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Is ‘winning the offseason’ a real thing? And what must the Chicago Bears do for the NFL draft to be a success?
Don’t look now, but the Chicago Bears are doing it again. They’re turning heads across the NFL with the way they’re regrouping and reloading for a potential bounce-back season in 2025. And they ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
For education reform, restore power to the states
President Trump and Linda McMahon, his new Education secretary, are working to return education to states, school districts and families by scaling back the Department of Education and giving ...The Hill - 4d -
Gibbs-White 'obviously worth an England place' but is it 'bittersweet'?
Peter: His reaction to Forest fans chanting "England's Number 10" on Saturday was priceless and telling. John: MGW is obviously worth an England place. If he does for England what he's done for ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trumpworld is failing this constitutional quiz. Can you pass it?
Despite what the White House might think, the US’s founding document does not contain the phrase ‘the president is the law’. The answer key to this quiz was recently removed from usa.gov . ...The Guardian - 7h -
Dismantling Education Department would put many students at risk, top Democrat says
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the ranking member on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, says President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would put students at risk ...The Hill - 3d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
What Cooper Flagg Is Doing Is One of One, and It Deserves to Be Recognized
The expected No. 1 pick in this summer’s N.B.A. draft has a strong case for N.C.A.A. basketball’s player of the year award.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Jim Cramer explains what Apple investors should do with the sinking stock
Shares dropped over 5% after Wall Street analysts revised down iPhone sales estimates.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
What rights do green card holders have? Immigration experts explain
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protester, is raising questions about the rights of green card holders.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?
Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.The Hill - Mar. 16 -
What to do about $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments
Eligibility errors and failures to properly assess eligibility prior to enrollment are the biggest sources of improper payments.The Hill - Mar. 16 -
BBC’s farewell to England men’s rugby a reminder of what they do well... and badly
The last England Six Nations match on BBC for five years at least was both a fitting (temporary?) farewell and an encapsulation of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporation’s rugby on ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes.ESPN - 6d -
What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.CBS News - 5d -
J.F.K., Blown Away, What Else Do I Have to Say?
Why the newly released documents won’t put out the fire.The New York Times - 4d -
Hollywood producers say they are misunderstood. Here's what they're doing about it
As producing credits have expanded over the years, actual producers are trying to better define their roles and get benefits including healthcare.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Bryant basketball's first challenge is dealing with distractions. Here's what they'll do
'Little kids go on field trips. Grown-ups go on business trips. That’s the way we go about it,' says coach Phil Martelli Jr.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.BBC News - 3d -
CM: ‘Aura of mystery’ – Milan still clueless as to what to do with Origi
Divock Origi is a distant memory for AC Milan, yet the memory still remains, taking a heavy wage each month, and no solution has been found yet. It is a problem which pops up every few months, as ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Returning options at WR Gallagher, Bray doing what is asked
West Virginia doesn’t return a lot at the wide receiver spot but there are some players that are back and competing for time in the room this spring. Two of those names that have certainly made an ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
New lawsuit alleges Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill responsibilities after cuts
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is unable to fulfill its mandated obligations due to the Trump administration's changes as it seeks to ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Trump Ordered the Shutdown of the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in his way. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations
Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
What will Green Bay do with Rasheed Walker? What Aaron Banks signing means for his future
The signing of Aaron Banks in free agency has cast doubt over Rasheed Walker's immediate and long-term future with the Packers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
America needs what Canada sells
The US president has to understand that economic warfare will hit his own people in their pocketbooksFinancial Times - 3d -
I've been a hospice nurse for 20 years. People often have 4 confessions on their deathbed—here's what they teach us
Hospice nurse and palliative care professional Suzanne O'Brien, RN, shares the most common "deathbed regret confessions" she has heard throughout her career. Here's what we can learn from them ...CNBC - 4d -
Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Teachers protest cuts to education funding
Teachers across the country are protesting against federal cuts in education. This comes as President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. NBC News' Morgan ...NBC News - 2d -
How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?
What kind of monthly payment would you make on a $200,000 HELOC at today's rates? Find out here.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
If you do these 5 things, you're more indecisive than most—here's what to do instead
Being indecisive "breeds doubt, uncertainty, and even resentment," says Scott Mautz, who's spent 30 years studying mental strength.CNBC - 1d -
Adoree Jackson: What to know about Eagles new cornerback. Can he fill Darius Slay's spot?
Does Adoree Jackson have a chance to start in the Eagles' revamped secondary?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Shedeur Sanders: I'm most comfortable as a pocket passer, but can adjust my game if needed
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the NFL to know that he's a pocket passer first and foremost, and only uses his running ability if that's what his team needs him to do.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
DNC chair: Trump told students 'he doesn't give a damn about them' with move against Department of Education
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said President Trump told students “he doesn't give a damn about them” with a recent move against the Department of Education. “Today, Donald ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ
In hourlong victory lap, president railed against Biden officials and their ‘bullshit’ case while boosting his lawyers. US politics live – latest updates Taking over the justice department ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Stocks in the ‘danger zone’? Here’s what breaking a moving average really means.
A moving average is not the bearish omen it used to be.MarketWatch - Mar. 10
