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Independent government oversight is dying
The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Senate votes to avoid government shutdown
The Senate voted mostly along party lines Friday afternoon to pass the House Republican-drafted bill to fund government through September, avoiding a government shutdown only hours before funding ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
F1 weather forecast: Rain expected for Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
Despite scorching conditions for qualifying, wet weather is expected for the race at Albert ParkYahoo Sports - 6d -
Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025
Cadillac expects up to 35% of its U.S. sales this year to be EVs, as it continues to expand its lineup despite industrywide slower-than-expected adoption.CNBC - 4d -
With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
What The Hell Just Happened? - the UK's 'risky' Eurovision entry and the trio behind it
Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'
Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'
The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.BBC News - 3d -
K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop
With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream.BBC News - 3d -
Parts of UK set to see 20C as spring warmth arrives
The UK's highest temperature of the year so far is possible on Thursday as warmer weather arrives.BBC News - 3d -
Cocaine being dropped at sea for UK drug gangs to collect
South American drug gangs are smuggling large amounts of cocaine into the UK in waterproof parcels fitted with trackers.BBC News - 1d -
Reform UK row: Leaked messages reveal Farage fury with Lowe
The Reform UK leader calls behaviour of suspended MP "disgusting" in WhatsApp messages seen by the BBC.BBC News - 1d -
Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?
In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide
Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.The New York Times - 4d -
Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better
the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.The Hill - 4d -
Northern lights sightings expected in Scotland over weekend
Met Office says aurora borealis may be visible across north of country and possibly even further south. The northern lights are expected to be visible in Scotland this weekend, the Met Office has ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Report: Boogie Fland expected to return for NCAA Tournament
Arkansas freshman guard Boogie Fland, who had thumb surgery in January and missed the last 15 games of the regular season, is expected to return to the court for the Razorbacks in the NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Eriksen expects Man United exit at end of season
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has said he expects to leave the club at the end of the season but added that he's not ready to move back to home-country Denmark yetESPN - 3d -
Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare
Plus: is Reform UK imploding?Financial Times - Mar. 14 -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Wholesale price measure was flat in February, compared with expected increase
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Expected Mega-Star Of March Madness Goes Down With 'Unfortunate' Injury
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft if he enters, severely rolled his ankle.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Jonah Jackson explains Ben Johnson's expectations for Bears offensive line
New Chicago Bears guard Jonah Jackson explains what head coach Ben Johnson expects from the offensive line.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Darden Restaurants sales disappoint as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse miss expectations
Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected sales as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse underperformed analysts’ projections.NBC News - 2d -
Nick Nurse gives insight into Chuma Okeke's expected role for Sixers
Coach Nick Nurse gives insight into what he expects Chuma Okeke to do for the Philadelphia 76ers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump-district Democrats face risky vote on GOP spending bill
House Democrats in districts carried by President Trump are confronting a potentially risky vote next week when GOP leaders are expected to put their partisan government funding bill on the floor. ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Canada will level $20B in tariffs in response to Trump moves on steel, aluminum
Canada is expected to impose $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs after President Trump decided to enforce a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which went into effect Wednesday. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Volkswagen expects revenue to grow in 2025, says it feels 'all-American' as tariffs loom
The carmaking giant said it expects to see revenue growth in 2025.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map
Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.CNBC - 4d -
Experimental treatment borrowed from blood cancer shows promise for pediatric brain tumors
An experimental version of CAR-T therapy doubled the survival time for children a deadly and aggressive form of brain cancer called DIPG.NBC News - 3d -
Most student borrowers are behind on payments. Here’s how to make them pay up
The payment pause broke the student loan program, and the damage will take a long time to fix. But the Trump administration must take responsibility for cleaning up the mess where the Biden ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk Doesn’t Understand Why Government Matters
If a business fails, it’s not a big deal. When government services break down, people can die.The New York Times - Mar. 8