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Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Live updates: Senate averts government shutdown; Trump lays out plan for DOJ
The Senate on Friday voted to avert a government shutdown, just hours before the midnight deadline. The stopgap funding bill bill, which narrowly passed the House earlier this week, triggered a ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Johns Hopkins University says it's laying off 2,200 due to USAID funding cuts
Trump administration funding cuts have come to Johns Hopkins University, a major research institution headquartered in Maryland. The university says 2,200 workers are being laid off. CBS News ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
UC Riverside AD lays blame at feet of NCAA, understands South Alabama's outrage after NIT/CBI mess
Wesley Mallette hopped on the phone Tuesday to give his side of the story in UC Riverside's postseason mixupCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
‘He threw body piercing parties and lay on a bed of nails’: the wild life of body modification guru Fakir Musafar
A new documentary explores how the pioneer of the ‘modern primitive’ subculture used painful BDSM practices to access new spiritual planes – outraging conventional society. In the opening moments ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
EU lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules
The European Union on Wednesday outlined that steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologiesABC News - Mar. 19 -
American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID upheaval
A company's contract with USAID was spared from massive cuts to the agency. It still hasn't been paid.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection
From the workplace to romance to friends, everything you need to know about rejection – and how to move on from it. Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent
Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Auburn's Bruce Pearl talks focus ahead of March Madness run
Auburn head coach is preaching the "short memory" philosophy to his team before their NCAA Tournament opener.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
2028 Olympics To Focus On Los Angeles Rebuild And Kendrick Lamar Presence
The games will emanate from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.CBS News - Mar. 21 -
Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Behind the wheel of the stolen car was a 12-year-old boy.NBC News - 4d -
Four hurdles facing Republicans as they shift focus to a bill to pass Trump's agenda
Medicaid cuts, a potential $4.6 trillion asterisk, a House-Senate divide, and a major debt ceiling question loom over Speaker Johnson's push to pass the massive bill by Easter.NBC News - 4d -
Crusoe Energy sells bitcoin mining unit to focus on 'huge opportunity' in AI
Crusoe Energy is selling its entire bitcoin mining business to NYDIG and will put all its internal efforts into building out AI infrastructure.CNBC - 2d -
Trump administration overlooks online fraud amid tariff focus
The Trump administration has been focused on trade and military alliances, but has neglected a more 21st century form of theft, such as international online fraud, which has resulted in over $12.5 ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Tariffs Explained: Cars Are Latest Focus in Wave of Trade Actions
New car tariffs come after the United States imposed similar import taxes on steel, aluminum and a variety of goods from Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.The New York Times - 1d -
Ubisoft Makes Major Deal That Will Focus On Three Game Franchises
Ubisoft has announced a major change to its organization as it looks to the future, as the company has created a new "dedicated subsidiary" focused on three main franchises: Assassin's Creed, Far ...GameSpot - 19h -
Ubisoft Makes Major Deal That Will Focus On Three Game Franchises
Ubisoft has announced a major change to its organization as it looks to the future, as the company has created a new "dedicated subsidiary" focused on three main franchises: Assassin's Creed, Far ...GameSpot - 19h -
UFC flyweight Antonina Shevchenko announces MMA retirement to focus on aviation
Antonina Shevchenko is done fighting professionally. Antonina, older sister of UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, announced her decision to hang up the gloves in a lengthy ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Hallmark reveals which NFL team will be the new focus of ‘Countdown to Christmas’ movie
The Buffalo Bills’ quest for a Super Bowl title will take a slight detour this coming season.NBC News - 17h -
Hallmark reveals which NFL team will be the new focus of ‘Countdown to Christmas’ movie
The Buffalo Bills’ quest for a Super Bowl title will take a slight detour this coming season.NBC News - 17h -
Stephen Curry leaves game after frightening fall, suffers pelvic contusion
Nothing sucks the air out of the Chase Center like Stephen Curry laying on the court in pain.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: JT Toppin, F, Texas Tech
Toppin is a defensive stalwart who lays it all out on the floor with a strong interior scoring ability.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft rumors: Here are the three Ohio State players the Steelers met with before their pro day
Pittsburgh's draft plan appears to be coming into focusCBS Sports - 1d -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Taiwan’s president seeks to bring back military courts
Lai Ching-te’s plans aim to strengthen armed forces against threat from China but could widen country’s partisan divideFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Sarries to win third straight PWR title
Gloucester-Hartpury lay down a dominant second-half performance to beat Saracens and win their third Premiership Women's Rugby title in a row.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket: Ranking every team playing in March Madness from No. 1 to 68
From best to worst, Matt Norlander lays out the need-to-knows about all 68 teams in this year's men's NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Vivianne Miedema at the double for Man City to end Chelsea’s unbeaten season
In this strange four-game run of fixtures between Manchester City and Chelsea, there were fears the former may fail to lay a glove on their opponents in any of the clashes.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department
The order, which President Trump may sign on Thursday, will lay the groundwork for eventually shuttering the agency, reassigning some of its primary duties.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
'You started this': Attacks on Alawites in Syria highlight deep divisions
The recent surge of violence in Syria lays bare the challenges interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa faces in delivering on his promise to lead a more unified country.NBC News - 5d -
Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China
Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
Rory McIlroy pushes for more international focus: 'Golf isn't just played in America'
Ahead of The Players, McIlroy endorsed the best stars playing in more tournaments in more countries.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Detroit Red Wings opt out of practice, focus on Hurricanes alert, 'stealing from teammates'
The Detroit Red Wings are trying for two in a row when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
‘Focus on PSG, respect the opponent’ – Luis Enrique’s message to PSG fans ahead of Le Classique
Speaking at Paris Saint-Germain’s pre-match press conference ahead of the second Classique clash of the Ligue 1 season, manager Luis Enrique followed the club’s recent communication strategy surro...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus
The Celtics, Thunder and Cavs are in Tier 1, but who could challenge those three this spring?CBS Sports - Mar. 15
