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Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CBS News - 1d -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights
Book highlights performer’s wartime contribution and how she used her fame to provide cover and promote equal rights. She was, according to US wartime counter-intelligence officer Lt Paul Jensen, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 2d -
The right decision? Fans on Juric's exit
Maximus: I think it's the right decision; Ivan Juric was brought in to keep us up, so there's no point in keeping him on now that we've been relegated. It gives us more time to find a new manager ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 1d -
Sources: Miami has discovery rights for De Bruyne
Inter Miami CF hold the discovery rights for Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne, sources have told ESPN, setting up a scenario in which the Belgian playmaker could join Lionel Messi in south ...ESPN - 2h -
Former German president warns of far right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
Germany has marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' Buchenwald concentration camp, with warnings against “radicalization and a worldwide shift to the right.”ABC News - 1d -
Broncos TE Lucas Krull signs exclusive rights tender
Tight end Lucas Krull has signed his exclusive rights tender with the Broncos, according to the NFL's transactions wire.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
A Split on the Right Over Whether Teenagers Can Have Guns
Conservative judges have come to opposite conclusions on what the Second Amendment has to say about limiting the gun rights of those under 21.The New York Times - 22h -
Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda . For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven ...The Guardian - 2d -
Finding a baby snatched at birth at Argentine dictatorship-era death camp
In 1978, during Argentina's dictatorship, a pregnant woman was kept alive at a death camp only long enough to give birth. Her family spent decades searching for her stolen baby.CBS News - 1d -
Knoxville's Doris Sams was the 'darling of fans' in 'A League of Their Own'-era baseball
Doris Sams was a successful multi-sport athlete in Knoxville before she joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1946.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Kelvin Sampson's old-school Houston program is a reminder of a disappearing era
If Houston wins this title as college sports become professionalized, it’ll be remembered as relic of days when culture mattered more than contracts.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Karen Blair era officially begins at GT with introductory press conference
New Georgia Tech Women's head coach speaks with the media a day after her hiring to succeed Fortner was announcedYahoo Sports - 10h -
Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
City-state’s foreign minister fears possible collapse of world trading system following Donald Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 5h -
The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship
Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.ESPN - 6h -
Was sacking Martin the right choice? Make your selection
Russell Martin left Southampton in December and his successor Ivan Juric's spell in charge came to an end just 107 days after it began. Keeping the Saints in the Premier League following their ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say
The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.CNBC - 1d -
A Reagan-era Oakland of punks, basketball and rap battles comes to life in 'Freaky Tales'
The new indie from co-writer-directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden keenly evokes a Bay Area of the 1980s, a settling that undergirds a quartet of comic vignettes.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Justice Department Lawyers Are Struggling to Defend Trump’s Policies in Court
Inside the department’s civil division, litigators are squeezed between judges demanding answers and bosses’ instructions to protect the Trump agenda at all costs.The New York Times - 10h -
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Adolescence, Devil May Cry, and The Residence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Dead Talents Society, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Plankton: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree. The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, ...The Guardian - 1d -
What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.
Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.The New York Times - 1d -
Stocks are falling but are they getting any cheaper? It's hard to say right now
In moments of widespread uncertainty, a stock's price-to-earnings ratio may be difficult to trust.CNBC - 16h -
Fabio Capello: “Roma must carefully select the right coach.”
Former Roma manager Fabio Capello weighed in on the capital club’s search for a new head coach.Capello spoke on the Rai Gr Parlamento radio show about the on-going search for Ranieri’s successor.�...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Raiders bring back 5 on Exclusive Rights Free Agent tenders
On the eve of the start of the offseason program, the Raiders have brought back five players on ERFA tenders.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
DC, get ready for Randy Fine: ‘Hardest right hook in the business’
“Somebody punches him, he throws the biggest haymaker that's around at his opponents,” said Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters, “and that goes for Republicans and Democrats.”Politico - 9h -
Trump faces major decisions on ‘forever chemical’ regulations
The Trump administration could soon reveal whether it plans to roll back Biden-era safeguards against toxic “forever chemicals” — a key test of the extent of the administration’s “Make America ...The Hill - 10h -
Bucky McMillan will 'have to get to work immediately' as he takes over Texas A&M basketball
The Bucky McMillan era kicked off at Texas A&M with a lofty promise from the coach who raised Samford basketball to new heights. “For me to leave that place, it would only be for some place that I ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Gaza paramedics shot in upper body ‘with intent to kill’, Red Crescent says
PRCS calls for international investigation after postmortem results add to evidence contradicting Israel’s account. Autopsies conducted on 15 Palestinian paramedics and civil emergency responders ...The Guardian - 14h -
Making Harry Brook white-ball captain is right call and Test match role will follow
Harry Brook as England’s white-ball captain is the correct decision for English cricket, Ben Stokes and Brook himself.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Luis Enrique said PSG would improve without Kylian Mbappé. He was right
PSG have been flawless this season – something they never achieved with Leo Messi, Neymar and Mbappé in the team. By Get French Football News . “It’s only the start,” said Lucas Hernández as Paris ...The Guardian - 16h -
CEOs think the U.S. is 'probably in a recession right now,' says BlackRock's Larry Fink
The asset management executive also said that the he thinks the tariffs of President Donald Trump could put upward pressure on inflation.CNBC - 13h -
Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.BBC News - 1d -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 17h -
Did an anonymous X account send markets reeling today?
Journalists really need bulletproof BS meters right nowFinancial Times - 12h -
Tories and Reform leave door open to co-operation after English local elections
Prospect will bolster hopes of ‘unite the right’ outriders in both partiesFinancial Times - 3h -
Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 3d