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Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - 1d -
These tax cuts and benefits could help caregivers in crisis — can they get through Congress?
The financial burden of caring for ailing loved ones could be eased through two bipartisan legislative proposals introduced this week.MarketWatch - 1d -
Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.BBC News - 1d -
Ex-Rams OLB Michael Hoecht hit with 6-game PED suspension after signing with Bills
Michael Hoecht, who left the Rams to join the Bills this week, will be suspended for the first 6 games of the seasonYahoo Sports - 1d -
How much will a $10,000 long-term CD earn if opened this March?
Even with this week's inflation drop, a $10,000 long-term CD can still earn a big return if opened this March.CBS News - 1d -
US stocks rebound as government shutdown fears recede
Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs lingerFinancial Times - 1d -
Block bets on lending expansion after stock slump
Block is expanding its lending efforts, announcing this week that it received FDIC approval to issue loans through its banking subsidiary.CNBC - 1d -
Oklahoma State football adds edge rusher Landon Bland to 2026 recruiting class
Oklahoma State football added to its 2026 class again this week, this time on the defensive side of the ball.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Najee Harris knew halfway through 2024 that his time in Pittsburgh was ending
Running back Najee Harris signed with the Chargers this week, after four years in Pittsburgh.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
U.S. Arrests 2nd Person Tied to Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
The action came less than a week after Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and a prominent figure in campus demonstrations, was arrested.The New York Times - 1d -
Josiah Allick makes professional debut in New Zealand
A former Nebraska basketball standout made his professional debut last week. Josiah Allick helped the Southland Sharks to victory.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Villarreal vs. Real Madrid projected lineups: Odds, live stream, pick, prediction, where to watch, TV channel
Real Madrid need to close the gap with the title contenders after a big Champions League weekCBS Sports - 20h -
The 23 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 19h -
Amari Cooper leads group of the best five available NFL free agents
We are a week into NFL free agency and these five players are the best available. Will your favorite team sign any of them?Yahoo Sports - 15h -
2025 Players Championship purse, prize money: Payouts for golfers, winner's share out of $25 million pool
The biggest prize fund of the PGA Tour's season is up for grabs this week during its signature event at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 17h -
Bears' updated 2025 salary cap space after first wave of free agency
The Bears made a slew of moves during the first week of free agency. Here's an updated look at their 2025 salary cap.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
49ers lean into biggest weakness by re-signing $8 million fan favorite
Kyle Juszczyk is back with the San Francisco 49ers less than two weeks after being releasedYahoo Sports - 14h -
Yahoo Sports releases early NFL Free Agency grades
The Minnesota Vikings received praise from Yahoo! Sports for their work during the first week of free agency.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Vikings picks finalized for the 2025 NFL Draft
The Minnesota Vikings' draft picks are set for the 2025 NFL Draft after compensatory picks were handed out this week.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Turns out Vikings wanted their pick back from the Texans
Last season, the Vikings sent one of their draft picks to the Texans and this week he got that pick back.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
The Players Championship 2025 prize money: Full payout from the $25 million purse
Here's how the $25 million purse will be paid out this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
The Arizona Cardinals' 3 best moves in NFL free agency
The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up the first week of free agency making a bunch of moves. These three were their best ones.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers win exhibition game in Tokyo
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers have Japan excited in the days leading up to their season opener next week.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Golf’s War of Words Is Becoming Apparent at the Players Championship
After a devastating loss last week, Collin Morikawa skipped his post-round interview. But it’s opened a wound in the sport.The New York Times - 9h -
UFC expert picks, best bets: How Vettori can win in return from layoff
Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 7h -
Here's who advanced to state semifinals in Springfield area girls basketball in Class 4-6
Five total teams will represent the Springfield area in the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown in Columbia this week.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism
PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...NBC News - 6d -
Schiff: Democrats lacked ‘coordinated response’ to Trump joint address to Congress
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he thought Democrats lacked a “coordinated response” to President Trump’s joint address to Congress last week. Schiff joined ABC News’s “This Week” on Sunday, where ...The Hill - 6d -
Sea lions sickened as toxic algae threatens California’s marine mammals
Number of animals affected by neurological toxin increases in past week as experts warn of impact from climate crisis. The number of marine mammals in California affected by a neurological toxin ...The Guardian - 5d -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - 4d -
Free agency fantasy winners and losers + WTF are these 3 teams doing? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
The first week of free agency in the NFL doesn't relent and neither do we on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast pod. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to identify the biggest fantasy winners and losers so far ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How to watch Shaun White's Snow League half-pipe competition
Olympic snowboarder Shaun White's brand-new halfpipe league debuts this week, here's how to watch the first competition live from Aspen, CO.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6 -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance
The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
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 -
WATCH: Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California
A live camera stream of a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gained viral attention, attracting hundreds of thousands of views this week.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion Marks Two Consecutive Failures
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone
The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.The New York Times - Mar. 8
