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Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - 4h -
European leaders push defense spend amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine
European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.CNBC - 3d -
US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal
Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resourcesFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - 1d -
Why Trump’s war on DEI is so diabolical
Trump and his allies have flaunted their support for far-right movements at home and abroad. We cannot allow them to succeed.The Hill - 1d -
Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president
Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseasFinancial Times - 7h -
Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court
Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in BucharestFinancial Times - 4h -
Mirror, Express and Star owner says its print titles will be loss-making from 2031
Chief executive of Reach says he is committed to print, and higher online income will keep business afloat. The boss of the publisher of the Mirror, Express, and Star newspapers has said that its ...The Guardian - 14h -
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'
Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, is pledging to continue Justin Trudeau's legacy of standing up to President Trump and rejecting threats to make the nation part of the U.S. “The ...The Hill - 8h -
New Chinese tariffs add pressure on American farmers amid ongoing trade war
China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods take effect today, cutting into American farmers' largest overseas market. The move follows the White House's decision to end a major source of farm ...CBS News - 6h -
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...The Guardian - 4h -
Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as Trump threat looms
Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of power. Canada ’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as ...The Guardian - 2h -
2025 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, date, preview: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles enters picks
When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Shriners Children's 500 odds, Phoenix NASCAR picks: Expert who hit 17 winners picking 100-1 longshot
SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and William Byron are favoritesCBS Sports - 1d -
Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain
Ty Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.The New York Times - 2d -
Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him
Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia.NBC News - 1d -
Why Dan and Andrea Hurley turned down the Los Angeles Lakers
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his wife Andrea said there were many reasons why they declined an offer to coach the NBA team.CBS News - 21h -
Brian Cashman on Gerrit Cole’s elbow: Yankees 'prepared for the worst'
There was no news to report on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury on Sunday, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not offer much in the form of optimism, either.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.CBS News - 5h -
Michelle Obama Is Hosting Video Podcast ‘IMO’ With Her Brother, Craig Robinson
Through her production company, Higher Ground, Mrs. Obama, along with her brother, Craig Robinson, will interview celebrities and offer advice on various topics.The New York Times - 6h -
‘It’s a place of healing’: the man on a mission to restore Britain’s ancient rainforest
Dealing with PTSD, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison retreated to his family farm in Cornwall. There, working to revive a rare fragment of rainforest, he found a way to heal himself. A straight-backed, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Joe Walsh: Trump could 'stop the midterms,' run again
Former Rep. Joe Walsh (III.), an ex-GOP member-turned-pundit, speculated Sunday that President Trump could "stop" the midterm elections scheduled for next fall, or even run for president again in ...The Hill - 5h -
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has diedABC News - 4d -
Jakucionis' 3-pointer completes Illinois' rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80ABC News - 2d -
China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up
China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.CNBC - 2d -
Bama bests No. 1 Auburn at buzzer in OT thriller
Mark Sears hit a game-winning floater as time expired as No. 7 Alabama upset rival No. 1 Auburn 93-91 in overtime Saturday.ESPN - 1d -
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves
Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025Financial Times - 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. - 1d -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 1d -
Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea
A container ship hit a stationary U.S.-flagged oil tanker on Monday, forcing the crews to abandon ship and raising fears about a leak of jet fuel.The New York Times - 37m -
Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - 3d -
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - 1d -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - 1d -
Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract ...NBC News - 1d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 21h -
Best Employers: UK
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; ...Financial Times - 16h -
OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data
The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - 1h
