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- Reuters
About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
About 75,000 U.S. federal workers accepted the deferred buyout program of President Donald Trump's administration, a spokesperson for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management said late on Wednesday. The buyout is one of many approaches Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million that he has blasted as ineffective and biased against him. He has also ordered government agencies to prepare for wide-ranging job cuts, and several have already begun to lay off recent hires who lack full job security.
- The Canadian Press
Vasean Allette beats buzzer with 3-pointer, lifting TCU over Oklahoma State 73-72
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Vasean Allette made the winning 3-pointer with .8 seconds left and TCU edged Oklahoma State 73-72 on Wednesday night.
- Reuters
Miss Pacific Islands judges questioned by police, stopped at border after Samoa win
The organisers of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Thursday called for unity after judges were stopped from leaving the Solomon Islands amid claims of fraudulent activities after Miss Samoa won the contest for the second year in a row. Solomon Islands, which hosted the pageant, said it had lifted an exit ban on judges leaving the country on Wednesday afternoon, although a police investigation continued into what it said was "alleged fraudulent activities during the crowning of the Miss Pacific on Saturday 8th February". Samoa's government said in a statement that the Samoan head judge, Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt, was stopped at the airport in the capital Honiara on Tuesday when trying to return home.
- The Canadian Press
Gray has 20, Heard 17, No. 20 Oklahoma State women cruise past Arizona 83-64
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Micah Gray scored 20 points, Stailee Heard added 17 and No. 20 Oklahoma State defeated Arizona 83-64 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
AP NFL MVP Voting
The voting for the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media:
- The Canadian Press
New York isn't alone when it comes to granting driver's licenses to immigrants without legal status
While U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced legal action Wednesday against New York officials over a 2019 state law allowing immigrants to obtain state-issued driver's licenses regardless of legal status, the Empire State isn't alone in having such a mandate on the books.
- PA Media: UK News
Parents call for action after NHS trust fined again following babies’ deaths
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust was fined £800,000 for failures after Gary and Sarah Andrews’ daughter Wynter died in 2019.
- ABC News
Fighter jet crashes into San Diego Harbor, 2 pilots rescued: Fire officials
A fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Harbor on Wednesday, with the two pilots on board ejecting before being rescued by the Coast Guard, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue. Both pilots were said to be good condition and under 24-hour medical observation out of an abundance of caution, the Navy said in a news release Wednesday evening. The two-seat EA-18 Growler went down around 10:15 a.m. local time, according to a Navy official.
- Yahoo Sports
NASCAR: Chase Briscoe nets Toyota its first-ever Daytona 500 pole
The Daytona 500 is Briscoe's first official race with Joe Gibbs Racing.
- The Canadian Press
NFL Honors: Who votes for the Associated Press NFL awards, how to watch and more
The Associated Press has eight NFL awards, considered to be the league’s official awards.
- BBC
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.
- The Canadian Press
El Salvador's Congress votes to eliminate public campaign financing
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Lawmakers in El Salvador took advantage of a newly streamlined constitutional reform process to eliminate public financing of political campaigns Wednesday, making good on a promise of President Nayib Bukele.
- The Canadian Press
Bradley wins 78-64 against Southern Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — (AP) — Duke Deen's 25 points helped Bradley defeat Southern Illinois 78-64 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo Sports
Nick Pivetta joins Padres on 4-year, $55 million deal: Report
The Padres had one of MLB's most quiet offseasons before this move.
- NBA.com
Spurs vs Celtics Game Highlights
The Celtics defeated the Spurs, 116-103. Celtics Top Performers Jayson Tatum – 32 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 3PM Three straight games with 30+ points Kristaps Porziņģis – 29 points, 6 rebounds Spurs Top Performers De’Aaron Fox – 23 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists Victor Wembanyama – 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks 28th double-double of the season The Celtics win their third game in a row as they improve to 39-16 on the season, while the Spurs fall to 23-29. Notable Stats Chris Paul tied Jason Kidd (2,684) for 2nd on the NBA's all-time steals list. With his next steal, he will pass Kidd and move into sole 2nd.
- The Guardian
Australia’s investment in large-scale wind and solar hits six-year peak
Experts say latest results show clean energy investment is getting back on track, with $9bn committed in 2024
- The Canadian Press
Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday removed a key legal hurdle stalling President Donald Trump ’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump and Putin agree to talks after US defence chief says pre-war borders unrealistic
Trump says he and Putin have ‘agreed to work together, very closely’
- The Canadian Press
No. 19 Mississippi squanders double-digit lead, bounces back to beat South Carolina 72-68
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Malik Dia hit a 3-pointer with just over two minutes remaining that put Mississippi ahead to stay and finished with 18 points as 19th-ranked Ole Miss beat South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo News Singapore
MOE formulating advertising code of conduct to keep errant tuition centres in check; Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai opens 12 March: Singapore live news
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