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Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday that stops the Trump administration from pulling back more than $11 billion in public health funding from state and local health ...The Hill - 1d -
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst clarifies 'urgency' statement, defends free agency strategy
The Packers GM responded to claims he was not aggressive enough in free agency and explained his previous call for "urgency" within the organization.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains how draft approach has changed after free agency
Bears GM Ryan Poles explained how the draft approach at No. 10 has changed since the team's free agency moves.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”ABC News - Mar. 27 -
SBA Reinstates Lender Fees On Its Flagship Loan Program
The Trump administration is trying to pad the bread-and-butter loan program’s coffers after it lost $274 million during the first half of 2024.Inc. - 4d -
Coloring. Legos. TikTok. How women's Final Four stars take care of their mental health
On the Final Four stage, the biggest stars in women's basketball share how they take care of their mental health during March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What safety measures are in place at Grand National?
Racehorses are now often able to recover from previously unsurvivable injuries, says a leading vet.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
CDC cuts environmental health employees
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Staff who worked on lead, asthma let go from CDC Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
Exclusive: Moetai Brotherson fears environmental risks of controversial practice and says independence from France must not be ‘rushed’. Read more Pacific leaders: in their words French ...The Guardian - 4d -
Is SNAP doing what it was meant to do? Idaho thinks it's time to ask.
Idaho is considering a bill to seek a federal waiver to forbid food stamps from being used to buy soda and candy, in order to ensure the program is fulfilling its original purpose of alleviating ...The Hill - 3d -
Con man who defrauded over 200 people in $24.5M Ponzi scheme sentenced to 18 years
A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail in New York for running a $24.5 million Ponzi scheme in which he defrauded over 200 victims in sham loan programs and used the money to fund a lifestyle of ...NBC News - 23h -
RFK Jr. announces HHS reinstating some programs, employees cut by mistake
On the heels of terminating 10,000 jobs from the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News some programs would soon be reinstated because they were mistakenly cut.ABC News - 1d -
Layoffs and Unemployment Grow Among College Graduates
The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Cowboys Headlines: Team still pre-draft shopping; how close did Dak come to free agency?
Cowboys fans learn how close Dak Prescott came to hitting free agency; Tet McMillan's old interview causes concern; is the team still shopping?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Browns early 53-man roster projection ahead of 2025 NFL draft and after NFL free agency
How could the Browns roster shake out after their NFL free agency signings and ahead of the 2025 NFL draft? Let's take a look.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ...ABC News - Mar. 22 -
Vote now: Who is The Star Press IU Health Athlete of the Week for March 24-29?
Make your pick for The Star Press Athlete of the Week for March 24-29, sponsored by IU Health. The poll will remain open until noon Friday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 21h -
Arsenal’s minds elsewhere as title hopes go up in smoke with frustrating draw at Everton
There are now just 11 points required by Liverpool to secure the club’s 20th English league championship and they have eight games of the current Premier League season to get them – meanwhile ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
NFL international expansion: League's Global Markets Program adds four teams, two markets in 2025
The NFL will now have 29 clubs with 21 international markets participating in the Global Markets ProgramCBS Sports - 4d -
Kyle Shanahan hopes Brock Purdy doesn't skip offseason program minus contract extension
The 49ers might or might not have a contract completed with Brock Purdy by the time the offseason program begins later this month.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Howie Roseman: Hard decision to trade C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but have to consider whole picture
The Eagles made the Super Bowl with safety C.J.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jeffrey Lurie: Football is a chess match, let the chess match play out
Eagles owner talks safety and aesthetics of tush push.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 5d -
Jaguars' Coen satisfied with team's free agency, feels additions will help 'settle' things
Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen broke down the team's free agency additions. Hear more from the team's HC from the NFL Owners Meetings in SoFlo.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Toxicology tests show Brett Gardner's son died of carbon monoxide poisoning, agency says
The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica last month, an investigative agency in the Central American ...NBC News - 2d -
‘We are gutted’: Nuno could be without Forest’s two most influential players vs United
Nottingham Forest booked their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals when defeating Brighton and Hove Albion on penalties over the weekend – but it came at a cost.Indeed, the rampant Midlands outfit were ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
VIDEO: 'Gutted' Kelvin Gastelum shares moment he found out about UFC on ESPN 64 fight cancellation
Kelvin Gastelum couldn't hide his disappointment when he knew he was no longer fighting at UFC on ESPN 64. Joe Pyfer(13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was forced out just hours before Saturday's main card ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘Coke and beer – in one glass, please’: my gut-churning search for a signature drink
Could I discover an order that would mark me out as intriguing, charming and strangely sophisticated? I spent a week trying everything from chocolate milk with rum to apple cider vinegar with ...The Guardian - 4d -
Dates for Detroit Lions offseason program are set. See when Lions conduct OTAs, minicamp
The Detroit Lions are set to start their offseason program April 22. They will wrap up with a veteran minicamp scheduled to be held June 10-12.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heatABC News - 1d -
New assistant brings much needed Penn State postseason history to basketball program
Talor Battle is an NIT champion and one of the most successful players in Penn State program history. He returns to help out on the coaching staff.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.CBS News - 23h -
Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record
Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.BBC News - 22h -
Probe launched into flawed data at UK statistics agency
Government-backed investigation will examine culture and leadership at ONS amid concerns over reliability of official figuresFinancial Times - 4d -
Is Your Agency’s FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?
The team that responds to requests at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been eliminated. We are trying to determine whether this is a governmentwide pattern.The New York Times - 2d -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 1d
