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This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return | John McDonnell
In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequality. If someone read out the following list of policies, which ...The Guardian - 8h -
Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support
Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this weekFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Kevin Kisner makes first cut in 2025, will play the weekend at Valspar Championship
NBC tapped Gary Koch, who lives in the Tampa area, for analyst duties all week.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcy in shock statement
Outstanding jockey of era ‘saddened and embarrassed’ Rider: ‘Consequences will affect me for many years’ Frankie Dettori, one of the most successful and popular racing figures of recent ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Darian DeVries releases statement following WVU's NCAA Tournament snub
West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries released a statement following his team being left out of the NCAA Tournament field on Sunday. The Mountaineers were the first team out of the NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘hollow statements about peace’ after latest attack
Ukrainian officials say 88 injured in missile strike as US and Russian officials start talks on ceasefire deal. Ukraine has accused Moscow of making “hollow statements about peace” after 88 people ...The Guardian - 18h -
Benefit hockey game takes on new meaning after Galway Drive shooting
The Salute to Heroes Foundation’s benefit hockey game has become a tradition over the last 16 years in Charlotte, but this year has even more meaning for some.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez expected to miss four weeks after straining left oblique
The 27-year-old Sánchez was injured Thursday in a spring training game against Houston. He hit .252 with 18 homers and 64 RBIs last season for the Marlins.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least.The Hill - 4d -
Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?
America's largest primary aluminum producer, Century Aluminum, applauded Trump's reinstatement of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
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Wyden, Sanders blocked from attempt to pass stand-alone health package
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) were blocked Friday from passing a package of health policies, including changes to the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry that was left out ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Abbott on learning from 'one of the best defences in the Premier League'
Eighteen-year-old Forest centre-back Zach Abbott says he is enjoying learning from "one of the best defences in the Premier League". The England Under-19 international made his senior debut for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
GOP heads into key stretch for ambitious Trump tax cut plan
Republicans on Capitol Hill are staring down a key three-week stretch in their effort to enact President Trump’s ambitious tax agenda, with hopes that the House will be able to advance a compromise ...The Hill - 2d -
'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn
Dan Burn said Newcastle's historic League Cup final triumph against Liverpool felt like a dream as the defender capped an incredible week by scoring in the 2-1 win at Wembley on Sunday.Burn ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Lakers trounced in LeBron's return, Bucks rally to beat Kings
The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury.Chicago benefitted from 21 Lakers ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’
Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Scott Perry says no one 'legitimately' on Medicaid will lose coverage
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) suggested on Sunday that no one "legitimately" on Medicaid will lose their coverage due to GOP efforts to cut spending. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes
Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Schumer: Democrats have 'a real direction now'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has been the target of scathing criticism from members of his own party after voting for a Republican-drafted stopgap spending bill that cut ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Republicans should build a wall around the welfare state
Congress is considering $880 billion in spending cuts, which could be achieved by removing all noncitizens from Medicaid and other welfare programs, which would save about $1 trillion over the next ...The Hill - 2d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
March Madness 2025: College basketball conference tournament predictions, picks, odds, sleepers, upsets
Conference tournaments get underway this week for the top leagues and our experts pick who will be cutting down the netsCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Digested week: Just enjoy Tesla shares tumbling as Trump crashes the markets | Emma Brockes
The Elon Musk backlash, boos for JD Vance, Meghan naming protocol, a wombat botherer and – OMG! – buying kittens. To the people who parked their consciences and voted for Donald Trump because they ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Georgia football makes major spring game decision
The Georgia Bulldogs won't televise their spring game. Will UGA even play a spring game?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Where are the Titans ranked in free agency spending?
The Tennessee Titans have been active in free agency, and their spending is in the middle of the pack with the rest of the league.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
White House says Canada would 'benefit greatly' from becoming 51st state
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canada would "benefit greatly" from becoming the 51st state as tensions continue over tariffs.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Cash in at Tax Time: Here Are the Small Business Tax Benefits of Financing and Leasing Equipment
Whether you finance or lease business equipment and vehicles, there are clear tax benefits unique to both. Here’s what you need to know.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits
The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.MarketWatch - 5d -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this monthABC News - Mar. 14 -
Spring Practice Report No. 5
CHESTNUT HILL - We're already 1/3 of the way through the spring season.BC held a crisp, efficient two-hour session on Thursday morning, the fifth of 15 between now and April 10th. Saturday might be ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
MLB spring training 2025: How to watch Spring Breakout games tonight
Catch this year's best MLB prospects all weekend long by tuning in to Spring Breakout!Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Reuters beclowns itself, to Hamas’s benefit
Reuters retracted a report that falsely claimed a victim of a Palestinian terrorist attack was a member of Mossad, Israel's top intelligence agency, despite lacking evidence to support this claim.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'
A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.BBC News - Mar. 13
