Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm

More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiership

Financial Times - Mar. 18

UK Aims to Cut Billions in Welfare Amid Budget Crunch

Changing disability allowances is a particularly contentious move within Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030

Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition

The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left

The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling for Congress to support its full elimination.

NBC News - Mar. 20

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders take aim at Musk in first joint rally

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) focused their criticism on Elon Musk in their first joint rally in a tour the two are going on this week. The progressive ...

The Hill - Mar. 20

JuJu Smith-Schuster aims for another Super Bowl appearance with Chiefs

Smith-Schuster is back with Kansas City after helping the Chiefs reach the Super Bowl last season. JuJu has played in multiple Super Bowls in KC.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

WIAA basketball: Marshfield aiming for history in Division 1 championship game

Marshfield downs Waunakee 57-47 at the Kohl Center to earn the right to compete for a first state title in program history.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Ireland aim to build 'green wave' over Six Nations

After taking significant steps forward over the past 12 months, Ireland's scrum-half Emily Lane wants to see the side's "green wave" gain more momentum through the Women's Six Nations and beyond.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Atletico Madrid aiming to complete summer deal for Manchester United target

Atletico Madrid plan to sign defenders this summer, and one of the possible arrivals could be someone that is taken away from Manchester United.At the end of the season, Atleti are expected to part ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Manchester United aiming to get rid of at least 10 senior players this summer

Manchester United are reportedly plotting to axe at least 10 members of their first-team squad during the upcoming summer transfer window.United are expected to be busy when the window opens, ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Eskom integrates Kusile’s final unit, aiming for 2.5GW by 2025

Yahoo News - 4d

Microsoft’s AI Agents Aim to Make Cybersecurity Teams’ Work Easier

The new tools will help detect the most urgent risks faster, from phishing emails to potential insider threats.

Inc. - 4d

Minnesota Iditarod finisher aims to encourage more women of color

This year's Iditarod route was 120 miles longer than normal as the route had to be changed due to a lack of snow. But Emily Ford still finished 18th out of 33 mushers in her first go at it.

CBS News - 3d

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

Transgender Americans are asking a judge to block Trump's policy requiring them to receive passports that list their birth sex.

NBC News - 3d

College softball: Ridgewater Warriors aim a little higher in '25

Mar. 25—WILLMAR — Things were a lot better for the 2024 Ridgewater softball team. Now, head coach Callie Danielson wants more in 2025. The Warriors qualified for regional competition for the first ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

A longtime fan, Ben McCollum aims to restore winning at Iowa

Ben McCollum grew up a fan of the Iowa men’s basketball team. McCollum was introduced as Iowa’s new head coach on Tuesday, a day after his hiring was announced by the university. The Iowa native, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cuban on Musk, Trump approach: 'Ready fire aim is no way to govern'

Businessman and television personality Mark Cuban said in an interview with The Hill that the approach to governing taken by tech mogul Elon Musk and President Trump in his second term is “ready ...

The Hill - 2d

German authorities raid group that allegedly aims to overthrow Eritrean government

Yahoo News - 2d

LatAmGPT aims to create AI that better represents the region's diversity

A coalition of research institutions is working on the tool to offer users more accurate responses that take into account language variances and culturally specific details.

NBC News - 2d

How California legislators aim to sweeten film tax credits for Hollywood

The proposed legislation would increase to 35% the amount of qualified production the credit would cover. Los Angeles has been losing productions to other states and countries with generous programs.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

'Somebody has to go down': Trump allies take aim at Michael Waltz

A growing number of Donald Trump’s allies are calling on the president to fire his national security adviser, Michael Waltz.

NBC News - 1d

Trump aims to overhaul U.S. elections in executive order with new requirements

Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.

CBS News - 1d

'Somebody has to go down': Trump allies take aim at Mike Waltz

A growing number of Donald Trump’s allies are calling on the president to fire his national security adviser, Michael Waltz.

NBC News - 1d

Trump aims to overhaul U.S. elections in executive order with new requirements

Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.

CBS News - 1d

'Somebody has to go down': Trump allies take aim at Mike Waltz

A growing number of Donald Trump’s allies are calling on the president to fire his national security adviser, Michael Waltz.

NBC News - 1d

Trump aims to overhaul U.S. elections in executive order with new requirements

Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.

CBS News - 1d

Macron and Starmer aim for scaled-back Ukraine peacekeeping plan

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Financial Times - 1d

Ronaldo Nazario to lead a soccer taskforce aiming to eradicate racism, discrimination and violence

Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazario will lead a special taskforce created to try to eradicate racism, discrimination, and violence in South American soccer, the sport's continental ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h