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Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
The Tell-All Book That Facebook Doesn’t Want You to Read
The “free speech” champion Mark Zuckerberg tries to shut up a critic.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Silencing Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty is a gift to autocrats
Shutting down such a valuable service in the name of “government efficiency” is as insulting as it is ludicrous.The Hill - 1d -
Israelis Take to Streets a Day After Gaza Strikes
Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Fired special counsel: 'I don't think we have watchdog agencies anymore'
The ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) said his removal by President Trump is among a series of firings that have taken a wrecking ball to oversight of his administration. Special ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Congressional watchdog office left powerless as House leaders have yet to fill board seats
House leaders have yet to appoint board members to an independent office designed to investigate ethics complaints against lawmakers and their staff.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
US debt burden to top world war two peak in coming years, watchdog says
Congressional Budget Office’s forecasts come after Moody’s warned on the country’s public finances this weekFinancial Times - 9h -
US debt burden to top world war two peak in coming years, watchdog says
Congressional Budget Office’s forecasts come after Moody’s warned on the country’s public finances this weekFinancial Times - 9h -
US debt burden to top world war two peak in coming years, watchdog says
Congressional Budget Office’s forecasts come after Moody’s warned on the country’s public finances this weekFinancial Times - 9h -
Trump probably 'violated the law' when he fired independent watchdogs, judge says
Trump probably 'violated the law' when he fired independent inspectors general, a federal judge said during a hearing about whether such terminations were legal.ABC News - 7h -
Mariners shut down pitcher George Kirby with shoulder inflammation, likely to place him on IL
Seattle general manager Justin Hollander expects Kirby to miss the first two weeks of the regular season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Grayson Rodriguez injury: Orioles righty shut down for a week with elbow 'discomfort,' will start season on IL
The injury hits keep coming as reliever Andrew Kittredge undergoes knee surgeryCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones
The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Mark Pope needs to shut down Lamont Butler for rest of SEC Tournament to give UK NCAA hope
Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team dispatched Oklahoma without Lamont Butler. If Pope wants Cats to thrive in NCAA tourney, he needs to rest guard.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Cuban human rights groups worry about shutting down amid lack of U.S. funding
The cuts have shocked pro-democracy groups that monitor prisoners in Cuba, which have been the sole providers of information about political prisoners, including their health conditions.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
No. 2 Houston leans on its defense to shut down No. 17 BYU and return to Big 12 title game
Houston was forced to play BYU in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals without injured big man J'Wan Roberts. Turns out the second-ranked Cougars still had plenty of guys capable of playing some ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
No. 2 Houston shuts down No. 17 BYU for a 74-54 victory in Big 12 Tournament semifinals
Emanuel Sharpe scored 26 points, LJ Cryer had 20 and second-ranked Houston stifled No. 17 BYU in a 74-54 victory Friday night that moved the Cougars into the Big 12 Tournament championship game for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Victor Valley shuts out Antelope Valley in the HD All-Star Classic football game
Barstow quarterback Dwayne Williams was named the MVP after leading the way at the HD All-Star Classic football game on Saturday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
‘Shut up’ – Atlético Madrid president hits back at Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois
Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has this weekend taken full advantage of the opportunity to aim something of a dig at Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois.Goalkeeper Courtois, for his part, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Jan. 6 investigators hit back at Trump over pardon threat: ‘Do it. Or shut up’
The members of the Jan. 6 investigative committee are hitting back at President Trump for his threat to nullify the presidential pardons surrounding their work. The investigators not only contend ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Paul George injury update: 76ers shut down another star at end of lost season in Philly
Paul George played in 41 games during his first season as a SixerCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Warriors' Draymond Green makes Defensive Player of the Year case after shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo
'One million percent I have a case,' Green said after the Warriors' win on TuesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
Iberdrola chair warns of surge in Spanish power prices if country shuts nuclear plants
Ignacio Galán urges Madrid government to avoid repeating Germany’s ‘big mistake’Financial Times - Mar. 20 -
International travel thrown into chaos after power failure shuts London’s Heathrow Airport
London's Heathrow Airport was closed Friday after a fire at a nearby electricity substation caused power outages at the major transportation center.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
From London to Las Vegas, passengers left stranded as fire shuts down U.K.'s Heathrow Airport
LONDON — From Las Vegas to Frankfurt to Dubai, hundreds of thousands of stranded passengers waited for news about flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport after it was closed by a massive fire ...NBC News - 6d -
London’s Heathrow Airport resumes flights after major fire nearby shuts down travel
London's Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, airport officials said.CNBC - 5d -
“I 100% dont feel failure”: Jesse Lingard passionately shuts down criticism of his Man United career
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has fired back at critics suggesting he failed to deliver during his time at Old Trafford.Lingard left United in June 2022, following the expiry of ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.NBC News - 5d -
Acting Social Security chief now says he won't shut down agency after DOGE ruling
A federal judge blocked the agency from granting personnel affiliated with DOGE access to agency systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 5d -
Jordan Henderson: I hired a van to watch England so I would never shut the door on them
There were a few double-takes at the service stations on the German autobahns last summer when fans stopped off for a toilet break while heading to the European Championship final. Popping out of ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mike Bianchi: With FSU’s Mike Norvell shutting out the media, we miss Bobby Bowden more than ever
ORLANDO, Fla. — We miss you, Bobby. We miss you, Bobby Bowden. We miss you now more than ever. We miss you not just for all the victories, the national championships or the larger-than-life aura ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC Fight Night 255 post-event facts: Leon Edwards shut out – and tapped out – for first time
The UFC's annual stop in London went down Saturday with UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2, a card which saw eight of 13 bouts go to the scorecards.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Player grades: Short-handed Thunder shut down Clippers in 103-101 win
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 103-101 win over the LA Clippers.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Leandro Paredes shuts down Real Madrid forward with brutal response – ‘You have zero’
Rodrygo had a night to forget during Brazil’s clash against Argentina as the Real Madrid forward struggled to make an impact on the pitch. Unlike his usual lively performances, he seemed out of syn...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
No. 8 FSU softball extends its 10-game winning streak after shutting down Stetson at home
No. 8 FSU softball defeats Stetson, 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon to extend its winning streak to 10.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear
For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...NBC News - Mar. 10
