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Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - 3d -
Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the recent kidnapping of 29 law enforcement officers in the country’s southwest region and says the government is working to free themABC News - 3d -
What US military aid suspension means for Ukraine’s soldiers
From geospatial imagery to weapon maintenance, the impact is far-reachingFinancial Times - 1d -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - 3d -
US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation
Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’
President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...The Guardian - 1d -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - 20h -
Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett
In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.ESPN - 1d -
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - 2d -
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...The Hill - 22h -
European leaders push defense spend amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine
European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.CNBC - 5d -
How to Create a Recovery USB Drive to Fix Your Computer
This emergency first aid kit will be ready to rescue your Mac or Windows machine when disaster strikes.Wired - 5d -
Inside Russia’s shadow war in the Baltics
A series of suspected sabotage incidents has exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s undersea infrastructureFinancial Times - 2d -
A New Pitch to Fix Penn Station: Move Madison Square Garden
With few signs of progress on a proposed redevelopment project, one group is hoping to move the famous arena.The New York Times - 1d -
How to fix America’s broken healthcare system? Follow this country’s example.
Why copying Germany’s system would give Americans less costly, more efficient medical treatmentMarketWatch - 17h -
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.BBC News - 5h -
One person still missing after oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea
‘Multiple explosions’ onboard MV Stena Immaculate after tank rupture, with jet fuel reportedly released. One person is missing after a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North ...The Guardian - 1d -
What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst
As a Paris film extra, I surrendered my device and discovered the extraordinary connections I miss while staring at my screen. A few Thursdays ago was a wrap. For my brief acting career, that is. ...The Guardian - 2d -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - 9h -
Eric Musselman gives brutal assessment of USC's defense after blowout loss to UCLA
Eric Musselman expresses frustration over USC's inability to improve on defense and says his players don't understand the significance of the rivalry with UCLA.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Qualifying
Friday At Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. Qualifying Top Fuel 1. Antron Brown, 3.685 seconds, 334.24 mph; 2. Tripp Tatum, 3.685, 326.56; 3. Shawn Langdon, 3.690, 335.23; 4. ...ABC News - 4d -
The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything. ‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He ...The Guardian - 20m -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - 4d -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years agoABC News - 6d -
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...The Guardian - 1d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence
Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...The Guardian - 18h -
Busy Giants add Holland to defense, sources say
The Giants agreed with safety Jevon Holland on a three-year deal worth $45 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 16h -
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.BBC News - 4d -
Justin Fields should start for the Jets in 2025, but what about for your fantasy teams?
Justin Fields gives the Jets a bridge QB with upside for more. Is that enough to make the offense viable for fantasy production?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 16h -
Meet the 21-year-old helping coders use AI to cheat in Google and other tech job interviews
As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, employers are trying to build workarounds to prevent candidates from cheating in virtual job interviews.CNBC - 1d -
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Gets Its First Bits Of New Info From Neil Druckmann
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann revealed some more narrative details about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in Creator to Creator discussion with Civil War director Alex Garland.. The studio ...GameSpot - 1d -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fred Stolle, Golden-Age Australian Tennis Star, Dies at 86
In addition to winning 19 Grand Slam titles, including two singles championships, he was a coach, a club pro and a television commentator.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump loves the Gilded Age. It was a great time for the rich but not for the many
In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890sABC News - 1d -
Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver 'A Streetcar Named Desire' for the ages
Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran star in Rebecca Frecknall's production of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.Los Angeles Times - 9h -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - 4d -
How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.The Hill - 2d
