Usaid Employee Describes Atmosphere of Fear Amid Foreign Aid Freeze
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Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs
Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public ...ABC News - 1d -
A Cornell graduate student fearing deportation files a pre-emptive lawsuit.
A doctoral student from Gambia sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds over two Trump executive orders aimed at pro-Palestinian activism.The New York Times - 18h -
Venezuelan Families Fear for Relatives as Trump Celebrates Deportations to El Salvador
The news that hundreds of migrants were headed to an El Salvador prison caused panic for some Venezuelans, who worried that their loved ones might be among them.The New York Times - 8h -
Starbucks Just Gave Its Employees a Very Blunt Message, and Taught a Key Leadership Lesson
The biggest takeaway: When you’re a leader, you have to lead.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir
The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Fired special counsel says he was preparing push to return all fired probationary employees to their job
Former special counsel Hampton Dellinger said he was planning to pursue legal action to restore all fired probationary workers back to their posts before a court failed to keep him in his role. ...The Hill - 5d -
Deutsche Bank’s highest-paid employee in line to earn nearly twice as much as chief
One individual was paid about €18mn in 2024Financial Times - 4d -
3/10: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the stock market’s plummet following President Trump's comments on a possible recession, the Trump administration's cancelation of most remaining USAID programs and ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 5d -
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care law. They are challenging the ...The Hill - 3d -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - 5d -
Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.ABC News - 4d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - 4d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 4d -
Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Celtic's 'physical beast' Maeda makes mark yet again in Scottish Cup win
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has been described as a "machine" and a "physical beast" and is having the season of his career.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance
The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?
Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Infant, woman killed, 10 injured in house fire chief called "hellish"
An infant and woman were killed and ten other people hurt in a house fire in Cincinnati that the city's fire chief described as "hellish."CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy
Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.NBC News - 6d -
Dolphins adding 'nasty' veteran blocking tight end, per report
The Dolphins are adding a tight end who was described by the Seahawks' GM as "one of the top two or three blocking tight ends in the NFL."Yahoo Sports - 2d -
DHS arrests another student involved in Columbia university protests
According to the sources, it was part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on individuals it has described as espousing the views of Hamas.ABC News - 2d -
Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base
Three men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.BBC News - 2d -
Ruben Dias interview: Rivals want to take what is yours – we are starving to get our title back
Ruben Dias describes this season, his first at Manchester City without winning the Premier League, as the cost of success.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Murder charges after mum shot dead at block of flats
Joanne Penney, 40, was described by her family as "deeply loved by all who knew her".BBC News - 1d -
Caleb Grill has brought his walls down
Dennis Gates describes himself as coaching through love first and that has helped Caleb Grill become his best self.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Why NIT changed selection criteria again for 2025 as 'College Basketball Crown' enters postseason picture
Amid a changing postseason landscape, there is yet another new selection process for the NITCBS Sports - 13h -
White House Denies Violating Judge’s Order in Deporting Venezuelans
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, also asserted that the federal courts “have no jurisdiction” over President Trump’s conduct of foreign affairs or his power to expel foreign enemies.The New York Times - 12h -
How Do You Prevent Your Employees from Quitting? It Comes Down to the Same 6 Words I Tell My Coaching Clients
This simple practice is a sign of a good leader.Inc. - 3h -
NASA’s SPHEREx, PUNCH missions launch on Falcon 9 rocket
Launching on a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, SPHEREx will map 450 million galaxies and could help unravel what happened after the Big Bang, while PUNCH will make ...NBC News - 5d -
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Malaria season begins this month in a large part of AfricaABC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends tariffs, declines comment on Ukraine aid
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday limiting who is eligible to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.ABC News - Mar. 9 -
‘Ceasefire’ is a hollow word for Palestinians – the killings, displacements and denial of aid continue | Nesrine Malik
A winding down of operations in Gaza has allowed Israel to turn its attention to the West Bank, with devastating effects. It has been just over six weeks since a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
Joint Ukraine-US statement saying ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ is followed by reports of an air strike on Kyiv. Latest Europe news live Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ukraine Supports 30-Day Cease-Fire as U.S. Says It Will Resume Military Aid
The deal announced on Tuesday delivered new momentum to efforts to halt the fighting, with the ball for any truce now in Russia’s court, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.The New York Times - 5d -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - 4d -
Finland announces 200 million euros more in aid to Ukraine and closer defense cooperation
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