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NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in

Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.

CBS News - 6d

Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East

Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 5d

Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.

CNBC - 3d

Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia

Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies

ABC News - 4d

Canadian Who Was in an ‘American Pie’ Video Says ICE Held Her for 12 Days

Jasmine Mooney, 35, said she was put “in chains” after immigration enforcement officers flagged her visa application paperwork. The former actress was finally allowed to return to Vancouver.

The New York Times - 1d

Newsom advances cross-border climate, clean energy partnership with Sonora, Mexico

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his counterpart in Sonora, Mexico, have cemented a bilateral partnership with the aim of bolstering clean energy development and supply chain resilience for ...

The Hill - 17h

Reporter's Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadership

Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader's obligation to explain himself. ...

CBS News - 6d

Stats that say striker not Arsenal's big issue - plus Man Utd's mediocrity

We look at the numbers behind Manchester United and Arsenal's seasons to explain their current positions.

BBC News - Mar. 8

The Corporate D.E.I. Movement Was Destined to Fail

A former Anheuser-Busch executive explains how his experiences soured him on the corporate D.E.I. movement.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Palestinian comedian Mo Amer '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 - Mar. 12

How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad

Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.

The New York Times - 5d

Diana Taurasi 'sad' to walk away from basketball, Phoenix Mercury. What's next?

Diana Taurasi explained why she decided to retire after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

FSU strength and conditioning coach Josh Storms impressed by newcomers' first Tour of Duty

FSU football's strength and conditioning coach Josh Storms explains this year's Tour of Duty and what stood out to him.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Golfweek video instruction: 2025 is the year to trust your 3-wood

Averee Dovsek explains the importance of treating your 3-wood like every other club in the bag.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Bloomfield praises 'excellent' Luton after draw

Boss Matt Bloomfield explains his pride and frustration after Luton's scoreless draw with Middlesbrough.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Why did UNC basketball make the NCAA Tournament, First Four of March Madness?

UNC basketball was the last team in the 2025 NCAA Tournament field. After the Selection Show, a member of the selection committee explained why.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Fantasy Baseball: Top fades out of the infield for 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don explains why he's fading these infielders at their ADPs this season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Inside Zoom’s AI evolution: From basic meeting tools to agentic productivity platform powered by LLMs and SLMs

Zoom's CTO explains how the web conferencing vendor’s technology has evolved and expanded into agentic AI capabilities.

VentureBeat - 1d

NFL insider on why QB Daniel Jones chose Colts over Vikings

NFL insider Albert Breer recently explained why quarterback Daniel Jones chose the Indianapolis Colts over the Minnesota Vikings.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Buy The Dip: Fantasy baseball post-hype sleepers for 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie explains why you shouldn't give up on these six players.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

South Alabama's coach furiously called out the NCAA after it rescinded an NIT invite

The NCAA has some serious explaining to do after an embarrassing mistake involving the University of South Alabama Men's Basketball team.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Bears GM Ryan Poles jumped at chance to land Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles explains why the team moved quickly to acquire Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Former Texans OT Laremy Tunsil has 'no hard feelings' for team following trade

In his first interview since being traded from the Houston Texans, Laremy Tunsil explains his side of the story

Yahoo Sports - 1d

From non-verbal child to tennis star - how Jenson Brooksby embraced autism

Jenson Brooksby was diagnosed with severe autism as a young child - and explains why his condition offers some advantages on court.

BBC News - 1d

Why betting the NCAA tournament is completely different from filling out your bracket

Greg Peterson explains the major differences in betting the tournament vs. filling out brackets.

ESPN - 15h

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines

At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Trish Costello is Harnessing the Financial Power of Women

Trish Costello is the founder and C.E.O. of Portfolia, a women-focused investment platform that is fueling health care innovations aimed at improving women’s lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

This ETF plays defensively within growth stocks. Here’s how it’s faring better than the S&P 500.

Investors with an appetite for growth stocks can play defensively within the category by focusing more on high-quality stocks beyond Big Tech.

MarketWatch - 5d

As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.

MarketWatch - 2d

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.

CBS News - 1d

Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions

The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

NBC News - 1d

In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.

Inc. - Mar. 9

When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents

Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust

A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad

Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW . When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

2025 Big 12 Tournament: Explaining logo-centric court with conference branding scattered throughout floor

Here's why the Big 12 has a new court design and what it means

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

USMNT roster for Concacaf Nations League: Mauricio Pochettino explains notable snubs, 'It's a numbers game'

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has a strong squad, including six players from his January camp to round out the reserves

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Tesla’s stock may be bouncing, but this analyst explains why you should keep selling

One reason Tesla investors should sell into the stock’s recent bounce is because of all the “political noise” surrounding Chief Executive Elon Musk, one analyst says.

MarketWatch - 6d

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