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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
What went wrong with the UK’s welfare system?
Factors behind sharp rise in incapacity and disability benefits are complex and at times counterintuitiveFinancial Times - 2d -
Recession will not make Trump change course
A president who can’t run again is freer from public opinion than business seems to realiseFinancial Times - 6d -
The "insider" game has changed, dramatically
The NFL, unlike any other American sport, has spawned a class of national "insiders."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Details on Kash Patel's changes to the FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing ahead with his plan to reshape and reorganize the bureau. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.CBS News - 1d -
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors digest latest inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited the producer price index report and weighed the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - 5d -
Why officials took points away from Alabama basketball to change halftime score vs Kentucky
Alabama basketball faithful watching from home might be curious why the scoreboard changed for the Crimson Tide before halftime against Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Chuck Schumer as leader but Democrats must change tactics
Sen. Chris Murphy says he still has confidence in Minority Leader Chuck Schumer but Democrats must change tactics in combatting Trump's agendaNBC News - 2d -
French lawmakers seek to revive village bars
MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.BBC News - 6d -
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended
The inquiry's chair says she has had similar requests from Letby's legal team and Tory MP David Davis.BBC News - 1d -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - 1d -
The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Club to celebrate City in the Community at Brighton game
Manchester City will be celebrating its charity, City in the Community, at its matchday against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, 15 March.Fans will be able to access bonus community content, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Najee Harris signs with Chargers: Fantasy football fallout, plus Javonte Williams to Cowboys, more free agency
The RB landscape has changedCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 6d -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
3 warning signs about the future of government oversight
Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Consultants warned Aberdeen boss against Abrdn rebrand
Marketing firm Wolff Olins wanted its name off asset manager’s promotional materialFinancial Times - 5d -
Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established controlFinancial Times - 5d -
Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the USFinancial Times - 5d -
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.BBC News - 5d -
Warning after turtles wash up on Cornwall beaches
Cornwall Wildlife Trust says people are mistakenly returning the turtles to the water.BBC News - 4d -
Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma
Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
The Russell 2000 Index Is Flashing Economic Warning Signs
The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the S&P 500, appears likely to enter a bear market.The New York Times - 4d -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 10h -
Let it drape: good riddance to skinny menswear
But be warned: there is a big difference between roomy and baggyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
French lawmaker who uses a wheelchair wins a change in voting rules that discriminated against him
French lawmakers have agreed unanimously to change the way they vote, opting to eliminate a balloting method that discriminated against a parliamentarian who uses a wheelchair because it required ...ABC News - 6d -
Murphy backs Schumer's leadership but says caucus must 'change our tactics' to be effective
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) backed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) leadership on Sunday but said the caucus "must change our tactics" to be effective. “I still support Senator ...The Hill - 2d -
Courtney Vandersloot embracing change in her return to the Sky, but ‘it’s going to be the same old Sloot’
CHICAGO — Courtney Vandersloot never really left Chicago. When she exited in 2022, the change was a necessity. The last two years with the New York Liberty lifted Vandersloot to a new level of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New restrictions on helicopters near DC following midair collision
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced changes to air space rules around Washington’s DCA airport following a preliminary report from the NTSB on the midair collision over the Potomac ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial
Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv . A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. ...The Guardian - 5d -
State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.
The narrative around women’s sports has changed drastically over the past few years, expedited by the current political climate in the United States. Right now, the WNBA is out in front in a way ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan
The British prime minister said he would scrap an agency that was created in 2013 to help run the health service. He said the move would save money by avoiding duplication.The New York Times - 5d -
Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins
The PM sounds like Elon Musk when promising to fight the ‘blockers’, but his government’s plans will weaken the link between peoples and politics. Every new prime minister has an Elon Musk moment. ...The Guardian - 4d
