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Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock
Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.CNBC - 4d -
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned ParenthoodABC News - 3d -
President Donald Trump says Fed Chair Powell should cut interest rates and 'stop playing politics'
Trump said in a social media post this would be the "perfect" time for the central bank to cut rates, but inflationary impact of tariffs could be an issue.CNBC - 6h -
New budget approved for Alabama basketball's practice facility: Where were cuts made?
Alabama basketball's practice and training facility will be built at a lower cost than its original $58.19 million price tag. What got cut?Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Declining Eid travel and spending in Indonesia and discrimination in India dampen holiday spirit
The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing ...ABC News - 4d -
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 4d -
How much do Masters participants spend in the merchandise shop at Augusta National?
It's a fan's dream, to wander the aisles at the Masters merchandise building. But what about the players?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jordan presses for language clamping down on judges to be added to spending bills
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) encouraged congressional appropriators to include language to “enhance judicial restraint” as the party contemplates bills to limit nationwide injunctions ...The Hill - 3d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 3d -
Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree
Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal CourtFinancial Times - 2d -
Juventus lead spending on agents’ fees in Serie A: the complete ranking
FIGC announced that Juventus were the Serie A club that spent the most on agent fees in 2024, followed by Inter, Napoli, and Roma.The Italian Football Association have unveiled their annual report ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fitch downgrades China’s sovereign debt over spending and tariffs
Beijing denounces ‘biased’ move by rating agency, insisting country’s economic foundations are stableFinancial Times - 1d -
As the 2025 Final Four unfolds, college basketball is spending like there's no tomorrow
Even as Auburn eyes a title, it's deep in the transfer portal, navigating NIL deals and uncertainty in real timeCBS Sports - 16h -
BP chair Helge Lund to step down
Exit follows a bruising period for UK oil majorFinancial Times - 13h -
Arteta confirms huge Arsenal injury boost ahead of Fulham
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is ‘ready to go’ ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Fulham tomorrow.Saka has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during the win at Crystal P...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump touts Schimel ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
President Trump promoted the conservative candidate Brad Schimel ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court vote, which is seen as the first test of the second Trump term. “Brad Schimel’s Opponent, ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump, aides meet about TikTok deal ahead of ban deadline
President Trump will host a meeting with top aides Wednesday to discuss potential investors for acquiring TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting ...The Hill - 2d -
Polish prime minister says his party was targeted in cyberattack ahead of election
The Polish prime minister says his centrist political party was the target of a cyberattack, and suggested that it could have been interference by Russia ahead of Poland's presidential election ...ABC News - 2d -
Frank issues positive Henry injury update ahead of Chelsea clash
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has given a positive update on the fitness of Rico Henry ahead of the Bees' clash with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.The left-back has played just three ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Conte skips press conference ahead of Bologna vs Napoli
Antonio Conte is suspended for Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match against Bologna, so he won’t hold a classic pre-match press conference ahead of the Stadio Dall’Ara clash.Italian sources, includin...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
1 Dead as Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail
Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.The New York Times - 4d -
Scientists deploy AI to better predict wildfires
Model takes into account weather forecasts as well as factors such as levels of flammable vegetation and human activityFinancial Times - 3d -
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Fable Co-Developer Eidos Montreal Lays Off Staff, The Latest Cuts From Embracer
The trend of layoffs in the video game industry continues, as game developer Eidos Montreal-- which is co-developing the new Fable --has announced that it's cutting 75 jobs.. In a memo posted on ...GameSpot - 4d -
Senate Republicans eye budget vote amid growing fight over Trump tax cuts
Eying a vote on a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint this week, Senate Republicans are considering a far-reaching move to that would set a $0 cost for making President Donald Trump’s tax cuts ...NBC News - 2d -
RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes
Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforce. US politics live – latest updates Around a fifth of the 10,000 jobs cut from ...The Guardian - 8h -
ESPN's MVP straw poll: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains ahead of Nikola Jokic
ESPN's MVP straw poll: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains ahead of Nikola Jokic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Real Estate Fund Exceeds $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing
The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.The New York Times - 4d -
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.The New York Times - 4d -
Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Media Moves to Register the President’s $2 Billion in Shares Again
President Trump’s shares of the company have been held in a trust since he won the election last year. The stock has plunged 40 percent this year.The New York Times - 2d -
PGA Tour rejects recent $1.5 billion PIF offer, according to reports
With the year’s first major upcoming, it appears golf’s civil war is no closer to ending.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
CDC cuts environmental health employees
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Staff who worked on lead, asthma let go from CDC Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer ...The Hill - 23h -
Flagg and Friends: Final Four loaded with NBA draft prospects
Field Level Media A quartet of No. 1 seeds converge on San Antonio this weekend as a Cinderella-free March bracket funnels into a star-studded Final Four. NBA Draft destinies can be forged in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The secret behind the incredible evolution of Barcelona’s veteran under Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick’s relationship with Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona has been one of mutual respect and ambition, forged through their successful spell together at Bayern Munich. From the very beginning...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Don’t avoid romantic destinations: 15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers
From mealtime chats with strangers to lifelong friendships forged in hostels, the travel guide’s team say travelling alone can be very far from lonely. Learning to get comfortable being by yourself ...The Guardian - 8h
