Uk Business Confidence Falls to Lowest Level in Almost Two Years after Labour Budget
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Tuesday Briefing
World markets fall.The New York Times - 3d -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - 3d -
'It's a money game now' — How LSU is using NIL to keep up in ever-evolving college football world
After falling short of expectations for three seasons, LSU drummed up as much as it could in fundraising to get the Tigers back in the national picture. Here's a deep dive into how that all works ...Yahoo Sports - 58m -
Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare
Plus: is Reform UK imploding?Financial Times - 40m -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - 21h -
Lawrence joins Seahawks after long run in Dallas
DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a three-year deal worth a maximum of $42 million, including $18 million guaranteed, with the Seahawks.ESPN - 1d -
Trump meets with CEOs at Business Roundtable as market sell-off continues
Trump, a major proponent of tariffs, told the room full of business leaders that the duties he has already imposed are having a "tremendously positive impact."CNBC - 2d -
Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.The New York Times - 2d -
Report: WR Joshua Palmer headed to Bills on 3-year deal
The Bills could use a boost of depth at receiver after their midseason trade for Amari Cooper didn't produce great results.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Robert Kraft: David Andrews' impact on the Patriots will be felt for years to come
The Patriots have confirmed center David Andrews' release after it was reported earlier on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - 3d -
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.The Hill - 2h -
Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.CBS News - 21h -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - 6d -
Messi returns as Inter Miami cruise into Champions Cup quarter-finals
Two more Concacaf Champions Cup ties will meet their conclusions this evening as the competition starts to move into it's business end. Here is what has gone down so far in Kingston and Alajuela. C...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy released after Texas DA declines to pursue charges
Kansas City wideout faced third-degree felony charge Worthy was taken in first round of last year’s draft Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration
Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims. Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for ...The Guardian - 15h -
Slot hails Quansah's 'mentality' after England call-up
Arne Slot has praised Jarell Quansah's determination following the defender's England call-up by Thomas Tuchel on Friday. The 22-year-old was received some negative press after being replaced at ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident. Britain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - 5d -
Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives
Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...The Guardian - 23h -
Sources: Steelers add Gainwell after Harris' exit
Former Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Steelers, league sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - 3d -
Can the free press be saved? | Katrina vanden Heuvel
It will take a new movement of responsible readers and benefactors to protect independent media. When Disney announced yet another round of layoffs at ABC News last week, it came on the heels of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...The Guardian - 4d -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff
Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly ...NBC News - 3d -
House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...CBS News - 3d -
From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth
Guillem Balague takes a look at the rise of Raphinha and how he became the main man at Barcelona.BBC News - 3d -
Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.Wired - 3d -
Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia MuslimsFinancial Times - 1d -
Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts
The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.The New York Times - 1d -
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.CBS News - 1d -
This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mo Vaughn admits to using HGH, years after being named in Mitchell Report: 'Trying to do everything I could'
At the time of Vaughn's use, HGH was not banned by MLBCBS Sports - 3d -
3 charged with murder after 5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion
The operator of the hyperbaric chamber also faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter, officials said.ABC News - 2d -
Longtime Ravens DT Michael Pierce retires after nine-year NFL career
Pierce owns one of the most memorable big-man interceptions of all timeCBS Sports - 1d -
Aaron Rodgers update: Jets to release four-time league MVP after start of new league year, per report
New York will take on $49 million in dead money by releasing RodgersCBS Sports - 1d -
Batting Around: After the Yankees lost Gerrit Cole for the year, who is the best team in the American League?
Can the Bombers overcome the injury or is this an opening for the Rangers, Orioles or others?CBS Sports - 1d