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What to Make of $690 Flip-Flops
A debate about the Row’s latest rubber sandals.The New York Times - 2d -
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.Wired - 2d -
Poll: Vote for the Fort Collins-area Blue Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Week (March 31)
Vote for the Blue FCU Athlete of the Week, with nominees from Fossil Ridge and Rocky Mountain baseball, Fort Collins and Rocky track plus PSD lacrosse.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.Wired - 1d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 1d -
Fifth federal lawsuit filed against Michigan and ex-coach Matt Weiss after he was charged with hacking into athletes' accounts
Weiss is accused of accessing the personal accounts of female college athletes across the country to find their 'intimate digital photgraphs and videos.'Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
The surge in March was exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic,CNBC - 1h -
'Star Wars' actor Alden Ehrenreich's mission to make L.A. a 'theater city' involves a 119-year-old trolley station
'Star Wars' actor Alden Ehrenreich bought a historic trolley station in Cypress Park and transformed it into a hub for artistic work and creativity, with the goal of making L.A. a 'theater city.'Los Angeles Times - 3d -
The full comté: quest to make a semi-hard cheese is French cinema’s breakout hit of the year
Holy Cow is a film about underdogs and a bid to make a prize-winning cheese, set against a rural backdrop of sozzled fetes and demolition derbies. Director Louise Courvoisier talks about shooting ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bukayo Saka makes ‘beautiful’ return but Gabriel injury will have Kylian Mbappe licking his lips
After waiting 101 days to play a match of competitive football again, it took Bukayo Saka only seven minutes of action to make a decisive mark. This is what big players do, seizing the moment when ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Christian Eriksen makes 100th appearance for Man United in 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest
Christian Eriksen came off the bench yesterday to make his 100th appearance for Manchester United in the 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.The Dane signed for United in the summer of 2022 when he ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Homeschooled Lindsey Cocks makes difference playing for Plano, her dad’s alma mater. ‘She loves being a Reaper.’
Players want to play, and make no mistake, Plano’s Lindsey Cocks is a player. It’s one reason why the senior shortstop/third baseman and two-time all-state selection was disappointed Tuesday when ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound
Dustin May took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers a changed man. Making his first major league start since May 17, 2023, he allowed just one hit and an unearned run over five innings in the ...NBC News - 20h -
This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find her passion in finance
Federated Hermes' Kathryn Glass wasn't always set on a career in finance.CNBC - 2d -
Chiefs smart to become NFL's annual Christmas team, like Lions and Cowboys on Thanksgiving
The Chiefs are making an important move for their brand.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Report – Inter Boss Simone Inzaghi Considers Making Several Line-up Tweaks In Coppa Italia Semi-Final First Leg Vs AC Milan
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi could make several changes to his starting line-up in tomorrow’s Coppa Italia clash against AC Milan.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims
Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contracts. The Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal ...The Guardian - 2d -
Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England
The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.BBC News - 3d -
Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest
Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central governmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Fiscal tweaks won’t solve Britain’s growth problem
The government must embark on a much more radical programme of structural reformsFinancial Times - 3d -
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislationFinancial Times - 2d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 2d -
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interferenceFinancial Times - 2d -
South Africa’s ANC calls Trump Afrikaner refugee plan ‘madness’
Main party in governing coalition dismisses US accusations of white minority oppressionFinancial Times - 1d -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 1d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 1d -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 16h -
Would a Salary Cap Make Baseball a Healthier Business?
The twin ills of the wealth gap between teams and a distinctly un-American antitrust exemption leave Major League Baseball in an unbalanced and possibly untenable state.Inc. - 5d -
The Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very Angry
This notification isn’t just unnecessary, it’s broken.Inc. - 5d -
For a Master Class in Salt, Try Making Kimchi
There are many recipes for the fermented Korean staple—typically made with cabbage, chili powder, and aromatics—but all of them put salt at the center.Wired - 4d -
Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut Sunday. Moore had 17 shifts and skated for more than 15 minutes ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ladycats Soccer make first regional final appearance
The Godley Ladycats entered the 2024-25 season with no postseason wins in program history. On Friday, they added on to their monumental year with a third playoff win in the 4A-Div. II regional ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Notre Dame star makes shocking decision
Notre Dame star guard is leaving the Fighting Irish -- not for the WNBA, but the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Drew Rasmussen makes strong return to Rays rotation
TAMPA — Drew Rasmussen’s return to the Rays’ rotation as a traditional starter went well in Monday night’s 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. Rasmussen threw five shutout innings, allowing only two hits with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
David Makes Lofty Demands Known to Juventus and Inter
Jonathan David winked to Barcelona and has been linked to Juventus and Inter, but hasn’t committed to a new club even though the end of his contract is quickly approaching. While he’ll leave Lille...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Podolski: Müller deserved to make his own decision
Former Germany forward Lukas Podolski has lamented that Bayern Munich icon Thomas Müller reportedly won't have a future as a player at the club after his contract expires in June. "In the end it's ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Senate parliamentarian could make or break Trump agenda
Senate Republicans are facing crunch time on a long-overdue budget resolution, which has divided their conference over the possibility of cutting Medicaid and adding language to increase the debt ...The Hill - 2d -
'Tough call' to make over 'puppetmaster' Docherty's contract
A Sunday drive to Dingwall isn't the worst fate in the world, but let's be honest, Saturday would have been better. Why the TV schedulers thought Ross County v Dundee United deserved the live ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Longhorns make first addition of Sean Miller Era
The Longhorns added to their roster on Tuesday in the form of former Xavier small forward Dailyn Swain through the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 1d
