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Colts sign familiar face at kicker to roster; what does it mean for Matt Gay?
The Indianapolis Colts signed a familiar face at kicker to the roster. What does it mean for Matt Gay?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
Order calls for teardown of department as Trump seemingly tries to circumvent need to obtain congressional approval. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump signed an executive order ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism
While we watch students getting handcuffed, vague new guidelines create a culture of fear over teaching our history. On 14 February, the US Department of Education ’s office of civil rights issued ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump's move to dismantle education department was a conservative dream for decades
Conservatives in the US have long argued that control over education should lie with the states.BBC News - 1d -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!
What does it cost you to let others finish your bowl of chips at the pub? What do you gain by binning the soggy fruit salad?. Last week’s chicken too dry to finish off. A carrot so old it flops ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
The Psychology of What Crazy-High Egg Prices Are Doing to Our Minds (Hint: It’s Not Good)
Psychologists have studied what scarcity and shortages do to people’s brains. The ramifications extend to both the marketplace and the workplace.Inc. - 3d -
DOGE Is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about what federal auditors actually do, and what they think of DOGE.Wired - 1d -
Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
The challenging but compelling political case for USAID
Rarely if ever does a newspaper headline include the words “crisis averted,” yet, that is what investments in development cooperation do.The Hill - 2d -
3/20: CBS Evening News Plus
What's next for the Education Department after Trump orders its closure; Reporter's Notebook: Why spring is nature's happiness reportCBS News - 1d -
Saturn's rings to 'vanish' this weekend: What to know
A ringless Saturn? That's what it will look like, at least to us on Earth.The Hill - 17h -
Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
The email sent to Department of Education staff said offices will be closed "for security reasons."CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Don’t hide cash at home — here’s what you’re risking and what to do instead, experts say
While keeping your money in a secret spot at home can feel safe, it's often not the case. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Department of Education workforce slashed in half
The Department of Education says more than 2,100 civil service workers will lose their jobs. The department says all of its divisions are impacted by the reduction. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
'We didn't do what we need to do to win the game' - Spartans talk loss to Wisconsin
Hear what Tom Izzo and a few of his players had to say following the loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 6d -
What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?
A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets
President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump signs executive order dismantling the Department of Education
Watch live coverage as President Trump holds an education event at the White House and signs an executive order that could lead to the dismantling of the Department of Education.NBC News - 1d -
How much will the UK be hit by tariffs and what happens next?
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Reporter Notebook: What does curiosity sound like?
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov said, "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" John Dickerson explains how ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Power plays are dwindling. What does that mean for UND?
Mar. 13—GRAND FORKS — No penalties were called in Friday's game between UND and Omaha. That hadn't happened in a UND game since Feb. 22, 1997. It wasn't out of the blue, though. Power-play chances ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
What does The Players Championship winner get?
The Players champion gets far more than just a shiny, gold trophy.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What Does Your Company Stand For—And Why?
Where we buy items like toilet paper has become political. Here’s how to respond when your company’s values are under attack.Inc. - 2d -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Education Department cuts agency that measures student performance
Education Department cuts agency that compiles 'Nation's Report Card' and measures student performance.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
States sue to block dismantling of Education Department
The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Heading to Wichita for the Texas Tech game? Here’s what to see and do while there
March has madness, and Wichita has plenty of wonder. Here are the must-do activities while you’re in town to see Texas Tech play UNC Wilmington.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Education Department firings and the search for student Sudiksha Konanki: Morning Rundown
The Education Department is taking its first step toward a shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Fired Education Department worker: 'We got the sense that we were disposable.'
Joe Murphy worked at the Education Department for almost 20 years.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump targets Education Department and Steve Kornacki's NCAA picks: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to close the Education Department.NBC News - 1d -
Morning Report — Trump hails Education Department shrinkage
In today’s issue: The Education Department will be dismantled and give states greater autonomy over education, President Trump vowed during a White House event Thursday intended to showcase a ...The Hill - 21h -
What is the women's NCAA Tournament scoring record? Georgia Amoore enjoys scorching start
Georgia Amoore's hot start raises the question: What's the NCAA Tournament record for points, and does she have a chance to break it?Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Goldman Sachs CEO: Business community 'understands' what Trump is trying to do with tariffs
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that the business community “understands” what President Trump is trying to do with levies on various goods, even though they want "lower tariffs everywhere.” ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
What does the New Orleans Saints' three-year extension with Juwan Johnson look like?
What's the cap hit, void years, and potential restructure? Going under the hood on the New Orleans Saints' extension with tight end Juwan Johnson.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Who does Michigan play in March Madness? What to know about dangerous UC San Diego
Michigan basketball is set to play in the always-dangerous No. 5 vs. No. 12 matchup vs. UC San Diego. Here's what Michigan fans need to know:Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.CBS News - 1d -
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.CBS News - 1d
