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Jordan presses for language clamping down on judges to be added to spending bills
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) encouraged congressional appropriators to include language to “enhance judicial restraint” as the party contemplates bills to limit nationwide injunctions ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 1d -
Juventus lead spending on agents’ fees in Serie A: the complete ranking
FIGC announced that Juventus were the Serie A club that spent the most on agent fees in 2024, followed by Inter, Napoli, and Roma.The Italian Football Association have unveiled their annual report ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Senate Republicans eye budget resolution vote this week with reduced spending cuts
Senate Republicans are hoping to vote on a budget resolution this week that would pave the way for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” encompassing tax cuts, border security and energy ...The Hill - 7h -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 3d -
Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war
Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.BBC News - 2d -
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel expands offensive to seize 'large areas'
At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's defence minister says it is expanding ground operations.BBC News - 12h -
‘The heat you need at a reasonable price’: how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy
In Sweden, most residential heating and hot water comes from heating networks – helping to pool resources and innovation. District heating is sometimes talked about like some kind of unattainable ...The Guardian - 5d -
House Dems look to expand access to gender-affirming care amid Trump crackdown
More than two dozen House Democrats are looking to protect and expand availability to gender-affirming care for transgender youths and adults as the Trump administration takes steps to sharply curb ...The Hill - 2d -
Canadiens: Kapanen To The Rescue
The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday morning that Oliver Kapanen would join the club later today. The center, who was born in Timra, Sweden but represents Finland on the international scene, ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Investors flee U.S. stocks as Trump's tariff plan shocks global markets
Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans Wednesday, with investors fleeing U.S. stock indexes and companies that rely on ...NBC News - 2h -
Neuroscience Says Doing 1 Hard Thing Can Make You Smarter, More Insightful, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
You’re probably doing it already, but research shows you need to do it a lot more often.Inc. - 15h -
Here's the Milwaukee Brewers' player payroll for the 2025 Major League Baseball season
A rundown of where the Brewers are spending their salary money in the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UK Treasury confident Sizewell C nuclear power investors will soon be ‘teed up’
Ministers to decide whether to proceed with delayed Suffolk scheme in June spending reviewFinancial Times - 1d -
Andrew Luck sees temporary Frank Reich reunion helping Stanford evolve: 'Perfect scenario for both of us'
The two embark at a new journey after spending one season together in the NFLCBS Sports - 1d -
Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite
A drop in consumer confidence and a decline in travel spending is weighing on travel stocks.CNBC - 1d -
Britain’s fiscal framework is not fit for purpose
There is nothing accountable or legitimate about unelected officials setting taxation and spending policyFinancial Times - 12h -
Liverpool Facing £100m Price Tag for Brazilian Striker in Upcoming Transfer
Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Strategy: Targeting Attack and Defence ReinforcementsAs Liverpool heads towards the 2025 summer transfer window, there are clear indications that the club is gearing up ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
BoE plans to raise deposit guarantee from £85,000 to £110,000
Increase in protection designed to give confidence to UK depositors and account for inflationFinancial Times - 2d -
How well will UK consumers withstand the April price rises?
Increases to water, energy and telecoms bills will push up inflationFinancial Times - 2d -
April bill rises will hit single parents hardest, Citizens Advice warns
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.BBC News - 1d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 21h -
Ex-Milan captain urges club to reflect after spending €100m for ninth place
Ex Milan midfielder and captain Riccardo Montolivo didn’t hold back when analysing his former club’s current situation, stating that this season’s struggles couldn’t be compared to those of 10...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, drones, and next-generation military gearABC News - 5h -
Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word
Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully . On Tuesday China’s military launched joint drills around ...The Guardian - 23h -
Israel announces plan to seize ‘large areas’ in Gaza – latest updates
Defence minister Israel Katz says large areas of the territory will be seized and added to the security zones of Israel. Airstrikes continued on Gaza on Wednesday morning after the Israeli defense ...The Guardian - 12h -
What to do with Garnacho?
Watching Anthony Elanga blitz through Manchester United's defence to score the decisive goal for Nottingham Forest on Tuesday was tough for the visitors' fans. The forward rarely showed such ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings
The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 26 -
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.The New York Times - 5d -
Weak oil price adds to strain on Saudi mega-projects
Kingdom prepares to unwind production cuts but puts at risk its ambitious spending planFinancial Times - 2d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 2d -
Former Alabama basketball starter, March Madness standout to reenter NCAA transfer portal
The former Alabama basketball guard starter over 30+ games with the Crimson Tide prior to spending a season in the Big 12.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Levy on Spurs transfers: We won't overspend
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the team's transfer spending and described the 2024-25 season as "highly challenging."ESPN - 2d -
Panthers to host Cleveland Browns in joint practice before season kicks off
The Cleveland Browns will spend some time in the Queen City before next season kicks off.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'I'm my hardest critic': Soccer star from Hanson scaling new heights for club and country
The Thayer Academy product is busy juggling her pro career with the Utah Royals and an increasing role on the USWNT.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
People smugglers exploited fragmented policing on small boats, PM says
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.BBC News - 2d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Stroll's stake in the company is poised to increase to roughly 33% from about 27.7% as part of the transaction.CNBC - 2d -
AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles
Hollywood’s blockbuster slate is heating up, and AMC Entertainment is increasing the number of its premium screens to meet demand.NBC News - 2d -
Netanyahu gives testimony to Israel police over ‘Qatar Gate’ trial
Prime minister’s mounting legal troubles bring him into increasing conflict with legal and investigatory bodiesFinancial Times - 2d -
How much has the minimum wage gone up?
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.BBC News - 1d
