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UK foreign secretary vows to unlock £2.3bn of frozen funds from Chelsea sale
Proceeds of deal by Roman Abramovich have been sitting in a fund for more than two yearsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Islanders’ third-period outburst overwhelms Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins had virtually no margin for error before they played the New York Islanders Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
UK statistics agency delays release of trade data after finding error
Move by Office for National Statistics will fuel questions over quality of its figures following problems with jobs surveyFinancial Times - 6d -
Eddie George relishes challenge in taking over at Bowling Green
Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine. He got a sign in the most unlikely of places.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
📸 Brighton miss gilt-edged chance to take the lead over Manchester City 🫣
Brighton just won't lie down against Manchester City. After Pep Guardiola's side took the lead thanks to an Erling Haaland penalty in the 10th minute, Pervis Estupiñán put the Seagulls back on lev...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The look of the Irish: a ‘green wave’ takes over pop culture and fashion
From the buzz around the ‘Craic Pack’ to Irish style influence, interest in the country’s culture is busting cliches. After decades of paddywhackery, Ireland has finally broken free from the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after Putin meeting with US on ceasefire deal
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks over the weekend, just shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. officials about a ceasefire deal. Both sides reported more than 100 enemy ...The Hill - 3d -
Hidalgo, No. 6 Notre Dame take over down stretch to beat Cal 73-64 in ACC quarterfinals
Hannah Hidalgo scored 25 points and No. 6 Notre Dame took over down the stretch to beat California 73-64 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference TournamentABC News - Mar. 7 -
Texas A&M-CC Islanders play the Houston Christian Huskies in Southland Tournament
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders and Houston Christian Huskies play in the Southland TournamentABC News - Mar. 9 -
Rhode Island's connections to the NCAA men's basketball teams coming to Providence
Rhode Island has connections to its NCAA Tournament visitors. Here's what they are.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Canada announces C$6bn deal with Australia to develop Arctic radar missile-detection system
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says deal on ‘over the horizon’ radar is part of effort to assert Canada’s sovereignty over Arctic as US priorities shift. The Canadian prime minister, Mark ...The Guardian - 20h -
Players Championship: Rory McIlroy blows 3 shot lead with five holes to play; in Monday playoff
While McIlroy is seeking his 28th PGA Tour victory, Spaun is seeking his second. The winner will earn $4.5 million. The runner-up takes home $2.725 million.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?
Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.CBS News - 6d -
Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears
Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts
President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.The Hill - 4d -
Roberts rebukes Trump, allies over attacks against federal judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a rare statement rebuking a push to impeach judges, hours after President Trump echoed such calls amid a clash with a federal judge over migrant ...The Hill - 1d -
The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'
A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.BBC News - 6d -
Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Penguins V. Isles Preview: Game Notes, Lineup, and More
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to build on their four-game win streak when they take on the New York Islanders Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...The Hill - 3d -
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
'Micro dramas' (90-second episodes, cheesy plots, lots of romance) are catching on worldwide. Will they upend the entertainment industry?Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Rory McIlroy set for three-hole Monday play-off to decide Players Championship
McIlroy will face JJ Spaun over three holes, with the play-off starting at 1pm UK time on Monday afternoonYahoo Sports - 2d -
Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law
Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown. Human rights groups in Peru have voiced alarm over a controversial anti-NGO law ...The Guardian - 5d -
Reform UK's former Wales leader to stand trial over Russia-linked bribes
Nathan Gill appears at the Old Bailey charged with nine counts related to alleged bribery.BBC News - 5d -
Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants
The justices declined to hear unusual arguments from Republican-led states that sought to end lawsuits against energy companies over their role in global warming.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats
Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefireFinancial Times - 5d -
From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island
In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Islanders force overtime but fall to Oilers, 2-1
Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the night on a breakaway 3:52 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
3 Takeaways From Brutal Loss To Islanders
The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-30-10) had a good thing going until it all came crashing down in 20 minutes during the third period of their 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night at PPG ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Starmer says Putin cannot be allowed to ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire
UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace. Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to “play games” with the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK expels Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in tit-for-tat response to expulsions in Moscow
Britain’s government says it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in a tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of two British embassy staff in Moscow earlier this weekABC News - Mar. 12 -
The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billionABC News - 1d -
Russia plays hardball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head to Moscow
How can Russia evade a ceasefire agreement which the U.S. says will show whether the Kremlin is serious about ending the war against Ukraine.CNBC - 6d -
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks. Just a few short weeks ago, Nigel Farage’s Reform party was riding ...The Guardian - Mar. 9
