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Senate passes DC budget fix after House GOP omission

Politico - 2d

Other states are preparing for the House NIL settlement. But can Florida schools compete?

Facing new costs for compliance with the NCAA lawsuit, and even more spending to potentially match competitors, Florida universities are full of trepidation with the settlement agreement looming.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - Mar. 5

No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown

The government is headed toward a shutdown unless a deal is reached by March 14. And disagreements over DOGE may be the biggest roadblock.

Inc. - Mar. 8

Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal

Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensions

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

Yahoo News - Mar. 9

Musk says X hit by 'cyber-attack' as thousands report outages

Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday.

BBC News - 6d

Musk expresses support for rival to Reform UK as feud in Farage’s party intensifies

Allies of tech billionaire say he has signalled he would back an alternative to populist party

Financial Times - 6d

What's Really Happening With Elon Musk and Those ‘Stranded’ Astronauts?

Two NASA officials have weighed in on the public dispute over when and how to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June.

Wired - 6d

Musk’s Starlink in tie-up with domestic tycoon to enter India

SpaceX founder and Sunil Mittal join forces against Mukesh Ambani in satellite battle

Financial Times - 5d

Musk gets telecom tycoons’ double backing for Starlink in India

Country’s two biggest mobile operators drop opposition and sign deals

Financial Times - 4d

An Elon Musk stablecoin? Democrats warn of a Big Tech crypto takeover.

Stablecoin bill could lead to a “privatization of the dollar,” according to crypto skeptic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

MarketWatch - 4d

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record

Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

Financial Times - 4d

FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

Financial Times - 3d

Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.

Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”

The New York Times - 3d

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

BBC News - 1d

How an obscure US government office has become a target of Elon Musk

Rightwing campaign propelled by tech billionaire accuses General Services Administration’s 18F of being a far-left cell. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 1d

If you’re reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Social media is lurching to the right like a tapeworm scenting offal – and X’s algorithms make it hard to find opposing opinion. Wake up grandad and put your opinions in the pedal bin! If you even ...

The Guardian - 23h

Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers

Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive

Financial Times - 3d

If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You’re Not Invited

Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Alphabet aims to slash cost of new nuclear with small reactor deployments, CIO says

Alphabet's Google unit struck a deal last October to buy power from small modular reactors under development by Kairos Power.

CNBC - 6d

Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - 5d

Rapper Bhad Bhabie spent a chunk of her riches on a $5.2 million California mansion

5 months after buying the home, Bhad Bhabie has claimed that she made a staggering $75 million from her OnlyFans account.

MarketWatch - 4d

Wells Fargo’s stock dips even as analyst proclaims ‘good entry point’ for investors

RBC Capital says Wells Fargo’s stock is a good buy after the recent financial-stock selloff — but it continued to fall along with most bank stocks Thursday.

MarketWatch - 3d

Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric

The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.

The New York Times - 2d

Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric

The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.

The New York Times - 2d

Chris Riddell on ceasefire negotiations: Putin’s all for it as long as Russia’s bear isn’t muzzled – Cartoon

The Russian president has responded to a plan for a 30-day truce with Ukraine by issuing a set of tough conditions. • You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

The Guardian - 1d

College basketball buy or sell: Did NC State make the right move to can Kevin Keatts after Final Four run?

Does North Carolina have the most on the line entering the next wave of conference tournaments? Should there be a bigger debate for the top overall seed? We answer those questions and more with ...

CBS Sports - 6d

‘It’s been a scary ride’: My family has $800K in stocks. We lost 2 years of market gains in a few weeks. Do we sell — or buy?

“I’m considering encouraging my family to liquidate part of their real-estate holdings to further invest in equities.”

MarketWatch - 1d

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