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Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state’s near-total ban
Maria Margarita Rojas charged with illegal performance of procedure, considered a second-degree felony in the state. A Texas midwife has been arrested over accusations that she performed abortions ...The Guardian - 5d -
Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds
Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Musk’s X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround
Social media site was valued at less than $10bn in SeptemberFinancial Times - 4d -
Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions
Belgium, Rwanda’s former colonial ruler, pushed for the European Union to impose sanction against Rwandan officials over their role in invading eastern Congo and plundering its mineral wealth.The New York Times - 5d -
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. tonight
A total lunar eclipse will be visible on Thursday night or early Friday morning, with the moon appearing reddish as it passes through Earth’s shadow.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
UN World Food Program to cut food aid for over 1 million people in Myanmar
The United Nations food agency says that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfallsABC News - Mar. 14 -
The Big Rachel Reeves Weekend
Laura has been talking to the chancellor for a BBC documentary.BBC News - 17h -
DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights
A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
‘Gut punch’: Democrats decry Trump's plan to cut 80,000 at Veterans Affairs
Democrat lawmakers and veterans' groups are fuming over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Source: Bills' Milano reworks deal, takes pay cut
Bills linebacker Matt Milano took a pay cut of over $3 million, which can be made back with incentives, and also will now be able to become a free agent in 2026 after restructuring his contract.ESPN - 4d -
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition
The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...The Hill - 4d -
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying ...The Hill - 4d -
Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Lammy urged to impose sanctions on Dubai officials over UK businessman’s detention
Letter calls on government to impose ‘Magnitsky-style’ measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
UK should not cave in to Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax says Davey
Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’Financial Times - 2d -
Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine
The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Feds indict ex-Michigan assistant Matt Weiss for hacking private accounts to steal 'intimate, personal' photos
Weiss was indicted on 24 total counts and is alleged to have downloaded information of over 150,000 student athletesCBS Sports - 2d -
Report: Fully financed offer on table from another buyer for Celtics if deal falls apart
Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca reportedly has a fully financed offer on the table to buy the team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billionABC News - 4d -
AI can help cut time it takes to bring UK criminal cases, says review
Disclosure rules have not kept pace with technology, report arguesFinancial Times - 2d -
Pentagon restores Navajo Code Talkers webpages after outcry
The Pentagon has restored webpages detailing the contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans after widespread backlash to their initial removal. Webpages highlighting ...The Hill - 2d -
Columbia University agrees to Trump demands in effort to restore federal funding
Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands by the Trump administration in order to start negotiations on restoring $400 million in federal funding that was stripped from the university ...NBC News - 1d -
SIU Edwardsville earns 2025's first NCAA men's tournament bid, winning OVC over Southeast Missouri State
SIUE is one of three first-timers in the NCAA tournament, along with Omaha and High Point.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines in win over Nikola Jokic, and history suggests that could matter in his MVP bid
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on SundayCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.CBS News - 3d -
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.CBS News - 3d -
UConn’s bid for 3rd straight title endures with 67-59 win over Oklahoma in March Madness
A third straight national title for UConn may be improbable, but it’s still possible.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Herbert Smith Freehills fined £465,000 over Russia sanctions breaches
UK Treasury says law firm’s Moscow division paid £3.9mn to entities subject to asset freezesFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Like a frog getting boiled’: Labour MPs feel the heat over £5bn welfare cuts
Starmer’s hopes of curbing a party rebellion over a policy seen as latest shift to the right will be put to the testFinancial Times - 3d -
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month
On March 14, skywatchers in the Americas will be able to see the first of 2025’s two total lunar eclipses.Wired - Mar. 13 -
See pictures of last night's total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon"
Pictures of last night's "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Texas measles outbreak grows, nears US' 2024 total
The measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to a total of 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.ABC News - 4d -
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe
Kaja Kallas says the bloc cannot automatically fill the gap left by the US. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed disappointment over US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and said ...The Guardian - 5d -
Close Brothers swings to loss as banks brace for potential car finance redress costs
FTSE 250 bank set aside £165mn to cover costs of potential motor finance mis-selling after sector-wide regulatory probeFinancial Times - 5d -
Cash in at Tax Time: Here Are the Small Business Tax Benefits of Financing and Leasing Equipment
Whether you finance or lease business equipment and vehicles, there are clear tax benefits unique to both. Here’s what you need to know.Inc. - 4d -
What will be in Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement?
The chancellor’s ship is set to stay afloat despite choppy waters next week, but bigger threats lurk beyondFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.BBC News - 1d
