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Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.The New York Times - 5d -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition
The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...The Hill - 11h -
Darian DeVries set to depart WVU, leaving for head coach position at Indiana
Mar. 18—MORGANTOWN — For a third consecutive season, WVU athletic director Wren Baker will be conducting a head coaching search for the men's basketball program. Darian DeVries, who spent just one ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Ovechkin set to achieve the 'impossible'
When Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals, he will achieve what many in the sport considered simply impossible.Ovechkin edged closer to Gretzky's record on Saturday, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GOP unveil their stop-gap plan to avoid government shutdown
The U.S. government is days away from a potential shutdown with funding set to run out on Friday. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on what’s in the Republicans’ stop-gap plan.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - 5d -
Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton
Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Why allergy season is getting longer, worse
Allergy season may be getting longer and worse due to the effects of climate change. CBS News' Dave Malkoff breaks down the effects on your health.CBS News - 4d -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...NBC News - 6d -
Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister
The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
PwC cuts record number of UK partners and halts tech apprenticeship scheme
Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partnerFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 5d -
Rayner and Cooper criticised cuts in ‘tense’ UK cabinet meeting
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departmentsFinancial Times - 4d -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - 1d -
UK’s red tape cut should follow business world’s dotted lines
Companies undergoing efficiency drives know that such a mission calls for hard numbers and goalsFinancial Times - 19h -
Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote
MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Palm Beach Society Goes On, With and Without Trump
At a pair of benefits on this exclusive island, many well-heeled guests were holding their tongues when it came to politics.The New York Times - 4d -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...CBS News - 2d -
Palestinian who made antisemitic posts charged with immigration offence
Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, aka Abu Wadee, is charged with knowingly arriving in the UK without leave.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Aid workers warn ‘people are dying and they’re going to continue dying’ as funding cuts hit
Moves by US, UK and other donors to cut aid mean ‘high malnutrition rates, starvation and death’, say experts. Cuts to food assistance by the US, Britain and others are already leading to more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Battle Angel Alita's Deluxe Manga Box Set Is 50% Off Right Now
. Fans of cyberpunk manga can save 50% on the complete mainline run of Battle Angel Alita at Amazon. Originally priced at $180, the Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Edition Series Box Set is on sale for ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘Eiffel Tower of the north’? Manchester United unveil 100,000-seat new stadium project
Officials say plan will create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes Architect Norman Foster puts ‘vast umbrella’ over ground A new 100,000-seat stadium that will be the largest in the UK. A venue ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
How do watches and warnings differ, and which weather alert is worse?
When it comes to severe weather events like tornadoes and flash floods, what's the difference between a watch and warning, and which is worse?CBS News - 4d -
These tax cuts and benefits could help caregivers in crisis — can they get through Congress?
The financial burden of caring for ailing loved ones could be eased through two bipartisan legislative proposals introduced this week.MarketWatch - 4d -
How will NCAA Tournament selection committee handle seeding as many as 12, 13 or 14 teams from the SEC?
The league is destined to set the record for the most bids in one year. Here's how the committee will look to try and avoid rematches earlyCBS Sports - 3d -
US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.BBC News - 2d -
DOJ official says she was dismissed after not recommending Mel Gibson's gun rights be restored
The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) office that makes pardon recommendations to the president said she was fired after refusing to sign off on a recommendation to restore gun rights to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - 4d -
UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds
Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts
The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.The New York Times - 6d -
Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions
Zelenskyy says Russia is ‘manipulative’ and seeking to extend the war while Trump says he is ‘ready to call’ Putin. Vladimir Putin has said he has many questions about the proposed US-brokered ...The Guardian - 5d -
2025 March Madness brackets are set! Here's who is playing
March Madness is set to tip off after the teams have solidified their place on the famous NCAA brackets. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY on the teams to look out for.NBC News - 1d -
If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support
Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this weekFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - 6d