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Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - 6d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - 5d -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - 5d -
The 2002 heist that shook China’s airwaves
How Falun Gong practitioners hit back at the Chinese government by hijacking the airwaves.BBC News - 5d -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - 4d -
Trump Promised Americans Booming Wealth. Now He’s Changing His Tune.
President Trump’s sweeping promises are running headlong into the reality of governing.The New York Times - 4d -
UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets
Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assetsFinancial Times - 4d -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - 4d -
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.BBC News - 3d -
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
President Trump is clamping down broadly on dissent using the tools of the federal government.The New York Times - 3d -
Columbia Activist’s Case Goes to Court
Also, a government shutdown looms. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 3d -
Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.BBC News - 2d -
D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town
The government tried to save Detroit. Now it’s letting Washington wither.The New York Times - 2d -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - 2d -
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 -
Chuck Schumer: Trump and Musk Would Love a Shutdown. We Must Not Give Them One.
A government shutdown would lead to real pain for the American people.The New York Times - 2d -
Make public service work again
Too many of this government’s proposals introduce the kind of regulation the PM professes to hateFinancial Times - 1d -
DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.
Why government — not business — will see that AI startups get the money they need.MarketWatch - 12h -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else
Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through. US House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.CBS News - 6d -
The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind American Dairy | CBS Reports
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s Putin gambit: How to hammer Moscow with sanctions that bite
President Trump has threatened to unleash "large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia" to force Putin to negotiate a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace, but his ...The Hill - 5d -
Ukraine bombards Russia with largest drone barrage of war, Moscow says
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 343 Ukrainian drones overnight, in what appeared to be Kyiv's largest ever cross-border aerial attack.ABC News - 4d -
Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.ESPN - 4d -
Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi
The Columbia University graduate’s arrest is an attempt to destroy free thinking while murdering due process. Forced disappearance, kidnapping, political imprisonment – take your pick. These terms ...The Guardian - 4d -
Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia
Putin may well stick to previous demands over Ukrainian elections and a rejection of European peacekeeping forces. Europe live – latest updates Suddenly the ball is in Russia’s court. The flow ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war
European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions. Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘I’m all for strange’: Sister Midnight’s Karan Kandhari on his punk rock debut, two decades in the making
The director talks about his genre-trampling film Sister Midnight, the hilarious and gory story of a female force of nature stifled in an arranged marriage. One of the most powerful scenes in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Operation underway to rescue hostages on hijacked train in Pakistan
Security forces in Pakistan say they have freed 155 hostages after militants hijacked a train there carrying more than 400 people. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the ...CBS News - 3d -
The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. No country can avoid the economic impact of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Police detail over 20 years of abuse they say captive man suffered from stepmom
A severely emaciated Connecticut man was allegedly forced to urinate in bottles and locked inside for nearly 24 hours a day during two decades of captivity by his stepmother, police said Thursday.NBC News - 2d -
Evacuations ordered in California as mudslide threat ramps up from storm
A flood watch is still in effect for parts of California where heavy rain in burned areas is creating landslide concerns, forcing thousands to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports ...CBS News - 2d -
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”The New York Times - 2d -
Jack Draper withstands Ben Shelton’s monster serves to make his first Masters 1000 semi-final
Jack Draper forced his way into his first Masters 1000 semi-final, overcoming the venomous power and vibrant athleticism of his young American opponent Ben Shelton.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
American Airlines plane catches fire moments after touch down
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the plane’s wing. At least 12 people ...NBC News - 1d -
Rep. Pramila Jayapal introduces bill to impede Trump's undocumented migrant registry
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a bill Friday that would prevent the Trump administration from using a World War II-era law that allowed for the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans ...NBC News - 1d -
New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact
Mattel and Hasbro may be forced to raise prices if President Donald Trump’s 20% tariffs on imports from China remain in place, but both companies have mitigation strategies in place.MarketWatch - 1d -
Atlético Madrid star misses group training ahead of Barcelona clash
La Liga giants Atlético Madrid could yet be forced to make do without a key member of their midfield ranks in the club’s upcoming showdown with Barcelona.The headline fixture of the weekend in Spai...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Powerful storm barrels east across U.S.
The National Weather Service is warning of just about every kind of danger, including tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds as a large storm system moves across the U.S. ...CBS News - 1d