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Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Robinson wants Fulham stay amid reports of move
United States star Antonee Robinson has told ESPN he is ignoring speculation over his future and wants to play in European competitions with Fulham.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
CrossFit Is for Sale Again Amid Years of Shake-Ups
The search for new owners comes after a tumultuous five years for the fitness company, including an athlete death and financial concerns.The New York Times - 4d -
Telegram CEO allowed to leave France amid investigation
Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov posted the news in his Telegram channel on Monday.NBC News - 1d -
Canada Turns to European Allies Amid Trump Threats
Days after becoming prime minister, Mark Carney visited Paris and London to highlight deep European friendships as his country fights back against President Trump’s tariffs and annexation talk.The New York Times - 12h -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - 6d -
EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.BBC News - 5d -
Kandi Burruss on ‘Housewives,’ Sex Toys, and What Performing in a Girl Band Taught Her About Running a Business
The success of her many ventures rests on her honesty with consumers and hands-on promotion.Inc. - 1d -
Why do people keep buying printers they hate?
A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological changeFinancial Times - 13h -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
DK Metcalf trade grades: Steelers boost offense with bold acquisition of Seahawks' two-time Pro Bowl wideout
Pittsburgh made a statement on Sunday nightCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Stitch Fix’s stock rallies after styling service boosts full-year sales forecast
Shares of Stitch Fix rallied after hours on Tuesday, after the online clothing and styling service nudged its full-year sales forecast higher and said its turnaround efforts were working, even as ...MarketWatch - 6d -
NCAA committee tables Army, Navy request to add regular-season game in hopes of boosting CFP chances
The service academies play their annual rivalry game one week after the playoff field is selectedCBS Sports - 5d -
College roundup: First period boosts Clarkson, St. Lawrence into NCAA women's hockey quarterfinals
Mar. 14—MADISON, Wis. — The Clarkson University women's hockey team scored two goals in the first six minutes en route to defeating Boston University 3-1 in an NCAA Division I Tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pioneer fintech firm Klarna sees revenue boost as it eyes US stock market listing
Swedish company’s valuation jumped 24% in 2024 as ‘buy now, pay later’ market is projected to top $160bn by 2032. The Swedish fintech firm Klarna disclosed on Friday that its revenue jumped 24% in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe needs ‘big bang moment’ to boost investment, says Deutsche Börse chief
Stephan Leithner says EU should take advantage of investors switching into region’s markets away from US as tariff concerns growFinancial Times - 2d -
Detroit Red Wings see their playoff chase boosted by Petr Mrázek, Lucas Raymond
Petr Mrázek and Lucas Raymond have the Detroit Red Wings confident in their playoff chase going into the final 15 games.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Europe’s boosting defense spending. One company just lost all of its stock-market gains this year.
QinetiQ shares lost all their gains this year after a profit warning.MarketWatch - 1d -
Man Utd Set to Boost PSG’s Coffers With Pursuit of €80M-Rated Newcastle Target This Summer
Paris Saint-Germain will be closely watching when Eintracht Frankfurt sells Hugo Ekitike, as the club stands to receive a percentage of the transfer fee.CaughtOffside previously reported, citing ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women's hockey
“PWHL DETROIT NEEDS A TEAM,” was printed on one side of the signs. The six-team PWHL may expand next season — in its third year — and is touring cities potentially on the list to get in the game. ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Harvard boosts free-tuition offer, matching other Ivy-Plus schools in 'affordability arms race,' expert says
Increasingly, top colleges are expanding financial aid awards to make higher education more accessible.CNBC - 29m -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 1h -
This hedge-fund-style ETF is aimed at investors looking to diversify in volatile markets. Here’s what to look for.
Markets have been volatile this year, with some investors turning to alternative strategies for diversification as those increasingly become available to the masses.MarketWatch - 5d -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
China’s Geely sells Saxo Bank stake to Swiss private bank
Eight-year joint venture was a bet on Chinese capital markets opening up to the westFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
China’s delivery platforms compete to offer better worker benefits
Leading players act as competition intensifies and Beijing points out their ‘national responsibility’Financial Times - Mar. 11 -
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...The Hill - 6d -
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats
Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by BeijingFinancial Times - 5d -
‘Let’s Not Talk About It’: 5 Years Later, China’s Covid Shadow Lingers
People who endured the longest Covid restrictions in the world are still grappling with what they lost: their loved ones, their livelihoods, their dignity.The New York Times - 5d -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - 5d -
America is breaking its own maritime law — and China knows it
We have a legal obligation under the Merchant Marine Act to maintain sufficient maritime capacity for national defense and commerce.The Hill - 4d -
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.
In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.The New York Times - 4d -
China urges CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ on Panama ports deal
Shares hit by commentary saying $22.8bn deal with US asset manager BlackRock ‘disregards national interests’Financial Times - 4d -
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - 4d -
China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West
Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.The New York Times - 4d -
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.MarketWatch - 4d -
US imposes restrictions on Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China
Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by BeijingFinancial Times - 3d -
Demon-child movie wows China – and smashes global box office records
Virtually unknown in the west, Ne Zha 2 is the world’s highest-grossing animation at £1.6bn – outdoing Inside Out 2 – just weeks after its release. Just a few years ago, the biggest star of the ...The Guardian - 2d
