent of fired employees to be reinstated as the agency backtracks after making cuts ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 3d -
Dates announced for Packers 2025 offseason workout program
The Green Bay Packers will begin the 2025 offseason workout program in late April and conclude the nine-week program with a mandatory minicamp in mid-June.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 7h -
Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?
Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
The big idea: should you trust your gut?
‘Follow your instincts’ has become a modern mantra. But what if they lead you astray? . ‘What should I do?” Whether openly stated or implicit, this is the question a new client usually raises in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ohio State lands 4-star safety Bradford in upset
Ohio State landed a significant recruiting upset in the 2026 class on Monday, edging LSU and Texas to secure the commitment of four-star safety Blaine Bradford, No. 32 in the ESPN Junior 300.ESPN - 4d -
LSU loses elite five-star safety to Ohio State, missing out on in-state prospect
LSU football missed out on one of Louisiana's top recruits with five-star safety Blaine Bradford committing to Ohio StateYahoo Sports - 3d -
Boeing tells Senate it's making progress on safety reforms and is in talks with DOJ over revised plea deal
Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg faces senators' questions about its recovery from a series of manufacturing and safety crises.CNBC - 2d -
Commanders named potential fit for two of the top remaining free agents
NFL free agency is still ongoing. The Commanders could use help in some areas and were named as a fit for two of the better remaining free agentsYahoo Sports - 4d -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 3h -
Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after facing infertility struggles
For nine months, Hailey Okula’s Instagram followers watched her balance the demands of her job with the happiness of preparing for her and her husband’s first child.NBC News - 1d -
Transgender patients and their health providers fear worsening discrimination
Some transgender people — along with their advocates and health care providers — fear the treatment of trans patients will worsen under President Donald Trump.NBC News - 3d -
Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California
Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.The New York Times - 2d -
Falcons expect Cousins to skip voluntary program
Raheem Morris does not expect quarterback Kirk Cousins to be part of the Falcons' voluntary offseason program because of a "business" impasse.ESPN - 3d -
Key offseason workout program dates announced for Patriots
The NFL revealed the offseason workout program dates for all 32 teams, including the New England Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hodge places his emphasis on people to build program
Ross Hodge had some experience inside the Coliseum prior to being hired to lead the basketball program.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Oklahoma TE Davon Mitchell no longer with the program
Oklahoma tight end Davon Mitchell has ben dismissed from the program and is no longer with the team.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
A surge in federal government job cuts contributed to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic, ...NBC News - 1d -
Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting
People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.BBC News - 3d -
2026 5-star safety feels like a 'priority' after his recent visit to Texas A&M
Texas A&M has made more headway with 5-star safety Bralan Womack, who visited College Station last weekend.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Panthers coach Dave Canales breaks down Tennessee Titans' new safety, Xavier Woods
Carolina Panthers head coach took some time at the NFL Owners Meeting to break down what the Tennessee Titans are getting with new safety Xavier Woods.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump administration axes more than $125M in LGBTQ health funding, upending research field
The National Institutes of Health has canceled more than 270 grants focused on LGBTQ health in recent weeks.NBC News - 1d
