Contributions Departing Veterans

GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department

Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump to slash workforce at US education department

Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agency

Financial Times - 5d

Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show

Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?

The New York Times - 5d

Departing Illini make an impression on NFL scouts

Mar. 14—CHAMPAIGN — If you think this year's Illinois Pro Day was big (eight participants), just wait until next year. All the players who said "no" to NFL for now — Gabe Jacas, Luke Altmyer, J.C. ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Berkshire Hathaway Director to Depart Due to Age Policy

All Berkshire Hathaway directors besides Warren Buffett are 75 or younger.

Inc. - 2d

Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

The New York Times - 4d

Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect

The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...

CBS News - 5d

I’m a transgender veteran. Trump’s military order is reckless and dangerous | Alleria Stanley

Trans people are twice as likely as US adults overall to serve in the armed forces. But we’re regularly told our careers and lives aren’t worth saving. Late last month, the Trump administration ...

The Guardian - 6d

Oliver Miller, nine-year NBA veteran and Arkansas star, dies at 54

Miller, known as "The Big O," helped Arkansas to the Final Four before becoming a first-round NBA draft pick

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 NFL free agency: Steelers signing a veteran quarterback, but it's not Aaron Rodgers

Mason Rudolph is headed back to Pittsburgh

CBS Sports - 4d

Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.

CBS News - 4d

An N.B.A. Veteran Lost a Friend. How He Responded Is Saving Lives.

When Ryan Gomes isn’t on the Trail Blazers’ sideline, he’s donating medical devices.

The New York Times - 4d

Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente

Insiders say UK national security adviser avoids limelight, but it found the ‘calm operator’ this week. In the topsy-turvy world in which Keir Starmer and his aides operate, the US putting the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Dolphins adding 'nasty' veteran blocking tight end, per report

The Dolphins are adding a tight end who was described by the Seahawks' GM as "one of the top two or three blocking tight ends in the NFL."

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Bucs sign veteran OL Charlie Heck to add depth

Bucs add to their offensive line depth by signing Charlie Heck who has been around the NFL playing pivotal roles on various teams over his career.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

New Orleans Saints sign veteran defensive lineman with connections to the coaching staff

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing one of Brandon Staley's former defensive linemen. Jonah Williams could help install the new system.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Dante Pettis salary: How much are the Saints paying the veteran WR this season?

The contract details for the New Orleans Saints' one-year deal with WR Dante Pettis have come out.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How is it for veteran Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday playing with an injured finger?

The UCLA alum has been taking the court for the Celtics with a rare injury that is called 'mallet finger.'

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Oilers Key Player Grades: Veterans Step Up Against Rangers

It was only a matter of time.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Patriots veteran DT finds new home on AFC team

Former New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Art Schallock, oldest living MLB player and World Series champion with Yankees, dies at 100

Schallock was also a World War II veteran

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

2025 NFL free agents who should benefit most from new scenery: Davante Adams with Rams, plus 7 other key names

Which veterans are poised to make a leap in their new homes?

CBS Sports - 3d

Puma’s stock dives to near 9-year low as ‘trade disputes’ hit sales of sports apparel

Shares of Puma tumbled to a near nine-year low on Wednesday after the German sportswear group warned that geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty would contribute to another year of weak growth.

MarketWatch - 5d

Coroner: Columbine shooting survivor's 2025 death partly attributed to massacre

Anne Marie Hochhalter was left paralyzed after being shot twice during the 1999 Columbine massacre. An autopsy report released Wednesday determined that those wounds contributed to her death from ...

CBS News - 4d

Leroy Sané could be set for a move to the Premier League

It has been a difficult season for Leroy Sané; while he has been able to play 34 games and contribute to 12 goals in 2024/25, the 29-year-old is not a regular starter for Bayern Munich - and ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Men’s Tennis Injuries Are Spiking. Is It Part of a Broader Sports Trend?

A number of sports leagues face the same issue: Modern playing styles that put increased physical demands on athletes’ bodies are contributing to an increase in injuries. The average NBA star ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department

Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor students

Financial Times - Mar. 10

US education department plans to cut half its workforce

The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.

BBC News - 5d

Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department

President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...

The Hill - 4d

Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs

The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.

MarketWatch - 4d

Trump Firings Gut Education Department’s Civil Rights Division

Many of the office’s cases over the decades have served as a catalyst for broader policy change and social reforms.

The New York Times - 4d

What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools

The U.S. education ecosystem is seeking ways to counteract diminished federal support through technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.

CNBC - 4d

Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department

The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.

CBS News - 3d

Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”

The New York Times - 3d

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.

The New York Times - 3d

Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Iowa Immigration Law

The law remains blocked for now. It was not immediately clear whether the dismissal request signaled a broader shift on state-level immigration enforcement.

The New York Times - 2d