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Rays' Drew Rasmussen takes next step by working 4 innings
PORT CHARLOTTE — The step up from the two innings Drew Rasmussen pitched in a March 3 exhibition game to the three he threw during live batting practice March 9 on a backfield seemed like a big ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Oil ends lower after Russia agrees to cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Oil futures finished with a loss on Tuesday as Russia’s temporary cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure lifted the possibility that the U.S. will ease sanctions on the flow of crude from ...MarketWatch - 9h -
Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Take on Trump and His Tariffs?
Mark Carney will most likely be in power just a few weeks before a federal election is held. To win, he will try to convince Canadians he can take on, but also negotiate with, Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - 4h -
Bills general manager open to signing NFL's active sack leader now or during season
The Bills added three players to their defensive line in free agency but could bring back a familiar face to add another pass rusher.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sunday shows preview: Congress avoids government shutdown; Trump tariffs rattle economy
Republicans scored a major win on Friday as the Senate approved the House-GOP crafted spending bill, largely authored without input from Democrats. The new piece of legislation boosts defense ...The Hill - 3d -
Bobb return a huge boost for everyone, says Wilkinson
Elite Development Squad Ben Wilkinson described today’s return to action of Oscar Bobb as a huge boost for everyone at City.Following more than seven months on the sidelines after sustaining a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Löw says Wirtz should stay at Leverkusen at least until World Cup
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has advised young star Florian Wirtz to stay at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen until after next year's World Cup. Playmaker Wirtz, 21, has a Leverkusen ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - 1d -
Takeaways from Trump-Putin call
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Takeaways from Trump-Putin call President Trump and Russian leader ...The Hill - 6h -
Antonio di Salvo reveals Germany U21 squad for March international break
Following the senior team call-ups yesterday, it was time to learn which players would be representing Germany at the highest youth level on Friday. The day began with news that Germany U21 head ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - 5d -
Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification
Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defensesABC News - 5d -
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - 6d -
An assailant sets a woman alight on a tram in eastern Germany and flees
Police say an assailant has poured a liquid over a woman on a tram in eastern Germany and set her alightABC News - 2d -
PlayStation plans to update the PS5 Pro with FSR 4-like technology in the near future
While the PS5 Pro uses PSSR, PlayStation plans to level-up that technology with something closer to AMD's FSR 4 next year.VentureBeat - Mar. 10 -
Nvidia unveils 50 Series upgrades like RTX Remix inside Half-Life 2 RTX demo ahead of GDC
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Nvidia shared more details on the power of its latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.VentureBeat - 5d -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - 4d -
Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court
After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Germany U21 squad announced for March matches
There are two potential debutants in the Germany U21 squad announced for this month's matches against Slovakia (March 21) and Spain (March 25).Gladbach's Lukas Ullrich and FC Nürnberg's Caspar ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - 2d -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - 1d -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - 6d -
Tanker and tram collide at crossing in Germany, killing 1 person
One person has been killed and several injured when a tanker collided with a tram at a crossing in southwestern Germany and both vehicles caught fireABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s China strategy seeks ‘containment with a smile’
Trump’s approach will seek to limit the influence and power of China without resorting to open hostility.The Hill - 3d -
Inter seal huge win at Atalanta to move three points clear at the top
Inter moved three points clear at the top of Serie A with a huge 2-0 win away to fellow title challengers Atalanta in a game that saw both teams end with 10 men. Scorers: Augusto 54', Martínez 87'...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.The New York Times - 4d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her
Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Fiorentina boss shocked at Gosens omission from Germany squad
Fiorentina head coach Raffaele Palladino reacted in shock after his full-back Robin Gosens was not called up for Germany’s forthcoming Nations League clash with Italy.“I am surprised by the lack o...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Buffon: Italy have an 'ultra competitive' team for Germany quarters
Italy are not underdogs in this week's Nations League quarter-final tie with Germany, their former goalkeeper great Gianluigi Buffon has said. "Italy have an ultra-competitive team with a smart and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mizzou is focused on defensive tackle development
There was one position the Missouri Tigers didn't supplement through the transfer portal. Defensive tackle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d
