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Almost half think Trump sympathizes with Russia in Ukraine war: Survey
President Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ongoing negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite nearly half of American voters ...The Hill - 14h -
Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.
A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.NBC News - 22h -
Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it was firing nearly half of its workforce, the latest Trump administration move to shrink the federal government that could face swift legal ...The Hill - 6d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - 4d -
Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states
Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able to hold the ball as long as they wish to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 6d -
Mike Williams thinks he has something to prove "because last year was terrible for me"
The veteran receiver is back with the Chargers after half a season with the Jets and half a season with the Steelers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - 6d -
West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead
Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
49ers with largest free agent spending deficit in NFL history; what it means and what's next?
The 49ers have lost nearly half of their starters already this offseasonCBS Sports - 3d -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
PlayStation Action Figure Deals: Get Aloy For Half Price & Last Of Us 2-Pack For 20% Off
Amazon has great deals on the two priciest action figures in the PlayStation Shapes Collection . Horizon Forbidden West fans can get the Deluxe Edition Aloy Action Figure with 15 accessories for ...GameSpot - 5d -
Most oppose college sports betting in their state: Survey
More than half of U.S. adults think it should be illegal to bet on college athletics, while 41 percent think it should be illegal to bet on professional sports, according to a new poll.The Hill - 11h -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - 5d -
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 - 18h -
Duke survives, beats UNC for third time
As good as Duke’s first half was, the Blue Devils’ second half was nearly a disaster. Duke survived North Carolina’s second-half rally to win 74-71 in an ACC tournament semifinal game on Friday ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.
People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs
Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...The Guardian - 6d -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - 6d -
Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets
President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...NBC News - 5d -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 5d -
Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs
Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...The Hill - 4d -
5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt
A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.NBC News - 3d -
Selma Miriam, Founder of the Feminist Restaurant Bloodroot, Dies at 89
She and Noel Furie had just come out as lesbians when they opened an unusual gathering place for women in Connecticut. Nearly half a century later, it is still thriving.The New York Times - 3d -
Pat Surtain nearly slipped up with Russell Wilson's old motto
Rich Eisen caught Pat Surtain nearly using Russell Wilson's old catchphrase.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo said Monday that it is buying prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion.NBC News - 17h -
Plumlee, Adams ejected after first-half skirmish
The Suns' Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams were involved in a first-half skirmish that resulted in both players being ejected.ESPN - 4d -
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking now has memory and Google apps integration
Google makes Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental more personal by connecting more Google apps and services.VentureBeat - 4d -
Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...NBC News - 5d -
Baldanzi discusses Roma’s turnaround in season’s second half
Roma attacker Tommaso Baldanzi spoke to DAZN about the team’s turnaround in the second half of the season and ahead of the final nine matchdays of Serie A.“Honestly, I don’t know what changed, b...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nearly 100 arrested in Trump Tower protest over Mahmoud Khalil's detention
The NYPD said nearly 100 people have been arrested after a group of protesters entered Trump Tower in New York City to support Mahmoud Khalil.CBS News - 4d -
Pat Shurmur: New York Giants nearly drafted Josh Allen in 2018
Former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur admits the team nearly selected QB Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Blackhawk's offense dries up in second half, falls to North Catholic in PIAA quarterfinals
After a strong first half offensively, Blackhawk was shut down by North Catholic in the second half and fell Saturday in the PIAA quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Salah: Suspended Slot angry at first-half showing
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed head coach Arne Slot was frustrated with his team's lacklustre first-half display against Southampton, with the Premier League leaders coming from ...ESPN - Mar. 9 -
NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures
The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Wrexham game halted for nearly 50 minutes because of medical incident in crowd
Wrexham's game against Wycombe Wanderers in English soccer's third tier was halted for nearly 50 minutes on Saturday because of a medical incident in the crowd. Wrexham posted on X that the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Poll: Majority of Americans think Trump is too close to Russia
A majority of Americans think President Trump is too closely aligned with Russia, including more than a quarter of Republicans, a poll released Thursday found. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 56 ...The Hill - 4d -
Homan on deportation flights: ‘I don’t care what the judges think’
Border czar Tom Homan said he doesn’t care what the judges think about the deportation flights of Venezuelan gang members as the administration faces a legal battle over the flight. “I’m proud to ...The Hill - 15h -
Former BYU runner — and current American record holder — impresses again in latest half marathon
Conner Mantz was the top American finisher in Sunday’s NYC half.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New Bedford Half-Marathon is Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
The New Bedford Half Marathon will bring over 2,000 runners to the city on Sunday, March 16. Here's what to know if you plan to go.Yahoo Sports - 2d
