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'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Want to Show Real Employee Appreciation? Avoid These 3 Recognition Pitfalls
It’s Employee Appreciation Day today. Smart business owners and managers will learn from these failures to bolster workplace morale.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
GOP unveil their stop-gap plan to avoid government shutdown
The U.S. government is days away from a potential shutdown with funding set to run out on Friday. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on what’s in the Republicans’ stop-gap plan.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump, Johnson on Rep. Massie's stance against plan to avoid government shutdown
President Trump is slamming Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie over his position on the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will have enough ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
House votes to avoid government shutdown by passing temporary spending bill
The House of Representatives has passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill funds the government until Sept. 30. The measure increases defense spending by $6 ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Chelsea’s League Cup final curse – can they avoid losing their fourth in a row?
There are a few factors you might lean on when predicting the outcome of Saturday’s League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. You might think Chelsea being unbeaten under manager Sonia ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Schumer announces he will vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped on Thursday after meeting on the fast-approaching government funding deadline.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Democrats react to Schumer supporting Republican push to avoid a government shutdown
Democratic lawmakers are reacting to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning to vote to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution presented by Republicans in Congress. CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown
Ten Senate Democrats join Republicans in 62-38 passage to break filibuster and move bill to final vote. US politics live – latest updates A handful of Senate Democrats on Friday helped pave ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Senate votes to advance GOP funding bill, allowing for vote to avoid shutdown
Senate Republicans and some Democrats voted to advance a stopgap funding bill which clears the path for a final vote to avert a government shutdown. The 62-38 vote included 10 Democrats joining all ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
How antisemitism avoided the fate of antiracism | Jeff Melnick and Jessie Lee Rubin
The promotion of Israel’s national narrative remains exempt from Trump’s wholesale attack on DEI. On 7 March, the Trump administration announced that it had cancelled $400m in federal grants and ...The Guardian - 6d -
How to Lead for Long-Term Success: Avoiding the Trap of Instant Gratification
Leaders must prioritize patience over instant gratification to see lasting results.Inc. - 5d -
There can be a 'survivor's penalty' after a spouse dies — here’s how to avoid it
After your spouse dies, you could face a surprise higher tax bill, financial experts say. But it's possible to prepare with advanced planning.CNBC - 4d -
April 1 is the last chance for some retirees to avoid a 25% tax penalty
If you turned 73 in 2024, the deadline for your first required minimum distribution is April 1. Here's what retirees need to know.CNBC - 2d -
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.Wired - 1d -
UK looks at cutting digital services tax to avoid Trump tariffs
US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the tableFinancial Times - 1d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders
Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court rulingFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law
The United States had not been enforcing the rule for Canadians who entered via land borders. That is changing amid an escalating fight between the North American neighbors.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud
Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president. Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Companies Might Soon Have to Tell You When Their Products Will Die
If everything’s computer, it would be nice to know how long computer last.Wired - Mar. 13 -
Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book
An emergency arbitrator ruled that former Meta staffer Sarah Wynn-Williams is prohibited from promoting memoir of her tenure at the social media company.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Newsom tells Senate Dems to 'do the right thing,' oppose CR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has called on Senate Democrats "to stand up and do the right thing" and vote no on the GOP-backed stopgap bill that would avert a looming government shutdown. ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in UkraineABC News - Mar. 15 -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the “party of peace.”NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Virgil van Dijk tells Liverpool ‘job is not done’ in Premier League
‘We have to turn this around,’ says captain Lost chance of two trophies in five days Virgil van Dijk has warned his Liverpool teammates they should not think winning the Premier League is a ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Tell-All Book That Facebook Doesn’t Want You to Read
The “free speech” champion Mark Zuckerberg tries to shut up a critic.The New York Times - 4d -
Bill Gates Tells Trump He Can’t Fill Health Aid Gaps
Gates told the officials he met with that his foundation cannot replace the role of the U.S. government.Inc. - 4d