Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Morning Report — Senate takes up spending bill; Trump backs off on Canada tariffs

In today’s issue: Three days before a government funding deadline, the House on Tuesday narrowly passed a party-line stopgap funding bill that would mostly keep government funding at current ...

The Hill - 3d

2025 NFL free agency buzz: Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks shelved for all of 2025?

The Panthers are signing running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal, strongly pointing to a plan that appears to be leaning into sitting Brooks for the entirety of the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Couple who found migrant on back of motorhome after France trip fined

The pair are given a £1,500 penalty after finding the young man once they arrived home in Essex.

BBC News - 5d

Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says

It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.

CNBC - 3d

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 - 2d

Bills agree to one-year deal with CB Dane Jackson

The Bills are bringing back a familiar face.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Abigail Netherton's last-second shot made TSSAA girls basketball history for Van Buren

Van Buren County will play for a historic TSSAA girls basketball state championship after beating Coalfield on Abigail Netherton's last-second shot.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'He Was Born To Be A Carolina Hurricane': Logan Stankoven Excited For New Adventure, Opportunity

The Carolina Hurricanes were the talk of the trade deadline yesterday as they ended up moving out winger Mikko Rantanen — who they had on their roster for just six weeks after acquiring him in a ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Ocasio-Cortez knocks Schumer over spending bill support

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the ...

CBS News - 1d

Ravens bringing back Pro Bowl fullback Ricard

The Ravens re-signed Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard to a one-year, full guaranteed deal.

ESPN - 4d

Sources: Minshew to Chiefs to back up Mahomes

Quarterback Gardner Minshew reached agreement Thursday on a one-year deal with the Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 2d

Source: Vikings acquire running back Jordan Mason in trade with 49ers

After signing veteran running back Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20 million ahead of free agency, the general consensus was that the Vikings were going to take a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft. That ...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.

NBC News - 4d

Chelsea back ahead after Hasegawa own goal

Mayra Ramirez's low cross bobbles up and Yui Hasegawa unfortunately flicks it into the far corner of her own net to give Chelsea the lead against Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final.

BBC News - 18h

Steph reaches historic NBA career-scoring milestone vs. Pistons

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry reached a historic NBA career-scoring milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Musk gets telecom tycoons’ double backing for Starlink in India

Country’s two biggest mobile operators drop opposition and sign deals

Financial Times - 3d

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession

President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard ...

CBS News - 4d

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 - 1d

CB Jourdan Lewis, Jaguars agree on 3-year, $30M deal

Lewis will reportedly be the NFL's highest-paid nickel defensive back, with a deal for three years and $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, as well as $12.5 million this coming season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea beat Man United to Quenda deal

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Sporting CP wing-back Geovany Quenda from under the noses of Man United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 1d

Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.

CNBC - 2d

Götze hailed as Frankfurt's 'lynchpin' after Europa League heroics

Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker Mario Götze was showered with praise after his gala performance in the Europa League last-16 win over Ajax Amsterdam. The man who scored Germany's winner in the 2014 ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...

The Hill - 4d

Source: Ex-Chiefs S Reid to Saints on 3-year deal

Safety Justin Reid is returning home to Louisiana after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Saints, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

Eagles agree to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

The Rick Lovato era appears to be over in Philadelphia after the Eagles agreed to a one-year deal with veteran long-snapper Charley Hughlett

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Schumer to vote for GOP spending bill amid Democratic divisions

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is ready to advance Republicans’ funding bill to avert a government shutdown. It marks a major reversal from two days ago and the strategy is ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Chelsea agree deal with Las Palmas talent

A temporary member of the midfield ranks at La Liga outfit Las Palmas is inching towards a move to England with big-spending Chelsea this summer.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill

Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.

NBC News - 1d

Source: 49ers, Juszczyk reunite after brief split

After a brief parting, fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 9h

Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over 'overpaid' jibe

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players' fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are "overpaid".And ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

National CineMedia is bringing back its dividend less than 2 years after bankruptcy. Here’s why.

“The company was always a high-dividend growth story,” National CineMedia’s CEO tells MarketWatch. “We feel like that’s where we’re going back to.”

MarketWatch - 2d

Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers and give him a new 2-year deal, AP source says

Two people familiar with the deal confirmed the trade that sends a 2026 sixth-round pick to San Francisco on Saturday night. There is also a pick swap in 2025 with the Niners flipping the 187th ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Schumer at center of civil war after funding fiasco

Democrats on Capitol Hill are waging an internal war against one of their own after the GOP successfully muscled through the Senate a partisan spending bill that drew the votes of Minority Leader ...

The Hill - 23h

Warner backs Anderson for Hundred wildcard

Former Australia batter David Warner says England all-time leading Test wicket taker James Anderson would be a real asset to any team in The Hundred. Warner, 38, Was signed by London Spirit in ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h