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House and Senate GOP approved competing budget plans. Now comes the hard part.
House and Senate Republicans have voted to approve competing budget measures to pass portions of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Now comes the hard part.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - 6d -
In this dangerous age, Britain needs to exert soft power as well as the hard stuff | Andrew Rawnsley
Defence spending has to go up, but siphoning money from international aid is a self-defeating folly. Shortly before he flew to Washington, Sir Keir Starmer turned up in the Commons, put on his ...The Guardian - 4d -
76ers' Tyrese Maxey leaves loss to Trail Blazers early with back injury after hard fall
Tyrese Maxey landed directly on his back after trying to go up for a layup in the second half on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UNC 'Hard Knocks' deal falls through: Tar Heels won't be featured in Bill Belichick's inaugural season
NFL Films was soliciting a college program for the first timeCBS Sports - 1d -
Classic Horror Game FEAR Rushed To GOG's Preservation Program After Monolith's Shutdown
GOG has announced that it is adding FEAR to its preservation program next month after the game's developer, Monolith Productions, was shut down yesterday . The version being added is the Platinum ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding ‘could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa’
USAid cuts to clinics dispensing antiretroviral drugs will be ‘death sentence for mothers and children’, expert warns. Sweeping notices of termination of funding have been received by organisations ...The Guardian - 5d -
Suspensions, spats and a shutdown: Where do Joel Embiid and the Sixers go from here?
Embiid has had two surgeries on his troublesome left knee. It's swelling again -- and no one knows why.ESPN - 1d -
US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland – as it happened
US president’s 75-minute tirade of repeated false claims ranges from voter fraud and stolen-election lies to foreign wars. This blog is now closed.. Donald Trump launched into his speech by ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
German election live: Conservatives win and far-right AfD in second, results show
Friedrich Merz claims victory for CDU/CSU alliance as incumbent chancellor Scholz concedes defeat; Alternative für Deutschland almost doubles vote share to 20%. German election 2025: results in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largestABC News - Feb. 24 -
Germany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in elections
Germany woke Monday after an election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes but far-right nationalists surged to huge gains causing dismay.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Conservative commentator questions Zelensky over attire: 'Why don't you wear a suit?'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced questioning and comments over his choice to wear combat gear during a Friday White House visit originally etched out for peace meetings but instead ...The Hill - 5d -
Unwelcome country: why have some conservative politicians stopped acknowledging Indigenous lands in Australia?
Welcome to country ceremonies are commonplace in Australia. The campaign against them is ‘just ugly politicking’, says Aboriginal leader. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 5d -
NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy
In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Justin Ishbia scraps pursuit to buy Minnesota Twins, shifts focus to Chicago White Sox, per report
The billionaire could try to become the successor of White Sox owner Jerry ReinsdorfCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Ukraine and Russia mark 3 years of war amid major shift in U.S. policy
A group of European leaders and Canada's prime minister are in Kyiv to support Ukraine's president. He faces a shift in U.S. policy as President Trump moves to end the war by negotiating one-on-one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift Releases On 4K Blu-Ray This Week - Save 30% At Amazon
Stephen King's Graveyard Shift on 4K Blu-ray $31.49 (was $45) | Releases February ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
‘I know their names, what they eat’: tracking polar bears on Svalbard’s shifting icescapes
For more than 20 years, scientists have followed the animals in Norway’s Arctic archipelago to understand how they may adapt to changing threats as the ice they depend on melts. When Rolf-Arne ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
The radical shift in US policy that shut Ukraine out amid talks to end war
The first month of President Donald Trump's second term has already delivered a radical American pivot on Russia's offensive war against Ukraine.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
BP to ramp up oil and gas output in major shift away from green goals
Fossil fuel firm will cut more than $5bn from low-carbon investment plan in ‘fundamental reset’. Business live – latest updates BP is dropping green goals, ramping up oil and gas production ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Friedrich Merz was the most pro-US politician in Germany – his shift could be historic for Europe | Jörg Lau for Europe |
The lifelong Atlanticist was frank after his election victory: Nato is on the brink, and Germany must reassess its core beliefs on defence. It is hard to overstate the importance of Friedrich ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm – in shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East
Abdullah Öcalan’s message, which follows four decades of guerrilla warfare, will have far-reaching implications . The ageing leader of a Kurdish militant group imprisoned on a remote Turkish island ...The Guardian - 6d -
Manchester United crash out of FA Cup in penalty shootout loss to Fulham as focus shifts to Europa League
The Red Devils brought things level in the second half but could not get the job done from the spotCBS Sports - 3d -
Inter to shift to new formation for Champions League clash with Feyenoord: Here's what to expect
The Nerazzurri will be forced to make some changes due to injuriesCBS Sports - 1d -
Judge denies Musk’s initial bid to halt OpenAI’s for-profit shift but sets trial for fall
The judge rejected Musk’s request for a preliminary injunction but fast-tracked the dispute for a trial. A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk ’s request for a preliminary injunction to pause ...The Guardian - 18h -
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Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue
Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Miami coach bemoans MLS opener turnaround
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed not all players will be available for the 2025 MLS season opener against New York City FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium after what he called ...ESPN - Feb. 21 -
The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election
German voters are heading to the polls for a national electionABC News - Feb. 23 -
Why Butler's eye-opening Warriors impact is not exaggerated
Since Jimmy Butler's arrival, the Golden State Warriors have undergone numerous positive changes, some of which defy logic.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Eye Opener: New developments in the health of Pope Francis
New developments in the health of Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition. Also, Elon Musk demands federal workers list what they've done or else lose their jobs. All that and all ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Expansion San Diego beats Galaxy in MLS opener
Anders Dreyer scored a brace and Carlos Dos Santos recorded three saves for his first career clean sheet as visiting San Diego FC stunned defending MLS champ LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in the ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Norrie beaten by qualifier Tien in Acapulco opener
Britain's Cameron Norrie loses in straight sets to American teen Learner Tien in the first round of the Mexican Open.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Should you open a 6-month CD now?
A 6-month CD can still be advantageous for savers to open now. Here's why.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
BP shows activists are often pushing at an open door
Clever boards can pre-empt attacks by behaving more like activists themselvesFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Walz not running for open Minnesota Senate seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) won’t seek the open Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Sen. Tina Smith (D), taking one of the most prominent names in the state off the list of possible candidates. ...The Hill - Feb. 26
