Cutting FE college funding is not how you tackle the skills shortage

Also in this week’s newsletter, a glimmer of hope for the higher education sector

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Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business

At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.
CBS News - Feb. 25
More funding for judges to tackle record court delays

The announcement of new support for courts comes as two reports warn the justice system is struggling.
BBC News - 1d
What to know about potential cuts to Medicaid and how it could impact you

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid. As Congress works on a federal budget, Republicans are looking to slash $2 trillion in ...
CBS News - 5h
How egg producers are working to resolve shortages

According to a CBS News price tracker, the average price of a dozen eggs is nearly double what it was last year, sending grocery bills soaring. The increased prices are partially due to an egg ...
CBS News - 5d
How illegal gold mining is fuelling a chocolate shortage

Ghanaian farmers are ditching cocoa to dig for bullion and driving up global prices
Financial Times - 1d
I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You

Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?
Inc. - Feb. 22
The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped

One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.
The Hill - Feb. 24
How the Charter Revision Commission Is Tackling the NYC Housing Crisis

The Charter Revision Commission, created by Mayor Eric Adams, could give New Yorkers a rare chance to decide how the city deals with the housing crisis.
The New York Times - Feb. 23
Federal judge presses pause on NIH funding cuts

A federal judge on Wednesday issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from imposing a 15 percent cap on research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), finding ...
The Hill - 21h

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AZ v Tottenham, Fenerbahce v Rangers: Europa League last 16, first legs – live

Clockwatch updates from all the 5.45pm GMT kick-offs Live scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail Yara A Rangers supporter has died in a road traffic accident in Istanbul before ...
The Guardian - 16m
Real Sociedad v Manchester United: Europa League last 16, first leg – live

Europa League updates from 5.45pm GMT kick-off Live scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail Scott 6 min: A free kick for Sociedad out on the right. Kubo curls it in. Dalot heads ...
The Guardian - 17m
Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine

At least four people were killed in a Russian attack, Ukraine said, amid concerns about air defenses after the U.S. said it was suspending military and intelligence aid.
The New York Times - 20m
Trump envoy says he plans to meet with Ukraine over peace ‘framework’ as Zelenskyy welcomes Europe’s plan to rearm – live

Trump envoy to travel to Saudi Arabia to meet Ukrainian delegation; Zelenskyy calls plans to rearm Europe ‘the right initiative’ and urges funds to Ukraine arms production. Norwegian prime ...
The Guardian - 28m