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Chinese state media celebrates Trump’s cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia
Global Times hails US president’s order to strip back government funding to news organisations he deems ‘radical’. Chinese state media has reacted gleefully to the Trump administration’s decision ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
'Discarded like a dirty rag': Chinese state media hails Trump's cuts to Voice of America
State newspaper gloated that the network has "now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag".BBC News - Mar. 18 -
EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts
European Union government ministers are debating ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet over the weekendABC News - Mar. 18 -
Why smokin' hot Florida will win 2025 NCAA Tournament: Gators 'cut it' loose with big-man convoy
Florida's lineup features an element that few, if any teams, can match in the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billionABC News - Mar. 18 -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket predictions: Why four of our experts pick Duke to cut down nets in March Madness
The experts don't feel bad about going chalkCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Miami Beach mayor withdraws proposal to end lease and cut funding of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian film
Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner on Wednesday withdrew a controversial proposal to shutter a local movie theater that screened an Oscar-winning documentary on the war between Israel and Palestine.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Run to the hills! Iron Maiden’s famed tour plane cut up into collectible key chains.
The heavy-metal band found a new way to cash in on its fame — by selling scraps of its Boeing 747 tour plane, “Ed Force One,” as memorabilia.MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
‘Like a frog getting boiled’: Labour MPs feel the heat over £5bn welfare cuts
Starmer’s hopes of curbing a party rebellion over a policy seen as latest shift to the right will be put to the testFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year
The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Exiled Russian journalists left ‘high and dry’ after US cuts radio funding
Journalists working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty at risk of being stranded without legal status after Trump administration decision. Exiled Russian journalists are being left “high and dry” ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live
Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
AI can help cut time it takes to bring UK criminal cases, says review
Disclosure rules have not kept pace with technology, report arguesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Trump's education dept cuts mean for one mum
Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanishBBC News - Mar. 21 -
London’s Heathrow airport closed all day after nearby fire cuts power
More than 1,000 flights and 16,000 homes affected by ‘significant’ outage at electrical substationFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Report: Liverpool in pole position for cut-price PL star, £50-60m could get deal done
Liverpool are reportedly in pole position to beat the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle United to the potential transfer of Marc Guehi this summer.The Crystal Palace defender has shone during his time ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Utah Rep. Maloy offers tepid criticism of some White House spending cuts at town hall
Republican U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy says the country risks drifting toward authoritarianism if the executive branch isn't brought under controlABC News - Mar. 21 -
How Saie Hit $100 Million in Sales Without Cutting Any Corners on Sustainability
The clean beauty brand has doubled down on its commitment to the planet and hopes to inspire others to commit as well.Inc. - Mar. 21 -
'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 - Mar. 21 -
John Tavares' Strong Play Makes It Harder For Maple Leafs To Give A Pay Cut
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a big night to continue a bigger season from star center John Tavares Thursday night in Manhattan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
Chelsea Willing to Cut Losses, Sell £52M-Rated Bayern Munich, PSG-Linked Talent This Summer
During the winter transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain considered signing Christopher Nkunku but ultimately decided against it. Despite staying at Chelsea, it looks like Nkunku and the club could ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
Historic figures cut from military websites while others are restored following 'DEI' ban
Doris Miller, the first Black sailor to earn a Navy Cross, is one of many from marginalized backgrounds whose contributions have been scrubbed from Pentagon websites.NBC News - 6d -
Video: 46-year-old Andrei Arlovski gets cut stoppage win in Dirty Boxing Championship debut
Andrei Arlovski started the final chapter of his combat sports career after exiting the UFC in 2024 when he competed Saturday at Dirty Boxing Championship. The promotion, which is headed by UFC ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Is Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck hinting his successor plans to cut salary?
"It’s not the luxury tax bill, it’s the basketball penalties," said GrousbeckYahoo Sports - 4d -
World Cup racers turn to cut-resistant undergarments for protection against sharp skis on crashes
American downhill racer Breezy Johnson was training in Switzerland last offseason when another skier swerved into her path near the base of the lift and ran over her calf. No severe laceration, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn
Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts. Elon Musk appears to be laying the groundwork to privatize some space and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Indeed Reports Huge Spike in Former Federal Workers Seeking Jobs After DOGE Cuts
A study by the job posting and career advisory website says job applications by government workers spiked 70 percent in February, flooding the labor market with skilled and specialized candidates ...Inc. - 3d -
Federal housing agency will not cut Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, new director says
The new director of the FHFA said he has no intention of shrinking the limit on loans bought and guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.CNBC - 3d -
Italy’s Pirelli pushes Chinese owner to cut stake amid fears of Trump freeze-out
Management will demand Sinochem reduce its stake in tyremaker at board meeting on WednesdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Federal housing agency will not cut Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, new director says
The newly confirmed director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, who oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said he will not lower the conforming loan limit, or the ...NBC News - 2d -
Ministers play down likely rise in poverty from UK welfare cuts, says charity
Joseph Rowntree Foundation says forecasts rely on ‘sleight of hand’ to underestimate true impact of reformsFinancial Times - 2d -
Social security admin partially walks back plans for ID verification, cutting phone services
The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it would modify it’s proposed new policy by foregoing an in person requirement to verify the identity of account holders with Disability Insurance, ...The Hill - 2d -
G.O.P.’s Push to Cut Federal Spending Places New York Budget in Limbo
State leaders no longer expect to get the $91 billion in federal aid they originally anticipated, but exactly how much they will get remains unknown as they try to pass a budget.The New York Times - 2d -
RFK Jr.’s critics: 24 percent HHS staffing cuts risk 'manmade disaster'
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to get rid of roughly a quarter of staffers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), prompting a flurry of warnings from Democrats, ...The Hill - 1d
