Snyder's Soapbox: How Pirates ownership keeps failing the team, the fans and the city of Pittsburgh

Thunder vs. lightning: How Democrats must navigate the Trump era

spectacle. It is meant to distract and overwhelm. Democrats cannot afford to spend four years reacting to every clap of thunder. Instead, the focus must be on the lightning — swift, powerful and ...

The Hill - 1d

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

BBC News - 1d

How a dramatic day at the UN deepened cracks between Europe and US

The US shocked Europe by siding with Russia, Belarus and North Korea to pass resolutions on the conflict in Ukraine.

BBC News - 1d

How big U.S. bank BNY manages armies of AI agents

As investment bank BNY plans to upgrade its AI tool Eliza, it's looking forward to creating smart recommendation AI agents.

VentureBeat - 1d

How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state

From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.

CNBC - 1d

How DR Congo's Tutsis become foreigners in their own country

Yahoo News - 1d

How Trump is taking a ‘both sides’ approach to his agenda

Politico - 1d

How does the White House characterize Elon Musk's role in DOGE, government?

Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News executive director of ...

CBS News - 1d

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - 23h

How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield

Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Arne Slot's machine.

ESPN - 18h

How Republicans are going to blow it and put Democrats back in charge

President Trump is enjoying high approval ratings due to his efforts to secure the border and cut welfare benefits, but Republicans in Congress are slow to act, risking a potential loss of their ...

The Hill - 17h

Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started

The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...

The Guardian - 19h

How to watch the 2025 Oscars and everything else you need to know

The 2025 Oscars will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu. Here is everything you need to know about the host, presenters, nominees and more.

Los Angeles Times - 19h

How to Monitor Remote Employees So They Work Hard and Don’t Hate You

Remote employees hate electronic monitoring tools. A new study finds they are happier and more productive when managers take this alternate approach.

Inc. - 20h

How Walking App WeWard Scored Venus Williams as an Investor

Why the seven-time Grand Slam champ and serial entrepreneur is backing a startup that bills itself as the Duolingo of walking.

Inc. - 20h

'How does he play that shot?!' - Root scoops ball for six

Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 13h

How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

The New York Times - 13h

How Johnson pulled off a win on his House budget plan

House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get enough votes in the House to pass his budget proposal, which President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small reports on what happens next.

CBS News - 12h

Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home

The government has been told that the public will need to change how we drive and heat our homes.

BBC News - 13h

Luka Doncic Shows Dallas How It Could Have Made a Grave Mistake

Doncic’s transcendent talent is so rare that it should be given every opportunity to be maximized, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 15h

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2025?

Monthly payments on a $30,000 HELOC are more affordable than you think. Find out what they are at today's rates.

CBS News - 11h

Make your Oscars predictions — and see how they compare to our film experts'

The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony

ABC News - 12h

Half of U.S. Workers Worry About How AI Will Affect Their Jobs

AI-using respondents called it more useful for speeding up work than for improving the quality of their output, but 60 percent of respondents to a Pew survey said they don’t use AI at all.

Inc. - 12h

How a Marine veteran broke a world record for scuba diving

Barrington Scott, who learned to swim after enlisting in the Marines, completed dives on every continent in just 19 days.

CBS News - 10h

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

The New York Times - 8h

Here’s how the new Alexa+ could change the price of Amazon Prime

Amazon revealed its $19.99 Alexa+ service, which will tap generative AI to perform more advanced tasks. Prime members won’t have to pay extra for it — for now.

MarketWatch - 7h

How the House Republican budget plan hopes to cut trillions of dollars in spending

The budget plan that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives proposes trillions of dollars in cuts over 10 years. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 9h

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

President Trump’s order changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America prompted communities along the coast to think about the basin in a way many never had before.

The New York Times - 9h

How a conspiracy theory on missing gold at Fort Knox spread to the White House

NBC News’ Steven Romo reports on how a conspiracy theory about missing gold at Fort Knox spread to the White House. The federal facility holds half of the country’s gold and has only been opened ...

NBC News - 5h