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Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit
Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.Inc. - 13h -
Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit
Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.BBC News - 5h -
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford moving ahead with tariffs on the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will start tariffs directed at the United States on Monday, unless President Trump's threat of a trade war with Canada comes to an end.CBS News - 3d -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 2d -
2025 NFL free agent edge rusher rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, more
A look at the pass rushers projected to hit the free agent marketCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agent defensive lineman rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Milton Williams, others
A look at the top defensive linemen hitting the free agent marketCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agent safety rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Jevon Holland, Justin Reid, others
A rundown of the top veteran safeties set to hit the marketCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb headlines 10 under-the-radar players who could make big free-agent impacts
The NFL's best teams hit on these type of players -- just ask the EaglesCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agent TE rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Evan Engram, Zach Ertz, other top vets
A look at the best tight ends projected to hit the free agent marketCBS Sports - 3d -
Grayson Rodriguez injury: Orioles righty shut down for a week with elbow 'discomfort,' will start season on IL
The injury hits keep coming as reliever Andrew Kittredge undergoes knee surgeryCBS Sports - 2d -
Sam Darnold reportedly signing with Seahawks for 3 years, $100.5 million, with $55M guaranteed
Darnold hit free agency as the most attractive QB on the market.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges
Tim Kurkjian reveals why baseball's best backup catcher is a hit in the clubhouse.ESPN - 1d -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - 1d -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - 1d -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. seeking $500 million contract in free agency after rejecting Blue Jays offer, per report
Guerrero is set to hit the market after the 2025 MLB seasonCBS Sports - 8h -
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.The New York Times - 5d -
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...The New York Times - 2d -
Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York
Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.The New York Times - 1d -
Washington Post restructuring newsroom; columnist resigns
The Washington Post is planning a major overhaul of the outlet's newsroom as part of a new direction the company is headed under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Executive Editor Matt Murray wrote to ...The Hill - 1d -
Ratcliffe’s straight-talking gunslinger act dissolves into double-speak | Barney Ronay
On Manchester United’s job losses, finances and new stadium, it takes hawk-like focus to work out what the co-owner is actually saying. A core strength of Ineos is direct accountability. Matrix ...The Guardian - 10h -
2025 NASCAR at Phoenix odds, predictions, time: Model that hit 19 winners says Shriners Children's 500 picks
SportsLine simulated the Shriners Children's 500 2025 at Phoenix Raceway 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and FanDuelCBS Sports - 2d -
Manchester United vs. Arsenal score: Gunners salvage point but take hit in Premier League title race
United and Arsenal tied 1-1 at Old Trafford on SundayCBS Sports - 2d -
Clay Holmes strikes out eight, Mets hit two home runs in 7-6 win over Nationals
The Mets scored six runs in the first inning on two home runs and Clay Holmes dazzled with eight strikeouts, as New York beat the Washington Nationals, 7-6, in spring training action.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues
Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight rates. Business live – latest updates The world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rescue operation underway after U.S. tanker hits container ship off U.K. coast
A U.S. oil tanker has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of England in the North Sea, prompting a major rescue mission, officials say. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.CBS News - 1d -
Don’t expect Trump or Powell to bail out investors this time as stock market hits ‘danger zone’
After three weeks of unrelenting declines, U.S. stocks slid into the market’s “danger zone” on Monday.MarketWatch - 1d -
Musk calls Sen. Kelly a 'traitor' over trip to Ukraine, Kelly hits back
Elon Musk called Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" in a post on X after Kelly posted that he had visited Ukraine over the weekend.ABC News - 1d -
‘I cried about my breast cancer – but I didn’t throw a pity party’: Anastacia on hardship, hits and humour
Twenty-five years after her debut album, the star is still loving life as a ‘continual working girl’. She talks about menopause, mastectomy and her bizarre failure to crack her native America. ...The Guardian - 20h -
2025 Masters picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from proven golf model that hit 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the 2025 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 4h -
2025 Shriners Children's 500 odds, Phoenix NASCAR picks: Expert who hit 17 winners picking 100-1 longshot
SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and William Byron are favoritesCBS Sports - 2d -
Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain
Ty Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, preview, date: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles enters picks
When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - 16h -
A Cheeto Shaped Like the Pokemon Charizard Sells for Nearly $90,000
A “Flamin’ Hot” snack with an uncanny resemblance to a fire-breathing Pokémon was a hit on the auction block. First it needed a custom case.The New York Times - 4d -
From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings ‘Severance’ to Life
Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.The New York Times - 3d -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - 3d -
Deadly floods engulf Argentine city after fierce storm
Eight hours of rainfall hit Bahía Blanca, killing at least 13 people and leaving many areas under water.BBC News - 3d -
Mo Vaughn, Ex-M.L.B. Slugger, Admits He Used Human Growth Hormone
Vaughn, a three-time All-Star, hit 328 home runs across 12 seasons with the Red Sox, Angels and Mets.The New York Times - 1d -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - 1d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - 1d -
BBC Verify looks at the events leading up to the North Sea collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.BBC News - 1d