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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 -
UNC basketball quiets NCAA Tournament critics, raises volume in First Four debut vs San Diego State
UNC basketball's "voices" are getting louder as noise amplifies around the Tar Heels. UNC sent a message with its dominant First Four debut.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched. A French scientist was denied entry to the US this month after immigration ...The Guardian - 6d -
Lakers' Bronny James says criticism fuels him 'a little bit' and he's not a 'f---ing robot'
After averaging just 4.8 points per game in college, James is averaging 1.6 points in limited minutes with the LakersCBS Sports - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Liam Lawson on being Verstappen’s No 2 and criticism: ‘I could not care less what Zak Brown says’
Liam Lawson spent Monday of this week recovering from his Melbourne ordeal by going to a spa in the Victorian capital “and then to a sound bath”.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Hamilton hits out at ‘yapping’ critics after sprint race success at Chinese GP
‘People underestimated steep climb of joining new team’ Piastri takes first pole ahead of Russell and Norris Feisty, confident and feeling vindicated, Lewis Hamilton will, to an extent, be at ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim. Alex Barnes-Ross, a marketing director from east London, regularly posts ...The Guardian - 2d -
USMNT focus on building 'killer mentality' in time for Canada showdown: 'I would criticize us, too'
"If we want to be praised, we have to give people something to praise us about," Tyler Adams said on SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d -
PWHL Takeover Tour Set To Play Finale In St. Louis With Critical Points On The Line
The PWHL Takeover Tour is making its next stop in St. Louis, where the Ottawa Charge will take on the Boston Fleet this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. This game will give fans in Missouri their first ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Authoritarian leader of Belarus is sworn for a 7th term and tells his critics 'you have no future'
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a seventh term, and he mocked those who derided him as “Europe’s last dictator” by saying his country has more democracy ...ABC News - 9h -
Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who disclosed war plans in a Signal group with a journalist, condemned Mrs. Clinton’s actions in November 2016.The New York Times - 8h -
Doc Rivers pushes back against "unfair" criticism of blown 3-1 playoff series leads
Rivers said his teams overachieved. "I always say, ‘What if we had lost to Houston in six?’ No one cares."Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Critical Alabama baseball infielder set to return from injury vs North Alabama | Report
Alabama baseball gets a big piece of its infield back as it looks to get back in the win column after dropping its first series of the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
The Tell-All Book That Facebook Doesn’t Want You to Read
The “free speech” champion Mark Zuckerberg tries to shut up a critic.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Next season's breakout player for every team
A look at the players who can might make a critical difference for their teams in 2025.ESPN - 4d -
Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race
The country’s electoral commission ruled on Sunday that Calin Georgescu, an outspoken critic of Ukraine and NATO, could not compete in the do-over election.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral dealBBC News - Mar. 11 -
Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie
A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Neymar under fire for missing game after Carnival
Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University
The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.
Aluminum is a "critical mineral" in the U.S. but the metal is largely produced in other countries, raising security concerns within the Trump administration.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?
What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Schumer’s shutdown 'surrender' sends the left into a rage
The Senate minority leader's decision to forego a government shutdown rekindled his old critics.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Sean Combs’s Lawyers Say Video of Hallway Assault Was Altered
The video, a critical piece of the prosecution’s case, shows the music mogul beating and kicking his girlfriend at a hotel in 2016.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
NWSL club BOS Nation FC says it will announce new name in coming weeks, following significant fan backlash
The new Boston franchise unveiled its name and branding in October, but pivoted after receiving criticism for the name and its publicity campaign.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland electionCBS News - Mar. 16 -
Inworld AI showcases AI case studies as they move to production
While impressive in controlled demos, today's AI technologies expose critical limitations when transitioning to production-ready games.VentureBeat - Mar. 17 -
Fire danger continues after deadly wildfires ravage state
Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford, Longtime Airlines Executive, to Lead FAA
The agency faces an air traffic controller shortage and the need to upgrade outdated systems that are critical to its operations.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America
Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
The truth about Tren de Aragua, the gang at the center of Trump's immigration crackdown
The Trump administration says the group should be treated as an invading force. Critics say it’s a pretext for the administration’s anti-immigrant narrative.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Why has Netanyahu renewed Israel’s offensive against Hamas?
Israeli premier had sought to change terms of ceasefire deal, but critics say he has a personal interest in prolonging the warFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Istanbul mayor, a key rival of Turkey's President Erdogan, is arrested
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.CBS News - 6d -
WRU to blame for Wales' rugby woes, admits Tierney
Wales Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney vows to carry on despite criticism and abuse amid Wales' losing run.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
CK Hutchison records bumper profits at ports ahead of BlackRock deal
Conglomerate faces criticism from Beijing for $22.8bn agreement with consortium led by US asset managerFinancial Times - 5d -
DNC reports record February grassroots fundraising haul
The DNC brought in $9 million in grassroots fundraising during the critical first full month of Donald Trump’s presidency.ABC News - 5d