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A fight for transparency and accountability is coming to the UN
If the U.S. insists on accountability in domestic spending, it should demand the same for every dollar spent abroad.The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.BBC News - 1d -
Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India
Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantraFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Backyard Baseball Coming To Mobile With No Ads
Backyard Baseball is coming to mobile, and it won't have ads. That's according to posts from the game's official social media account, which point to some kind of announcement on March 27.. The ...GameSpot - Mar. 17 -
UFC Fight Night 254 bonuses all come from prelims on show with 9 finishes
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card – all to fighters on the prelims, and in four of the first five fights, no less. After UFC Fight Night 254, four fighters picked up an extra ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
What Happened When Nearly $150,000 Disappeared From My Business Account
I had no idea where the charges had come from. The answer led me down a rabbit hole.Inc. - 4d -
Medical price transparency simply won’t work
While the goal is laudable, price transparency won’t work as Trump claims — in fact, it can’t.The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir will give readers an inside account of the court
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.”ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir will give readers an inside account of the court
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.”ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir will give readers an inside account of the court
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.”ABC News - Mar. 21 -
The battle for Khartoum: Sudan war comes full circle
Armed forces recapture presidential palace and central bank headquarters, but fighting is not overFinancial Times - 5d -
A tale of two conferences: women against women as ‘poison of patriarchy’ returns and abortion fight intensifies
Last week, anti-choice campaigners emboldened by current US politics met in New York at the same time as UN delegates gathered to address the widespread inequalities women face. The battle to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - Mar. 20 -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - Mar. 20 -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - Mar. 20 -
FAQ: What big changes are coming this year?
Who's fighting in the PFL -- and who's not -- in 2025? Here's everything you need to know about the new format.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Michael Page targets Colby Covington or Kamaru Usman for next UFC fight
LONDON – Michael Page wants his next fight to be against an elder statesman of the UFC welterweight division. Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), who's coming off a unanimous decision victory over Shara ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
CD account or money market account: Which is better now?
Both CDs and money market accounts have attractive features for savers right now. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers
Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again
Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Dowson promises derby fight despite Sleightholme setback
Phil Dowson promises Northampton Saints will "come out swinging" in Friday's game with Leicester.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
‘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 -
'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Iran using drones and apps to enforce women's dress code, UN says
Iranian officials are encouraging people to report women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's dress code, according to a UN report.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.CBS News - 6d -
Ukraine ceasefire: how might an end to fighting be enforced?
Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontline. Ending a war is seldom straightforward. Even agreeing to a ceasefire comes with complications. ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Rubio takes Elon Musk's side in fight with Polish diplomat: 'Just making things up’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took Elon Musk's side in an online fight with a Polish diplomat over Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine war. The exchanges were notable coming days after Rubio and ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration rejects Putin's proposal that the UN governs Ukraine
The White House on Thursday dismissed Russia's Putin's suggestion that peace talks in Ukraine depend on it being governed by the UN while elections are held.NBC News - 2h -
Europe Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs as Trade Fight Widens
The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own tariffs on boats and bourbon — and pledges of more to come.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Osceola Video: Mike Norvell talks FSU's offseason, discusses accountability
Mike Norvell discusses offseason workouts, previews spring practices and addresses the need for accountability.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
High-yield savings accounts vs. no-penalty CDs: Which is better now?
High-yield savings accounts and no-penalty CDs can help you earn on your savings but have some key differences.CBS News - 1d -
Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Requires A Microsoft Account
Players who purchase Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will need a Microsoft account in order to play it. But don't worry, it's a free service you can sign up for if you don't already have one .. According ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation
The effect of President Trump's frenetic style of governance — at least when it comes to trade — represents a peculiar twist that few economists would have predicted.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections
US rejects suggestion and Kremlin later clarifies idea is just ‘one of the options’ and has not been raised with Trump. Vladimir Putin has suggested Ukraine could be placed under a temporary UN-led ...The Guardian - 35m -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - Mar. 7
