Millions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - 2d

Bills sign 310-pound guard who played snaps at fullback for Texans

Kendrick Green was set up for failure by the Steelers but played all 17 games last year with the Texans.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What to do about $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments

Eligibility errors and failures to properly assess eligibility prior to enrollment are the biggest sources of improper payments.

The Hill - 16h

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sack Israel’s domestic spy chief

Prime minister’s move could spark more turmoil as fallout over intelligence failures before October 7 attack continues

Financial Times - 9h

Netanyahu says he will sack Israel’s domestic spy chief

Prime minister’s move could spark more turmoil as fallout over intelligence failures before October 7 attack continues

Financial Times - 9h

Three Takeaways From Blues' 7-2 Win Against Ducks

ST. LOUIS – The markings were set up for failure for the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Vikings, Pro Bowl CB Byron Murphy Jr. agree to $66M deal

Murphy made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and is now awarded with a significant pay raise after earning a total of $27 million over the first five seasons of his career.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Source: Vikings acquire running back Jordan Mason in trade with 49ers

After signing veteran running back Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20 million ahead of free agency, the general consensus was that the Vikings were going to take a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft. That ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Long Covid is the pandemic’s dark shadow. Why does no one in power in Britain want to talk about it? | Frances Ryan

Five years after the first lockdown, millions of lives are still being ruined by this debilitating disease. You wouldn’t know it. Imagine a disease that can render its sufferers bedbound for years. ...

The Guardian - 1h

Vivek Ramaswamy's allies tout Trump endorsement in $3 million Ohio ad blitz

A super PAC backing Vivek Ramaswamy for governor in Ohio is launching a $3 million ad campaign that highlights his endorsement from President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 6d

Report: DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on 1-year, $2.7 million deal

The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Titans pick up LB Cody Barton with 3-year, $21 million deal: Report

The Tennessee Titans are strengthening their defensive line, signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year, $21 million deal, per NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

PGA Tour $1 million parlay picks, odds for 2025 Players Championship: Get a giant return on a $10 bet

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen locked in a $10 eight-leg PGA Tour parlay that pays almost $1.1 million for The Players Championship 2025

CBS Sports - 4d

Spotify says it paid nearly 1,500 artists $1 million or more in royalties for 2024 streams

Spotify wrote in its annual Loud and Clear Report that nearly 1,500 artists generated more than $1 million in royalties in 2024.

CNBC - 4d

David Sacks sold $200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says

The White House memo revealed that AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks divested over $200 million in digital asset-related investments.

CNBC - 2d

Baltimore Ravens make a $4 million decision on star tight end Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens pick up $4 million option bonus on tight end Mark Andrews, paving the way for his return in 2025

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.

The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

How NWSL, its players plan to thrive without college drafts

The NWSL has broken out of the American mold and gotten rid of all drafts -- no college draft, no expansion draft, nothing. How will that work?

ESPN - Mar. 9

Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say

FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely

Financial Times - Mar. 10

US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president

André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence

Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...

The Guardian - 5d

Boys growing up without dads are in crisis, report says

Fatherlessness is impacting on boys' mental health, education and future prospects, a report finds.

BBC News - 2d

Real Madrid won't play without 72 hours' rest

Real Madrid's official TV channel have confirmed the team will refuse to play in future if their players aren't given a minimum 72 hours' rest between matches.

ESPN - 1d

Tottenham look like a team without a plan against authoritative Fulham

In added time, Antonee Robinson set off for a gallop down the Craven Cottage wing, easily vaulting a couple of half-hearted Spurs challenges as he went, the crowd cooing in delight. On his way, he ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

The Madness of March Won’t Be the Same Without the Legendary Greg Gumbel

For more than 25 years, Gumbel provided calm in the most chaotic stretch of the sports calendar.

The New York Times - 7h

Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists

The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Much ...

The Guardian - 9h

De'Aaron Fox to undergo season-ending surgery on pinkie as Spurs' injury woes continue

The Spurs are now without Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Longhorns lose WR DeAndre Moore Jr. for spring drills to injury

The Texas Longhorns will be without a key piece to start the spring

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025

In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Malcolm Koonce returning to Las Vegas on 1-year, $12 million deal: Report

The Las Vegas Raiders struck a one-year, $12 million deal with defensive end Malcolm Koonce to keep him around next season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Packers, OL Aaron Banks agree to 4-year, $77 million deal: Report

Jordan Love is getting another solid guard this fall. The Packers struck a four-year, $77 million deal to land 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

UN World Food Program to cut food aid for over 1 million people in Myanmar

The United Nations food agency says that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfalls

ABC News - 2d

Chelsea beat Man Utd to £42.9 million Geovany Quenda – here’s why fans are excited

Chelsea have agreed a £42.9 million deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Geovany Quenda from under the noses of Manchester United and other European clubs competing for the Portuguese teenager.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cuban human rights groups worry about shutting down amid lack of U.S. funding

The cuts have shocked pro-democracy groups that monitor prisoners in Cuba, which have been the sole providers of information about political prisoners, including their health conditions.

NBC News - 2d

Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries

New memo lists 41 countries – including Afghanistan, Cuba and Syria – that could face new restrictions, evoking first-term Muslim ban. The Trump administration is considering issuing travel ...

The Guardian - 1d