Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"

President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."

CBS News - 2d

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”

ABC News - 2d

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program

The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - 6d

Women's March Madness 2025: UCLA, Cori Close reflect on Bruins reaching first NCAA Tournament Final Four

Close and the Bruins made sure to remember program history upon their historic achievement

CBS Sports - 1h

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The New York Times - 3d

Five major takeaways from Auburn's March Madness win over Michigan State

Auburn basketball is heading to the Final Four for the second time in program history. Here is a look at five stats that got them there.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

UCLA shows poise, growth in clutch win over LSU

UCLA caught fire from beyond the arc to hold off LSU and advance to the program's first NCAA Final Four.

ESPN - 23m

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC for DEI practices

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC's DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...

ABC News - Mar. 19

DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse

Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.

Wired - 2d

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders

A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.

Inc. - 2d

Governor signs ban on DEI in Ohio public colleges despite opposition by students and teachers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges and universities in Ohio.

NBC News - 1d

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter

Iran’s president says Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program

ABC News - 14h

10 things to know about new UND hockey coach Dane Jackson

Mar. 30—GRAND FORKS — UND hired Dane Jackson as the 17th coach of the men's hockey program on Saturday night. Here are 10 things to know about UND's new coach: 1. Jackson was recruited in 1988 from ...