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Sources: Miles to forgo WNBA draft, enter portal
After her team's exit in the Sweet 16 on Saturday, Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles has decided to forgo the WNBA draft, despite being projected as the No. 2 overall selection, and enter the transfer ...ESPN - 1d -
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.The New York Times - 6d -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 5d -
Real Estate Fund Exceeds $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing
The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.The New York Times - 2d -
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.The New York Times - 2d -
Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Media Moves to Register the President’s $2 Billion in Shares Again
President Trump’s shares of the company have been held in a trust since he won the election last year. The stock has plunged 40 percent this year.The New York Times - 5h -
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 -
Border mission costing hundreds of millions, expected to continue to rise: Sources
The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official.ABC News - 4d -
Members of NFL's competition committee in favor of 'tush push' ban: Sources
The Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the Philadelphia Eagles' "tush push" quarterback sneak play has some support from NFL's competition committee.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stanford hires Frank Reich as interim football coach, AP source says
Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. Football program ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Trump to consider final TikTok proposal Wednesday, sources say
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.CBS News - 1d -
Here are the options being considered for Trump’s new tariffs: Sources
Trump has promised new tariffs will be announced April 2.ABC News - 13h -
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.Wired - 6h -
Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months
President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...NBC News - 55m -
Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers
Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politicsFinancial Times - 1d -
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.CNBC - 7h -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 4d -
Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 3d -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 2d -
$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- ...VentureBeat - 1d -
OpenAI closes $40B funding round
OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...The Hill - 1d -
They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.
Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Get to Its Summer Home.
Chicken rentals are soaring as Americans look to make their egg sourcing as local as their backyard. Just don’t expect to save money.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Jets taking a quarterback is a great NFL Draft prop long shot and four more best bets from insider
League sources indicate QBs will remain in high demand, while Ashton Jeanty could be headed to the Windy CityCBS Sports - 9h -
Bills fill open spot by agreeing to sign former Bengals punter Brad Robbins, AP source says
The Buffalo Bills filled their open spot at punter by agreeing to sign Brad Robbins, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. Robbins joins Buffalo with the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal instead of WNBA draft, AP source says
Olivia Miles has decided to enter the transfer portal and play another college season instead of going to the WNBA, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The 5-foot-10 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say
Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting team is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves finally seems to be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves seems to finally be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an ...ABC News - 7h -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 2d -
Packers' proposal to ban Tush Push has support within the committee at NFL owners meetings
Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the 'Tush Push' has support within the competition committee, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN on SundayYahoo Sports - 2d
