Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of 16,000 probationary federal workers across six agencies and departments, rescinding a lower court order that they be reinstated as litigation challenging the layoffs continues. In a brief, unsigned order, the court said the nine labor unions and nonprofit groups … Read more

Judge Boasberg cancels hearing on Trump deportations after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has canceled a Tuesday afternoon hearing on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members without due process, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday evening that the administration could resume carrying out such deportations. Boasberg had scheduled the hearing to consider whether … Read more

Iran says US talks will be ‘indirect’ despite Trump ‘direct’ negotiations announcement

LONDON — Iranian officials confirmed Monday that Tehran would hold “indirect” high level talks with U.S. representatives in Oman this weekend regarding Iran’s nuclear program, though appeared to contradict President Donald Trump’s assertion that the negotiations are “direct” in nature. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, “We’re having direct talks with Iran, … Read more

The Masters: Scottie Scheffler reveals Champions Dinner menu for 2025 pre-major tradition at Augusta National | Golf News

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler will serve up a ‘Texas-inspired’ menu for the traditional Champions Dinner ahead of The Masters, with minimal changes to his offering from two years ago. The annual event takes place on Tuesday evening and is held inside Augusta National’s clubhouse, with the attendees reserved exclusively for past winners of the … Read more

Blackbird gobbles up $50M for its blockchain-based payment-loyalty app for restaurants

A founder who has carved out a name for himself building products to help restaurants connect better with would-be diners has raised $50 million for his latest startup: a new take on the idea of customer loyalty.  Blackbird Labs has built a payments-meets-loyalty-meets-blockchain platform for restaurants to grow repeat business while reducing some of the … Read more