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China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 1d -
Francis Tiafoe spends day with the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Federation
Tiafoe plans to commute from his Boca Raton home to Miami Gardens where the Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan
Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism
The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
McClaren confident Greenwood wants to play for Jamaica
Jamaica coach Steve McClaren is confident Marseille's former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood still wants to play for the country.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
How good is your 401(k)? New features may help workers save more and spend better.
AI, annuity options, stickier enrollment and more comprehensive advice are setting the new standards for workplace retirement savings plansMarketWatch - 21h -
Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways
The Senate approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline Friday evening, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped ...The Hill - 4d -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - 11h -
U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow
The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022
President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...The Hill - 4d -
5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...The Hill - 2h -
Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote
MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Pakistani leader calls for unity to combat militants after a surge in attacks
Pakistan’s prime minister has called on country’s political leadership to unite in its resolve to combat militants following a surge in deadly violenceABC News - 20h -
Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.Politico - Mar. 7 -
What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 4d -
Bobb return a huge boost for everyone, says Wilkinson
Elite Development Squad Ben Wilkinson described today’s return to action of Oscar Bobb as a huge boost for everyone at City.Following more than seven months on the sidelines after sustaining a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
German man with green card ‘violently interrogated’ by US border officials
Berlin checking if US immigration policy has changed after Fabian Schmidt becomes third German to be detained. Berlin is investigating whether US immigration policy has changed, after a German ...The Guardian - 18h -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - 2d -
'No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy
Why should the world’s biggest economy be treated unfairly?The Hill - 5d -
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.The New York Times - 5d -
Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital
Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singerABC News - 1d -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - 5d -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - 1d -
Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns
Ana Toni also criticises the UK’s plans to slash overseas aid to fund defence spending. Countries looking to boost their national security through rearmament or increased defence spending must also ...The Guardian - 1d -
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an "otaku", someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.Brodersen, whose ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced on the Senate floor Thursday that he plans to vote to advance a House-passed six-month government funding bill, despite the strong opposition ...The Hill - 5d -
'We should be higher' - fit-again Kennedy eyes late Killie surge
Matty Kennedy is determined to help Kilmarnock make a late surge for the top six after returning from an injury lay-off that was a lot longer than expected. Kennedy has made the most of Killie's ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Inter seal huge win at Atalanta to move three points clear at the top
Inter moved three points clear at the top of Serie A with a huge 2-0 win away to fellow title challengers Atalanta in a game that saw both teams end with 10 men. Scorers: Augusto 54', Martínez 87'...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.CNBC - 5d -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - 6d -
What to know about the looming government shutdown as funding deadline nears
Congress has until Friday night to approve a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans in the Senate don't have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - 5d -
Big Company CEOs Join Small Businesses, as Economic Confidence Wanes Amid Tariffs
A new survey of Business Roundtable CEOs mirrors earlier drops in small-business confidence.Inc. - 5d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her
Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - 3d -
German women's football great Fitschen dies at age 56
German women's football great Doris Fitschen has died after a long illness at age 56, the domestic federation DFB said on Sunday, citing her family. "I am shocked and very saddened by the death of ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Banner dispute delays German soccer game between Bochum and Frankfurt
A dispute over fan banners blocking emergency exits caused kickoff to be delayed by nearly an hour in a German Bundesliga game between Bochum and Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. The referee sent ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
