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Sunday shows preview: Congress avoids government shutdown; Trump tariffs rattle economy
Republicans scored a major win on Friday as the Senate approved the House-GOP crafted spending bill, largely authored without input from Democrats. The new piece of legislation boosts defense ...The Hill - 4h -
What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?
The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...The Guardian - 1d -
NFL's highest-paid QBs: Josh Allen gets biggest guarantee ever, Dak Prescott remains highest-paid per year
Allen is one of several stars who have gotten huge contracts this offseasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah open to Barcelona move
With his Liverpool contract close to expiring, Barcelona are contenders to sign Mohamed Salah.ESPN - 3d -
Trinity Rodman to leave NWSL? Washington Spirit star says, 'It's just a matter of when' she heads to Europe
Rodman's contract with the Washington Spirit expires at the end of the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - 3d -
Report: Philadelphia 76ers to bring back Chuma Okeke on a 10-day deal
The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly bringing back Chuma Okeke on a 10-day contract.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes
Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rulesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed
Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Farage warns against 'infighting' and defends MP's suspension
The Reform UK leader acknowledges the row has "dented" the "sense of unity" in his party.BBC News - 6d -
Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid
Locally organised events took place across the UK, marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began.BBC News - 6d -
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.BBC News - 6d -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - 5d -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - 5d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - 5d -
Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea
UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missingFinancial Times - 5d -
Palestinian who made antisemitic posts charged with immigration offence
Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, aka Abu Wadee, is charged with knowingly arriving in the UK without leave.BBC News - 5d -
Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan
Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalisedFinancial Times - 4d -
Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.BBC News - 4d -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - 4d -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - 4d -
Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict
Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yieldsFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.BBC News - 3d -
Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators
UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the stateFinancial Times - 3d -
Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey
Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industryFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Gender numeracy gap’ is hitting women’s earnings power
One in three UK women say they would not apply for jobs that require working with numbers or dataFinancial Times - 2d -
How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.BBC News - 2d -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - 1d -
In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse
Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - 1d -
Northern Ireland risks becoming ‘collateral damage’ in transatlantic trade war
Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemptionFinancial Times - 1d -
It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growthFinancial Times - 21h -
What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?
In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe. Bird flu has been spreading in North America since late 2021, but recently the ...The Guardian - 5d -
S&P slides into correction
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story S&P 500 sinks into correction amid stock selloff The major stock index closed ...The Hill - 2d -
'The existential crisis is totally normal': Madison Keys on life after her first major title
In January, Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title -- and everything changed. What she didn't expect? The struggle that followed.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
‘Calm today, but turbulence ahead’: U.S. job openings show stable labor market ahead of Trump job cuts and tariffs
Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January, but far fewer companies are hiring compared with a few years ago, and it’s taking people a lot longer to find work.MarketWatch - 4d -
Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'
It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.NBC News - 3d -
College football's best, worst coaching contracts: Buyer's remorse with Mike Norvell at Florida State?
Is Deion Sanders actually undervalued at Colorado? We sift through the Power Four financialsCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Bruins decided to trade Brad Marchand to Panthers after 'gap' in talks for new contract
Marchand reportedly wanted a three-year deal but for more money than the Bruins were offering.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Saints, Derek Carr alter contract, signaling QB will remain in New Orleans in 2025, per report
Carr, who will get all his $40M owed in 2025, is reportedly converting most of his salary into a signing bonusCBS Sports - Mar. 8