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A radical European law could devastate the U.S. economy
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive seeks to impose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates on businesses worldwide.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Congress must shield US companies from European regulations
Sen. Bill Hagerty has introduced the PROTECT USA Act to protect U.S. companies from the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which imposes excessive environmental, ...The Hill - 6h -
Congress must shield US companies from European regulations
Sen. Bill Hagerty has introduced the PROTECT USA Act to protect U.S. companies from the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which imposes excessive environmental, ...The Hill - 6h -
Nato urges EU and Turkey to deepen ties
Secretary-general Rutte urges European leaders to put aside differences with Ankara to boost security co-operationFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens
Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikes. People in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 ...The Guardian - 1d -
Germany slams Trump’s 25% auto tariffs as bad news for U.S., EU and global trade
The measures, which coincide with an even broader push on levies, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.CNBC - 13h -
Ukraine urges EU to renew duty-free trade deal
Bloc lifted restrictions on Ukrainian imports when Russia invaded in 2022, but support has waned in some countriesFinancial Times - 3d -
European airlines urge EU to pull back on climate policies
Chief executives call for easing of green fuel and carbon pricing rulesFinancial Times - 10h -
China Releases Mintz Employees After 2-Year Detention
The release of the five employees, detained during a crackdown on foreign due diligence, comes as Beijing is trying to bring back overseas investment.The New York Times - 2d -
Browns held private workout with Cam Ward
With an obvious need at QB, Cleveland is doing its due diligence on one of the top passers in this year's draft.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL draft: New York Jets host second offensive lineman on visit
The Jets keep doing their due diligence for the O-line ahead of the 2025 NFL draft:Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Supreme Court declines Steve Wynn’s bid to loosen libel standard
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away casino mogul Steve Wynn’s bid for the court to consider overturning its 61-year-old precedent that has protected journalists from libel lawsuits. Wynn urged ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD
Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport causes global travel chaos
One of the world’s busiest airports, London’s Heathrow, has shut down due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electricity substation nearby. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the global travel ...NBC News - 6d -
Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it
PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
China frees staff of U.S. firm Mintz in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China released five employees of the U.S. corporate due diligence firm Mintz who were detained two years ago as it seeks to reassure foreign firms.NBC News - 2d -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
UN climate boss urges Europe not to forget planet amid defence drive
Simon Stiell calls on Europe to step up efforts to tackle global warming as part of increased spending on securityFinancial Times - 1d -
OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material
OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material, citing a need to “strengthen America’s lead” globally in advancing the technology.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart
UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
Travel restrictions and asset freeze orders are due to expire on SaturdayFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Ex-Barcelona presidential candidate criticises Laporta’s leadership and calls for new model
Former FC Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has once again voiced his concerns about the club’s management, urging a complete restructuring to align with modern football’s demands. Spe...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
London's Heathrow airport closure sparks global travel chaos
The closure of London’s Heathrow Airport due to a large fire that knocked out power has disrupted international travel, with more than 100 flights affected. Heathrow said the closure would affect ...The Hill - 6d -
Do financiers believe in sustainability or not?
They are either being weak or hypocritical in the face of the current backlashFinancial Times - 6d -
Louisville basketball's season is over, but Pat Kelsey primed Cards for sustained success
March Madness is over for Louisville basketball but Pat Kelsey set the bar high in his first season. Here's how he primed Cards for sustained success:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Pentagon chief orders review of fitness, grooming standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards related to physical fitness and appearance across all services, indicating recent policies put in place to make it easier ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies sustains season-ending ACL tear
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davis sustained an ACL tear in his right knee while playing for Canada and will be out for several months, the German Bundesliga soccer club announced Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Oscar Bobb has made significant progress in his return injury
It has been a major disappointment for Manchester City to have lost Oscar Bobb for the past seven months due to injury. The Norwegian international appeared set for a breakout season before he ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Lautaro Martinez joins Lionel Messi in withdrawing from Argentina squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is the latest player to pull out of Argentina’s squad for this month’s World Cup Qualifying games due to an injury.The Nerazzurri captain has sustained a hamst...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption
Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concerns. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Reporter's Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadership
Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader's obligation to explain himself. ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
EU watchdogs warn that weakening rules risks another financial crash
Financial supervisors issue unusual warning as EU prepares to simplify regulationFinancial Times - 3d -
A standard, open framework for building AI agents is coming from Cisco, LangChain and Galileo
The collective, called AGNTCY, aims to create a standard way for AI agents from different platforms and frameworks to talk to each other.VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
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 disagreesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
College basketball: USC's JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending injury at NCAA tournament
USC's JuJu Watkins sustained a knee injury during the Trojans' blowout victory over Mississippi State and will miss the remainder of the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
