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Taiwan’s asymmetric defense opportunity
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took a major step forward on Feb. 14 when he publicly committed to raising Taiwan’s defense spending from 2.45 percent to 3 percent of GDP in 2025 through a special ...The Hill - 1d -
Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’
Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’. Taiwan’s new president has formally ...The Guardian - 5h -
'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze
The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...The Hill - 2d -
Cowboys lose DeMarcus Lawrence: Four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher departs Dallas after 11 NFL seasons
Lawrence is headed to SeattleCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance
Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.The New York Times - 6d -
Shaun White kicks off new league with visions of snowboarding riches on the halfpipe
This week in Aspen marks the debut of Shaun White's Snow LeagueABC News - 6d -
LeBron leaves with injury as Tatum, Celtics cool off Lakers
Jayson Tatum powered Boston's win with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, while LeBron James also flirted with a triple-double before leaving with a groin strain.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cal State Northridge knocks off Hawaii 82-73
Led by Marcus Adams Jr.'s 21 points, the Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 82-73ABC News - 5d -
Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.NBC News - 4d -
India see off New Zealand to complete clinical Champions Trophy triumph
Final: India, 254-6, bt N Zealand, 251-7, by four wickets Rohit smashes 76 after Kiwis unable to set big target And so ends an impressively fatuous experiment: what happens when the best side ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support
Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this weekFinancial Times - 4d -
We're stepping back into the sell-off and buying more of our newest stock
Shares of the newest Club holding are falling sharply Monday.CNBC - 3d -
Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.NBC News - 2d -
BlizzCon Skips 2025 But Will Return In 2026 After Two Years Off
BlizzCon will be back for 2026, Blizzard has announced, in the process confirming the convention will not happen this year. The developer's (usually) annual fan expo will return to the Anaheim ...GameSpot - 2d -
Paramount 4K Blu-Rays Are Up To 50% Off For A Limited Time
Barnes & Noble and Amazon are currently discounting a long list of Paramount movies, giving you a cheap way to grow your home theater collection. Everything from DVDs, Blu-rays, and premium 4K ...GameSpot - 2d -
Trump meets with CEOs at Business Roundtable as market sell-off continues
Trump, a major proponent of tariffs, told the room full of business leaders that the duties he has already imposed are having a "tremendously positive impact."CNBC - 2d -
Jacksonville State squares off against Florida International in CUSA Tournament
Florida International Panthers (10-22, 4-15 CUSA) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (20-11, 12-6 CUSA) Huntsville, Alabama; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -8.5; over/under ...ABC News - 2d -
Vanderbilt Commodores and Texas Longhorns square off in SEC Tournament
Texas Longhorns (17-14, 6-12 SEC) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (20-11, 8-10 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Commodores -2; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - 2d -
Nasa’s new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail
The $488m Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies evolved over billions of years. Nasa ’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit on Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before – a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Florida Panthers drop off Stanley Cup Ring at Hockey Hall of Fame
The Florida Panthers paid a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - 1d -
Barça women finish off Madrid to reach Copa final
Barcelona exerted their dominance over Real Madrid once again on Wednesday with a 3-1 Clásico win at the Johan Cruyff Stadium as they booked their place in the final of the Copa de la Reina.ESPN - 1d -
MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill
Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure.BBC News - 1d -
Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.BBC News - 23h -
Official GameCube-Style Wireless Switch Controller Is 25% Off Right Now
PowerA GameCube Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Toad $45 (was ...GameSpot - 18h -
NHL Rumor Roundup: Off-Season Moves Coming For The Blackhawks And Canadiens
The Chicago Blackhawks were busy sellers leading up to the March 7 NHL trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
G7 meetings kick off as world reacts to Trump's tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is representing the U.S. during the Group of 7 meetings in Canada. This comes as President Trump's tariffs cause concern around the world. Touria Izri, a Global News ...CBS News - 14h -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - 41m -
Hard-hit stocks catch another bid — plus, how our sell-off strategy has paid off so far
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 1d -
Trump denies Musk clashed with cabinet members
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back against Elon Musk’s downsizing of the federal workforce in a recent closed-door cabinet meeting, according to two ...NBC News - 6d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - 5d -
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...CBS News - 10h -
Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand
Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by halfFinancial Times - 3d -
WATCH: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery ejected from Big Ten Tournament game for jawing with officials
McCaffery earned two quick technicals and an ejection after disagreeing with a call midway through the second halfCBS Sports - 9h -
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Cam Heide lift Purdue basketball to Big Ten Tourney win over USC
Purdue fell behind by double digits in the first half, but came back and eventually held on to beat USC to advance to the quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Florida State hires Luke Loucks: Kings assistant played for Seminoles under outgoing coach Leonard Hamilton
Loucks has been an NBA assistant for nearly a decade and joins the trend of coaches hopping from the Association into college hoopsCBS Sports - 4d -
Man whose house was 'stolen' gets possession back
Reverend Mike Hall's home was sold without his knowledge nearly four years ago.BBC News - 2d -
The drugstore industry is struggling. Here’s what could be in its future.
Nearly a third of the U.S. retail pharmacies that were open from 2010 to 2020 had shuttered by 2021, study finds.MarketWatch - 16h -
Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of namesake fashion house
Italian designer hands over to Dario Vitale after nearly 30 years as group nears saleFinancial Times - 17h -
NCAA Tournament bubble tracker: March Madness bracket taking shape with teams in action
Nearly every team on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament plays Thursday in games that could ultimately decide their March Madness fate.Yahoo Sports - 12h
