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What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?
Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.The Hill - 17h -
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions. As a fairly diligent stretcher who tries to get at least five minutes of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - 1d -
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - 1d -
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?
The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.Inc. - 22h -
Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception
A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.CBS News - 14h -
What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?
A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 8h -
I tried to stop rage-honking my car horn – but what am I to do with all this anger?
My ‘achievable’ self-development goal of trying not to be angry was difficult. It’s what you do with that feeling that matters. A couple of years ago, I decided to go for more “achievable” new year ...The Guardian - 15h -
‘She’s bleeding her retirement dry’: My friend earns $9 an hour, but wastes money on vacations and massages. What can I do?
‘She blew through her inheritance fast and paid for the down payment on her car with credit cards’MarketWatch - 6h -
Al Michaels reveals which sport he actually wanted to call before 'Miracle on Ice' assignment
USA's upset of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics was only the second hockey game Michaels had ever called.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education
Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programmeFinancial Times - 6h -
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There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it just replaced.Wired - 2d -
Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school feesFinancial Times - 1d -
Firings Expand at Interior Department With Purge of Probationary Workers
More than 2,000 workers at the Interior Department were fired in recent days, according to counts from workers groups and those familiar with the cuts, as probationary workers were targeted across ...The New York Times - 3d -
Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers
The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.The New York Times - 5h -
Does Pep Guardiola have drive to rebuild broken Manchester City?
The current iteration is done and manager must decide if he has the energy for exhausting process of reconstruction. There was some talk after Manchester City’s win against Newcastle United last ...The Guardian - 1d -
L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
Los Angeles' top prosecutor rejected a bid by Erik and Lyle Menendez to challenge their murder convictions, telling reporters Friday that evidence cited by the brothers did not meet the standards ...NBC News - 9h -
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...ABC News - 2d -
Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded
Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.ABC News - 1d -
Justice department drops discrimination case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Case brought during Biden presidency accused space company of refusing, unlawfully, to hire certain immigrants. The US Department of Justice on Thursday said it would drop a case accusing Elon ...The Guardian - 14h -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 11h -
Trump says he is considering merging USPS with Commerce Department
President Trump told reporters he would be considering merging the United States Postal Service with the Commerce Department, knocking the current state of the USPS as a "tremendous loser."NBC News - 10h -
Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker
The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.CBS News - 8h -
Postal Service braces for potential takeover by Trump's Commerce Department
President Donald Trump said Friday that his new commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, “will be looking” at the U.S. Postal Service.NBC News - 4h -
Moyes doing a better job than me - Amorim
David Moyes is doing "a better job than me" says Ruben Amorim, with Manchester United travelling to Goodison Park on Saturday below Everton in the Premier League table.BBC News - 18h -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - 12h -
IDF says 1 of 4 bodies returned to Israel from Hamas does not belong to a hostage
The IDF said the bodies of Shiri Bibas' two children were identified, but the mother was not.ABC News - 1d -
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West AfricaABC News - 1d -
Entire Alabama police department put on leave after grand jury recommends its abolition
The mayor of Hanceville, Alabama has placed its entire police department on administrative leave, after a grand jury, said the department was “an ongoing threat to public safety.”NBC News - 1d -
DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions
Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.Wired - 10h -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - 1d -
New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites
Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...CBS News - 17h -
What now for Wembanyama and the Spurs?
From the draft to the playoff race, here's how Victor Wembanyama's injury affects the NBA.ESPN - 17h -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - 2d -
What to look out for in MLS this season
BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend.BBC News - 43m -
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officialsABC News - 2d -
So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.The New York Times - 2d