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College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
Judge Reassigns Elon Musk Cases After Accusations of Bias
The judge denied she is biased, but said the attention the allegations have drawn prompted her to reassign the cases.
TSA Says Most Officers Have Received Back Pay as Some Airport Lines Ease
The update follows an executive order signed on March 27 by President Donald Trump.
Trump Says Birthright Citizenship Is for the Children of Freed Slaves, Not Temporary Visitors
The 14th Amendment was adopted to grant citizenship to the children of slaves freed after the Civil War, Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Labor Department Unveils Rule to Expand Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans
Labor officials said the proposal would give retirement plans more flexibility to reflect today’s investment landscape.
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Vaccine Coverage Drops Among Young Children: CDC
Children were less likely to be vaccinated with many of the recommended vaccines, according to newly released data.
California Bans Government Officials From Using Insider Knowledge to Bet on Prediction Markets
‘Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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9th US LNG Plant Begins Operations in Race to Replace Production Lost in Iran War
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s jointly owned Golden Pass plant in Texas is liquefying natural gas as of March 30 and expected to begin exporting within weeks.
High-Ranking Democrat Joins Call for Florida Democratic Rep. to Resign or Face Expulsion Vote
Some House Democrats are calling on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to resign after a bipartisan ethics panel last week found 25 charges against her proven.
US Has No Problem With Russian Oil Tanker Sending Supply to Cuba, Trump Says
This came as a Russian-flagged oil tanker carrying about 730,000 barrels of oil was heading to the Port of Matanzas in Cuba.
Senators Plan Taiwan Trip Ahead of Trump’s Summit With Xi Jinping
The trip could cause friction with Chinese leadership, which opposes relations with Taiwan and sees it as a challenge to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.
Idaho Passes Bill Banning Use of Opposite-Sex Bathrooms
The measure applies to government buildings and any private business, restaurant, or store that offers public bathrooms or changing rooms.
US Monitoring Surge in China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission said China’s detention of Panama-flagged vessels was ‘far exceeding historical norms.’
Judge Tosses Charges Against Former Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor Case
The officers were accused of falsifying a warrant that led to the botched police raid on Taylor’s apartment the night she was shot and killed.
Children’s Everyday Skills Grew Slower Than Usual During COVID-19 Pandemic: Study
Executive function grew at lower levels than normal, researchers found.
2 Chinese Vessels Reverse Course in Strait of Hormuz During Attempted Transit
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on March 27 ships tied to ‘enemy’ ports would not be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.38 Percent
The increase represents the highest in six months, according to a survey by Freddie Mac.
Average Gas Price in US Up One Dollar From February Amid Iran War
Oil markets are assuming the Iran conflict will end ‘quite fast and things will stabilize quite quickly,’ said one expert.
Day in Photos: Swiss Ice Skaters, Protests in South America, and Conflict in the Middle East
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Set to Announce Support for American Farmers
The president teased the announcement during a Cabinet meeting with administration officials.
