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Morning Report — Trump teases Ukraine deal amid Russia pivot
In today’s issue: Cracks are deepening in the rift between the United States and its European allies, as President Trump shakes up the global diplomatic order and the rest of the world scrambles ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Morning Report — From Cabinet to Capitol, Musk’s role questioned
In today’s issue: The Cabinet and Congress, at least for the time being, squirm in Elon Musk’s shadow. President Trump interjected to explain Musk’s actions during his Cabinet meeting Wednesday, ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Cleveland school bus filled with students bursts into flames during morning route
A Cleveland school bus became engulfed in flames while transporting 15 students during its morning route on Thursday, officials said.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Morning Report — Trump talks tough with allies, woos Putin
In today’s issue: European leaders arrived this week to flatter and cajole President Trump. In the case of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today, it’s to agree to negotiate over something of ...The Hill - 6d -
Morning Report — Ukraine picks up pieces after Trump, Zelensky blowup
In today’s issue: What’s next for Ukraine? That’s the big question after the explosive Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vice President ...The Hill - 3d -
Piers Morgan returns to Good Morning Britain after almost four years
The TV presenter left the show in 2021 over his controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex.BBC News - 3d -
Morning Report — Trump hails early strides, “a little disturbance”
In today’s issue: President Trump used a sweeping 100-minute address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday to rally Americans behind his tariff-and-tax-cuts plan for the economy while blaming ...The Hill - 1d -
How to kill the Fed’s independence
If Trump wanted to take control, its constitutional protections are far from secureFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Top Republicans and Democrats concerned about VA cutting 80,000 from its workforce
VA is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1h -
Former Trump VA secretary: 'I don't know any system that slashes its way to excellence'
Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin said Thursday he did not “know any system that slashes its way to excellence” following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) head Doug Collins's ...The Hill - 56m -
Some Schools Rethink “College For All”
The idea that every student should aim for a four-year college motivated a bipartisan movement for decades. Now even enthusiastic promoters of the idea are reconsidering it.The New York Times - 2h -
Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair
Musk claimed without evidence Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’. Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated row with a Danish ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
The Guardian view on Haiti’s deepening crisis: abandoning people when they most need support | Editorial
As security and humanitarian conditions deteriorate even further, the community needs help. A year ago, it seemed that Haiti had hit rock bottom. Violence had exploded and conditions had ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Suspected Somali pirates abandon Yemeni fishing boat they seized off Horn of Africa
Suspected Somali pirates have fled a Yemeni fishing boat they seized off the Horn of Africa and operated for five daysABC News - Feb. 24 -
BP to abandon pledge to cut oil and gas output as chief fights for group’s survival
Auchincloss must convince activist investor Elliott Management he can turn around troubled oil majorFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
‘Trump is abandoning Ukraine and wants a weaker EU’: Dominique de Villepin on Europe’s moment of truth
The former French PM says the US is no longer an ally of Europe – but has joined Russia and China as an ‘illiberal superpower’. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and Vance ...The Guardian - 5d -
Palantir’s sharp stock drop just prompted one bear to abandon his stance
Palantir’s stock trades at a “frothy” multiple, but one former critic says his view on valuation has evolved somewhat.MarketWatch - 19h -
Are Trump and Musk killing all the lawyers?
Trump wants to investigate everyone in sight, and an inquisition requires a Torquemada.The Hill - 2d -
The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica
Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.Wired - Feb. 27 -
DOGE Is the Deep State
A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!Wired - 1h -
NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list
Chiefs OG Trey Smith, Eagles edge Josh Sweat and Bucs WR Chris Godwin round out the top five.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Sam Farmer's NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans won't pass on QB with their top pick
Quarterbacks are franchise-changers, and the Tennessee Titans will go all-in with Cam Ward at No. 1 in the 2025 NFL draft. Here's how the first round could unfold.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Sam Altman’s 8-Word Response to Meta’s Rumored ChatGPT Clone Is a Master Class
Meta is planning a standalone AI app. OpenAI’s CEO doesn’t seem too worried.Inc. - 6d -
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Sam Adekugbe, Brian White spark Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
Defender Sam Adekugbe scored early, Brian White scored late and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1, handing the defending MLS Cup champions a second straight defeat to begin ...ABC News - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams
The quarterback could be the most sought-after at his positionCBS Sports - 3d -
Free agency tracker: Looks like Vikings have made decision on Sam Darnold
The NFL's franchise tag deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Minnesota's going one way with Sam Darnold, Cincy's going the other with Tee Higgins. Get the latest here.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
QB Free Agency Preview: Sam Darnold could be viewed as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB if he lands with Titans
Also, Justin Fields appears to be the likely choice for the Steelers at QBCBS Sports - 2d -
Vikings make $40 million decision on Sam Darnold: QB won't be hit with franchise tag after career year
Darnold played like one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the season, but faded down the stretchCBS Sports - 2d -
Is Sam Darnold out and J.J. McCarthy in at QB after Vikings didn't tag the veteran?
Darnold had a career year, but the Vikings opted to let him become a free agent.ESPN - 1d -
Free agency preview: How Sam Darnold could impact Cam Ward's draft stock | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
While we are in the full swing of draft season content we also have to acknowledge that the next two weeks for most NFL teams will be squarely focused on free agency. NFL Network's Patrick Claybon ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Franchise tag deadline winners and losers: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins to cash in, Patriots miss out on top WR
The winners and losers from the franchise tag deadlineCBS Sports - 1d -
Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Sam Darnold, D.J. Reed headline list for free agency
Pete Prisco ranks the top 100 players who could be available on the free agent marketCBS Sports - 1d -
Bengals' Sam Hubbard announces retirement at age 29 after seven NFL seasons: 'I'm a Bengal for life'
The Cincinnati native spent his entire career with the teamCBS Sports - 1d -
We played out NFL free agency for six players: Landing spots for Sam Darnold, Josh Sweat, Milton Williams
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made offers on seven free agents ... and we signed each player to a new deal. Who lands where?ESPN - 10h -
Agent's Take: Target prices for 10 intriguing offensive players with expiring contracts, including Sam Darnold
Two of the 10 -- Bengals' Tee Higgins and Chiefs' Trey Smith -- were designated as franchise playersCBS Sports - 6h
