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Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities

British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businesses

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Starbucks axes some drinks and staff in bid for US turnaround

Menu items getting the axe in the US include the Royal English Breakfast Latte.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo considering bid for NYC mayor

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering running for mayor of New York City, just three years after he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Cuomo hasn't formally entered ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties

Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movement

Financial Times - 6d

Diana Taurasi Bids Farewell to Basketball in Her Own Legendary Way

The six-time Olympic gold medalist managed an exit that fits perfectly with her career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

Jeffries: Cuomo comeback bid would draw 'a lot' of interest

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said a potential political comeback bid from former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) would draw “a lot” of interest from constituents in the Empire ...

The Hill - 6d

7-Eleven Founding Family’s Bid to Block Foreign Takeover Collapses

The proposal worth over $50 billion by Junro Ito, the son of the founder of Seven & i Holdings, was aimed at fending off a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

The New York Times - 5d

Virginia state senator known as ‘Trump in heels’ launches bid for governor

Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase (R ) announced late Wednesday that she is running for governor, becoming the latest Republican to launch a primary challenge against front-runner Lt. Gov. Winsome ...

The Hill - 5d

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches bid for NYC mayor

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for New York City mayor in a 17-minute video, saying he’s entering the race because he believes the city is in crisis. The former governor ...

NBC News - 2d

Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone

Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.

BBC News - 1d

Supreme Court gravitates toward gun industry in bid to end Mexico lawsuit

The Supreme Court gravitated toward the American firearm industry Tuesday in its fight to end a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government over claims the gunmakers are fueling cartel ...

The Hill - 10h

Pete Buttigieg met with Chuck Schumer to discuss potential Senate bid

He’s still undecided on the Michigan race.

Politico - 5h

L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.

The New York Times - 3h

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave

President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head

The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Supreme Court turns away bid to overturn ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones

The Supreme Court turned away two appeals asking the justices to overrule a 25-year-old decision that allowed for buffer zones around abortion clinics.

CBS News - Feb. 24

2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: Conference tournament dates, times, automatic bids, where to watch

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 women's conference tournaments

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Christie's AI art auction draws big-money bids — and thousands of protests signatures

Christie's, known for selling fine art, luxury goods, and antiques — opened “Augmented Intelligence” on Feb. 20. The sale of AI art has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in bids.

NBC News - 6d

Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Steelers haven't talked to Rams QB, unlikely to enter bidding war, per report

You can basically count Pittsburgh out of this one

CBS Sports - 6d

Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Israelis have lined highways holding flags, orange balloons and signs saying “forgive us” in an outpouring of grief as the bodies of a mother and her two small sons who were ...

ABC News - 6d

Hochul says she appealed to Trump as a New Yorker in bid to preserve congestion pricing

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said Thursday that she appealed to President Trump as a New Yorker to try to convince him to drop his war against the congestion pricing initiative in his native ...