Fired federal workers can fight their dismissals, but there’s a catch
A civil service law requires an administrative agency to hear complaints. Judges have thrown out lawsuits from unions, saying the courts lack power to block layoffs.
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California joins 19 Democratic states in suit to stop massive Education Department layoffs
California and other Democratic states allege Trump’s cuts amount to an illegal shutdown of the Education Department’s congressionally mandated work, including protecting civil rights.
Residents near Ukraine’s frontline sceptical of ceasefire deal
People in a town near the frontline in Ukraine’s Sumy region have told Al Jazeera they are mistrustful of US peace deal.
Columbia expels, suspends students after government threats: What we know
Move comes after Columbia was targeted in federal funding cuts last week.
Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul
The plan calls for a $545bn fund for infrastructure spending.
American influencer who snatched baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
Sam Jones, who describes herself as an “outdoor enthusiast and hunter,” made her Instagram account private on Thursday after she was widely condemned for the video.
Miami Beach mayor seeks to evict cinema for screening No Other Land
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has sought to evict an art house cinema from city property for screening Oscar-winning No Other Land, a film about the Israeli displacement of a Palestinian community in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from Hasina’s 15-year rule
People are pouring into the streets of the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka to voice their displeasure at where the country is going, less than a year after a student-led revolution toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
California businesses are reeling from Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs
California business owners struggle to keep up with an ever-changing slew of trade rules.
Wendy Williams takes aim at guardianship in ‘The View’ interview
Former talk show host Wendy Williams took steady aim at her court-appointed guardianship in an interview with “The View” Friday, insisting that she is not cognitively impaired and does not know why she is being kept in a “memory unit” at an assisted living facility.
Contributor: Mahmoud Khalil isn’t a citizen. His deportation wouldn’t be unlawful
It’s quite simple, really: If someone in the U.S. on a tourist visa or in possession of a green card violates the terms of their admission, they can be removed.
Mexican cartel mystery: Abandoned shoes, cryptic writings, charred bones
Authorities are trying to figure out how many were killed at a Jalisco ranch that apparently was used as a cartel training camp. Some call it the ‘Mexican Auschwitz.’
Stephen Curry becomes the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers
Stephen Curry’s shooting range and accuracy from way back have long stood alone — whether with a defender or two in his face or when letting it fly from the logo.
US had ‘productive’ talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in Moscow on Thursday where they discussed the peace process.