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Protesters Disrupted Microsoft’s Birthday Celebration, Then Got Fired
It’s one thing to have opinions on workplace policies and practices, but quite another to complain about them at a company function.Inc. - 2d -
Tigers assistant GM Sam Menzin allegedly sent lewd photos to female employees before resignation, per report
The Tigers were reportedly preparing to fire Menzin before he quitCBS Sports - 2d -
3/3: America Decides
Trump says Zelenskyy should be "more appreciative"; Understanding DOGE's mass firingsCBS News - 2d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 1h -
Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza
The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.The New York Times - 3d -
Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of NSA and Cyber Command, is fired
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.CBS News - 5d -
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
Plus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known.Wired - 5d -
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.The New York Times - 3d -
Red Carpet for an Accused War Criminal: Why is the I.C.C. Under Fire?
The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.The New York Times - 2d -
Companies sued for £360mn in damages over Grenfell Tower fire
Kensington and Chelsea council in London launches lawsuits against businesses involved in refurbishing the buildingFinancial Times - 2d -
NBA coaching carousel: Nuggets fire Michael Malone — are other jobs in jeopardy?
As the NBA’s coaching carousel starts to spin, let’s take a look at the coaching vacancies we know to be on the board.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.
Firefighters found a 32-year-old man who weighed 68 pounds. The police say his stepmother locked him away when he was 12.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump signs orders to allow coal-fired power plants to remain open
Move aimed at addressing rise in power demand for datacenters, AI and EVs, but environmentalists call it a step back. Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reviving coal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Why did the Nuggets fire Michael Malone? Team president explains decision
Denver Nuggets president and governor Josh Kroenke said the were trends "that were very worrisome" within the team.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump trade war intensifies as China fires back, futures plunge
China on Wednesday announced a new 50 percent tariff on U.S. exports, intensifying a trade war initiated by President Trump that is showing no signs of slowing down as it causes economic chaos ...The Hill - 1d -
US warns China intelligence targeting fired federal workers
The Trump administration is warning federal workers about efforts by Chinese intelligence to target current and former U.S. officials for recruitment. The National Counterintelligence and Security ...The Hill - 23h -
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent agency members
The provisional decision affects Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board, and Cathy Harris, a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board.NBC News - 23h -
Roberts halts court orders blocking Trump firing of labor boards' members
President Trump removed Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board.CBS News - 23h -
Lawyers fight to stop South Carolina man’s execution by firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who killed a man in 2004, endured prolonged torture as child and didn’t receive a fair trial, lawyers argue. A 42-year-old man on South Carolina death row is fighting to stop his ...The Guardian - 4h -
Supreme Court halts order to reinstate federal probationary workers
The Supreme Court has halted a judge's order that would have reinstated thousands of fired federal probationary workers from several agencies that the Trump administration sought to fire.NBC News - 2d -
Russian Strike Kills 18, including 9 Children, Ukraine Says
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite continuing cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 5d -
Evacuations as wildfire in Scotland spreads north through forest
The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.BBC News - 3d -
Scottish and NI blazes highlight surge in UK wildfires
Fire chiefs warn of climate change driving extreme weather in the wake of weekend infernosFinancial Times - 3d -
The Wraparound: Is This The Year The Kings Eliminate The Oilers?
Welcome to a new episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, featuring rapid-fire topics after a historic weekend in the NHL.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tigers executive Sam Menzin resigns after probe revealed that he allegedly sent unsolicited lewd photos to women on staff: Report
Menzin resigned before the Tigers acted on their intended plan to fire him for improper workplace conduct, per the report.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Detroit Tigers assistant GM resigns after lewd photo allegations, investigation
Sam Menzin was expected to be fired by the Tigers after allegedly sending unsolicited lewd photos to colleagues in recent years.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘A pretty low time’: Boston Red Sox star reveals he attempted suicide during 2022 season
Jarren Duran reportedly admitted in a new Netflix documentary to trying to commit suicide with a rifle, but the weapon didn’t fire.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
On this day: Celtic legend John Havlicek born; coach Dave Cowens axed
On this day, legendary Boston forward John Havlicek was born, and Celtics luminary Dave Cowens was fired as head coach.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘Going to save lives’: Red Sox manager Alex Cora praises Jarren Duran for revealing suicide attempt
Duran described how he tried to take his own life using a rifle, but the weapon didn’t fire.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Up with roosters and nicknamed Neymar - Jackson's rise
Nicolas Jackson, nicknamed Neymar by his young contemporaries back in Senegal, is looking to fire Chelsea to European glory this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Supreme Court halts court order requiring rehiring of probationary workers
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.CBS News - 2d -
Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade
“The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.The New York Times - 1d -
Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war
The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - 19h -
The stock market hasn’t beaten Trump’s tariffs yet. Here’s what investors should think about now.
Investors should reset their views about Trump’s priorities and goals during this 90-day trade war cease-fire.MarketWatch - 4h -
Fans in Dallas, still outraged, cheer Doncic's homecoming
Tributes abound, but so do "Fire Nico" protests against Mavs' general manager.ESPN - 4h -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 3d -
Tigers assistant GM Sam Menzin resigns before team can fire him over alleged lewd photos
Detroit Tigers assistant GM Sam Menzin has resigned after reports of alleged lewd photos being sent to female staffers.Yahoo Sports - 2d
