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Does cricket risk apathy if status quo continues?
The Champions Trophy had its moments but familiar issues leave apathy as the biggest threat to international cricket's future, writes BBC Sport's Matthew Henry.BBC News - 6d -
Latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks
Top U.S. negotiators will meet with Ukrainian officials on Tuesday to try and kickstart ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Russia is intensifying its air strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has ...CBS News - 5d -
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - 5d -
49ers' purge continues with release of DE Floyd
The 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday.ESPN - 4d -
Protests continue for detained pro-Palestinian activist
Protestors are demanding the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate and green card holder, who was arrested by federal immigration agents and is being held at an ...NBC News - 3d -
Lessons From DOGE: How Not to Institute Widespread Changes
This is not how great leaders operate.Inc. - 3d -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - 3d -
DOGE’s war on American veterans has begun
Only about 5 percent of the U.S. population has served, which is not enough to form a significant voting bloc, and few of us belong to the donor class.The Hill - 2d -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - 2d -
The Rangers' Odds To Make The Playoffs Continues To Shift Dramatically
It's Friday, folks, and I'm ready for my weekly Ask The Maven question. This one comes from Esa Newton of Manhattan. Go to it, Esa:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Patriots continue to boost secondary with veteran safety signing
The New England Patriots added to their secondary on Friday by signing veteran safety Marcus Epps.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.The New York Times - 22h -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - 6d -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - 6d -
DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - 5d -
Firing squad witness describes execution: "My heart started pounding"
Jeffrey Collins was one of three media witnesses for the firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. He has been a witness to 11 South Carolina executions.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run
NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.ESPN - 6d -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - 5d -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 5d -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers
U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.CBS News - 2d -
Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.
U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.The New York Times - 2d -
Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated
U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule
A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass ...The New York Times - 1d -
Judges order Trump to rehire thousands of fired federal workers
Two federal courts are ruling that the firings of probationary federal workers were improper and that tens of thousands of those employees must be immediately reinstated. The Trump administration ...NBC News - 1d -
How social media reacted to Iowa basketball firing Fran McCaffery
Here's how Iowa basketball fans reacted across social media to the news that the Hawkeyes had fired head coach Fran McCaffery.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Haiti’s Biggest Hospital, Dependent on U.S.A.I.D., Is Set on Fire by Gangs
A fire set by gangs at the country’s largest public hospital underscores long-simmering problems in Haiti, which is heavily dependent on international aid.The New York Times - 4h -
GdS: The San Siro paradox – Milan continue to draw more fans than Inter
AC Milan will take on Como in front of around 74,000 fans at San Siro tonight, continuing to build their advantage over Inter in terms of attendance.La Gazzetta dello Sport speak of the ‘Meazza ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds
Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.CNBC - 6d -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training
French publishers and authors are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence modelABC News - 3d -
Patriots announce deals with Epps, Hollins, Hooper and Tonga
The New England Patriots continued to add to their growing list of free agent signings, announcing deals Friday with safety Marcus Epps, receiver Mack Hollins, tight end Austin Hooper and defensive ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The MAGA revolution is playing with fire
To make the government accountable to the people, we must make it more representative, by uncapping the House of Representatives and rebalancing power.The Hill - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Football: Early projections for Justin Fields, Najee Harris and other Monday free agent movers
Early projections for free agent moversCBS Sports - 4d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 5d -
Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts
Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...The Hill - 5d -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - 4d -
Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers
BALTIMORE — A federal judge in Maryland suggested Wednesday that he might direct that thousands of fired federal workers get their jobs back, at least temporarily, after hearing arguments that ...NBC News - 3d -
Judge finds Trump unlawfully fired head of federal employee labor board
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump’s firing of the head of a board that resolves disputes between federal employees and the government was unlawful. U.S. District Judge Sparkle ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal judge rules Trump must reinstate many fired federal employees
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must reinstate probationary government employees fired unlawfully at several agencies, lambasting the Justice Department at a hearing ...The Hill - 2d
