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Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency
Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.NBC News - 2d -
Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US
Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister saysFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - 1d -
Wizards vs. Pistons odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 13 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated the Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for ThursdayCBS Sports - 12h -
Bears to sign former Commanders WR Olamide Zaccheaus to 1-year deal
The Bears are signing former Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year deal, according to Tom PelisseroYahoo Sports - 10h -
Commanders restructure Andrew Wylie's contract next season
The Washington Commanders restructured Andrew Wylie's contract next season, proving he was a big part of their plans for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
How South Korea’s shipyards could save the US Navy
Asian shipbuilders see opportunity to fill gap as Washington tries to keep pace with China’s naval expansionFinancial Times - 4h -
Bonding Over Books and Long Car Rides
Shannon Wu and John Sanders attended the same book festival in Washington, but didn’t meet until they connected on a dating app.The New York Times - 5h -
Commanders continue to add depth in the trenches
The Washington Commanders re-signed two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Commanders bring back special teams ace on multi-year deal
The Washington Commanders were one of the NFL's best on special teams in 2024. Nick Bellore was a big reason why. He's back.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Cowboys drama a positive reminder for Commanders
The latest drama surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is a positive reminder about how far the Washington Commanders have come.Yahoo Sports - 49m -
Kyle Davidson’s Press Conference Gave Insight Into The Future
Just before the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night at the United Center, GM Kyle Davidson spoke at his post-trade deadline press conference.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil ‘first of many to come’
President says in post his administration ‘will not tolerate’ actions of protesters at Columbia and other US universities. Donald Trump said on Monday that the arrest of a prominent Palestinian ...The Guardian - 3d -
Death Stranding 2 - Story, Release Date, And Everything We Know
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a release date for later this year, giving fans of the 2019 game a brand-new adventure to experience in the ruins of a world where humanity is on the edge of ...GameSpot - 2d -
Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.The New York Times - 2d -
3 Charts That Show Students Still Struggle After Covid
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. students haven’t recovered, and it’s widening inequality in our country. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times who focuses on K-12 schools, ...The New York Times - 3d -
The trauma plot: how did culture get addicted to tragic backstories? | Diana Reid
Again and again, audiences have been spoon-fed the same story: a character can only be explained by a past trauma, tantalisingly revealed in the last episode. Has the trope reached a tipping ...The Guardian - 2d -
WoW Housing Will Allow For Plenty Of Nitty-Gritty Interior Decoration Options
Blizzard is continuing to peel back the curtain on World of Warcraft's in-the-works player-housing system, this time revealing new details about how players will be able to decorate the interior ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tugboat captain on how two massive ships collided at sea
Eddie Lucas, a tugboat captain and former "Below Deck" star, explains how a cargo ship crashed into a U.S. oil tanker off the coast of England. Despite strict maritime traffic rules, the collision ...CBS News - 1d -
Nasa’s new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail
The $488m Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies evolved over billions of years. Nasa ’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit on Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before – a ...The Guardian - 1d -
WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.ABC News - 18h -
An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?
A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth.. Follow our Australia news ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘We fell in love with the ballet and with her’: why 184-year-old Giselle keeps us swooning
The role has inspired the world’s best ballerinas and her story is as popular as ever – whether revived, reimagined or deconstructed. Dancers explain the appeal of Giselle. ‘I thought I looked too ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stocks slide into correction as tariff anxiety persists.
The S&P 500 is on the cusp of closing in a correction, or a 10% drop from its February high. Constantly moving goal posts on tariffs and trade have rattled investors.The New York Times - 13h -
Google signals support for app store age verification law with changes
Google is pushing back against other major technology companies' efforts to put the responsibility of age verification on the app stores, arguing the onus is on both the stores and developers to ...The Hill - 12h -
‘Musicals can be quite sinister’: Tilda Swinton and Joshua Oppenheimer on bonkers bunker singalong The End
Inspired by a Russian tycoon’s survival bunker, the pair’s post-apocalyptic tale takes in environmental collapse, our facades and delusions – and big ol’ show tunes. Time is short for the family at ...The Guardian - 4h -
“Here we go!” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea are set to beat Man Utd to major signing
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has given his trademark “here we go” for the transfer of Geovany Quenda to Chelsea.The reporter has posted on X, formerly Twitter, about the Blues agreeing a dea...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its motherABC News - 59m -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone - How To Unlock Low Profile Perk And Flyswatter Wildcard
The latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 And Warzone adds a new perk for battle royale players and another Wildcard option for multiplayer. Here we explain how to unlock and use the new ...GameSpot - 12h -
Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout
The Washington Spirit won the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday defeating the Orlando Pride 4-2 in a penalty shootout, thanks to a crucial save by Aubrey Kingsbury.ESPN - 5d -
Mitch McConnell made our country worse
Despite his decades towering over Washington as a top GOP leader, he is now eclipsed by President Trump’s takeover of his party.The Hill - 3d -
As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents
A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.ABC News - 2d -
Trump takes his plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to narrow nationwide injunctions that have blocked the president’s plan to end automatic birthright citizenship.NBC News - 14h -
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, some question whether the program should be privatized
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - 14h -
Detroit Pistons rally in 2nd half, but flop in final minutes of 129-125 loss to Wizards
Detroit Pistons score: Cade Cunningham had 38 points and went 20-for-21 at the line, but the Pistons fell to the last-place Washington Wizards.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Unstoppable Nikola Jokić logs NBA’s first ever 30-20-20 game as Nuggets win
Denver beat Phoenix 149-141 in OT behind Jokić Nuggets star posts first 30-20-20 stat line in history Nikola Jokić produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver ...The Guardian - 6d -
Muhammad Yunus on picking up the pieces in Bangladesh after ‘monumental’ damage by Sheikh Hasina’s rule
Yunus is facing a huge security challenge as some police refuse to return to their posts, gang crime is rife and tensions simmer with the country’s army chief. When Muhammad Yunus flew back to ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘It’s not because I want people to think I’m great’: Michael Sheen on paying off £1m of his neighbours’ debts
The actor grew up poor, got rich, then lost everything backing the 2019 Homeless World Cup. Now he’s giving away more of his money to help 900 total strangers. Doesn’t he think he’s done enough?. ...The Guardian - 4d
