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Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse
A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite directionFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s Big Law crackdown sends chill through legal industry
Executive orders encompass firms’ diversity policies as well targeting those who acted for his opponentsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - 6d -
The truth about Tren de Aragua, the gang at the center of Trump's immigration crackdown
The Trump administration says the group should be treated as an invading force. Critics say it’s a pretext for the administration’s anti-immigrant narrative.NBC News - 2d -
Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
Senate Democrats are staring down a major dilemma as they agonize over how to handle the GOP’s stopgap spending bill in the face of a potential government shutdown by the end of the week. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
House Democrats hold annual retreat under specters of shutdown and Trump
House Democrats are spending three days in Leesburg, Virginia, for their annual retreat to plan their path forward as a partial government shutdown looms and Republicans advance President Trump's ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff
The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for it. Five years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Miami don't 'risk' Messi in win after GK red card
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from ...ESPN - Mar. 10 -
How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams
How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Senate votes to avoid government shutdown
The Senate voted mostly along party lines Friday afternoon to pass the House Republican-drafted bill to fund government through September, avoiding a government shutdown only hours before funding ...The Hill - 6d -
Collin Morikawa claps back at criticism from Brandel Chamblee, Paul McGinley, Rocco Mediate
To Morikawa’s credit, this is one of the better non-apology apologies.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.ABC News - 6d -
UFC 313 odds, predictions, time, Las Vegas card: Pereira vs. Ankalaev picks from proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev fight card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on SaturdayCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Magic The Gathering Card Creators Reveal Two New Tarkir: Dragonstorm Cards
Earlier this week, Wizards of the Coast finally obliged eager fans with a deep dive into Magic: The Gathering's next set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm . With its Asian-inspired setting, dueling factions, ...GameSpot - 9h -
Bucs credited with one of the best signings of free agency
Chris Godwin returning to the Bucs seen as smart signing by The 33rd Team as they evaluate the offseason.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Switch to centre 'definitely on the cards' - Freeman
England wing Tommy Freeman says he is already preparing for a switch into midfield.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Dissecting the Eastern wild-card race
The Sens are in a good spot, but five teams are vying for the second spot.ESPN - 4d -
Inside the Western wild-card race
The Wild appear locked in to the first spot, but who gets the second? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - 4d -
Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?
In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
Israel has cut off the electricity supply to GazaABC News - Mar. 10 -
After 18 holes at 2025 Players Championship, who's in danger of missing the cut?
The cut at the 2025 Players Championship will be the top 65 and ties.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide
Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.The New York Times - 2d -
Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better
the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.The Hill - 2d -
White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Why 49ers' recalibration doesn't mean halt to 2025 spending
While 49ers general manager John Lynch has emphasized a recalibration of San Francisco's spending habits, that doesn’t mean there will be a change in philosophy.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
GOP gets the upper hand on spending, with improbable help from the hard right
Many hard-right members voted Tuesday for their first stopgap spending bill ever. “I’m as stunned as anybody else,” said Rep. Andy Biggs.Politico - Mar. 11 -
Rams lead the NFL in this free agency spending stat for 2025 (so far)
No team in the NFL is paying its 2025 free-agent signings more per year than the Rams, who also rank 8th in total spendingYahoo Sports - 3d -
German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’
Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...The Guardian - 2d -
How Topps is using the Tokyo Series to built its passionate baseball card-collecting community in Japan
TOKYO — Steps away from Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Topps logo is branded across the entrance to a building bracketed by images of baseball cards featuring ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Utah Misses Chance to Tie for Wild Card Spot with 4-2 Loss to Seattle
On a day when Calgary, the current holder of the final Wild Card spot, lost 4-2 to Colorado—just days after a shootout loss to the Canucks—Utah had a prime opportunity to close the gap and create a ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Digimon Is Getting Its Own Free-To-Play Mobile Card Game Following The Success Of Pokemon's
Bandai Namco has announced Digimon Alysion , a free-to-play mobile card game. While no release date has been revealed, there will be a closed beta at a later date. The game will also include ...GameSpot - 9h -
What happens to gift cards when a chain like Forever 21 or Joann closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.
Fabrics giant Joann is closing, and the store has stopped taking gift cards — upsetting many customers. Here’s what shoppers should know.MarketWatch - 2d -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"
The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Steve Kornacki: Voters sour on Trump’s handling of the economy in NBC News poll
A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters’ minds, especially over the economy and government cuts, NBC News ...NBC News - 4d