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How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled
At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.The New York Times - 23h -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.NBC News - 4d -
Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs
US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Government
President Trump has expressed a desire to “get” Greenland, but the victorious party is in no rush to change the status quo.The New York Times - 5d -
Report: Tight end Farrell, 49ers agree to three-year, $20.25M contract
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly have added tight end depth behind George Kittle.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Colts' free agent tight end signs with Super Bowl champions
Colts' free agent tight end Kylen Granson is signing with the Super Bowl champions.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A president touting Musk’s cars from the White House shows this: the Tesla boycott really irks him | Gaby Hinsliff
Trump has met a force he cannot control: people’s ability to parade their anger and distaste through consumer choice. What do you buy the richest man in the world? The answer, obviously, is the one ...The Guardian - 4d -
House unveils stopgap measure to keep government funded, avert shutdown
The continuing resolution bill will go to the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote is expected Tuesday.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
EDITORIAL: Get your brackets ready
Mar. 14—Our annual NCAA Tournament contest — Basketball Mayhem — is back and is shaping up to be a fun one. If you're like us, you likely participated in one or more bracket contests, doing your ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ami Bera defends Al Green censure vote: 'We need radical civility'
Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) on Sunday defended his vote to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), saying his fellow Democrat’s disruption during President Trump’s address to Congress was a “distraction” ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Vance gives House GOP closing pitch on Trump-backed funding bill ahead of vote
Vice President Vance delivered a closing pitch in favor of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) government funding bill during the House GOP’s private conference meeting Tuesday, hours before the lower ...The Hill - 6d -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Democrat: Trump supporters ‘did not vote for this ---- storm’
House Democrats of all stripes have spent the entirety of President Trump’s first two months denouncing his governing strategy as chaotic and hammering his policy prescriptions as harmful to ...The Hill - 4d -
Aftershocks of Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases
The real legacy of the case, scholars say, is not its protection of former presidents from prosecution but its expansive understanding of presidential power.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Comcast signs $3-billion deal to keep Olympics on NBC through 2036
The contract extension will allow NBCUniversal to broadcast the 2034 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City on NBC and streaming service PeacockLos Angeles Times - 4d -
Boxing set to win reprieve and stay as Olympic sport for LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee executive board recommends that boxing be included at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.BBC News - 23h -
Tadej Pogacar picks himself up after crash to rule Strade Bianche again
Demi Vollering powers to victory in women’s race Pogacar denies Tom Pidcock after earlier tumble Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the men’s Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Muhammad Yunus on picking up the pieces in Bangladesh after ‘monumental’ damage by Sheikh Hasina’s rule
Yunus is facing a huge security challenge as some police refuse to return to their posts, gang crime is rife and tensions simmer with the country’s army chief. When Muhammad Yunus flew back to ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Official GameCube-Style Wireless Switch Controller Is 25% Off Right Now
PowerA GameCube Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Toad $45 (was ...GameSpot - 4d -
The Last Of Us Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Preorders Restocked At Major Retailers
The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April ...GameSpot - 13h -
Serbia's capital Belgrade on edge ahead of a major rally testing the ruling populists
Serbia’s capital Belgrade is on edge ahead of a major rally this weekend with populist authorities of President Aleksandar Vucic ramping up efforts to dissuade people from attendingABC News - 4d -
A Pentagon Nomination Fight Reveals the New Rules of Trump’s Washington
When Elbridge A. Colby’s nomination for an obscure but important Pentagon job drew resistance, President Trump’s most ardent backers rallied to his defense.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump blocks rule to implement methane fee for oil and gas companies
President Trump on Friday signed a resolution to block the implementation of a fee on oil and gas companies’ excess methane emissions. The resolution blocked the Environmental Protection Agency’s ...The Hill - 18h -
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
A New Wireless Dreamcast Controller Is Available Now, Also Works On Switch And PC
The original Dreamcast controller was a revolutionary device when the console launched in the late '90s, but in 2025, it might feel dated for retro gaming fans. Luckily, the Retro Fighters D6 ...GameSpot - Mar. 7 -
Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers Release In June, Preorders Live At Amazon
Officially licensed wireless controllers inspired by Gibson's legendary Les Paul guitars are up for preorder at Amazon . Designed by the team behind Guitar Hero controllers and manufactured by ...GameSpot - 18h -
Why Kylan Fox, Dylan Wade could form tantalizing tight end tandem for UCF football
Orlando native Dylan Wade called his decision to transfer to UCF a "no-brainer," and he partners Kylan Fox in an exciting tight end room.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an airstrike on a central village under the control of a pro-democracy resistance group has killed at least 27 civilians and injured 30 othersABC News - 2d -
Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.The New York Times - 3d -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket expert picks: No. 1 seeds predicted before Selection Sunday show
How our CBS Sports college basketball experts would vote if they were on the selection committeeCBS Sports - 1d -
Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing
President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before CongressABC News - 5d -
Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established controlFinancial Times - 4d -
Greenland’s political leaders unite to condemn Trump takeover talk
Joint statement issued after US president reiterated his belief that Washington will eventually control the Arctic islandFinancial Times - 3d -
EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.ABC News - 5d -
Save Big On Three DualSense PS5 Controllers - Cobalt Blue, Volcanic Red, And Silver
Cobalt Blue DualSense controller $54 (was $80) with promo code ...GameSpot - 5d -
Trouble is brewing for local beer companies as Trump slaps tariffs on aluminum
The math is tight for Thom Cheston.NBC News - 5d -