Brooks Koepka has applied to be reinstated to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf, where he played for 2.5 years, and is awaiting the Tour's decision. He can still compete in majors through 2028 and on the DP World Tour, but his return to the PGA Tour remains uncertain.
Serena Williams has reentered the tennis anti-doping testing pool, sparking speculation about a possible return to professional tennis, though she has publicly denied plans to come back. Her reentry into the pool makes her subject to random drug testing and could allow her to compete again from April 2026, with potential appearances at events like the U.S. Open or Wimbledon. Williams, who last played in 2022, remains a prominent figure in tennis and beyond.
Serena Williams, the legendary tennis player with 23 major singles titles, is preparing for a potential return to professional tennis in 2026 after applying for reinstatement and rejoining the testing pool, despite her recent tweet denying plans to come back. Her return could impact her Hall of Fame induction and is linked to her recent activities, including her use of weight loss drugs, which are under monitoring by WADA.
Many CDC employees mistakenly fired due to a coding error have been reinstated, with around 700 of the 1,300 affected workers returning to their roles, amid ongoing political and administrative tensions during the Trump administration.
Hundreds of federal employees who were dismissed during Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts at the GSA are being asked to return to work, as the agency reverses some of its layoffs and lease cancellations, amid criticism of the previous aggressive downsizing and its impact on government operations.
Hundreds of federal employees laid off during cost-cutting efforts by Elon Musk's DOGE are being asked to return to work, as the GSA reverses some of its downsizing and lease termination plans amid criticism of the agency's management and cost overruns.
The General Services Administration is rehiring hundreds of federal employees who were laid off during cost-cutting efforts under the Trump administration, amid criticism of the agency's previous downsizing and lease cancellations, with ongoing investigations into its management practices.
Hundreds of federal employees laid off during Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts are being asked to return to work, as the GSA reverses some of its downsizing and lease termination plans, amid criticism over the effectiveness and costs of these measures.
The White House is rehiring hundreds of federal employees previously terminated during cost-cutting efforts led by Elon Musk's DOGE, amid criticism of the agency's downsizing and lease cancellation strategies, which caused operational disruptions and financial overruns.
YouTube plans to reinstate creators previously banned for misinformation related to the 2020 U.S. election and COVID-19, citing changes in policies and claims of political pressure from the Biden administration to crack down on certain content. The platform emphasizes its commitment to free expression and will launch a pilot program for some banned creators to return, amidst ongoing debates over content moderation and government influence.
Former federal employees are experiencing a confusing and stressful process of being fired, rehired, and fired again due to administrative delays, legal challenges, and bureaucratic inefficiencies under the Trump administration's downsizing efforts, leading to emotional distress and uncertainty about their employment status and benefits.
Shaq Barrett, a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker, has applied for reinstatement to the NFL after retiring in July to focus on his family. The Miami Dolphins hold his contractual rights, having signed him earlier this year after his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barrett, who has 59 career sacks and two Super Bowl titles, retired following a personal tragedy in 2023. He seeks to return to the league after a brief retirement.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been reinstated from the NFL's commissioner's exempt list after being placed on it due to assault and drug charges. Peppers, who pleaded not guilty, was barred from team activities but will now return to the 53-man roster. Despite his legal issues, including a trial set for January, the NFL will continue to review the situation. The Patriots are set to play the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.
Beth Stroud, defrocked in 2004 for being in a same-sex relationship, has been reinstated as a pastor in the United Methodist Church following the denomination's recent repeal of anti-LGBTQ bans. Stroud, who has been teaching at Princeton University and will soon join the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, expressed mixed emotions about her past and future in ministry.
The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended for violating the league's betting rules, including Shaka Toney who remains with the Washington Commanders. This comes amidst other major gambling scandals in professional sports, with the NBA imposing a lifetime ban on Jontay Porter for disclosing confidential information to an NBA bettor, and Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani being embroiled in a gambling controversy involving fraud of over $16 million.