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E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
An internal memo directs the closure of offices designed to ease the heavy pollution faced by poor and minority communities.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
EPA Cuts Expose Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas to Pollution Risks
Closure of the EPA’s environmental justice offices end their work protecting communities battling pollution with Trump officials justifying the move.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts
A core government facility tracking severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is listed on the DOGE website as a planned office closure.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
California’s Salmon Fleet Pivots to Sea Burials and Boat Tours as Fish Stocks Stay Low
Boat captains turn to non-fishing work to survive as the coastal fishery faces a third year of closures.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
3/20: CBS Evening News Plus
What's next for the Education Department after Trump orders its closure; Reporter's Notebook: Why spring is nature's happiness reportCBS News - 4d -
Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says
Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.CNBC - 4d -
Everything you need to know if your flight is disrupted
What are you entitled to if your flight is cancelled due to the fire that has led to the airport's closure?BBC News - 4d -
Morrisons to close 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores
The closures are expected to take place over the next few months, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk.BBC News - 1d -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump, Texas GOP's deregulation push sparks hope and fear in the oil field
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part two in a four-part series. Read part one here. President Trump and Texas lawmakers are pushing to loosen the laws and ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks protests in New York
Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, was arrested by federal immigration agents at his apartment. Khalil has helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees and outside groups are fighting an order from the agency’s leadership to shred and burn its classified documents as well as personnel ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak
Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona's poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid's win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration's climate rollbacks spark concerns over environmental fallout
The Trump administration is moving forward with what EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the "largest deregulatory action in U.S. history," aiming to undo 31 environmental regulations. The changes ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
DeMarcus Lawrence roasted the Cowboys, sparking a feud with Micah Parsons
Never a shortage of drama in the NFLYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Sparked by newfound confidence, Michigan downs Purdue in Big Ten quarters
Michigan bounced back from a three-game losing streak to beat Purdue and advance in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests
Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Italian football star sparks outrage with plan to attend Moscow gala
Retired AS Roma player Francesco Totti appears on billboards across Russian capitalFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17 -
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Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - Mar. 18 -
Cordarrelle Patterson's 'Happy Birthday' message sparks speculation on Steelers release
Cordarrelle Patterson addressed a seemingly harmless 'Happy Birthday' message from the Steelers social media page and hinted at his potential release.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Rally drivers protest the swearing ban that has sparked a backlash in Formula 1
As Formula 1 drivers grumble about their governing body's crackdown on swearing, their counterparts in rallying staged a protest Wednesday. The FIA, which oversees F1 and the World Rally ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Can Purdue basketball's unsung heroes spark another March Madness run?
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament was a Purdue victory. It was not just the Boilermaker stars who stood out against High Point.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘See you in court’
Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jimmy Butler's presence on the court and in locker room has sparked the Warriors' resurgence
Since Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline from Miami, he has brought an energy and winning mentality they were searching for to make a playoff pushABC News - 4d -
Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate
Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.BBC News - 3d -
Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall
Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investors. Business live – latest updates The risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.NBC News - Mar. 11
