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The costly end of Europe’s ‘peace dividend’
Defence spending at 3.5% of GDP would have cost EU an extra $387bn a year since finish of cold warFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
'Coward' paedophile who fled country for three decades convicted of 97 charges
Richard Burrows is convicted after spending nearly 30 years on the run, Cheshire Police say.BBC News - 2d -
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Major retailers warn Americans are pulling back on spending; Severe weather hits the SouthCBS News - 1d -
Europe courts US scientists fleeing Trump crackdown
Cambridge university among institutions seeing chance to hire talent unsettled by US spending cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolveFinancial Times - 1d -
Indonesian stocks tumble 4% on concerns over economy
Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors
Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spendingFinancial Times - 7h -
Reeves will not raise taxes in Spring Statement, say officials
Chancellor will rely on a spending squeeze to try to ensure she complies with her fiscal rulesFinancial Times - 1h -
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After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Dylan Mulvaney reflects on fame, Bud Light backlash and resilience
Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer who rose to fame on TikTok, shares her personal journey in "Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer." She opens up about transitioning in the public eye, ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a more than two-decade veteran of the House who rose to high levels of power in the Democratic Caucus, died on Thursday. He was 77. A fixture of progressive politics ...The Hill - 6d -
Multiple Jackets have strong showings at GT Pro Day
Georgia Tech's Brock indoor facility and Rose Bowl Field were buzzing on Friday as the Jackets held their Pro Day for NFL scouts and personnel to get a better look at some of the program's 2025 ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Sources: Gap in money led to Marchand trade
The Bruins put a three-year deal on the table for Brad Marchand in February, but the sides had different perspectives on money, leading to his trade to the Panthers, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
This five-star all-weather ETF can lower your exposure to risky stocks and bonds
The Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF has matched the S&P 500’s performance since the fund was launched in February 2022 — but it has been a much smoother ride.MarketWatch - 6d -
Stocks slide into correction as tariff anxiety persists.
The S&P 500 is on the cusp of closing in a correction, or a 10% drop from its February high. Constantly moving goal posts on tariffs and trade have rattled investors.The New York Times - 6d -
Wildlife biologist fired by DOGE continues working for free
In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish ...CBS News - 4d -
‘They killed him in cold blood’: the cycle of revenge in north-west Syria
Over 1,000 people – including 745 civilians – were killed in attacks last week that mostly targeted Alawite minority. Sipping tea on an unusually warm February afternoon on his veranda that ...The Guardian - 4d -
The best stats ahead of the Carabao Cup Final
Journey to WembleyNewcastle UnitedNewcastle United 2-0 Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg - 5 February 2025Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg - 7 January ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
St Johnstone 0-0 Aberdeen: Key stats
St. Johnstone are undefeated in their last three games in the Premiership, their last longer unbeaten streak was from 27 December 2023 to 3 February 2024, a run of four games. Aberdeen have failed ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jameis Winston visiting Giants Tuesday as desperate team searches for QB
Saquon Barkley might have called it. Jameis Winston asked the Eagles’ All-Pro running back who was going to sign the free agent quarterback at the Super Bowl in February. “I think New York needs a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch live: Trump visits Kennedy Center for tour, board meeting
President Trump is scheduled to visit the Kennedy Center on Monday, for a tour and his first board meeting since appointing himself the institution's chair. The president in early February ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism
While we watch students getting handcuffed, vague new guidelines create a culture of fear over teaching our history. On 14 February, the US Department of Education ’s office of civil rights issued ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying ...The Hill - 1d -
Jordan Nobbs interview: Breaking records, bin bags and life after Arsenal
In mid-February, we invited requests from our subscribers for articles you might like to read on The Athletic as part of our latest Inspired By You series. Lewis F asked for a piece on women’s ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Amiri hails Bo Henriksen's impact at Mainz: "How can a person be so positive every day?"
Bo Henriksen has turned things around at Mainz since taking over as head coach in February 2024, leading the club from the brink of relegation to currently being third in the Bundesliga.In an ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
2025's Best-Selling Games So Far In The US
2025's best-sellers Circana has published its latest monthly video game sales report, revealing the best-selling games of 2025 so far, with data running through February.. Monster Hunter:Wilds ...GameSpot - 8h -
NHL 'reevaluating' ASG after 4 Nations success
Following the runaway success of last month's 4 Nations Face-Off, which replaced the NHL's traditional All-Star Game, the league is prepared to roll out something entirely different again in ...ESPN - 2h -
Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Are Way Higher Than World At Launch In The US
Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February and sold more than 8 million copies over its first three days, becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game ever. But how is it selling in the US? Also very ...GameSpot - 4h -
Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period, ending 'Dreamer' coverage
The Trump administration is proposing to shorten ObamaCare's annual open enrollment period by a month, a move the administration said is aimed at helping consumers pick the right plan. According to ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
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 -
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 -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls
The Federal Trade Commission asked a judge in Seattle to delay the start of its trial accusing Amazon of duping consumers into signing up for its Prime program, citing resource constraints.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu
A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report
Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.The New York Times - 6d -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - 6d -
Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5
After surging for much of the year, egg prices have declined sharply over the past week as consumers pulled back on purchases, allowing supplies to resettle at more normal volumes.NBC News - 5d