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White House withdraws CDC director nominee
Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.Politico - 2d -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 2d -
Have humans passed peak brain power?
Data across countries and ages reveal a growing struggle to concentrate, and declining verbal and numerical reasoningFinancial Times - 2d -
Chinese shares turn positive for the year
CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sectorFinancial Times - 2d -
Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasyFinancial Times - 1d -
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.NBC News - 1d -
3/13: CBS Evening News
U.S. business owners respond to tariff war; Norway ski jumping cheating scandal growsCBS News - 1d -
Does your houseplant need a therapist?
A growing band of plant whisperers is helping ‘curate’ indoor greenery in private homes so they thrive in their environment and feel their very bestFinancial Times - 1d -
Players can't wait to escape the Steelers—what has become of Pittsburgh's great legacy?
Najee Harris and Mike Williams’ comments on leaving the Steelers only strengthen a growing narrative—Pittsburgh is no longer a premier destination.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Kohl’s Evolves Its Diversity Program Amid Trump Disparagement
Kohl’s joins a growing number of companies to alter its DEI practices amid government change.Inc. - 12h -
HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24
UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving complianceFinancial Times - 4h -
Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand
Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforceABC News - 5d -
Mar 10: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump hints at more tariffs ahead as concerns grow over possible recession; U.S. tanker collides with a cargo ship off of U.K. coast.CBS News - 5d -
Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - 5d -
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.The New York Times - 5d -
Sources: Ex-Jets, Broncos QB Wilson to Dolphins
Free agent quarterback Zach Wilson reached agreement with the Dolphins on a one-year, $6 million, fully guaranteed deal that could grow to $10 million.ESPN - 4d -
Good Job Games raises $23M to make better match-3 games in Turkiye
Good Job Games, a fast-growing mobile game company based in Turkey, has secured $23 million in a seed funding round.VentureBeat - 4d -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - 4d -
Alibaba launches new version of AI assistant tool as competition heats up
The launch comes as its latest effort to gain an edge amid growing competition in AI application front, further intensified by the emergence of DeepSeek.CNBC - 2d -
Palm Beach County HSSA: Oklahoma offers Cardinal Newman 4-star LB Adam Balogoun-Ali
According to a post on X, Oklahoma has offered Cardinal Newman 4-star linebacker Adam Balogoun-Ali, adding to his growing list of offers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say
The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say.CNBC - 1d -
Europe needs ‘big bang moment’ to boost investment, says Deutsche Börse chief
Stephan Leithner says EU should take advantage of investors switching into region’s markets away from US as tariff concerns growFinancial Times - 4h -
Germany’s political upheaval and the transatlantic alliance’s uncertain future
Germany has emerged from its recent election with a grand coalition of the center-right CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party likely, but the rise of the far-right AfD party and its ...The Hill - 6d -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Ruben Amorim parks the bus, Son Heung-min shows he still has some spark and Marc Cucurella fires up Chelsea. Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Some observers look at Ruben ...The Guardian - 6d -
President Trump doesn't rule out a recession amid tariffs against allies
President Trump on Sunday defended his tariffs against some of the United States' allies. However, the continental trade war has rattled global markets and sparked concerns about a possible ...CBS News - 5d -
US oil tanker and Portuguese cargo ship collide in North Sea
A Portuguese cargo ship struck an oil tanker that was carrying fuel for the U.S. military off the English coast on Monday, sparking explosions, a frantic rescue mission and concerns of a possible ...NBC News - 4d -
The Memo: Trump, amid tariff tangle, sounds serious about bringing Canada into US
President Trump’s tariff policies sparked another day of political and financial-market turmoil Tuesday — along with new recognition that he really may be serious about trying to make Canada part ...The Hill - 4d -
‘Absolute fear’: Israeli hostage describes abuse during 505-day Hamas captivity
Omer Wenkert says he was held mostly in darkness – and his mistreatment was often sparked by events in war. An Israeli hostage freed by Hamas last month has described the distressing conditions ...The Guardian - 3d -
Spotify takes down Andrew Tate ‘pimping’ podcast after complaints
Misogynist influencer’s content reportedly sparked objections from staff as well as a petition signed by 92,000. Spotify has removed an Andrew Tate podcast after complaints from users including an ...The Guardian - 2d -
With 2 weeks until opener, Rays ‘need to do some things better’
PORT CHARLOTTE — The first month of spring training for the Rays has gone relatively well, with no major injuries or issues, and some signs of offensive spark. But with the March 28 season opener ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Was Much More Than A Platformer
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, March 14, 2025. Below, we take a look at how the unusual platformer had a spark unlike anything else in the series. When fans ...GameSpot - 1d -
What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations
NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...NBC News - Mar. 7 -
‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis
After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
‘We are one people’: Soca stars including Machel Montano highlight Caribbean’s connection to Africa
Trinidad and Tobago and its neighbors mix music genres in a fast-growing transatlantic artistic exchange. It was the wee hours of carnival on Saturday when the soca legend Machel Montano and ...The Guardian - 6d -
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...The New York Times - 6d -
Outside in: the extraordinary home inside a giant greenhouse in Norway
An architect has designed a sustainable home inside a glass box, where fruit and veg grow, and their family can thrive. Situated on the family farmstead, surrounded by trees and pasture, stands the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy
Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - 5d