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North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds
North Carolina legislators appear to be closing in on legislation to provide more funds to help the mountains recover from Hurricane HeleneABC News - 1d -
Judge Blocks Trump Orders to Stop Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers
The ruling affects hospitals nationwide, putting on hold the administration’s plan to withhold research grants from those that offer gender transition treatments to young people.The New York Times - 1d -
Can hedge funds prosper without their star trader founders?
Two of the biggest names in global macro trading, Alan Howard and Chris Rokos, embody differing approaches to legacyFinancial Times - 23h -
U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future
Every Olympic and Paralympic athlete who participates in the 2026 Milan games and future games through at least 2032 will receive $200,000 in financial benefits.CNBC - 15h -
USOPC receives record $100m donation to fund athletes’ post-Olympics careers
Ross Stevens makes $100m donation to USOPC Donation will fund post-retirement plan for athletes Plan will be worth up to $200,000 per participant Philanthropist Ross Stevens made a $100m ...The Guardian - 9h -
Judge weighing whether to compel Trump administration to unfreeze FEMA funds
A federal judge is weighing whether to compel the Trump administration to unfreeze millions of dollars in previously allocated FEMA funds.ABC News - 11h -
California pauses home energy rebate program amid Trump funding freeze
California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.CNBC - 8h -
Colleges of further education in England will get less funding than promised
Reduction to two-thirds of budgeted top-up payments for additional students a sign of looming government squeezesFinancial Times - 7h -
Club World Cup in U.S. to have $1BN prize fund
The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.ESPN - 6h -
Democracy group sues over stripping of funds by Trump administration
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has sued the Trump administration for cutting off funds for its democracy building overseas — the latest suit from a target of Elon Musk. The lawsuit ...The Hill - 5h -
ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos
At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.The New York Times - 5h -
GOP plows forward with government funding plan despite Democratic opposition
House Republicans are pressing on with plans for a clean six-month stopgap to keep the government funded beyond next week’s shutdown deadline in the face of staunch resistance from Democrats. ...The Hill - 3h -
National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze
The nonprofit has enjoyed bipartisan support since its founding in the Reagan era, but it finds itself under pressure from the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1h -
Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue JaysABC News - Feb. 18 -
Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term
President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Long-term effects of Gaza war could quadruple Palestinian death toll, warn UK doctors
Surgeons who worked in Gaza fear disease, malnutrition and eradication of healthcare will reverberate for decades . British doctors who worked in Gaza during the war have issued dire predictions ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
2024-25 NHL contract tracker: Kevin Lankinen, Logan Thompson get long-term deals amid strong seasons
Lankinen and Thompson have made good impressions on their new teamsCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago
Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director
President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.
Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Bonds are rising as stocks suffer February drop. But don’t count on long-term bonds as a cushion.
Bonds are up so far in February, outperforming U.S. stocks ahead of upcoming inflation data.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Rapids-LAFC game halted after derogatory term allegedly directed at Chido Awaziem
Colorado Rapids defender Chido Awaziem has alleged that an opponent used a derogatory term towards him on the field during his team’s Concacaf Champions League second leg match at Los Angeles FC on ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Trump issues executive order reinforcing hospital price transparency rule from first term
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order designed to reinforce an older executive order issued during his first term that requires hospital to publish their prices online, a rule that ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Democrat introducing resolution affirming 22nd Amendment support amid Trump third term talk
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on Thursday introduced a resolution reaffirming the House’s support for the 22nd Amendment, which states that a person can be elected president no more than two times. The ...The Hill - 6d -
NCAA Tournament expansion not a done deal, decision unlikely in the 'near-term' amid myriad concerns
In an exclusive to CBS Sports, the NCAA's top basketball executive Dan Gavitt shares where things currently stand for the future of March MadnessCBS Sports - 5d -
NFL free agency 2025: Rams agree with tackle Alaric Jackson on long-term deal, per report
Jackson will remain with the RamsCBS Sports - 5d -
Cowboys to franchise DT Osa Odighizuwa if sides can't agree on long-term contract
Odighizuwa would be guaranteed a $25.1 million salary for 2025 under the franchise tag.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump's firing of watchdog was unlawful
Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government suffered a loss in court when a judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency.ABC News - 3d -
Agent's Take: What if Lamar Jackson embraced franchise tag like Kirk Cousins instead of long-term extension?
Jackson would have likely become the first $70 million-per-year QB in NFL historyCBS Sports - 2d -
Enhancing AI agents with long-term memory: Insights into LangMem SDK, Memobase and the A-MEM Framework
AI agents can forget instructions. Methods to improve memory retention will make agents more powerful and useful.VentureBeat - 10h -
President Trump's address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term
Trump gave the longest address to Congress in history. His past speeches got better ratings.Los Angeles Times - 5h -
10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more
With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shaveCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump's agenda in a win for Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday muscled a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint through the House by the narrowest of margins — a crucial step for Republicans as they embark on advancing President ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Caleb Williams kept messaging Ben Johnson during Super Bowl 59, Bears coach says
Johnson says the 2024 No. 1 overall pick is 'hungry' as they begin working togetherCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Ben Johnson says he would pawn his family jewels for 10 Bears Super Bowls
Johnson already has three kids, so his focus is now on a Lombardi TrophyCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
With Dan Snyder gone and the Commanders thriving, Jets’ Woody Johnson is the NFL’s ownership wart
While Johnson's overall failure hasn’t quite fallen to Dan Snyder levels, it has certainly been trending in that direction for more than a decade.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
LSU's Flau'jae Johnson instilling confidence into 'unstoppable' Tigers while balancing burgeoning rap career
Johnson's energy and joy has helped make LSU a force in the SEC this seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Rickie Fowler, Zach Johnson pushing Jake Knapp entering Moving Day
Jake Knapp followed his opening 59 with a 70 yet maintained the lead at PGA NationalCBS Sports - 5d -
How Johnson, Who Put His Job at Risk to Save Ukraine Aid, Flipped for Trump
Many Republicans have made a reversal on Russia and Ukraine, falling in line behind President Trump. No turnabout has been more striking than that of the Republican speaker.The New York Times - 4d
