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Trump funding cuts will ‘kneecap’ US innovation, universities warn
Academic institutions have frozen new hires and limited PhD placesFinancial Times - 18h -
Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding
Senate Republicans aren’t planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both ...The Hill - 13h -
The Papers: 'Biggest cuts since austerity' and 'evil' family killer
Thursday's front pages look ahead to the forthcoming Spring Statement and share details from a murderer's sentencing.BBC News - 5h -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Breakouts 2.0 for Scott White adds Masyn Winn, Gavin Williams to the mix
A couple of infielders and several high-upside hurlers make the cut for Version 2.0CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
How Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is fuelling a petrol price war
The economic case for cutting prices tells only half the storyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives
Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cutsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care
Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.BBC News - 6d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 6d -
Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers
Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting driveFinancial Times - 6d -
2025 Players Championship tee times, pairings: Complete field, groups, schedule for Round 2 at TPC Sawgrass
Players will look to shoot into contention or inside the cut line Friday at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 5d -
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.BBC News - 1d -
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin float possibility of hockey matchup between NHL and Russian KHL; NHL declines to comment
The NHL cut off ties with the KHL in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Four-star edge Rodney Dunham names top five schools
Rodney Dunham, cut his list down to five schools and the Georgia Bulldogs made the cut along with two other SEC schoolsYahoo Sports - 5d -
Dow falls 1,000 points, Nasdaq dives more than 4% as stock selloff gathers steam
Major stock indexes tanked Monday, continuing a sell-off that gathered steam last week as rattled investors began zeroing in on the prospect of a significant falloff in U.S. growth amid persistent ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Ex-slugger Vaughn admits HGH use late in career
Former big league slugger Mo Vaughn has confirmed he used human growth hormone to recover from a nagging knee injury late in his career.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Puma’s stock dives to near 9-year low as ‘trade disputes’ hit sales of sports apparel
Shares of Puma tumbled to a near nine-year low on Wednesday after the German sportswear group warned that geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty would contribute to another year of weak growth.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
5 risks facing the US economy under Trump
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Beyond Burnout: Adam Grant Warns of Rising ‘Boreout’ Among Employees
The Wharton organizational psychologist joins other workplace experts noting the rise of worker ‘boreout’ produced by unchallenging jobs offering few growth opportunities that now rivals burnout as ...Inc. - 5d -
China plans to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to shore up economy
Communist party aims to ‘promote reasonable wage growth’ and to reduce financial burdens amid Trump tariffs. Business live – latest updates China’s government has announced ambitious plans to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Netflix has won the streaming wars. Now what?
Analyst firm MoffettNathanson is raising its price target for Netflix, saying it sees huge upside for the platform’s new advertising model as well as continued profit-margin growth.MarketWatch - 2d -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 1d -
Morning Report — Trump, Fed split over tariff outlook and economy
In today’s issue: President Trump and allies revel in assertive decision making that keeps friends and foes off balance, even if resulting uncertainty turns out to be a drag on U.S. growth this ...The Hill - 1h -
Music Review: Blackpink's Jennie steps out on her own with debut solo album, 'Ruby'
Seven years ago, global pop phenomenon Jennie became the first member of the K-pop group Blackpink to release solo musicABC News - Mar. 7 -
As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability
Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage
Among supporters and detractors alike, his transactional approach to foreign policy has upended old notions about the United States as a global leader.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows to reverse Biden climate policies, says renewables can't replace natural gas
"The Trump administration will end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies," Wright said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants
The justices declined to hear unusual arguments from Republican-led states that sought to end lawsuits against energy companies over their role in global warming.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday foundABC News - Mar. 11 -
French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'
China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
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 - 6d -
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare
The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade warABC News - 6d -
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare
The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade warABC News - 6d -
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare
The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade warABC News - 6d -
Gold surges above $3,000 for the first time as investors seek a haven from Trump tariffs
Some 52% of global fund managers told Bank of America in a survey that they view gold as "the best hedge against a full-blown trade war."CNBC - 5d -
‘On the Tightrope’: Britain Tries to Bridge a Widening Trans-Atlantic Gap
Five years after Brexit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s intense diplomacy on Ukraine has put Britain back in a familiar role on the global stage.The New York Times - 4d