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When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary McMahon doesn't know
Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump "intends" to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education -- but it's still unclear when.ABC News - 5d -
USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools by terminating two programs that aid state, tribal and territorial ...The Hill - 1d -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - 3d -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump, Johnson on Rep. Massie's stance against plan to avoid government shutdown
President Trump is slamming Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie over his position on the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will have enough ...CBS News - 1d -
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils funding bill one week before potential shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday unveiled a stopgap funding bill that would avert a shutdown at the end of next week and keep the government running through the end of September.NBC News - 3d -
What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen
Optimism for avoiding a shutdown is on the rise — but the clock is ticking.MarketWatch - 1d -
Intel’s stock is climbing. Here’s the latest hope for a rescue.
Reuters reports that TSMC has approached Nvidia, Broadcom and others about a JV that would run Intel’s factories. But that arrangement would face some roadblocks.MarketWatch - 5h -
Daylight Savings Time Starts Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)
Did you know the U.S. already made daylight saving time permanent once? It didn’t stick.Inc. - 4d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
All employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., received unsigned emails Friday night offering them a “voluntary separation incentive ...NBC News - 2d -
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
Pension funds, retail investors and money managers are worrying about the future of American capital marketsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets
Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assetsFinancial Times - 22h -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - 19h -
How the SailGP Championship Is Like Formula 1 on Water
From towering catamarans racing at 60 M.P.H. to $12.8 million in prize money, here’s everything to know about the global competition.The New York Times - 2d -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - 3d -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 2d -
Panic selling tends to follow uncertainty. Here’s how to make smarter moves.
What financial advisers do when markets seem unmanageable.MarketWatch - 1d -
Stocks in the ‘danger zone’? Here’s what breaking a moving average really means.
A moving average is not the bearish omen it used to be.MarketWatch - 1d -
Delta cuts its once-rosy outlook. Here’s what’s worrying the airline.
Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. dropped more than 9% after hours Monday after the airline slashed its current-quarter estimates, seeing trouble ahead for demand for its domestic flights.MarketWatch - 1d -
Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.CBS News - 20h -
Verizon and AT&T are seeing stock drops. Here’s what’s driving the selloff.
Verizon calls out a more competitive wireless industry — and that’s weighing on its shares, as well as those of its peers.MarketWatch - 17h -
What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.The New York Times - 19h -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - 21h -
Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.CBS News - 4h -
Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - 4d -
Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges
Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.CBS News - 3d -
2025 Big 12 Tournament: Explaining logo-centric court with conference branding scattered throughout floor
Here's why the Big 12 has a new court design and what it meansCBS Sports - 1d -
Vance gives House GOP closing pitch on Trump-backed funding bill ahead of vote
Vice President Vance delivered a closing pitch in favor of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) government funding bill during the House GOP’s private conference meeting Tuesday, hours before the lower ...The Hill - 1d -
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.BBC News - 1d -
USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.CBS News - 22h -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - 18h -
Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'
If anyone other than the president himself claims to know what antitrust policy will be under Trump 2.0, be wary.The Hill - 2d -
A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? A .696 batting average!? Spring training numbers we do (and don't) believe in
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real from the March mirages.ESPN - 5h -
Credit counseling vs. bankruptcy vs. debt relief: Which path is right for you?
If you're trying to tackle your debt problems, it's important to know what strategy makes the most sense.CBS News - 1h -
CoD: Black Ops 6 - Here's The First Look At The Next Zombies Map
Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives next month, and while we don't know exactly when the next Zombies map will arrive to the game, the developer has teased a first look at the upcoming ...GameSpot - 22h -
How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.The Hill - 2d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: The Five Biggest Winners
A handful of NHL clubs truly nailed it during the trade deadline season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts
US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.BBC News - 4d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?
With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Justin Thomas 'past the level of exhaustion' with PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations: 'I'm glad I don't know more'
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan didn't have much of an update regarding the negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Liv Golf on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 21h
