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Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows
Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Beyond charity, foreign aid is America’s best insurance policy
Foreign aid has always responded to the foreign policy priorities of a new president.The Hill - 3d -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation
Days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk sparred at the White House, Mr. Rubio announced cuts to foreign aid that Mr. Musk had ordered.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank
Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...The Guardian - 6d -
Gaza ceasefire close to collapse as aid stops
The ceasefire in Gaza is perilously close to collapsing. Food shortages have become acute, and Palestinians living in the territory are struggling to feed their families. All aid into the territory ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
'CBS Mornings' is leaving its Times Square studio amid Paramount cost-cutting
Faced with shrinking revenue, the program led by Gayle King is returning to the network's West Side broadcast center later this year.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live
Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Amazon is now testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime
Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming serviceABC News - Mar. 6 -
Amazon testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime
Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming serviceABC News - Mar. 6 -
Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aidFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny
Top congressional aides met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump on if he's expecting recession this year: 'I hate to predict things like that'
President Trump faced a slew of questions about the economic ripple effects of his tariff policy during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, including whether he worried about a looming ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
UN to rent Bangladesh property owned by former regime associate
Sobhan family under scrutiny amid efforts to claw back billions of dollars allegedly lost under Sheikh Hasina’s ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Nvidia Blackwell accelerates computer-aided engineering software by 50X
Nvidia announced that Nvidia Blackwell hardware will accelerate by 50 times the big computer-aided software engineering firms' software for digital twins.VentureBeat - 3d -
Poll shows strong disapproval of Musk cost-cutting as US agencies end leases
‘Department of government efficiency’ to terminate 793 leases as poll says 60% of voters disapprove of Musk agency. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump and Elon Musk face ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid and intel to Ukraine
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump has privately made clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv won’t be ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Celtics add to Miami's misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. Derrick White added 18 for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Celtics add to Miami's misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Pistons' Cade Cunningham banks in game-winner as Detroit eyes top-four seed, adds to Miami's misery
Cunningham feels like an All-NBA lock and has a case as a top-five MVP finisherCBS Sports - 2d -
Men's March Madness winners, losers: Will Wade's McNeese win adds to ACC's misery
Who's up and who's down after the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament? Here's how we see it.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance
Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing
He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
How Duke basketball shook off a nightmare scenario to secure ACC Tournament championship
Duke basketball faced what seemed to be an overwhelming amount of adversity in its ACC Tournament opener. The Blue Devils still cut down the nets.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
3/19: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the status of deportation flights to Central America as a judge demands answers, the legacy of the Environmental Protection Agency in the face of major cuts, and a follow ...CBS News - 2d -
New Chinese tariffs add pressure on American farmers amid ongoing trade war
China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods take effect today, cutting into American farmers' largest overseas market. The move follows the White House's decision to end a major source of farm ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Affects Iran’s Nuclear Inspectors
The president’s halt of foreign aid upended two U.S. programs that help the International Atomic Energy Agency find clues about Iran’s drive to build atomic bombs.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old TraffordABC News - Mar. 11 -
Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
After talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Heritage Foundation report calls to wind down military aid to Israel
The Heritage Foundation is proposing that the U.S. wind down military aid to Israel as part of a strategy to “re-orient its relationship” with the country over the next two decades, a notable ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
European leaders push defense spend amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine
European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Here's how to maximize your college financial aid offer — experts break it down
For most students and their families, financial aid is the most important factor in their decisions about college.CNBC - 4d -
Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs
Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Steve Borthwick may use three fly-halves for Six Nations finale in Wales
England’s Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Ford all in squad ‘Our aspiration is to win the tournament,’ says Borthwick Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Guess could become the next fashion company to go private after stock price halves in a year
Guess Inc.’s stock soared 30% on Monday after the maker of clothing, footwear and accessories said it received an offer from New York-based investment company WHP Global to take it private for $13 ...MarketWatch - 4d
