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Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans

Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits and stability.
CNBC - Feb. 27
Panama, Costa Rica turning into a 'black hole' for deportees from US, observers warn

Officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones, denying them access to legal services and moving them between remote outposts as they wrestle with the ...
ABC News - 6d
The BBC wanted black listeners and turned to Tim Westwood, white son of a vicar. A parable for our times | Jane Martinson

Of the many lessons arising from this week’s report into the presenter’s alleged bullying and misogyny, one is the corporate cynicism that sustained him. More than 30 years have passed since Tim ...
The Guardian - 6d
Ricki Fairley on her fight to get more Black women into cancer drug trials

Black women have the highest mortality rates for several cancers, yet make up just 2% of participants in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley founded "TOUCH: The ...
CBS News - 6d
Panama and Costa Rica can't turn into 'black hole' for migrants, Human Rights Watch says

Concerns among migrant advocates arise as officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones and denying them access to legal services.
NBC News - 5d
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
The New York Times - 5d
WATCH: Paul Tazewell makes history as 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design

The "Wicked" costume designer received a standing ovation for this historic moment.
ABC News - 3d
Black graves are being moved to make way for an industrial park, drawing a mix of emotions

A decision to move the remains of hundreds African American tenant farmers from a former Virginia tobacco plantation to a dedicated burial ground has elicited a range of emotions among the ...
NBC News - 3d
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 3 Is Seemingly Delayed, Will Be A "Big Moment"

Activision has confirmed Call of Duty Season 3 arrives to Black Ops 6 and Warzone in April, which appears to be a delay of the upcoming content. Additionally, the publisher vaguely teases that ...
GameSpot - 2d
Synthetic hair marketed toward Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed toward Black women. Nine of these products also contained lead.
NBC News - 2d
‘The blue blues have never left us’: a new book examines the color’s spanning ties to Black culture

Imani Perry’s Black in Blues traces the ways blue is woven through Black history, from Miles Davis to Toni Morrison. What makes blue Black?. In her latest book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells ...
The Guardian - 2d
DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) issued a Tuesday statement suggesting the city may paint over the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. “The mural inspired millions of people and helped our ...
The Hill - 1d
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Suggests Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Painted Over

The announcement came just a day after a Republican congressman introduced legislation threatening to withhold millions in federal funds from the city unless the street mural was removed.
The New York Times - 1d
D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.
The New York Times - 16h
‘It’s hell on earth for me’: how did Joe Black overdose in a homeless hostel with zero tolerance for drugs?

Joe was a gifted musician who struggled with addiction and poor mental health. When he got a place at an award-winning ‘sanctuary’ in London, it sounded perfect. The reality was shockingly ...
The Guardian - 13h
Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans

President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.
CNBC - Feb. 20
Catarina Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025

A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.
ESPN - Feb. 21
Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforce

A federal judge paved the way for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs.
NBC News - Feb. 21
Report: Rams give Matthew Stafford permission to speak to other teams

Weird vibe between team and player could be getting weirder.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22
Leeds-born Coventry fan Inglis gives England blues with riotous knock

How a cricketer born in Yorkshire and brought up supporting Coventry City put England in a spin.
BBC News - Feb. 22
Sweeney gives update on Bruins' trade deadline plans, Lindholm injury

The latest update on injured defenseman Hampus Lindholm and the Bruins' trade deadline plans won't excite fans.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23
Zelensky willing to give up presidency in exchange for Nato membership

In response to a question, the Ukrainian president said he would give up his position for peace.
BBC News - Feb. 23
Butler gives Warriors fans plenty to cheer about in home debut

Jimmy Butler III finally got his chance to show off for the Chase Center crowd in his Golden State Warriors home debut on Sunday.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23
Dodgers giving Korean rookie Hyeseong Kim every chance to succeed

The 26-year-old from Korea will be given the chance to play multiple positions while trying to adjust to the elite pitching in the major leagues.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23
Zelenskyy willing to give up presidency in exchange for peace, NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would give up the presidency in exchange for peace and his country's acceptance into NATO, although it was not clear if he was actually considering ...
CBS News - Feb. 23
Pope Francis 'in good spirit' but doctors give no update on his condition

Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems.
NBC News - Feb. 24
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth

President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.
The New York Times - Feb. 24
Nvidia’s stock has gone nowhere for months. What can give it a jolt?

Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday. One analyst says investors are hungry for a reason to jump back in, while another is feeling more cautious.
MarketWatch - Feb. 24
Must leaders be men? In Africa, it's time for the patriarchy to give way | Minna Salami

All-male elections at the African Union highlighted the exclusion of talented women from power. The continent cannot thrive like that. What does it mean to be African? Is it simply being one of the ...
The Guardian - Feb. 25
Judge Gives Trump Administration Deadline to Unfreeze Foreign Aid

The ruling marked the second the time a federal judge had pushed the Trump administration to act after finding that it had ignored an earlier order.
The New York Times - Feb. 25
Arteta on giving up on title: 'Over my dead body'

Mikel Arteta has said he would give up on Arsenal's title hopes "over my dead body" but added that it will require his side to do something unprecedented
ESPN - Feb. 25
Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs

Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
CBS News - Feb. 25
Basketball world gives Taurasi her flowers after retirement announcement

The WNBA legend and all-time leading scorer hoisted three titles and won two Finals MVPs across her career.
ESPN - Feb. 26
MLB players are giving their new robot umpire overlords a cautious welcome

Anger over blown calls is as old as baseball itself. But in Spring Training this year, players can ask technology for a little help. For the first time ever this month, major league players who ...
The Guardian - Feb. 26
Watch live: Democrats reintroduce bill giving 'Dreamers' pathway to citizenship

A group of House Democrats are set to reintroduce legislation on Wednesday afternoon that would provide recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program a pathway to become ...
The Hill - Feb. 26
Klay Thompson gives championship ring to doctor who repaired his Achilles

The Mavericks guard showed gratitude to the doctor who helped him after his Achilles injury in 2020.
ESPN - Feb. 26
US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says

US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical minerals
Financial Times - Feb. 26
Report: Rams give OL Jonah Jackson permission to seek a trade

The Rams have put another player on the market.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26
Nvidia sales grow 78% on AI demand, company gives strong guidance

Nvidia reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company also provided strong guidance for the current quarter.
CNBC - Feb. 26
Trump signs executive order giving Musk and DOGE more power

President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk and DOGE more power. The order will require agency heads to track contracts and payments. It will also freeze credit card payments ...
NBC News - Feb. 26

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