Ukraine Sacks Commander As Russia Advances on Key Logistics Hub

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine

Plus, a tale of two Rwandas.

The New York Times - 2d

What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

Financial Times - 1d

Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands

Financial Times - 12h

Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire

Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.

The New York Times - 13h

Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the war he launched.

BBC News - 5h

Why the EU’s plan for Ukraine is to turn it into a porcupine

Also in this newsletter: Hungary takes it to the wire, again

Financial Times - 4h

UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power

The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.

ESPN - 5d

These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why

Many investors don't plan for future taxes when contributing to traditional IRAs. Here are the key things to know.

CNBC - 5d

Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus

A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.

Politico - 5d

FC Barcelona vs. Osasuna game postponed due to death of Barca doctor Carles Minarro Garcia

The two sides were due to meet in Barcelona on Saturday for a key La Liga clash

CBS Sports - 5d

Risers and fallers: Pritchard, Maxey trending opposite ways

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upward and five downward, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - 4d

With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.

The New York Times - 3d

Retailers risk multibillion-pound bill as UK equal pay claims gain momentum

Decades after a key campaign by women at Ford’s Dagenham plant, recent rulings have been going against employers

Financial Times - 3d

It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University

The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.

The Hill - 1d

TPC Sawgrass 17th hole: What to know about famous 'Island Green' at the 2025 Players Championship

Some key numbers, facts and memories about one of the most famous holes of golf in the entire world

CBS Sports - 1d

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

CBS News - 1d

Mikal Bridges drills perfect buzzer-beater to lift Knicks past Trail Blazers in OT

Mikal Bridges drained a clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key to stun the Trail Blazers late on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

49ers create new special teams problem with latest release

The San Francisco 49ers have another hole to fill on their roster after letting a key specialist go.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Chance McMillian injury update: Texas Tech basketball player exits in first half vs Baylor

The Texas Tech basketball team will be without key starter Chance McMillian for the rest of their Big 12 tournament game against Baylor.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy

Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese cars

Financial Times - 4d

Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu

Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May vote

Financial Times - 2d

Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?

Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

BBC News - 22m

Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone

The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.

The New York Times - 5d

Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge

Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.

CBS News - 2d

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.

NBC News - 1d

3/12: America Decides

European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California university

CBS News - 1d

Oliver Miller, center who helped Arkansas reach Final Four and played 9 NBA seasons, dies at 54

Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died

ABC News - 1d

Fantasy Basketball: Paul George leads list of players to drop ahead of the playoffs

The fantasy hoops playoffs start next week. Tough decisions might need to be made to keep advancing, including dropping some notable players.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

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 - 15h

OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material

OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material, citing a need to “strengthen America’s lead” globally in advancing the technology.

NBC News - 13h

Tottenham might not be Europa League favorites, but an improving Heung-min Son could change that

The South Korean star looked sharp on Thursday as Spurs advanced to the last eight, but him at his best could be the difference in their pursuit of silverware

CBS Sports - 11h

Faye Williams, Bartlett girls basketball flex height in last-second TSSAA state tournament win

A late shot from Bartlett junior Faye Williams sealed the team's win vs. Oak Ridge as it advanced in the TSSAA girls basketball state tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Fowler boys basketball reaches state title game with win over Allen Park Inter-City Baptist

Fowler advances to face Wyoming Tri-unity Christian in the Michigan high school boys basketball Division 3 championship game Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

OU basketball eliminated by Kentucky in SEC tournament on another late Otega Oweh shot

OU fell to Kentucky 85-84 in the second round of the SEC tournament Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Wildcats advance to face No. 3-seeded Alabama in the quarterfinals.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Host Watertown and Aberdeen each drop state hockey openers in the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

No. 1 Rushmore, No. 2 Brookings, No. 3 Sioux Falls West and No. 4 Sioux Falls East advance to semifinals of state boys hockey tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...

The Hill - 2d

‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’: with the Ukrainian Navy as they battle for supremacy on the waves

Captain Oleksandr and his crew are on constant alert to shoot down Vladimir Putin’s swarming drones. Captain Oleksandr put his hand on the throttle and nudged it forward. His patrol boat roared ...

The Guardian - 5d

Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims

Yahoo News - 4d

Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims

Russian said it is expelling two British diplomats over allegations of spying

ABC News - 4d

Several civilians reportedly killed in Syrian clashes, U.S. and Russia call for U.N. meeting

U.S. and Russian diplomats have called for the United Nations Security Council to meet Monday amid escalating violence in Syria. Clashes between Syrian forces and loyalists of ousted President ...

CBS News - 3d

Ukraine Sacks Commander As Russia Advances on Key Logistics Hub

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