'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture

Saturday Sessions: Sam Barber performs "Straight and Narrow"

Singer-songwriter Sam Barber is one of country music's fastest rising stars. He taught himself how to play the guitar at 16, and two years later he released "Straight and Narrow," a song he had ...

CBS News - 6d

US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...

The Guardian - Mar. 7

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - 6d

Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks

Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.

BBC News - 6d

President Trump Called Out Canada. The Country’s National Hero Stayed Silent.

Wayne Gretzky is known as the “Great One.” But his allegiance to Trump has left many Canadians feeling deeply betrayed.

The New York Times - 5d

Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US

Continent’s deep reliance on American-made weapons underscored by Sipri data

Financial Times - 5d

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - 4d

Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows

Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.

NBC News - 3d

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 treatment

MarketWatch - 3d

As countries scramble for minerals, the seabed beckons. Will mining it be a disaster? – visual explainer

Mining companies are poised to mine the deep sea – but opposition is growing. What is the environmental cost, and are these metals actually needed? Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3d

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 2d

Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained

After a fresh wave of tariffs from the United States, Canada and the European Union said they would impose billions in levies on U.S. goods.

The New York Times - 2d

Michigan country club spends $6 million to renovate course, clubhouse

Architect and Michigan native Chris Wilczynski will work on bunkers, greens and fairways at the golf course about 45 minutes outside Detroit.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada

In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.

The New York Times - 18h

10 Players Championship golfers with names that sound like they belong at the country club

Some people have names that are perfectly suited for what they do in life. Here are 10 Players Championship golfers whose name fit their occupation.

Yahoo Sports - 49m

Tchouaméni: Criticism of Mbappé is 'incredible'

Aurélien Tchouaméni has called criticism of Kylian Mbappé "incredible" ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League round of 16 second leg away at rivals Atlético Madrid on Wednesday.

ESPN - 3d

"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border

The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focusing on increased migration and drug and weapons smuggling. But farmers and ranchers have another concern: So-called ...

CBS News - 6d

5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning

Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.

The New York Times - 3d

WATCH: Woman flies across country to surprise best friend who is 1st-time mom

Rachel Ritter and Mia Walters have been friends for more than 15 years!

ABC News - Mar. 6

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over country's advancing nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader

ABC News - Mar. 7

‘What the hell’s happening to your country?’ Traveling as an American under Trump 2.0 | Shanti Nelson

My American accent inspired pity, empathy and utter confusion. I feel the same: it’s as though we’ve entered hospice care. Traveling abroad for the first time since November, I saw pity in the eyes ...

The Guardian - 5d

U.S. border patrol agent demanded women expose breasts to gain entry to country

A former border patrol agent pleaded guilty to two civil rights violations on Friday for demanding women expose their breasts to be admitted into the U.S., according to officials.

NBC News - 3d

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Top diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray

ABC News - 1d

‘In another country, I’d have a statue’ – Gerard Pique on the verge of tears during Supercup trial

Former Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique today testified in court as part of the trial investigating the tender process regarding the Spanish Supercup. Pique’s Kosmos company brokered the ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

‘In another country, I’d have a statue’ – Gerard Pique on the verge of tears during Supercup trial

Yahoo News - 22h

Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community

Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.

NBC News - 1d

A Resilient Team Culture Starts With Leadership

A truly thriving business isn’t just about hitting targets or streamlining operations. It’s also about cultivating a resilient, values-driven culture.

Inc. - 5d

NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Blackhawks' Prospect Nick Lardis Scores 70, Joins Incredible Company

The Chicago Blackhawks must be loving what they're seeing from one of their prospects, Nick Lardis. This 19-year-old 2023 third round pick has been absolutely lighting up the OHL this season and ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights

LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide ...

The Hill - 4d

Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights

When new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students were rolled back, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. Now advocates hope to restore them.

NBC News - 3d

Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status

A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...

NBC News - 1d

Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts

More than 100 people deported by the United States have been held in a remote camp for weeks. Their release could pose a challenge to President Trump’s deportation efforts.

The New York Times - Mar. 8