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White House Expected to Pause $175 Million for Penn Over Transgender Policy
The decision is the latest clash between a university and the administration as it pushes schools to end diversity programming and adopt stricter discipline, among other things.The New York Times - 1d -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
How Trustpilot Helps Companies Build Trust With Customers
Most businesses aren’t doing a good job of measuring—and fostering—trust.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on TuesdayFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US Senate passes stop-gap funding bill to avert government shutdown
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measureFinancial Times - 5d -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - 3d -
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.BBC News - 2d -
House GOP tees up final vote on bill to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Tuesday advanced their bill to avert an end-of-the-week government shutdown, teeing up a final vote on the legislation later in the day. The chamber voted 216-214 to adopt a ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
As cyberwarfare threat looms, cashless Nordic nations go back to banknotes | Miranda Bryant
Nordic countries were early adopters of digital payments. Now, electronic banking is seen as a potential threat to national security. In 2018 a former deputy governor of Sweden’s central bank ...The Guardian - 5d -
Harvard expanding free tuition in diversity push
Harvard University announced Monday it will expand free tuition to more students, a move adopted by other schools since the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action could no longer be used in college ...The Hill - 3d -
USL aims to bring promotion and relegation to USA
The United Soccer Leagues says it plans to become the first professional sports league in the USA to adopt promotion and relegation.The USA is also unusual in having leagues at various levels run ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Good American Family review – the strange case of Natalia Grace
Ellen Pompeo plays a mother disturbed by her adopted daughter in a mostly entertaining limited series based on the tabloid saga. There remains unending interest in the bizarre story of Natalia ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measureABC News - Mar. 5 -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
House to vote on government funding bill as shutdown deadline approaches
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs
Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producersFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Shutdown fight moves to Senate as Democrats weigh support for bill
Senate Democrats are considering the path forward after the House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grabFinancial Times - 6d -
What is the highest score on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship?
Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UK deregulation frees space ‘for bolder reforms’, says top bank lobbyist
David Postings tells FT he has been ‘working closely’ with Treasury on measures aimed at boosting growthFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - 3d -
VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolveFinancial Times - 2d -
China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan
Chinese top officials have pledged to ramp up monetary easing measures, including interest rate cuts "at appropriate times."CNBC - 1d -
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - 19h -
Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Chinese companies over Iranian oil shipments
Measures from the US Treasury department are latest salvo in a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on TehranFinancial Times - 16h -
Watch live: House votes on bill to avert government shutdown
House Republicans are racing to pass their bill by 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday to avert a government shutdown, teeing up a final vote on the legislation Tuesday afternoon. The chamber voted 216-214 to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
This cornhole league inspired a bounty hunt for single men. It's now sold out.
Determined to find enough men to sell out his cornhole league for singles, Tommy Flaim decided to take an extreme, and somewhat comical, measure.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Details on House GOP bill to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are expected to vote on a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
These 10 stocks beating the market’s recent Trump slump have this in common
This year’s top performer among the S&P 500 has been CVS Health’s stock, which had a bad 2024 and is cheap by a key valuation measure.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this
Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.MarketWatch - 4d -
Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.CBS News - 3d -
"I'm the best leader for the Senate," Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.CBS News - 2d -
"I'm the best leader for the Senate," Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.CBS News - 2d -
Trump Administration to Confront Countries With New Tariff ‘Number’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided new details into how President Trump will roll out a sweeping and elusive tariff measure planned for April 2.The New York Times - 2d -
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey, other exports
The European Union will delay tariffs on U.S. exports into the trading bloc in response to the imposition of tariffs on European aluminum and steel, a measure announced in February by the White ...The Hill - 16h