How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Two federal judges, James Bredar and William Alsup, have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate probationary workers who were mass-fired, citing violations of laws governing large-scale layoffs. Bredar's ruling in Baltimore halted the firings for at least two weeks, while Alsup's order directed six agencies to offer job reinstatement to terminated employees. The administration has appealed Alsup's ruling, arguing the firings were for performance reasons, not mass layoffs, as multiple lawsuits are filed over the...

Two Harvard Medical School doctors are suing the Trump administration for removing their research on endometriosis and suicide risk assessment from a government-run website due to references to the LGBTQ+ community, alleging viewpoint discrimination and violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. The lawsuit aims to have the censored research restored and the censorship ruled unlawful, with concerns raised about the impact on public health and access to reliable information. The doctors, represented by the ACLU,...

Rory McIlroy is known for making inflammatory comments during press conferences, with his recent remark about playing on the PGA Tour Champions after 50 causing a stir. Colleagues like Bob Estes and Ernie Els responded, with Estes taking a jab at McIlroy's ownership of TGL. The Champions Tour features former PGA Tour stars and is expected to include Tiger Woods once he turns 50. Full Article

The Spurs will be without star player De’Aaron Fox for the remainder of the NBA season due to a tendon injury in his left pinkie that requires surgery. Fox, acquired in a trade in February, had been dealing with the injury all season and will now focus on healing and building chemistry with the team for the upcoming offseason. With Fox and Victor Wembanyama both out for the season, the Spurs will have to navigate...

President Donald Trump marked National K-9 Veterans Day by honoring military and police dogs for their bravery and service in protecting America, with over 30,000 working dogs providing frontline support to U.S. service members. Trump highlighted famous dogs like Conan, who helped track down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and Hurricane, the most decorated K-9 in U.S. history. He also recognized other hero dogs like Cairo and Rex for their roles in important missions, thanking all K-9...

CPS students from first through eighth grade competed in the 2025 Citywide Spelling Bee Championship at Marie Curie Metropolitan High School on March 13, 2025, with winner Beatriz Whitford-Rodriguez, 13, of Skinner North Classical School, advancing to the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. CPS has a longstanding tradition of sending regional winners to the National Spelling Bee for over 60 years, showcasing the academic talent and dedication of its students. The event...