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Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - 1h -
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...CBS News - 18h -
Chips Grant Staff Asked ‘Demeaning’ IQ Questions Before Layoffs Hit
Asking an on-the-job employee whether they’re smart enough to do their work is bizarre. But it’s apparently another tactic in the administration’s quest to shrink the federal workforce.Inc. - 2h -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - 1d -
Meta Takes Another Hit After Reports That it Blacklists Ex-Employees
Former Meta staff and current executives say the company’s formal no-rehire list sometimes blackballs capable veterans for arbitrary or petty reasons that are virtually impossible to overcome.Inc. - 4d -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - 31m -
Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic
A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.CBS News - 2d -
Clay Holmes strikes out eight, Mets hit two home runs in 7-6 win over Nationals
The Mets scored six runs in the first inning on two home runs and Clay Holmes dazzled with eight strikeouts, as New York beat the Washington Nationals, 7-6, in spring training action.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb headlines 10 under-the-radar players who could make big free-agent impacts
The NFL's best teams hit on these type of players -- just ask the EaglesCBS Sports - 3d -
Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
The email sent to Department of Education staff said offices will be closed "for security reasons."CBS News - 46m -
Maradona's medical team on trial for football legend's death
Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.BBC News - 3h -
Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98
She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.The New York Times - 4d -
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad
A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...The Hill - 1d -
NWSL confirms probe into Bay FC coaching staff
An investigation has been opened into the technical staff of Bay FC, National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed on Friday.ESPN - 3d -
The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy
Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...The Guardian - 5h -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - 6h -
At least 450 taken hostage in Pakistan train attack
At least 450 people were taken hostage and six military personnel were killed when the Balochistan Liberation Army attacked a train in Pakistan.ABC News - 3h -
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it
When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays’ ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it
When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the ...ABC News - 1d -
The Entrepreneur’s Unseen Support Staff
The founder’s spouse may not be visible in the workplace, but their help in the background makes all the difference.Inc. - 4d -
Mitrovic held out of training due to arrhythmia
Al Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic missed training due to an abnormal heart rhythm, the Saudi Pro League champions said on Sunday after local media reported the Serbia striker had been taken to hospital.ESPN - 1d -
Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training
Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.VentureBeat - 1d -
High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK
The trains are not only much faster than a truck but carry far more, while requiring only a single driverFinancial Times - 14h -
Insurgents ambush and open fire at a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan
Pakistani officials say insurgents opened fire at a moving passenger train in the country's restive southwestern Balochistan province, wounding the driverABC News - 6h -
Separatists say they have taken hostages in attack on train in Pakistan
Separatist militants said they had taken hostages during an attack on a train carrying hundreds of people in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday.NBC News - 6h -
Packed passenger train possibly hijacked in Pakistan terrorist attack
The Balochistan Liberation Army claims it killed 6 security forces and seized a Pakistani passenger train carrying about 500 people in a remote, mountainous region.CBS News - 6h -
Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff
Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly ...NBC News - 21h -
Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in EuropeABC News - 4d -
Delta Says Economic Worries Are Hurting Travel Demand
The airline lowered its financial forecast for the first quarter as economic anxiety hurts demand for tickets.The New York Times - 21h -
‘What the hell’s happening to your country?’ Traveling as an American under Trump 2.0 | Shanti Nelson
My American accent inspired pity, empathy and utter confusion. I feel the same: it’s as though we’ve entered hospice care. Traveling abroad for the first time since November, I saw pity in the eyes ...The Guardian - 2d -
Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat
Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.Inc. - 4d -
Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.The New York Times - 16h -
Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?
Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.The New York Times - 4d -
United and American warn on drop in demand for US air travel
Weaker outlook follows profit warning from Delta Air LinesFinancial Times - 4h -
X sees major outages as Musk claims 'massive cyberattack' hit platform
Three separate outages appeared to hit Elon Musk's X social media site Monday, as the tech titan claimed it was suffering a "massive cyberattack."NBC News - 1d -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - 2h -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - 2d -
Hamburg Airport Halts All Flights as Ground Staff Strike
The airport in Germany’s second largest city said the one-day strike, called over pay and conditions, began earlier than expected “without any notice.”The New York Times - 1d -
Norway suspend staff in ski jump cheat scandal at world championships
Team admitted cheating by employing altered suits Coach and equipment manager both suspended The Norwegian ski federation has suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager over their ...The Guardian - 1d
