Latest in The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Sort by
6,225 items
-
Funding cuts threaten ‘success story’ of efforts to combat HIV/Aids
Steep reduction in aid spending by US and Europe could drive infections and deaths to early 2000s levels, research warnsFinancial Times - 1d -
US economists fear for future of ‘gold standard’ statistics amid Doge cuts
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump imposes 25% tariff on cars and the government spending Maga voters rely onFinancial Times - 18h -
Stop saying ‘I think’—to sound confident and influence people, use this ‘subtle but powerful’ swap
Minimizing language like "I think" can "dilute your credibility," says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, author of "Unforgettable Presence."CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Max Verstappen: ‘I’ve achieved my F1 dream. People who can’t appreciate that are jealous’
Dutchman says his job is not to please people as he sets out on road for a fifth consecutive F1 drivers title in Melbourne. On the eve of what might be the hardest fought championship of his ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?
What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Micah Parsons on DeMarcus Lawrence's criticism: Questioning my commitment is ridiculous, outrageous
It's safe to say Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons isn't upset about DeMarcus Lawrence's departure for Seattle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL views improving sportsmanship as "a critical topic" for the 2025 season
League says violent gestures and taunting were up significantly in 2024, and that needs to change.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy
“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Nvidia to spend hundreds of billions on US supply chain, says chief
Jensen Huang’s pledge follows onshoring plans by other tech companies as Trump trade policies ripple through industryFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Brian Kelly says LSU is "doubling" the time it spends on special teams
Per PFF, LSU football's special teams ranked last in the SEC in 2024. Tigers head coach Brian Kelly is looking to change that.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NCAA Tournament South Region predictions: Auburn is No. 1 seed but are vulnerable
Auburn leads the NCAA men's tournament South Region but the Tigers lost three of four entering March Madness. Are they vulnerable in strong region?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health
Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs
Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker
UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the worldFinancial Times - 3d -
Sources: Vikes to cut center Bradbury if no trade
The Vikings are planning to release center Garrett Bradbury unless a trade can be worked out, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option
Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
GOP senator says it’s not honest to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.NBC News - 4d -
USMNT focus on building 'killer mentality' in time for Canada showdown: 'I would criticize us, too'
"If we want to be praised, we have to give people something to praise us about," Tyler Adams said on SaturdayCBS Sports - 4d -
‘I’ve had murderers try to find me. I’ve had armed people say they’ll shoot’ – Dan Reed on the fallout from his Michael Jackson films
The documentary maker has received constant death threats from Jackson fans ever since his devastating Leaving Neverland aired. He reveals why he had to make a follow-up. ‘I’ve kept company with ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live
Ukraine president says pressure must be put on Russia after US president says talks between Witkoff and Putin were ‘productive’. Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 4d -
Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK
Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods onlineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK
The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.BBC News - 3d -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - Mar. 12 -
Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with MagaFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
G.O.P.’s Push to Cut Federal Spending Places New York Budget in Limbo
State leaders no longer expect to get the $91 billion in federal aid they originally anticipated, but exactly how much they will get remains unknown as they try to pass a budget.The New York Times - 1d -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.
As lawmakers debate President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, a key deduction could become a sticking point in 2025 tax negotiations, policy experts say.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
UK to impose new targets on regulators to spur innovation
Goals designed to hasten rollout of advances such as drones and autonomous vehicles, says Patrick VallanceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - 6d -
Progressive group targets GOP lawmakers over Musk, health cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care First in The Hill Nonprofit launches ad campaign urging GOP to stand up to Musk The digital campaign from progressive ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Former Obama-era Education secretary says Trump cuts are "morally and educationally bankrupt"
The Trump administration is cutting the Education Department's workforce in half. Arne Duncan, who served as secretary of education under former President Barack Obama, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - Mar. 12
