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Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.The New York Times - 2d -
Leadership Fail: Texas Withholds $83 Million Lottery Payment From the Woman Who Won It
Retroactively changing the rules erodes public trust in the lottery itself.Inc. - 2d -
Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months
President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...NBC News - 10h -
Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries
Public health leaders are horrified by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to measles, but government and industry are responding to him.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings
The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 26 -
Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.The New York Times - 4d -
UK tech scheme includes AI tool to mark homework as ministers weigh selling data
Public records my be monetised as part of National Data Library within a decade, says science secretary Peter KyleFinancial Times - 3d -
McLaren F1 legend suffers ‘medical emergency’ with family releasing statement
A statement confirmed the ex-driver would take a ‘step back from all public appearances and engagements’Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike
Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.BBC News - 2d -
AI chipmaker Cerebras announces CFIUS clearance, a key step toward IPO
The government decision helps clear the path for an initial public offering from one of Nvidia's challengers in artificial intelligence chips.CNBC - 2d -
Au revoir Marine Le Pen?
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.BBC News - 2d -
Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracy
European rightwingers have voiced support for the French far-right politician after she was banned from running for public office.BBC News - 2d -
French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.CNBC - 2d -
'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate
Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.BBC News - 1d -
CoreWeave shares rip nearly 42% higher, rising above IPO price
CoreWeave shares rallied nearly 42% on Tuesday and bounced back from a lackluster second trading day on the public markets.CNBC - 1d -
Trump-loving network Newsmax is a hot stock on Wall Street
A destination for political conservatives, the Boca Raton, Fla.-based news operation surges after its initial public offering.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
A Remote Spot in Saudi Arabia Won’t be Remote for Long
Hotel construction and public art projects already are changing the vast desert landscape of Al-Ula in the country’s northwest.The New York Times - 1d -
Haason Reddick's number with the Bucs is now known to everyone
We know Haason Reddick's new number for the Bucs after it became public late on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
3/31: America Decides
Is Trump serious about considering a third term?; Why the Trump administration wants to defund public mediaCBS News - 15h -
C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say
The reorganization that began on Tuesday will scale back an agency that has been a public health model around the world.The New York Times - 8h -
DeepSeek AI excitement spills over to Hong Kong's IPO market
Chinese companies are jumping at a window of opportunity to go public in Hong Kong as global investors start to return to the region.CNBC - 6h -
Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White People
The FCC received 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamar’s concert, according to public records obtained by WIRED, with many focusing on the lack of white performers.Wired - 6d -
Pilar Viladas, Architecture and Design Journalist, Dies at 70
Schooled in art history, she brought authority and a human perspective to her writing and editing for Architectural Digest, HG, The Times and other publications.The New York Times - 6d -
Nvidia turned CoreWeave into a major player in AI years before helping to save its IPO
CoreWeave has found a big market in selling Nvidia's popular AI processors, but the company has a challenging story to sell to public investors.CNBC - 3d -
NASA astronauts open up about being 'stuck' in space for 9 months
In their first public comments since a dramatic return to Earth, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore said they were surprised by the intense focus on their mission.NBC News - 2d -
JuJu Watkins breaks silence with first post since season-ending injury
JuJu Watkins posted on social media shortly after midnight Tuesday, her first public statement since leaving March Madness with a knee injury.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Judge blocks release of some records related to deaths of Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa
A New Mexico judge has decided to block the release of public records showing the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.The Hill - 1d -
Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.The New York Times - 1d -
Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 179% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.CNBC - 1d -
Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent
Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ. Though the race is ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...The Hill - 19h -
Why Is Newsmax’s Stock Surging? What to Know About the Right-Wing News Channel.
Newsmax lost $55 million in the first half of last year. But its stock surged this week as shares in the company traded on the public market for the first time.The New York Times - 10h -
‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babies
The need for women to be accompanied by a man in public is blocking access to healthcare and contributing to soaring mortality rates, say experts. It was the middle of the night when Zarin Gul ...The Guardian - 2h -
Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Group of Sipa graduates demonstrate against government’s jailing of graduate student, who spoke up for Palestinians. A handful of alumni from Columbia University’s school of international and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy
‘Additional context’ not in public sphere helps inform FA’s decision Striker included in training squad for South Korea friendlies Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as national ...The Guardian - 3d -
Endless changes to pacify the hypocrites are killing the Grand National
The Grand National has historically held a special place in the hearts of the general, non-racing public. It was a unique, unpredictable race that inspired friends to get together, families to have ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 2d