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Dallas’ search to replace Jason Kidd centers on five candidates: former Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, current Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter (former interim Portland coach), Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. The piece notes each candidate’s background and connections to the Mavericks’ organization, with Masai Ujiri’s star-studded track record keeping options open and no clear favorite yet.
The FAA cut its target for certified air-traffic controllers to 12,563 from 14,633 and says modern scheduling and workforce tools will cut overtime costs, which topped $200 million last year after 2.2 million overtime hours; about 11,000 controllers are deployed with 4,000 in training, while staffing shortfalls and a lagging scheduling software have hampered efficiency, contributing to six-day weeks and training losses during the shutdown.
The MCPS chief outlined potential staffing reductions as the district faces a budget shortfall; cuts could affect various departments and school-level support roles, with final decisions tied to the county budget recommendation and subsequent board actions, pending public input.
Interior Secretary Burgum told the House Appropriations Committee there are no plans for workforce reductions (RIFs) at the Interior Department after last fall signaled a plan to cut more than 2,000 jobs; a buyout/early retirement program has been completed and many RIF notices have been rescinded. Congress imposed guardrails in FY2026 to protect National Park Service staffing, noting parks’ popularity, while Burgum said the focus should be on filling public-facing park roles. The department is consolidating operations and moving wildland firefighting programs toward a broader consolidation with USDA’s Forest Service, with the FY2027 budget reflecting these reassignments; some NPS staff were remote and not park-facing, and transfers are within the budget rather than new cuts. This is a developing story.
Andon Labs in San Francisco allowed an AI agent named Luna to lease a store, handle branding, hire staff, and manage operations with a $100,000 budget as part of a real-world AI safety experiment. Luna created the concept and merchandise, posted jobs, and conducted interviews, but made missteps such as inconsistent store logos, not always disclosing its AI nature to applicants, and a scheduling error on opening day. Two human employees were subsequently formally employed and paid by Andon Labs. The goal of the experiment is to evaluate current AI capabilities and safety, not immediate profit, with guardrails in place and ongoing oversight.
Experts warn that TSA staffing shortages could force the closure of some U.S. airports, causing widespread travel disruption and economic impact, with hubs like Chicago O’Hare, Pittsburgh and LaGuardia highlighted as examples of potential ripple effects.
Amid a partial government shutdown, TSA officers are going unpaid, driving rising absenteeism and stressed airport security. About 61,000 TSA workers are affected, with roughly 9–10% absent and hundreds quitting. Some airports saw security lines stretch to over two hours, and weekend travel is expected to worsen the backlog, compounded by weather delays. Officials warn continued pay disruptions could threaten airport operations and safety.
CBS News plans to lay off dozens of staff as top editor Bari Weiss reshapes the network toward exclusive, digital‑first reporting, moving away from commodity broadcast news; the cuts are expected to be announced imminently after prior buyouts and Weiss’s warning that sticking to traditional TV could leave CBS ‘toast.’
The partial government shutdown has left TSA agents unpaid, prompting widespread callouts and longer lines at U.S. airports; DHS data show 366 officers left and the average nationwide callout rising from under 2% to about 6%, with a 10.22% peak on Monday. The airports with the highest average callouts since the shutdown began are ATL (21.5%), JFK (21.4%), HOU (20.1%), MSY (16.5%), and PIT (13.8%), while New Orleans saw the worst single-day rate (~38.8%).
With TSA workers unpaid during the partial government shutdown, more than 300 have quit and call-out rates surged (10.19% Sunday; 9.25% previously), fueling long security lines at major airports nationwide as staffing shortages bite travelers.
Nearly a month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of TSA workers have quit or taken unscheduled leave as DHS funding lapsed, leaving airports short-staffed and signaling longer security lines and more travel disruptions during a winter storm and peak spring-break travel; airlines are urging Congress to restore funding, back pay is guaranteed by law, but support for workers is diminished this time, while air traffic control operations remain unaffected.
Robert Echeverria, a Salt Lake City TSA officer and father of three, quit after nine years rather than face another unpaid week as the partial government shutdown drags on; he’s among more than 300 TSA workers who have left since the shutdown began, with food pantries at airports, longer security lines, and growing concerns about staffing and security.
During the DHS funding lapse, TSA unscheduled absences more than doubled, with about 300 officers leaving and a nationwide callout rate averaging 6% (peaking at 9%), causing longer security lines at airports such as JFK and Hobby; roughly 50,000 officers are working without pay, and replacements require four to six months of training, raising concerns about recruitment and potential security risks if the shutdown persists.
TSA staffing shortages amid the partial U.S. government shutdown have led to hourslong security lines at several airports, with travelers urged to arrive 3–5 hours early. Officers are working without regular pay, and airports such as Houston’s Hobby, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong have warned of long waits as spring travel begins.
Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a former aide who died, a disclosure that has renewed scrutiny of lawmakers’ relationships with staff and staff-related ethics questions.