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Political scientist Bjorn Lomborg: ‘You can’t spend on everything’
The ‘sceptical environmentalist’ used cost-benefit analysis to argue against emissions cuts. Now he has turned his attention to overseas aidFinancial Times - 23h -
Vance on Pope’s immigration policy criticism: Catholics ‘too preoccupied’ with clergy's politics
Vice President Vance on Friday said that American Catholics focus too much on criticism coming from clergy members, in response to Pope Francis’ public disapproval of the Trump administration’s ...The Hill - 21h -
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up
Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopolyFinancial Times - 19h -
Military delegates lose sway at China’s signature political gathering
Xi Jinping’s purges have cast shadow over Beijing’s rubber stamp legislatureFinancial Times - 9h -
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts
Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.The New York Times - 3h -
Police officer killed amid shooting at Pennsylvania hospital
Andrew Duarte of West York borough police department was slain Saturday at UPMC memorial hospital in York. A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at a central ...The Guardian - 6d -
Harris senior adviser to join Baltimore mayor’s office
Kamau Marshall, a senior adviser to former Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, will soon embark on a new journey in Maryland. Marshall has accepted a position in the office of Baltimore ...The Hill - 3d -
21 staffers in office overtaken by DOGE resign
More than 20 staffers who worked in the federal department overtaken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned Tuesday, saying they won’t use their technical skills to “jeopardize” ...The Hill - 3d -
How return-to-office requirements impact employees
Employees being asked to return to the office after years of remote work may be experiencing anxiety over the changes. Author Daniel Pink joins CBS News with more on the effects.CBS News - 2d -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - Feb. 19 -
World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance
We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one
How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?BBC News - 6d -
30 things we love in the world of food, 2025
From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice. *** Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.BBC News - 5d -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - 5d -
Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - 4d -
World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves
Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 3d -
The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.
The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs are raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.The New York Times - 3d -
Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine
Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.The Hill - 2d -
How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it?BBC News - 1d -
Europe should hijack Trump’s revolutionary plans for the world
Liberal nationalists must respond with imagination to US policies rather than gripe at being cut out of Ukraine talksFinancial Times - 18h -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 5h -
Raducanu approaches the umpire in tears and a man is ejected during a second-round match in Dubai
Concern over a man who’d exhibited fixated behavior caused Emma Raducanu to approach the chair umpire in tears and take an unscheduled break in her second-round match at the Dubai ChampionshipsABC News - Feb. 19 -
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots should bolster d-line in Round 1
The 2025 NFL Draft is loaded with quality edge rushers and defensive tackles, so it makes sense for the Patriots to take one of those players in Round 1.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
UEFA Champions League bracket predictions, picking every knockout round match: Can anybody stop Real Madrid?
Will it be an El Clasico final, or will Barcelona's side of the bracket get thrown into chaos?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Champions League round of 16 draw set with Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs. PSG; USWNT top Colombia at SheBelieves
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the MLS regular season kicks off this weekendCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
2025 Mexico Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter opens four-shot advantage on back of second-round 61
Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta VallartaCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Beterbiev-Bivol 2 results: Joseph Parker puts down short-notice opponent Martin Bakole with 2nd-round TKO
The notice was short and the fight was quick between Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 Mexican Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter holds on top entering Sunday's final round
Brian Campbell, Stephan Jaeger and Alex Smalley are all within a few strokes of the 54-hole leaderCBS Sports - 5d -
Panthers will not re-sign LB Shaq Thompson, allow former first-round pick to hit free agency
Thompson is free to choose his next NFL teamCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Jackson Jobe highlights new late-round targets for Sleepers 1.0
Find out why Ivan Herrera has a chance to be one of the most impactful players at the catcher positionCBS Sports - 4d -
Daniel Jones traded early free agency for a roster spot in the Wild Card round
After the Giants cut quarterback Daniel Jones and he cleared waivers, Jones took a spot on the Vikings' practice squad.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 NFL Draft: First-round prospect Shavon Revel Jr. on schedule to be fully cleared this summer
Revel is considered by many to be a top player in this draft classCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 WNBA Mock Draft 3.0: A new look at the first round after Sky trade No. 3 to Mystics
The Mystics now have three of the top six overall picksCBS Sports - 4d -
Messi nets slick goal against Sporting KC to help send Inter Miami to Champions Cup round of 16
The goal gave Inter Miami a 2-0 lead on aggregate against Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup.ESPN - 2d -
Jake Knapp shoots 59 at 2025 Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in history of PGA Tour
Knapp's 59 was the first to ever take place at a PGA Tour event in the state of FloridaCBS Sports - 1d -
Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at the Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
Jake Knapp joined the PGA Tour’s sub-60 club on ThursdayABC News - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Jake Knapp shoots the 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
In today's edition: Knapp shoots a 59, Steph goes nuclear, the world's richest teams, sports in miniature, March basketball has arrived, and more.Yahoo Sports - 22h
