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Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - 4d -
Ocasio-Cortez warns Senate Democrats over advancing stopgap spending measure
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged her Democratic colleagues in the Senate to vote against the House-passed stopgap spending measure, warning them to be weary of "procedural games." “It ...The Hill - 5d -
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.BBC News - 4d -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...NBC News - 5d -
The Civitan Club Host Market Street Masters putt putt golf charity fundraiser
On Feb. 15, downtown Frederick was alive with over 300 golfers participating in the 13th annual Market Street Masters. This popular and fun fundraiser was held at 10 different downtown bars with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 3d -
Obama-era Education secretary warns Trump against shuttering department
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan issued President Trump a warning over plans to shutter the Department of Education, decrying "you break it, you own it." Duncan, in an interview with CNN's ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords
A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industryFinancial Times - 4d -
Met Police probe suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe
Party alleges MP made verbal threats against chair Zia YusufFinancial Times - 6d -
Real Madrid secure win over Villarreal as Mbappe sounds warning over fatigue – ‘ We gave everything’
Kylian Mbappe played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal, scoring twice to secure the three points. However, the French forward acknowledged that the match was physically demand...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.BBC News - 6d -
Álvarez UCL penalty drama could see law change
UEFA said it'll "enter discussions with FIFA and IFAB" over a possible change to the rule that saw Julián Álvarez's penalty disallowed in Atlético Madrid's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on ...ESPN - 3d -
Labour’s cautionary tale: how hereditary peers clung on for 26 years
Delay in removing hereditaries from Lords illustrates how hard it will be to push through more significant changes. The only solid measure that Keir Starmer’s government has introduced to change ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tensions grow over UK government plan to cut welfare payments
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall prepares to slash spending on health-related benefitsFinancial Times - 4h -
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 - 5d -
Trump 2.0 is leaving investors 'overwhelmed' — and strategists warn the volatility isn't over
Global markets have seen choppy trade as investors react to the U.S. President’s tariff policies.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Maresca warns fans over ‘PlayStation’ expectations after Cucurella calms noise
Some Chelsea supporters remain standoffish with Enzo Maresca, even after seeing their side creep back into top four. The sense remains that Stamford Bridge regulars will take some convincing on the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett warns of more uncertainty over tariffs
President Donald Trump has shrugged off calls for more clarity about his policies, even as they stoke turmoil in the markets.CNBC - 4h -
FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam
The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It’s received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.Inc. - 4d -
Gavin Henson: The kick that changed everything
Two decades have passed since Gavin Henson kicked Wales to victory over England for a first Welsh Grand Slam in 27 years - and a BBC podcast has gone in search of the 'Golden Boy'.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
‘He can’t stay’: Utd sent stark transfer warning over ‘magnificent’ star who’s ‘disappeared’; Ornstein weighs in
As expected, Chelsea fans are now in the same boat Manchester United supporters found themselves in by pulling their hair out over Jadon Sancho.The Stamford Bridge outfit fell to a 1-0 defeat at ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Former EPA chief warns of repercussions from Zeldin's regulation rollbacks
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of ...CBS News - 3d -
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 -
How can daylight saving time impact your health?
Changing the clocks can, of course, impact your sleep. But that can lead to more problems, experts warn.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump’s Anti-DEI Effort Leads to Investigations at Dozens of Universities
The Department of Education announced investigations in a memo warning schools over DEI practices.Inc. - 16h -
Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better
Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos.CNBC - 4d -
A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit
A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - 5d -
Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears
Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade warsFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - 3d -
'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.BBC News - 5d -
The Papers: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms
Starmer to axe NHS England, while Putin says "there are nuances" in response to a proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.BBC News - 3d -
Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente
Insiders say UK national security adviser avoids limelight, but it found the ‘calm operator’ this week. In the topsy-turvy world in which Keir Starmer and his aides operate, the US putting the ...The Guardian - 3d -
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid ...The Hill - 3d -
McLaren surprised by dominance in F1 opener but warn there is more to come
Lando Norris easily outpaced rivals to win Australia GP McLaren chief Stella believes tyre advantage is key McLaren’s superiority over the rest of the field after the opening race of the 2025 ...The Guardian - 9h -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - Mar. 9
