Eu Agrees New Russia Sanctions Package

Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?

Kyiv has backed a temporary truce, but tough questions would need resolving in any final agreement

Financial Times - 3d

Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia

Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

Financial Times - 2d

Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'

President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

ABC News - 2d

He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman.

Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.

The New York Times - 6d

DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings

The Trump administration could be sanctioned after the DOJ declined to make a top administration official available for sworn testimony regarding the recent mass firings.

ABC News - 3d

President Trump threatens additional tariffs on Canada, European Union

The trade war is escalating as President Trump says he may impose additional tariffs on Canada and the EU. Canada has put 25% reciprocal tariffs on nearly $21 billion worth of American imports, ...

CBS News - 2d

Senate Democrats insist on voting on 30-day government funding bill

Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the House-passed six-month government funding package, which would boost defense spending and cut nondefense programs, unless they first get a vote on a ...

The Hill - 2d

Raiders new additions get their numbers

Five new players joined the Raiders officially on Thursday. Each with a new number assigned to them.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...

The Guardian - 6d

President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs

The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: 'Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets

Treasury Secretary Bessent did not answer when CNBC asked if Trump's announcement was "premeditated," or whether the Cabinet secretary knew about it in advance.

CNBC - 2d

Trump stands by tariff plans after threatening EU: 'I'm not going to bend at all'

The announcement came in response to tariffs issued by the European Union.

ABC News - 1d

The Future of News Looks Niche

The media entrepreneur Jessica Lessin chats with DealBook about the news landscape and her latest media bet.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

New Novels to Read This Spring

Watch for a new “Hunger Games” prequel; a quirky romance from Emily Henry; novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ocean Vuong; and more.

The New York Times - 2d

Eggciting news

The American egg shortage is lifting

Financial Times - 2d

Watch: Man Utd release images of new stadium

Look at plans for Manchester United's new stadium as they aim to build an "iconic" new 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - 4d

Raiders new DBs with visions of new Legion of Boom in Las Vegas

The newest additions to the Raiders secondary were attracted to the team on hopes they can be foundation of a new Legion of Boom in Las Vegas.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola will now be assuming the role of Mexican Football Federation interim president for upcoming events sanctioned by Concacaf and FIFA, given the absence of a permanent ...

ESPN - 4d

Columbia disciplines students for protests as activists seek to block school from sharing records

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil and seven current students sued the school Thursday in a bid to block it from producing disciplinary records to a House committee as school officials ...

NBC News - 1d

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

ABC News - 9h

New Steelers wideout DK Metcalf reveals which number he'll wear after joining Pittsburgh via trade

Metcalf will wear a new number for his new team

CBS Sports - 1d

This Split Mattress Topper Made for Partners Who Can’t Agree

If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.

Wired - Mar. 8

Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach

George led Tennessee State to the FCS playoffs in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Falcons and Jake Matthews agree to two-year, $45 million extension

Matthews is set to enter his 12th season with Atlanta

CBS Sports - 5d

Report: Tight end Farrell, 49ers agree to three-year, $20.25M contract

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly have added tight end depth behind George Kittle.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Bears agree to sign C Drew Dalman to three-year deal

The Bears have made another move to remake their offensive line.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Charvarius Ward, Colts reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal

Ward, who helped lead the team to Super Bowl LIII, had 54 total tackles in 12 games last season in San Francisco. He missed significant time after his daughter died after a long battle with heart ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

CB Jourdan Lewis, Jaguars agree on 3-year, $30M deal

Lewis will reportedly be the NFL's highest-paid nickel defensive back, with a deal for three years and $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, as well as $12.5 million this coming season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Vikings, Pro Bowl CB Byron Murphy Jr. agree to $66M deal

Murphy made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and is now awarded with a significant pay raise after earning a total of $27 million over the first five seasons of his career.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ontario agrees to suspend electricity surcharge ahead of talks with US

The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...

The Hill - 4d

Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension

Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.

The New York Times - 3d

Source: Bills, DE J. Bosa agree on 1 year, $12.6M

The Bills and five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa have reached agreement on a one-year deal worth $12.6 million, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

‘We’re all underperforming’: Manchester United’s Amorim agrees with Ratcliffe

United manager says criticism of his players is fair Yoro and Maguire ruled out of Real Sociedad second leg Ruben Amorim has said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was correct to criticise Manchester ...

The Guardian - 3d