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Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining
A federal employee union has sued to block a Trump administration order that would strip bargaining rights at 18 departments, arguing the president abused a limited national security authority to ...The Hill - 5h -
Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth
Welby ‘profoundly ashamed’ of comments he made after resigning as archbishop of Canterbury over scandal. The former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said he forgives a serial abuser at the ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Tech You Need to Level Up Your Humanity
Advancements in computing and robotics are changing how people live. Here are our favorite prosthetics, smart glasses, exoskeletons, and fitness trackers.Wired - 3d -
The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses
HSBC’s sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentivesFinancial Times - 1d -
Why businesses judge AI like humans — and what that means for adoption
Enterprises adopting AI aren’t just signing a “utility contract” for revenue growth; they’re entering an “emotional contract.”VentureBeat - 2d -
Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin
Five years after the pandemic began, interest in the anti-parasitic drug is rising again as right-wing influencers promote it — and spread misinformation about it.The New York Times - 4h -
Justin Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.BBC News - 1d -
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.BBC News - 3h -
Blue Jays put 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on IL because of right thumb inflammation
The Toronto Blue Jays put right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of inflammation in his right thumbABC News - 1d -
‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. More than 50 prominent female Afghan women’s rights activists sheltering in Pakistan are ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bundesliga side the latest join Liverpool and Barcelona in right-back pursuit
Rayo Vallecano right-back Andrei Ratiu is enjoying a fine season in Vallecas, but it very much looks as if it may be his last. The Romanian international has caught the eye of a number of top ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle calls OKC Thunder the 'best team on the planet right now'
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle calls Oklahoma City Thunder the 'best team on the planet right now.'Yahoo Sports - 23h -
After right thumb injury, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard cleared to resume playing
Slightly ahead of schedule, rookie guard Reed Sheppard (right thumb avulsion fracture) is medically cleared and available to play for the Rockets.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Could the verdict expected at French far-right party's trial end Marine Le Pen's political career?
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says her “political death” is at stake in a verdict expected MondayABC News - 17h -
3 arrested in alleged child abuse case after autistic teen spotted nude with hands bound
California authorities arrested three people last week after a teenage boy with autism was found naked with his hands bound at a grocery store.NBC News - 1d -
Jets’ Woody Johnson: ‘We made the right choice’ moving on from Aaron Rodgers
The new Jets front office was forced to make a tough decision on quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this offseason -- and owner Woody Johnson feels they made the right choice.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Chiefs get marketing rights for 3 European countries through NFL's Global Markets Program
On Monday, the Chiefs were granted marketing rights in three new European countries, a move that could help grow Kansas City's brand internationally.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Lessons from a Lost-Pet Detective Named Kat
Recovering missing animals requires understanding both animal and human behavior.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplantsABC News - 5d -
‘It is about vulnerable guys’: violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10
Validated by Trump, Musk and the manosphere, far-right extremists pull in boys online and use bodybuilding and fight clubs to further their white supremacist agenda. Driving through western Sweden, ...The Guardian - 1d -
French far-right's Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a court.NBC News - 13h -
Dan Mullen, awed by UNLV facilities, says timing felt right to make return to coaching
Dan Mullen could've returned to coaching sooner, but the timing never seemed right and, regardless, he was fine remaining at ESPN giving his insights about the latest in college football. Now, the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
The NHL and Rogers agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada, AP source says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract is the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
After Welby's failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to choose
Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - 1d -
They met for 30 seconds - she then stalked him for four years
Victims tell BBC Panorama how a prolific stalker posted thousands of abusive messages about them on social media.BBC News - 18h -
Harrods launches compensation scheme for Al Fayed victims
Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the department store's former boss could get up to £385,000.BBC News - 6h -
Yoko Ono is now getting acclaim, but why do rock stars’ female partners get so much abuse? | Barbara Ellen
Ono was blamed for splitting the Beatles and taking John Lennon from his true calling. Let’s hope things are getting easier for women who date famous musicians. More than 50 years after John Lennon ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ravens awarded international marketing rights to the United Kingdom
The NFL announced expansion of its Global Markets Program, and the Ravens were one of 4 teams added to the program for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
For its subject, exploited on a film set and tarred by notoriety, 'Being Maria' was never easy
Director Jessica Palud, a former intern for Bernardo Bertolucci, re-creates the shoot of 'Last Tango in Paris' with a focus on capturing Maria Schneider's abuse.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - Mar. 24 -
This old-school filmmaking technique is still kicking even as AI takes on a bigger role in movies
As Hollywood is grappling with the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence, Foley artists remain a key and deeply human part of the moviemaking process.CNBC - 2d -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - 6d -
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (April 2025)
Anora, A Complete Unknown, and Deadpool & Wolverine are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.Wired - 4d -
The 22 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
Challengers, My Old Ass, and Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 2d -
Report: Texans considered attempting to regain rights to Oilers' intellectual property
The Tennessee Titans decision to change their uniforms have sparked debate over team history and whether that belongs with the Houston Texans.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Report: Texans attempted to regain rights to Houston Oilers' history from Titans
According to The Athletic, the bid to try and get back the Houston Oilers once again was in talks this offseason for the Houston Texans.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Mazzara insists Milan should feel Conte regret: “He was the right man”
Journalist Pietro Mazzara believes that AC Milan should feel some regret about not hiring Antonio Conte, and that they should go for him if he is available in the summer.A number of names were ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Chuck Schumer did the right thing — cut him some slack
It would be a mistake for Democrats to continue pillorying The minority leader, whose decision to avoid a government shutdown was not just the correct one for the country, but also politically for ...The Hill - 10h -
Rams granted international marketing rights for the United Arab Emirates
The Rams already already hosting the first NFL game in Australia but now get a seventh international market.Yahoo Sports - 6h
