Democrats should back away from shutdown, Schumer says

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says 'there’s going to be no recession in America'

Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick said that Americans should "absolutely not" brace for a recession as President Donald Trump plans to implement far-reaching tariffs.

NBC News - 6d

'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump

President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.

CNBC - 1d

China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says

Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.

CNBC - 3d

Bears' new O-line additions 'tough,' 'smart' and versatile, Ben Johnson says as Chicago aims to fix big issue

Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman should help solidify the offensive line

CBS Sports - 2d

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Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

BBC News - 1d

Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department

The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.

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Taiwan’s president seeks to bring back military courts

Lai Ching-te’s plans aim to strengthen armed forces against threat from China but could widen country’s partisan divide

Financial Times - 2d

‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."

CNBC - 3d

France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons

Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagrees

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public

Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

BBC News - 2d

Trader Joe's customers warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles

Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.

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‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ireland’s Porter hits back over Dupont injury

France coach Galthié furious over loss of pivotal captain Prop says he had ‘no malicious intent’ in incident at ruck The Ireland prop Andrew Porter insisted “I haven’t done anything wrong” as he ...

The Guardian - 3d

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues

A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.

ABC News - 3d

What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen

Optimism for avoiding a shutdown is on the rise — but the clock is ticking.

MarketWatch - 5d

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona, a Democratic Progressive in the House, Dies at 77

The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.

The New York Times - 1d

Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions

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The Hill - 4d

2025 NFL free agents who should benefit most from new scenery: Davante Adams with Rams, plus 7 other key names

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CBS Sports - 1d

You be the judge: should I let my boyfriend rip out the original features in our Victorian house?

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The Guardian - 1d

Heat C Bam Adebayo fined $50K for making inappropriate contact with official after controversial ending

Adebayo complained a ref walked away from him during a postgame confrontation Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

2025 CAA Tournament: No. 12 seed Delaware's run continues with upset of top-seeded Towson to reach final

The Blue Hens are a game away from the NCAA Tournament after winning their fourth game in last four days

CBS Sports - 4d

USWNT star Mallory Swanson to miss beginning of NWSL season, timeline for return unclear

The Stars FC franchise player has been away from the team since preseason, though it's unclear why

CBS Sports - 2d

Columbus Academy boys basketball advances to first OHSAA state final since 1981

The Columbus Academy boys basketball team is one win away from its first OHSAA state championship.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’

The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growth

Financial Times - 19h

It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’

The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growth

Financial Times - 19h

Lando Norris snatches pole for Australian GP – as Lewis Hamilton receives Ferrari reality check

McLaren driver Norris disappointed home fans by taking pole away from home hero Oscar Piastri late on

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Evaluating USC men’s basketball’s 2024-2025 season

What can we take away from the Trojans’ first year in the Big Ten?

Yahoo Sports - 1h

OpenAI to See Fast-Tracked For-Profit Trial

Elon Musk and OpenAI have agreed to a quick trial over the company’s move away from being nonprofit.

Inc. - 2h

The Players Championship final round tee times, how to watch: J.J. Spaun takes solo lead entering Sunday at TPC Sawgrass

J.J. Spaun is 18 holes away from what would be the biggest win of his career.

Yahoo Sports - 29m

FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Financial Times - 1d

Schumer brushes off leadership questions: ‘My caucus and I are in sync’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) brushed off questions surrounding his leadership and defended his decision to vote to advance the six-month GOP-crafted continuing resolution (CR) that ...

The Hill - 1d

Government funding bill passes House 217-213, heads to Senate for vote

The House narrowly passed a six-month funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week. The measure’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats will be ...

NBC News - 4d

Morning Report — Dems between rock and hard place on stopgap

In today’s issue:   The shutdown ball is firmly in the Senate’s court. The spending package passed the House along party lines, with one sole Democrat voting with most Republicans to pass the ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate passes stopgap funding bill

The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill Friday to avoid a government shutdown. The measure funds federal agencies through September. Ten Senate Democrats supported the bill, exposing divisions ...

CBS News - 10h

Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds

After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.

Inc. - 3d

Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense

French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy

ABC News - 6d

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 5d

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