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Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending
Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’Financial Times - 3d -
Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.The New York Times - 2d -
Schumer to vote for GOP spending bill amid Democratic divisions
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is ready to advance Republicans’ funding bill to avert a government shutdown. It marks a major reversal from two days ago and the strategy is ...NBC News - 2d -
Picasso exhibition unveiled in Iran after spending decades locked away
After being locked in a vault for over three decades, more than two dozen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso have been unveiled to the public for the first time in Iran. After the Islamic Revolution in ...NBC News - 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 - 2d -
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.BBC News - 2d -
Schumer spending bill fallout a symptom of disjointed Democratic strategy: ANALYSIS
If Democrats want to mount a fight, it would require coherent collective strategy.ABC News - 2d -
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - 2d -
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Schumer over spending bill support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the ...CBS News - 2d -
Spending bill divisions spill out at House Democratic retreat
Friday was the last of a three-day House Democratic retreat in Virginia, but it was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill that was on the minds of many. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
The Art of Strategic Focus: Spending Time on What Matters Most
Not all tasks are created equal. Focus on what moves your business forward.Inc. - 1d -
US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 18h -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - 3d -
You don't need code to be a programmer. But you do need expertise | John Naughton
AI is so good at writing software that one father asked it to organise his kids’ school lunches. But that doesn’t mean it’s taking over. Way back in 2023, Andrej Karpathy, an eminent AI guru, made ...The Guardian - 1d -
German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fatigue no excuse for Rangers at Celtic Park - Ferguson
Fatigue will not be an issue for Rangers in Sunday's derby with Celtic despite their extra-time exploits against Fenerbahce, insists interim head coach Barry Ferguson.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Zambrotta discusses Milan’s struggles, sporting director issue, Allegri links and Theo’s form
Gianluca Zambrotta believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic should follow Paolo Maldini’s lead as a director, and insisted a sporting director with winning experience is needed.Zambrotta is someone who ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Norwich in 'good place going forwards' - Duffy
Norwich City defender Shane Duffy insists the club is in a good place going forwards even if they fail to reach the Championship play-offs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Manchester United oil tanker may finally be turning
Manchester United’s supporters noisily insist Ruben Amorim will bring the glory days again and, finally, it does appear that this giant oil tanker is creaking into life.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
'I do things my way' - Fernandes hits back at critics
Captain Bruno Fernandes insists he will be his own man - and on current form Manchester United would not have it any other way.BBC News - 11h -
Jaguars reportedly signing former Commanders WR Dyami Brown
Jacksonville adds a needed weapon on offense.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Meet-cutes, boys’ bedrooms and buff bodies: meet the people behind TikTok’s viral vox pop accounts
From the woman who asks to see teenage boys’ rooms to the gang who want to know how couples found love, some people are attracting a huge following (and financial rewards) from being nosy - and ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Experience: I moved in with my partner the day we met – now we’re married
Four days after she arrived I thought: this is it. I bought an engagement ring. The first time I saw Rachel was on Bumble. We matched, but then both ended up taking a break from dating apps. So ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
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The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
3 Hard Business Lessons I Learned in 2024
Businesses must adapt, watch spending, and be cognizant of the projects’ value.Inc. - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency: Vikings sign Javon Hargrave, add Will Fries on reported $88M deal
Minnesota is bulking up in the trenches as it continues its free agency spending spreeCBS Sports - 4d -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - 3d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 3d -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - 2d -
Rayner and Cooper criticised cuts in ‘tense’ UK cabinet meeting
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departmentsFinancial Times - 2d -
Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
After 50 Years McDonald’s Made a Bittersweet Change and It’s Truly a Sign of the Times
A McDonald’s in Franklin, TN has a depressing idea about what “Play Place” really means.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
AI Is Changing Everything. Here’s How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader
A branding expert shares how to get ahead of AI and establish your presence as an authentic thought leader.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?
For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Inside the power struggle and culture change behind UNC's shocking hire
North Carolina's hiring of Bill Belichick was the stunner of the college football year.ESPN - 6d