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Morning Report — Democrats look to sidestep shutdown blame

In today’s issue:   Senators are working down to the wire to avoid a midnight funding lapse in Washington that would carry major ramifications. Despite widespread Democratic criticism of the ...

The Hill - 1d

A Mathematical ‘Fever Dream’ Hits the Road

Meet “Mathemalchemy,” a traveling math-meets-art installation coming eventually to a dimension near you.

The New York Times - 8h

Steph Curry becomes 1st player in NBA history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers

The greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry, has etched his name atop another list, becoming the first player in the league’s history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bruno Fernandes hits back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe: ‘It’s not nice to hear you’re not good enough’

Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claims that some Manchester United players are “overpaid” by insisting those were the contracts the club gave them.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Rangers' Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by a line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. Gray left in the fourth ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - 6d

Green hits go-ahead 3, Curry surpasses 25,000 points as Warriors hold off Pistons, 115-110

Draymond Green hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, then secured a loose ball moments later and converted a free throw, Stephen Curry surpassed 25,000 points and the Golden State Warriors ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ireland’s Porter hits back over Dupont injury

France coach Galthié furious over loss of pivotal captain Prop says he had ‘no malicious intent’ in incident at ruck The Ireland prop Andrew Porter insisted “I haven’t done anything wrong” as he ...

The Guardian - 3d

Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ win, including Matas Buzelis hitting a wall and Julian Phillips’ career night

Sometime in the last two weeks, Matas Buzelis hit the rookie wall. Coach Billy Donovan could tell it was coming. Buzelis averaged only 13.9 minutes in his first 49 games. In his last 14 games since ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Braves' Austin Riley leaves Grapefruit League game after pitch hits him in the right hand

Riley got hit by a pitch from Jackson Rutledge in the first inning of the Braves’ game with the Washington Nationals. Riley held out his right hand immediately afterward in apparent pain before ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Conservative group launches six-figure campaign hitting Ossoff over transgender vote

The conservative group American Principles Project is launching a six-figure campaign hitting Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who’s up for reelection next year, over his vote against legislation that ...

The Hill - 1d

East Carolina baseball player whose leg was amputated below knee records his first career hit

East Carolina's Parker Byrd, whose right leg was amputated below the knee after a boating accident three years ago, got his first hit as a college player when he singled in the Pirates' 12-0 win ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How the Lumineers outlived stomp-clap's biggest hit

Wesley Schultz of the Denver-based folk-rock duo on becoming a hero to the likes of Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products

Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehicles

Financial Times - Mar. 8

China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump

Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Late car payments hit highest level in decades

Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

The Hill - Mar. 8

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

BBC News - 6d

BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal

Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence fee

Financial Times - 6d

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

BBC News - 5d

China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers

Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.

CBS News - 5d

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump's second term hit by looming budget showdown

The battle over the budget comes to a head this week as the continuing resolution passed late last year expires Friday. If Congress fails to act before the deadline, the federal government will ...

The Hill - 4d

‘Gender numeracy gap’ is hitting women’s earnings power

One in three UK women say they would not apply for jobs that require working with numbers or data

Financial Times - 2d

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

BBC News - 1d

Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy

Tuscany's president advises residents to exercise "the utmost attention and caution".

BBC News - 1d

Latest earthquake in southern Italy hits coast of Apulia

Yahoo News - 1d

Guardiola hits back at Capello's 'arrogant' jibe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

BBC News - 1d

Guardiola hits back at Capello's 'arrogant' jibe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Guardiola hits back at Capello over 'arrogant' jibe

Pep Guardiola has slammed Fabio Capello's claim that he is "arrogant" by insisting Manchester City's success in his reign has raised standards in the Premier League."Naming one of the big managers, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.

ESPN - 10h

Trump doubles down on tariffs threat amid market downturn

President Trump is doubling down on his widespread tariffs threats despite a stock market downturn that has helped fuel anxiety the nation could slide into a recession. Trump escalated the tit for ...

The Hill - 4d

Toffee apple pie latte? It’s time to spike your coffee order

Shake up your Americano with these kooky caffeine hits

Financial Times - 3d

Dante Exum suffers broken bone in hand

Shams Charania: Yet another injury hit for Dallas:

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump

Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Meta Takes Another Hit After Reports That it Blacklists Ex-Employees

Former Meta staff and current executives say the company’s formal no-rehire list sometimes blackballs capable veterans for arbitrary or petty reasons that are virtually impossible to overcome.

Inc. - Mar. 7