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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge in Maryland has temporarily halted the widespread dismissal of provisional federal employees and instructed that thousands of terminated workers should be brought back, making this the second such ruling within 24 hours. The directive issued by U.S. District Judge James Bredar arrived late Thursday as part of a lawsuit initiated by 19 states and Washington D.C., targeting several federal agencies. The plaintiffs allege that these widespread terminations violate the law. The states argue that the Trump administration caught them off guard by disregarding laws established for significant workforce reductions, impacting state governments as they attempt to assist those who unexpectedly lost their jobs. The lawsuit claims that since President Donald Trump assumed office, at least 24,000 probationary workers have been laid off. However, when asked during a court hearing on Wednesday to provide an estimation of this number, a government lawyer was unable...

The NFL's new league year began on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 PM Eastern Time. As expected, this was followed by an influx of free agent signings and trades, which typically kick off the initial stage of the NFL offseason. Many prominent figures had already been removed from contention due to agreements reached earlier through handshakes. NFL's legal tampering period Many of these were finally committed to paper on Wednesday, with new agreements also being unveiled. Additionally, there was a surge in player cuts, as NFL teams needed to meet salary-cap requirements by the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Teams could also tag certain players. as post-June 1 cuts As of the start of the new league year, that led to this outcome. Aaron Rodgers into the free agency market. Whether it’s NFL highlights or college sports updates, get your daily dose of key sporting events and stories. Rodgers is one of the most prominent players still uncommitted in the free-agent mark...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — According to a genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia released on Thursday, the population appears to be bigger and healthier than earlier believed. This discovery has raised hope for the gradual recovery of this endangered species. Scientists from the Fauna & Flora preservation organization gathered specimens from elephant droppings in Cambodia’s northern savannas and analyzed the DNA. This allowed them to recognize distinct individuals, gauge the herd's size, ascertain the gender of the creatures, and evaluate the total genetic variation within the community. Based on their research, they determined that there are approximately 51 elephants residing within the Prey Lang, Preah Roka, and Chhaeb Wildlife Sanctuaries. The study highlighted that these populations exhibit higher genetic diversity—a "key element for sustained survival," according to the scientists—compared to elephant groups living in two other regions ...

LA MALBAIE, Que. — On Thursday, ministers from several of the globe's leading nations convened to demonstrate their solidarity in support of liberal democracies. During this meeting, Canada suggested increased maritime collaboration as the group remains divided over issues related to Ukraine and U.S. tariffs. “We have to seize this opportunity,” Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stated to her counterparts from the U.S., Europe, and Japan at the start of the Group of Seven foreign ministers' gathering in Charlevoix, located northeast of Quebec City. “The challenge ahead shouldn’t discourage us.” Previously, Joly committed to bringing up increased economic pressure from America and President Donald Trump's demands for Canada’s annexation during her private bilateral talks. However, she confined her public comments on Thursday to common goals, highlighting that the G7 has progressed in safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and combating foreign interference opera...

Jeremy Swayman was only able to play for 20 minutes against his previous battery mate. After allowing four goals on 15 shots against Linus Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators, the Boston Bruins replaced Swayman during the first intermission with him being taken out of the game. Korpisalo took over from Swayman; he was brought in by the Bruins during the offseason via a trade with the Senators involving Ullmark. Over a span of three years, the Bruins experienced significant success as they alternated between Swayman and Ullmark in goal. In 2022-23, this pair won the William Jennings Trophy due to conceding the least number of goals throughout the season. During that same period, Ullmark was awarded the Vezina Trophy, and the team broke an NHL record by securing 65 victories. However, as both goaltenders were due for contract extensions, the Bruins decided to trade Ullmark to Ottawa and engage in protracted negotiations with Swayman, which concluded just prior to the start of t...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer yielded on Thursday, opting not to provoke a government shutdown. He stated he is prepared to initiate the process of reviewing a Republican-led government funding bill This has sharply divided Democrats who are under pressure to set boundaries on the Trump administration. During an animated private meeting over lunch, Schumer shared his thoughts with fellow Democrats behind closed doors and later delivered public statements prior to the vote scheduled for Friday. This was just hours before the midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown. The Senator from New York emphasized that despite how detrimental the Republican proposal may be, a shutdown would only exacerbate matters, potentially granting President Donald Trump and tycoon Elon Musk free rein to dismantle governmental operations as they see fit. Trump has used a blowtorch against our nation and brandished disorder as a tool," Schumer stated. "...

The U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from attending high-level peace negotiations concerning the conflict. This decision follows Moscow’s displeasure with his biased support towards Ukraine, according to NBC News. A U.S. administration official along with a high-ranking Russian official informed NBC News that Vladimir Putin considered Keith Kellogg as being overly supportive of Ukraine. Consequently, Russia brought up the matter regarding his potential removal from the negotiations. "Kellogg is an ex-American general with strong ties to Ukraine. He doesn’t align with what we’re seeking—simply not up to our standards," stated the Russian official. A spokesperson for the Trump administration verified that Russia had lodged a complaint regarding Kellogg's involvement. Nevertheless, they were unable to provide details on when exactly the White House received notification about this request. Meanwhile, National Secur...

Just like that, as enigmatically as he appeared, he vanished without a trace. According to a report, Edmonton Oilers prospect Roby Jarventie will not stay with the team for much longer. Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat , who announced earlier this week that he will be signing to compete in his homeland. Under his new agreement, he will be joining Tappara, the club where both of his younger brothers are now teammates. At 19 years old, Emil has divided his playtime between the U-20 squad and the Liiga team, whereas his brother Max, who is 16, has been competing with the U-18 side. Last summer, the 22-year-old Roby moved to the Oilers from the Ottawa Senators along with a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, trading off some prospects in return. Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson Jarventie was recuperating from a knee injury that stalled a promising season with the AHL’s Belleville Senators, where he netted nine goals and accumulated 20 points in just 22 games. Selected by th...

The cut at the 2025 Players Championship The leading positions will include the top 65 players plus any ties. After completing 18 holes, it seems likely that the estimated cutoff line will land at an even-par score. Who needs to perform well on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass to advance into the weekend? Remember, this is the wealthiest tournament on the PGA Tour With a total purse of $25 million, the top prize stands at $4.5 million, and a player finishing solo in 65th place would earn $53,750. Golfers on the cutoff line, if it ends up at even par. Keith Mitchell, even-par 72 Maverick McNealy, even-par 72 Russell Henley, even-par 72 Shane Lowry, even-par 72 Wyndham Clark, even-par 72 Xander Schauffele, even-par 72 Golfers just outside the cut line, needing an even-par score to make it through. Brian Harman, 1-over 73 Sahith Theegala, 1-over 73 Patton Kizzire, 1-over 73 Mackenzie Hughes, 1-over 73 Ben An, 1-over 73 ...

The North America and the Western Hemisphere will get to see the uncommon spectacle of a total lunar eclipse , culminating in the spectacle of a glowing red "blood moon." Beginning late Thursday night into early Saturday, March 14 , the Earth will come between the Sun and Moon, leading to this phenomenon. Unlike previous eclipses, This will become visible. from various regions across all U.S. states and North America, along with certain areas in South America, Europe, and Africa. It has almost been three years now. since the last total lunar eclipse , occurring on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and being the sole eclipse viewable from the United States until 2026. Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all the essential news directly in your mailbox every morning. Here’s what you should know about the eclipse and where and when it can be seen across the United States. At what time will the total lunar ecli...

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved requests for production orders to disclose the identities of individuals holding cryptocurrency accounts to an individual who alleges they were defrauded out of $26 million worth of bitcoins linked to someone claiming residence in Vancouver. The court decision published on Thursday was made last month regarding Lix Xiao Wang, who requested a production order from the courts targeting cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase. The decision states that Wang received a message via WhatsApp in early 2024 from an individual purporting to be a "crypto investment specialist" based in Vancouver. Consequently, Wang transferred approximately $26 million worth of bitcoins to an account on a particular website. The decision states that Wang grew doubtful when he was unable to access his account and the website’s customer service advised him to transfer additional funds totaling millions to conduct a “security...

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. found himself at the heart of the discussion within the Toronto Blue Jays camp on Thursday. However, paradoxically, he was somewhat absent from the spotlight as well. Stay with me now. Two days prior, information was released regarding Guerrero Jr.'s discussions with the Blue Jays regarding his contract , providing a little more clarity on where the two sides stand. With Wednesday’s off day, Thursday morning arrived with a hope that the pending free agent could offer his thoughts on what’s become the storyline of the year so far for the organization. This did not occur, however, since Guerrero Jr. turned down an opportunity to discuss his contract status with the media when approached via a statement from a Blue Jays representative at the team’s player development facility. This then put manager John Schneider in the position of addressing queries regarding his high-profile star player at first base. Schneider was queried abo...