Civil Rights Era Government

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 - 20h

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

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

UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected

Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers Tribunal

Financial Times - 9h

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 orders

Financial Times - 1d

Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government

Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concerns

Financial Times - 19h

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 - 8h

Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey's protesters put aside their differences

The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered the largest anti-government protests Turkey has seen in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of ...

ABC News - 1d

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 - 22h

A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance

Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the government

ABC News - 2d

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 - 14h

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

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 - 14m

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 - 14h

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 - 13h

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 announced

Yahoo Sports - 2h

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 - 5h

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 - 18h

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

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 - 3h

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 - 17h

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 - 16h

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 - 8h

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 - 2h

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 - 1h

Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts

One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.

Inc. - 3d

Op-ed: First test in Trump's tariffs war is underway. Our government is set to fail it

One thing the Trump White House fact sheet on tariffs does not offer is a coherent implementation plan. That's a dangerous foundation for long-term policy.

CNBC - 1d

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 - 2h

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference.

BBC News - 22m

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 - 6h

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 - 7h

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 - 8h