Independence Headlines

Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines

Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.

The Hill - 1d

Independent government oversight is dying

The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.

The Hill - 8h

Mumford & Sons to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend

The rock band join Tom Grennan and Sam Fender as headliners at the festival in Liverpool.

BBC News - 8h

"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.

In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...

CBS News - 2d

Flagg, Broome headline Wooden Award top 15

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and Auburn star Johni Broome headlined the 15 players named to the Wooden Award top 15 national ballot Saturday morning, as revealed on ESPN's "College GameDay."

ESPN - 4d

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, March 9, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.

CBS News - 2d

Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump

The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.

BBC News - 8h

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - 2d

What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs

President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.

CBS News - 2d

Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors

The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...

The Hill - 1d

Greenland caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes place

Greenlanders go the polls Tuesday in a pivotal election in which independence from Denmark is a key theme — as well as Trump's ambitions to 'own' the island.

CNBC - 1d

Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election

Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish rule

Financial Times - 2d

Greenland party favouring gradual independence wins election

Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic island

Financial Times - 14h

United headline 4-team EPL summer series in U.S.

The Premier League will again stage a four-team Summer Series across three cities in the United States from July 26 to Aug. 3, featuring AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham.

ESPN - 2d

Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism

Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.

CBS News - 1d

Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners as Glastonbury reveals 2025 lineup

The Glastonbury Festival in southwest England is clearly aiming to go out with a bang this summer before it takes a year off to allow the farmland to recover

ABC News - 6d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoworld Top 300 overall headlined by Witt, Ohtani, Judge, De La Cruz

Injuries are pushing Gerrit Cole, George Kirby, and Grayson Rodriguez down the board.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline

Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.

Politico - 3d

Super Bowl stars Josh Sweat and Milton Williams headline a list of NFL free agents

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week

ABC News - 3d

As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark

With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.

NBC News - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb headlines 10 under-the-radar players who could make big free-agent impacts

The NFL's best teams hit on these type of players -- just ask the Eagles

CBS Sports - 4d

Bueckers, Watkins lead women's Wooden ballot

UConn's Paige Bueckers, USC's JuJu Watkins and Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo headline the top 15 women's players on the ballot for the John R. Wooden Award.

ESPN - 3d

How Beyond Meat and the plant-based meat industry lost their allure

Beyond Meat's 2019 IPO aligned with broader excitement around plant-based meats. Yet declining sales, layoffs, and shuttered factories dominate headlines today.

CNBC - 2d

My boyfriend wants us to move in together – but I need my independence and his dog won’t let us have sex

I used to struggle with living alone, but now I’m thriving. Should I give it all up?. My boyfriend and I are in our late 50s. He never married and doesn’t have kids, while I am divorced with ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis

After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...

The Guardian - 4d

What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’

Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.

VentureBeat - 2d

'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review

After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC News - 1d

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC

In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.

CBS News - 1d

The week's bestselling books, March 16

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 7h

NFL Players Already Watch Lots of Game Film. Deon Taylor Trains Them for Jobs in the Film Industry

The independent filmmaker is working with the league to give current and former players a hands-on chance to score new careers in Hollywood.

Inc. - 2h

Santi, Jiménez lead Mexico Nations League squad

Mexico national team head coach Javier Aguirre announced the 23-player roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches during the March international window, with Raul Jimenez and Santiago ...

ESPN - 1d

3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 2d

Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins

Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.

CBS News - 12h

Trade tariffs are the new normal – and that’s unlikely to be positive for Australia | Sally Auld

US policy changes won’t have a large direct effect on the Australian economy but a global trade war can only be a drag on growth. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump administration eyes 30 percent payroll reduction at National Park Service

The Trump administration is eyeing a 30 percent payroll reduction at the National Park Service, signaling big cuts at a high-profile government agency that could make headlines during the summer ...

The Hill - 1d

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: Every Skater Revealed (So Far)

The remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 were recently confirmed, and like 2020's Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2, this new collection will feature most of the original skateboarding cast alongside ...

GameSpot - 1d

Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez lead Democrats searching for an audience

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) launched his podcast last week, his comments on transgender athletes made headlines. Republicans used it to mock how far left Democrats have become. And the ...

The Hill - 10h

NFL free agency winners and losers: Bucs’ smarts to questions for Bengals

As the new league year gets underway, we take a look at the best and worst moves heading into the 2025 season. The Vikings letting Sam Darnold walk was the headline-grabber, but they had more intel ...

The Guardian - 6h

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - 3d

Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?

Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...

The Guardian - 1d

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