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Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Judge Blocks Policy That Would Expel Transgender Troops
The order allows soldiers to keep serving in the military under rules established by the Biden administration.The New York Times - 2d -
Six straight! Late Jalen Green takeover rallies Rockets (43-25) past Bulls, extends streak
Trailing with six minutes left, Jalen Green took over with 11 efficient points late as Houston rallied past Chicago to win its sixth straight game.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
'Iraola may decide to throw all his eligible eggs in the FA Cup basket'
The international break feels like a time for Bournemouth to regroup and take stock before the final nine league games of the season. Any "regrouping" may be more metaphorical than literal with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mitch McConnell made our country worse
Despite his decades towering over Washington as a top GOP leader, he is now eclipsed by President Trump’s takeover of his party.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump should create a SWF with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
This approach would provide initial funds and support the privatisation of these key financial institutionsFinancial Times - 4d -
Columbia University cedes to Trump’s demands with series of reforms
Measures at Ivy League institution trigger concern over academic freedomFinancial Times - 3h -
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
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 -
Golf’s peace deal is no closer – is it time for PGA Tour to end talks with LIV?
With PGA Tour’s marquee event approaching and Trump’s intervention seemingly unsuccessful, the sport is at crossroads. An opening address from Jay Monahan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational here ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
UK to convene ‘coalition of the willing’ for fresh talks on Ukraine peace force
‘Virtual meeting’ to be held on Saturday with leaders from mainly European and Commonwealth countriesFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine Must Cede Territory in Any Peace Deal, Rubio Says
The secretary of state, heading to talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, said future talks with Moscow will be needed to determine what Russia is willing to give up to end the war.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted
The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump must tread lightly with Arab leaders in peace talks
If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and instability, placing additional pressure on Arab countries might ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
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Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’
While Ukraine said it would agree to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, many in the country were skeptical about whether Russia would do the same.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an "otaku", someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.Brodersen, whose ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Peace deal must bar Ukraine from Nato, Russian official says
Russia will seek guarantees that Ukraine will remain neutral in any deal, a deputy foreign minister says.BBC News - 4d -
Trump and Putin agree on 'energy and infrastructure ceasefire' as step to Ukraine peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week said that Kyiv would agree to a broader 30-day ceasefire if Russia also signed.CNBC - 3d -
Trump finds making peace is easier said than done
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed’s concerns that tariffs will hit the economy and Jeff Bezos’s pivot to the presidentFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal
UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump to Call Putin
White House say “we’ve never been closer to peace than at this moment”.BBC News - 4d -
DOGE's secrecy to be tested in court with sworn testimony, depositions
Over the next week, several judges have ordered top Trump administration officials to testify about efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Wildlife biologist fired by DOGE continues working for free
In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Gov't expert on Musk, DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
In the opening weeks of the Trump administration, drama has been in high gear, thanks in part to Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk, who has moved to quickly eliminate ...CBS News - 5d -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks
As part of the Trump administration's effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce, approximately 1,000 employees have been laid off by the National Park Service. In the weeks since, protests ...CBS News - 5d -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump voters are starting to get burned by DOGE’s chainsaw
As much as it might seem like these personal reckonings should spark some soul-searching, that’s not how the real world works.The Hill - 2d -
DOGE Stops Commercial Fishermen From Going Green
Fishermen want to switch to new, lower-carbon emission systems.Inc. - 2d -
DOGE’s Dodgy Numbers Employ a Tesla Technique
Safety researchers claim Elon Musk’s auto company has a long history of potentially misleading stats. Now it looks like his government department is following suit.Wired - 2d -
Birmingham sign US goalkeeper Franch
Birmingham City Women sign US goalkeeper Adrianna Franch until the end of the season.Yahoo Sports - 6d
