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Ricki Fairley on her fight to get more Black women into cancer drug trials
Black women have the highest mortality rates for several cancers, yet make up just 2% of participants in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley founded "TOUCH: The ...CBS News - 4d -
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is ...ABC News - 3d -
Nasser Hussain’s cricketing truth-bomb fights back against march of AI robots | Barney Ronay
The Sky Sports pundit deserves an award for his accurate assessment of India’s Champions Trophy gerrymandering. I believe the robots are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show ...The Guardian - 3d -
Michigan's last-minute pay law shows the fight over tips and wages is getting more complicated
Michigan’s chaotic resolution of a yearslong battle is the latest compromise effort to satisfy workers, employers and consumers in the absence of federal action.NBC News - 3d -
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. fight predictions, odds, undercard, start time, preview, expert picks
The childhood rivals clash in Brooklyn on Saturday with a WBA lightweight title on the lineCBS Sports - 2d -
Michigan vs. Illinois odds, prediction, free picks: Proven model backs Fighting Illini in March 2, 2025 game
SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its three best bets for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines on CBS and Paramount+CBS Sports - 1d -
Kenrich Williams, Julian Champagnie ejected after fight breaks out in Thunder's matchup with Spurs
Lou Dort was ejected after the incident broke out on Sunday night in San Antonio, too.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Fight nearly breaks out during Thunder's victory over Spurs, multiple players ejected
Kenrich Williams, Julian Champagnie and Lu Dort were all tossed from Sunday's gameCBS Sports - 1d -
Japan fights forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city.NBC News - 14h -
Biden’s Envoy to Fight Antisemitism Says She Saw Surge of Hate After Oct. 7
Reflecting at the end of her tenure, Deborah Lipstadt said that after the Hamas-led attack on Israel and the devastating war in Gaza, antisemitism became “almost normalized.”The New York Times - 14h -
As the U.S. halts military aid to Kyiv, how long can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?
U.S. military aid for Ukraine has been paused following the spectacular falling-out between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CNBC - 6h -
How Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts could weaken the Fed’s power to fight inflation
Trump is moving fast and breaking things. That’s creating more chaos than progress.MarketWatch - 32m -
ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution model
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have approved a settlement that would end their legal fightsABC News - 1h -
Live Updates: Trudeau, Reacting to U.S. Tariffs, Pledges to ‘Relentlessly Fight’ to Protect Canada’s Economy
Global markets fell after stiff U.S. tariffs went into effect at midnight, and China and Canada immediately imposed retaliatory measures. Mexico said it would announce its response on Sunday.The New York Times - 18m -
UFC 313 -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Fight card, odds, date, rumors, location, complete guide
Pereira will just about clear out the light heavyweight elite if he beats AnkalaevCBS Sports - 49m -
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 fight start time: Live stream, PPV price, where to watch, undercard, date
Here's everything you need to know to watch Saturday's highly anticipated rematchCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, card this week: Kape vs. Almabayev picks, bets from proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d -
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach odds, betting line: March 1 fight predictions, picks from proven boxing expert
SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel has released his top selections for the March 1 lightweight Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. match at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.CBS Sports - 2d -
From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings
Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests
But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges
Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later
Last month, Katie Sandlin uprooted her life in a small town in Alabama to accept a job at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, before she even unpacked her ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Former FAA worker speaks out after firing, says he is "deeply concerned" for public safety
The Trump administration cut about 400 probationary FAA workers last weekend. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, former FAA national defense program worker, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his firing ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts
Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Meta Approves Executive Bonuses Up to 200 Percent After Laying Off 1 in 20 Workers
Your company should consider the message this sends to the non-executive workforce, and not follow the tech giant’s example.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Actor Faizon Love struck San Diego hotel worker with credit card reader, lawsuit alleges
A San Diego hotel worker alleges that 'Elf' actor and comedian Faizon Love hurled a credit card reader at her last year, according to a lawsuit filed this week.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Musk’s Team to Lay off Auto Safety Agency Workers Overseeing His Car Company
Elon Musk accused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of holding back self-driving technology.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Musk: Federal workers who gave 'good responses' to new policy deserve promotion consideration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he’s encouraged by the “good responses” he’s received so far to an email asking federal employees to detail their recent work efforts and suggested the employees who ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Sen. John Curtis says Elon Musk needs "dose of compassion" for federal workers
Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah says Elon Musk needs to bring a "dose of compassion" to his treatment of federal workers who are being fired across the government.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Trump Just Fired 6,700 I.R.S. Workers in the Middle of Tax Season. That’s a Huge Mistake.
The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
How a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workers
Thousands of federal workers fired in recent days by the Trump administration may be able to use an appeals process to get reinstated in their jobs — and potentially receive back pay.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump posts SpongeBob meme mocking federal workers after email requesting accomplishments
President Trump posted a "SpongeBob Squarepants" meme mocking federal employees in the wake of an email sent to the workforce asking them to document their achievements from the past week. The meme ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump calls Elon Musk's email ultimatum 'genius' as federal workers and some agencies push back
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday embraced Elon Musk's ultimatum demanding that federal workers report what they had accomplished last week or lose their jobs, a directive facing ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Yosemite National Park workers hang upside-down U.S flag to protest cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Only 1% of UK workers off sick find jobs within 6 months, report says
Think-tank’s findings show need to change financial incentives to help ill and disabled people return to employmentFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics story . Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse
Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams. “The Chinese would shock me with ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Biden-era acting OPM director reacts to Elon Musk asking federal workers to justify their jobs
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is asking federal employees to detail in an email what they did last week or resign. Despite Musk claiming no response would be considered a ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Rudy Giuliani satisfies judgment in defamation case brought by former Georgia election workers
A judge previously ruled the former Trump attorney had defamed Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss by falsely claiming they committed election fraud in 2020.NBC News - Feb. 25