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Pension funds don’t take ‘anywhere near enough risk’, says UK national wealth fund executive
Ian Brown tells FT that managers need to back infrastructure projects before construction under wider net zero pushFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Joey Bosa joins Bills, seeking to reestablish himself as premier NFL pass rusher
Joey Bosa doesn’t need to be reminded he's getting older. What he doesn't consider himself is “old news,” as Bosa put it during a news conference Thursday after signing his one-year, $12.6 million ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bills have 2 free-agent additions facing 6-game NFL suspensions for PEDs, GM Beane reveals
The Buffalo Bills stand to open the season minus two new free-agent defensive line additions upon learning Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht both face six-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Washington Post restructuring newsroom; columnist resigns
The Washington Post is planning a major overhaul of the outlet's newsroom as part of a new direction the company is headed under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Executive Editor Matt Murray wrote to ...The Hill - 6d -
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds drop pair of games; Jose Trevino exits with injury
The Cincinnati Reds were swept in a pair of split-squad spring training games Friday. Catcher Jose Trevino exited after being hit on hand by foul tip.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Everton 1-1 West Ham: Toffees take point in stoppage time
Jake O'Brien's stoppage-time goal gave David Moyes a draw against his former club in Everton's 1-1 home split with West Ham at Goodison Park on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tens of thousands join pro-Europe rally in Rome, amid worries over European Union's plan to rearm
Tens of thousands of Italians have joined a pro-Europe rally in the center of Rome, waving blue European Union flags in a sign of support and unity amid a European push for rearmament that has ...ABC News - 1d -
Iowa baseball claims second Big Ten series with run-rule shutout vs. Michigan State
After splitting a Friday doubleheader vs. Michigan State, Iowa baseball wins the three-game Big Ten series on a 10-0 run-rule shutout of the Spartans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ben Earl is long-term centre option for England after triumph against Wales
We may look back on this Six Nations, won by a team using a seven-one split of forwards on their bench, as the tournament that finally convinced us to take hybrid players seriously.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill
The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - 4d -
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., a leading progressive voice on the environment and climate change, died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a ...NBC News - 3d -
Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown
Plus, two astronauts’ long wait for a ride home.The New York Times - 3d -
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Should Democrats run their own ‘un-politician’ in 2028?
Could such a formula work? Trump proved it could — twice.The Hill - 1d -
How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino
The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group
Two Trump allies — including Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother — have launched bids for leadership roles with the D.C. Bar Association.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada
The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing
When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.The New York Times - 4d -
'I hated team sports': How Olympian Michael Johnson learned to be a leader
Olympian Michael Johnson said anchoring the men's 4 x 400m relay team taught him about leadership — after starting out playing footballCNBC - 3d -
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - 2d -
Cowboys News Headlines: Will new signings mean wins? Jourdan Lewis speaks out on leaving
Are the Cowboys' FA signings helping improve the team? Jourdan Lewis shares a hard truth about the business side; the team has lost leadership.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dan Lanning looking for young leaders to emerge during spring practice
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning says young players need to step up into leadership roles during 2025 spring football.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump to attend Kennedy Center board meeting after takeover
President Trump will visit the Kennedy Center on Monday for a tour and to attend a board meeting weeks after overhauling the cultural institution's leadership and installing himself as its ...The Hill - 2h -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal
Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence feeFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Details on House GOP bill to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are expected to vote on a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - 6d -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - 6d -
Mississippi Passes Bill Banning Lab-Grown Meat
Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.Wired - 6d -
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Bills trade CB Kaiir Elam to the Cowboys
The Cowboys needed cornerback help with slot corner Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jaguars and outside corner Trevon Diggs' 2025 season in doubt after left knee surgery Jan. 23.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival
Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel serviceFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil
‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment ministerFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
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12:30 Report — Johnson scrambles to corral GOP funding votes
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. It’s a stunningly beautiful day, and I wish Congress would move its business outside. TBH, I think a little fresh air would help everyone. Today's forecast in ...The Hill - 5d
