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Olney: What missing out on Alex Bregman says about Cubs' unwillingness to spend
Chicago had a chance to end its offseason with a star acquisition, but failed to get the deal done. Here's why it was such a troubling outcome for the big-market franchise.ESPN - 1d -
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – Europe live
UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris. Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russia says there is ‘mutual desire’ to start Ukraine peace talks as US warns any deal must be acceptable to all sides – Europe live
US delegation says concessions must be made by both sides after talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia that did not involve Ukraine. Back when Europe was still looking to America with hope, and not ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dan Marino says quarterbacks are more comfortable with today's rules protecting them
In 1984, Dan Marino obliterated the previous NFL records by passing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO
Also in this newsletter: ruling party to lose outright majority in Kosovo electionsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Ansys says simulations will close the gap with reality and make the world more sustainable
You may not have heard of Ansys, but it's in the process of being acquired by chip design tool firm Synopsys for $35 billion.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
Hamas says it will release more hostages Saturday, AP reports
Hamas says it will release more Israeli hostages Saturday after threatening to delay the action, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this week, President Trump demanded that all hostages be ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Trump signs sweeping reciprocal tariff plan, says more coming
Trump's all-caps post on Truth Social announcing the presser offered no details about the plan for new tariffs.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Man Killed in New York Was Tortured for More Than a Month, Police Say
The remains of Sam Nordquist, 24, a transgender man, were found after he had been reported missing. The district attorney in Ontario County, N.Y., called the circumstances surrounding the death ...The New York Times - 5d -
‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy. Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s radical drive to slash billions of dollars in annual ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Hamas says it will release more hostages than expected in next exchange
Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.CBS News - 2d -
European defence industry’s search for scale
Boosting the bloc’s defences will be among the discussions at Munich’s security conference this weekFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Defence is the greatest public benefit of all
Spending on pensions and healthcare is more popular with voters but Europe and the UK must make politically tough choicesFinancial Times - 20h -
No, asylum-seekers are not invading the country
If “invasion” implies chaotic, irregular entry, ending humanitarian parole is more likely to foment it.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
UK inflation threat receding, says BoE rate-setter who voted for big cut
MPC’s Catherine Mann says ‘demand conditions’ in economy are ‘quite a bit weaker’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss
Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happenFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall
Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next weekFinancial Times - 5d -
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’
Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens. The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling victim to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say
Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections. The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Couple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges the government to work "more promptly" than it did on her case.BBC News - 4d -
Nigel Farage says Tories ‘not on the right in any measurable way’ and calls Labour government ‘miserable’ – UK politics live
Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and ‘declinist’ Labour government in new attacks. Good morning, defence secretary John Healey has finished speaking, so I can take a quick pause and ...The Guardian - 2d -
How European defence companies can rise to the challenge
Despite a fragmented landscape, industry momentum has been rising since Russia invaded UkraineFinancial Times - 2d -
How each country’s emissions compare
A searchable dashboard of 193 countries’ historical emissions and future climate targetsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened
UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis. Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Lib Dems say Badenoch is echoing Trump’s ‘dangerous rhetoric’ as she claims ‘some cultures better than others’ – UK politics live
Conservative leader of the opposition speaks at right-wing conference in London. Keir Starmer ’s announcement via the Telegraph that he was prepared to put British peacekeeping troops on the ...The Guardian - 3d -
More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
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Deebo Samuel trade rumors: 49ers WR says Broncos could be special in 2025, just 'couple more pieces' away
Could Denver pursue Samuel?CBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect
Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Israel will resume war in Gaza unless more hostages freed this week, says Netanyahu
Ultimatum appears to endorse threat by Donald Trump, who on Tuesday also appeared to back annexation of West Bank. Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
With Elon Musk watching, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was signing an executive order to give tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce, adding to Musk's swift and sweeping consolidation of ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Republican Budget Vets Say DOGE Cuts Based More on Ideology Than Actual Savings
Two former GOP budget directors for Congress and the Senate say Elon Musk’s highly publicized spending cuts are playing to Trump’s base, and call them “low hanging fruit.”Inc. - Feb. 12 -
‘I want more joy, less killing’: Jamaicans say police alone cannot quell gang crime
Experts, and children in violence-torn areas, see factors such as education and land ownership as keys to progress. The Operation Restoration Christian school sits amid a line of patched-up ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Psychology Says Being Kinder to Yourself Will Make You Happier and More Successful. These 5 Books Teach You How
A mountain of science shows being kinder to yourself boosts happiness and performance. These books teach self-compassion.Inc. - Feb. 13 -
Stock-market rally says Trump tariffs more ‘bark than bite.’ Investors beware.
Who’s afraid of a global trade war? Not Wall Street, apparently.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Aaron Boone says if Yankees win World Series, he hopes they do it with 'more class' than Dodgers
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he doesn't want his players to behave in the same manner as some Dodgers players did after L.A. beat N.Y. in the World Series.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Kennedy's confirmation will breed more harm than good, public health experts say
Many public health experts said their fears were realized Thursday when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health and human services secretary.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb says Eagles have more passionate fans than Cowboys
Lamb says that Eagles fans are on another levelCBS Sports - Feb. 13
