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Judge Further Blocks White House Spending Freeze
The restraining order, along with a similar directive by another judge from Friday, amounted to a rebuke of the move as an overreach that likely lacked legitimate authority.The New York Times - 6h -
Europe must spend more on its own defence
Military expenditure should be exempted from the EU’s fiscal rulesFinancial Times - 1d -
Gerber teething sticks recalled after choking complaints
In addition to the recall, Gerber is also discontinuing its brand of "Sooth N Chew" teething sticks.CBS News - 1d -
How to spend it in February
HTSI writers pick the best food, fashion, auctions, exhibitions and adventures for the month aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds.The New York Times - 3d -
Visa gives rosy guidance as spending growth improves
Visa saw 9% growth in spending volume during the December quarter versus 8% in the September quarter.MarketWatch - 4d -
The White House Pulled Back Its Spending Freeze
Also, Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 5d -
Thursday Briefing: Trump Reverses Spending Freeze
Plus, celebrating the Lunar New Year.The New York Times - 5d -
Steinbrenner: 'Difficult' to spend like Dodgers
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.ESPN - 5d -
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.Wired - 5d -
Lutnick chokes up talking about employees killed on 9/11
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick became visibly emotional at his confirmation hearing Wednesday as he recalled the more than 650 employees — including his ...The Hill - 5d -
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Trump’s spending freeze roils Capitol Hill
The Trump administration’s expansive freeze on federal grants and other executive spending roiled Washington on Tuesday, drawing howls from Democrats — and a few well-placed Republicans — who say ...The Hill - 6d -
A Judge Temporarily Blocked Trump’s Spending Freeze
Also, the U.S. urged its citizens to leave Congo. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 6d -
How the Trump Administration Is Scrutinizing Federal Spending
A sweeping directive from the Office of Management and Budget requires federal agencies to subject hundreds of grant programs to ideological litmus tests.The New York Times - 6d -
Democrats to hold ‘emergency’ meeting on Trump’s spending freeze
House Democratic leaders have arranged an “emergency” meeting of the full caucus on Wednesday in response to President Trump’s decision to freeze a large chunk of federal spending. The meeting, ...The Hill - 6d -
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Transfer spending up on last year with week to go
Manchester City are responsible for more than half of all money spent so far in this January transfer window - with one week until deadline day.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
A look at Trump's NATO spending targets
Presented by Lockheed Martin — The U.S. spends around 3 percent of economic output on defense {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Unpacking Trump's push ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers testifies that he didn't choke or shove his accuser
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he choked or shoved his accuserABC News - Jan. 24 -
Pats' Peppers testifies he didn't choke accuser
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers finished testifying Friday in his assault and battery trial by denying he choked or shoved his accuser.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center
The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Meta nearly doubling spending with eye toward AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday the social media company will nearly double its spending this year as it focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) development. Meta is planning to invest ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it?
Do you feel like “sunlight is pouring over the entire world?” It probably depends on whether you voted for the man who offered those sentiments about his own reascendance to the presidency this ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Biden to Spend a Last Day as President in Charleston
President Biden will spend his final full day in office in Charleston, S.C., where five years ago he revived his flailing campaign.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Severance spending at top UK universities surges
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
5 ways to spend less money in 2025
Economic issues are straining people's finances, but these tactics can help you free up cash and spend less money.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Treasury Says Pandemic Spending Saved Jobs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration’s stimulus checks reduced major downside risks.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
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How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays
Shanti Gooljar grabs some coffee before eight hours of heart-racing driving lessons around New York City. She caps off her day by having dinner with her son.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Bengals' Burton allegedly choked, hit woman
Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute where he choked and hit his ex-girlfriend, according to a police incident report.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Why are the A's spending big this winter as they relocate to Sacramento?
Brent Rooker's $60 million extension marks the latest expenditure for the typically thrifty A's.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire
Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension
Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlinesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem
Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.The New York Times - Jan. 6
