How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall

Trump's pride cometh before a fall

Donald Trump is a president at the height of his political power — and well aware of it.

The Hill - 2d

Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?

Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia

ABC News - Feb. 21

Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing

An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.

NBC News - Feb. 22

BYD’s Free Self-Driving Tech Might Not Be Such a Boon After All

Aside from unfavorable comparisons to rival advanced driver systems, calling it God’s Eye could be as misleading a moniker as Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.

Wired - Feb. 23

Anthony Rizzo Is a Beloved M.L.B. Star. But His Time Might Be Up.

The 14-year veteran is still without a team after suffering injuries in his last season with the Yankees: “I’m not naive to it. It could be it.”

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Trump and Musk float 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not benefit.

President Donald Trump recently touted the of "DOGE dividends," which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Trump, Meeting With Macron, Says He Might Visit Russia

At a meeting at the White House, President Trump declined to call President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a dictator while President Emmanuel Macron of France stated flatly that “the aggressor is ...

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Potential top pick Carter might need foot surgery

Potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, tests revealed, and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery, agent Drew Rosenhaus ...

ESPN - Feb. 27

Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’

At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.

The New York Times - 6d

It might be a small consolation, but Elon Musk is getting poorer by the day | John Naughton

As his goons root through the innards of the US government, Tesla sales are plummeting, the cars are being defaced and owners are ashamed. Extreme wealth has always played a role in democracies. ...

The Guardian - 5d

Manchester United’s Head Coach Might Be Too Honest for His Own Good

Ruben Amorim refuses to sugarcoat his words. This turns the spotlight on his team’s struggles, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

The N.H.L. Trade Deadline Is a Week Away. Here’s What Might Happen.

Our experts made a bold prediction for each team in the league. The results are enticing — and contradictory.

The New York Times - 4d

In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on

Donald Trump has promised to "terminate" diversity programmes. But a rebrand might yet save them.

BBC News - 4d

Dreading meetings? Research shows they might be ruining your day

A new study finds that long, unproductive meetings can lead to "meeting hangovers," affecting workflow and productivity.

CBS News - 2d

Benintendi, Gil, Stanton among those who might miss Opening Day

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

ESPN - 3d

Their homes remain standing, but these L.A. wildfire victims still might lose them

Survivors of the L.A.-area fires whose homes are still standing face ballooning smoke remediation costs but don't know how much their insurance companies will cover.

NBC News - 2d

Oscars 2026: who might be up for next year’s main awards?

After an unusual season that saw Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison win out, an early look at who might be on the ballots next year. It’s so soon after this year’s Oscars ceremony that there may ...

The Guardian - 1d

Alina Habba: Veterans fired by DOGE might be 'not fit to have a job at this moment'

Trump adviser Alina Habba commented on the DOGE layoffs of federal workers and said military veterans affected by the cuts are perhaps "not fit to have a job at this moment."

NBC News - 1d

Trump might meet Canada, Mexico in ‘the middle’ on tariffs: Lutnick

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he thinks President Trump might consider tariff relief for Canada and Mexico in a compromise, and that an announcement may come Wednesday afternoon. “The ...

The Hill - 1d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

What's in the House GOP budget plan?

The House is expected to vote on a budget plan this week. It will be a key test to see if Republicans can unify around President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

House budget resolution vote expected

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a budget plan that would extend cuts to several parts of government spending. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Will Johnson's budget plan pass in the House?

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the lower chamber is very close to having enough votes to pass the budget plan that President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'

All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Greenland’s Big Moment

Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Germany Is in Big Trouble

Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce

While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid

Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge

The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Bitcoin falls below 90K in 3-month low

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking a three-month low for the popular cryptocurrency. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 8 percent to $87,262 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Super Micro shares fall ahead of filing deadline

If Super Micro fails to file the reports, its stock could be delisted from Nasdaq.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Trump: GOP senator had 'close call' with fall

President Trump weighed in on the recent head injury sustained by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) after he slipped and fell on ice during a trip home, wishing him a speedy recovery but noting the ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years

Number of babies born declines 5% despite efforts to boost fertility rate

Financial Times - Feb. 27

European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners

Financial Times - 6d

Nvidia shares fall 9% on tariff fears

The company's stock price is down 13% since it reported earnings last Wednesday.

CNBC - 2d

Will HELOC interest rates keep falling this March?

HELOC interest rates dropped in both January and February, but will that trend continue this March?

CBS News - 1d

CrowdStrike falls 9% on disappointing earnings forecast

CrowdStrike shares dropped more than 9% in extended trading after the cybersecurity software provider issued weaker-than-expected guidance.

CNBC - 1d

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