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Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 3d -
How much do Masters participants spend in the merchandise shop at Augusta National?
It's a fan's dream, to wander the aisles at the Masters merchandise building. But what about the players?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jordan presses for language clamping down on judges to be added to spending bills
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) encouraged congressional appropriators to include language to “enhance judicial restraint” as the party contemplates bills to limit nationwide injunctions ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 2d -
Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree
Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal CourtFinancial Times - 1d -
Juventus lead spending on agents’ fees in Serie A: the complete ranking
FIGC announced that Juventus were the Serie A club that spent the most on agent fees in 2024, followed by Inter, Napoli, and Roma.The Italian Football Association have unveiled their annual report ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senate Republicans eye budget resolution vote this week with reduced spending cuts
Senate Republicans are hoping to vote on a budget resolution this week that would pave the way for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” encompassing tax cuts, border security and energy ...The Hill - 1d -
Fitch downgrades China’s sovereign debt over spending and tariffs
Beijing denounces ‘biased’ move by rating agency, insisting country’s economic foundations are stableFinancial Times - 4h -
LAFC vs. Inter Miami pick, where to watch, live stream: Prediction, odds, is Lionel Messi playing?
The Herons travel to Los Angeles for the first leg of the quarterfinalsCBS Sports - 18h -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 2d -
Here's where Apple makes its products — and how Trump's tariffs could have an impact
China still accounts for the majority of Apple iPhone production, but the tech giant has sought to ramp up manufacturing in places like India and Vietnam.CNBC - 12h -
Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
Police arrested a fugitive on the tropical holiday island of Phuket over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug lord nicknamed "The Fly."CBS News - 3d -
Here's the Milwaukee Brewers' player payroll for the 2025 Major League Baseball season
A rundown of where the Brewers are spending their salary money in the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK Treasury confident Sizewell C nuclear power investors will soon be ‘teed up’
Ministers to decide whether to proceed with delayed Suffolk scheme in June spending reviewFinancial Times - 2d -
Andrew Luck sees temporary Frank Reich reunion helping Stanford evolve: 'Perfect scenario for both of us'
The two embark at a new journey after spending one season together in the NFLCBS Sports - 2d -
Britain’s fiscal framework is not fit for purpose
There is nothing accountable or legitimate about unelected officials setting taxation and spending policyFinancial Times - 1d -
Need more joined up thinking on the north
Also in this week’s newsletter, regional disparities in the government’s ‘growth spending’Financial Times - 5h -
WATCH: Daughter travels 24 hours to surprise parents after 3 years apart
Darci Condran and her parents had a heartwarming reunion after not seeing each other for three years while she lived in Australia.ABC News - Mar. 26 -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 5d -
Texas A&M HC Michael Earley gets heated at Kentucky over the travel curfew rule
Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley exits the dugout in frustration of Kentucky's stalling tactics at the end of Game three.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hailey Van Lith is grateful for her long, well-traveled college career after it ends in Elite Eight
Hailey Van Lith got a text from her dad hours before TCU tipped off against Texas in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament. Van Lith will have to find solace in that sunrise. Van Lith ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Snakes, ‘border madness’ and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments
Whether it’s driving solo from London to Lagos, a month on a motorbike, or vanlife in east Africa, these influencers are sharing their adventures – and helping others to negotiate the difficulties ...The Guardian - 2d -
Time travel, ghosts and the end of the world: Inside Keiko Green's surreal stage plays
The world premiere of her new show "You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!," running April 5 through May 3 at South Coast Repertory, stars Joel de la Fuente, River Gallo, Sharon Omi, ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Ex-Milan captain urges club to reflect after spending €100m for ninth place
Ex Milan midfielder and captain Riccardo Montolivo didn’t hold back when analysing his former club’s current situation, stating that this season’s struggles couldn’t be compared to those of 10...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, drones, and next-generation military gearABC News - 1d -
St. Petersburg to spend $22.5M to fix hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field roof, aiming for Rays return in 2026
The once and possibly future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will get a new roof to replace the one shredded by Hurricane Milton with the goal of having the ballpark ready for the 2026 season, city ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending
Fintech and credit card stocks were hit particularly hard in the market rout that followed President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.CNBC - 12m -
ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular ...ABC News - 6d -
Showboats lose season opener to Panthers 26-12
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Michigan Panthers pick-six thwarted the Memphis Showboats’ spirited comeback attempt Sunday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as the Panthers defeated the Showboats 26-12. Michigan ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Powerful starts for last year’s pennant winners as the Yankees and Dodgers stay unbeaten
In the spirit of this year’s NCAA basketball tournaments — where Goliath has defeated David at almost every opportunity — the baseball season began with its own version of chalk supremacy.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tottenham team news vs Chelsea and predicted lineup
Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to boost their spirits with a rare Stamford Bridge win against Chelsea on Thursday at 8pm.Tottenham predicted lineup vs ChelseaTottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Upcoming The Boy And The Heron Art Book Explores The Creation Of Studio Ghibli's Latest Film
Studio Ghibli has been producing award-winning animated films since its founding in 1985. From Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke to My Neighbor Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle, the studio has an ...GameSpot - 2d -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 3d -
Women behind the lens: ‘Through needle and thread, a quiet defiance of patriarchy’
One of a series of photographs taken across India in which women, many of them abuse survivors, use traditional needlework to embellish portraits of themselves. This is a portrait of Praween Devi, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers: judge
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwritersABC News - Mar. 20 -
Carbon monoxide killed son of former Yankees star Brett Gardner, autopsy finds
Miller Gardner was on holiday with family in Costa Rica Fumes may have leaked from adjacent engine room Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York ...The Guardian - 9h -
US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend
U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don’t see it as evidence of reversing a long-term declineABC News - Mar. 18 -
Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak
State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.The New York Times - 6d