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Cavaliers land Peyton Watson on $88 million deal after late push — 1dCavaliers landed Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million deal after a late push; Harden recruited him by call and text during free agency.

Sam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs.

Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident — 3dFive remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.

Sam Okafor Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.

Amway Agrees to Largest-Ever $225M FTC MLM Settlement — 1dThe FTC and Washington state have reached a $225 million settlement with Amway and two affiliates over deceptive earnings claims and recruitment practices in MLM, with most funds to be returned to affected consumers and extensive changes to compliance including auditing and tighter limits on training fees. This represents the largest monetary recovery in an FTC action against an MLM, and the case underscores heightened scrutiny of direct-selling practices.

Maya Lindstrom It's about time the FTC hit Amway with real consequences for those inflated income claims that hooked so many recruits.

UNC skips recruit visits for ETSU opener after self-reported violation — Sep 9, 2026UNC will not host unofficial recruiting visits for its home opener against East Tennessee State after self-reporting a recruiting violation, with official visits to continue during the remaining home games as the NCAA process concludes. The situation follows leadership changes and an ongoing internal investigation within the football program, including the resignation of GM Michael Lombardi and scrutiny of coach Bill Belichick and other staff members.

Priya Raman Self-reporting the violation is the right call, but it still looks bad for Belichick's program right after the Lombardi exit and all the internal issues.

SEC sues LSU and Lane Kiffin over recruiting former NFL players to roster — Sep 3, 2026

Derek Foss Curious how the SEC even has standing to sue here, seems like this should be an NCAA compliance issue not a lawsuit.

ICE Vetting Under Scrutiny After Whistleblower Report — Sep 3, 2026An ICE whistleblower alleges that during a Trump-era recruitment surge the agency lowered vetting standards and offered jobs before completing background checks, potentially risking national security, with the DHS Office of Inspector General examining the claims. Multiple outlets highlighted concerns about rushed hiring, training deficiencies, and related procedural complaints connected to the agency's recruitment push.

Nicole Hardy Background checks exist for a reason. Skipping them to hit a recruitment quota is how you end up with bad actors wearing a badge.

Colorado, Arkansas and California top new 2027 football recruit rankings — Sep 4, 2026The college football recruiting landscape for the 2027 cycle is increasingly shaped by NIL, branding potential, and media presence alongside on-field talent, with Colorado and Arkansas prospects entering high school with endorsement buzz. Meanwhile, Texas remains a focal point with Arch Manning atop a talent-rich roster that could yield top NFL draft selections, complemented by other highly regarded peers like Cam Coleman and Tyler Goosby.

Marcus Bell Arch Manning still hasn't started a full season and he's already being talked about like a top NFL pick, that's a lot of pressure early.

Sydney Airport Cancellations, Delays Mount Amid Controller Shortage — Sep 11, 2026Airservices Australia says staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are driving ongoing cancellations and delays at Sydney and across Australia, with 2,536 flights canceled in the year to August 31, 2026, including 103 at Sydney. The agency is recruiting and seeking retirees to fill rosters of 41 operational positions from 49, but unplanned absences routinely leave a margin of about one in five, contributing to disruptions and prompting safety reviews after near-misses at Sydney.

Chris Dalton The shortage of controllers is hitting travelers hard, but near-misses show safety must come first over filling rosters quickly.

‘Doing Everything We Can’: Police Department Planning to Recruit from Puerto Rico to Address Staffing ShortagesReporting — Sep 19, 2023A Maryland police department is preparing to go to Puerto Rico in order to get recruits from the department as staffing shortages across the country continue. Nicholas Collins, the commander of the recruiting department…

Air Force On Track To Smash Recruiting Target Ahead Of Schedule — Jun 18, 2025The Air Force is on track to hit its annual recruitment goal three months early, Chief Master Sgt. Frank Rawls, the chief recruiter for the branch, told Military.com on Tuesday. Although budget woes caused the Air Force…

Air Force, Space Force Hit Recruitment Goal Months Ahead Of Schedule — Jul 1, 2025The Air Force and Space Force met their recruitment goals for fiscal year 2025 three months early, the services announced Monday. The two services have gained a total of 30,000 new recruits so far this fiscal year…

On Heels of Woke Army Recruitment Ad, Air Force Releases One That Has People Excited AgainReporting — Aug 8, 2021A hard-hitting recruitment ad from the Air Force shuns the “woke” approach to hit potential recruits head-on. The 30-second ad mixes images of pilots and planes interspersed with blunt commentary from Air Force Chief of…

Chinese Spies May Be Stalking You On Your Job Hunt — Jun 4, 2026A U.S.-backed alliance of intelligence organizations issued a warning on Wednesday that China is using employment websites to recruit spies for the Chinese government. Chinese recruiters are using job listing websites…

ICE Arrests Alleged New Orleans Police Recruit With Deportation Order — Feb 5, 2026U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a New Orleans Police Department recruit from Cameroon after discovering he had an active deportation order and had been issued a firearm just days before graduating from…

Harvard Quietly Ends ‘Minority Recruitment Program’ Amid Battle With Trump Admin — Sep 15, 2025Harvard University has reportedly shuttered its “Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program” as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on discriminatory racial preferences. The university quietly shuttered the…

Colorado’s Gooden Becomes Division I’s Only Two-Way Lineman — Sep 7, 2026Colorado coach Deion Sanders is expanding two-way versatility, highlighting Chauncey Gooden (a 380-pound interior lineman) for playing both sides in the Georgia Tech win and earning more responsibilities as the Buffs prepare for Weber State, while the program’s recruiting momentum—especially the 2027 class ranking high and prospects like Gabe Jenkins hinting at dual-role play—reflects the broader impact of the on-field success.

Video: IRS Coaching College Students on How to Arrest Small Business OwnersReporting — Aug 21, 2022The Internal Revenue Service is recruiting college students by giving them a taste of what it feels like to take down a tax evader. But Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has doubts that the recruitment…

CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — Sep 10, 2026The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

‘Strong And Promising’: Military Recruitment Already Well Ahead On Goals Under Trump — Dec 23, 2025The military is already smashing its recruitment goals under President Donald Trump just a few months into the new fiscal year, the Pentagon announced Monday. The armed services have already met 40% of their delayed…

Army Caught Juicing Recruitment Numbers By Enlisting Fatties — Feb 26, 2025The U.S. Army is breaking with its own fitness standards on body fat percentage to gain more recruits, a report from the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General found Feb. 18. The Army Future Soldier Preparatory…

USC, Oregon Clash for 2028 California RecruitsSports — Jul 21, 2026"USC has tightened its hold on the 2028 recruiting cycle, pursuing targets like Jaion Smith and having secured four-star corner Danny Lang, while Oregon remains a persistent challenger for California stars such as Ca'ron Williams. The Ducks also face a setback as Brayden Parks appears trending to Notre Dame, amplifying the high-stakes West Coast recruiting battle between USC and Oregon."

West Virginia Librarian Charged With Recruiting People To Assassinate Trump — Jan 26, 2026The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia announced Sunday evening that a librarian was under arrest after she posted videos seeking to recruit assassins targeting President Donald Trump. Morgan L. Morrow…

Jen Psaki Alleges Republicans Are Trying to ‘Recruit’ Muslims Against ‘Transgender People’Reporting — Jul 3, 2023MSNBC host Jen Psaki alleged during her show “Inside with Jen Psaki” that the Republican Party is “trying to recruit” Muslims against transgender people. During her segment , the former White House press secretary…

Marine Recruit, 18, Dead After Collapsing During Training Exercise at Camp PendletonReporting — Oct 12, 2022A Marine recruit is dead after suffering a medical emergency during the branch’s basic training. Pfc. Javier F. Pong “became unconscious and unresponsive” during the Sept. 27 training at Camp Pendleton, according to a…