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Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the political overtones surrounding the Concacaf Nations League finals, calling it a "big mistake" for his team to discuss politics.ESPN - 54m -
Democrats, forget about politics and focus on the people
Whether or not they vote to shut down the government today, Democrats have proven one thing: They are really bad at messaging.The Hill - 5d -
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino says it would be 'big mistake' to talk politics ahead of Concacaf Nations League
The USA manager felt it was best to not focus on the political issues between the United States and the other participants, including Mexico and CanadaCBS Sports - 6h -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Art of Strategic Focus: Spending Time on What Matters Most
Not all tasks are created equal. Focus on what moves your business forward.Inc. - 4d -
Derry to focus on Championship after relegation - Tally
Derry boss Paddy Tally says that his side's focus now turns to their Ulster Championship opener against Donegal after their relegation to Division Two was confirmed.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Most Democrats want party to mainly focus on stopping GOP agenda: Survey
Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents in a new poll say they want the party to focus on pushing back on the Republican agenda — not on working across the aisle. In the CNN survey released ...The Hill - 2d -
Ex-Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil hearing expected to focus on free speech
Former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinin activist Mahmoud Khalil’s hearing in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday is expected to focus on free speech. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Barca's Flick demands 'focus' ahead of crunch Atletico clash
Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings this season.Atletico Madrid ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pro Football Focus lays out worst-case scenario for Seahawks in 2025 NFL draft
Pro Football Focus explains the worst case scenario for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?
It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube
Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
The Conservatives complicate the politics of net zero for Labour
The Tories’ new stance that the target is ‘impossible’ will deter Labour from anything that looks politically painfulFinancial Times - 1d -
Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat
"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
How Trump made America’s 2 major political parties irrelevant
Trump has "disappeared" America’s two major political parties.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Sturgeon remains the biggest name in Scottish politics
Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Ancelotti blames big teams' struggles on UCL focus
Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid's performance in their 2-1 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, pointing to the struggles of a number of teams balancing Champions League football with ...ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Atleti's Gallagher: Focus now on beating Barça
Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher said the team has moved on from the painful UEFA Champions League exit against Real Madrid in a controversial penalty shootout on Wednesday.ESPN - 4d -
Trump Discussion With Putin to Focus on What Ukraine Will Lose
In an echo of the Yalta Conference in 1945, the American and Russian leaders will talk on Tuesday about who gets what in the process of ending the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - 19h -
Canada’s Liberals on course for political resurrection amid trade war, polls show
Mark Carney-led ruling party projected to form majority months after political wipeout seemed inevitable. In January, Canadian pollsters and political pundits struggled to find fresh ways to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Gender and education emerge as massive fault lines in the electorate: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 1d -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value
Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.NBC News - 4d -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Netflix 'Love is Blind' contestant leaves would-be groom at altar over politics
A participant on Netflix’s “Love is Blind” reality show left her fiance at the altar, saying they were on a different “wavelength” when it came to politics. In the show’s Season Eight finale, which ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
My Friend Is Refusing to Talk Politics With Me. Can She Do That?
A reader feels spurned by a friend’s “self-righteous” declaration that she would no longer engage with him about politics after he revealed he didn’t plan to vote.The New York Times - 8h -
Denver mayor tags arrest of leading immigration advocate as 'Putin-style political persecution'
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston blasted the Trump administration for "Soviet-style political persecution of political dissidents" by arresting high-profile Colorado immigration advocate Jeanette ...NBC News - 1d -
How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection
From the workplace to romance to friends, everything you need to know about rejection – and how to move on from it. Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent
Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company
The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
The deep divisions defining American politics: From the Politics Desk
The U.S. remains as closely and knottily divided on President Donald Trump and many key issues as it did before the November’s election, an NBC News poll shows.NBC News - 1d -
The real political challenge in running the NHS
Streeting will find the buck stops with him on the worst challenge of all: the funding crisisFinancial Times - 4d -
The challenging but compelling political case for USAID
Rarely if ever does a newspaper headline include the words “crisis averted,” yet, that is what investments in development cooperation do.The Hill - 5h -
Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics
Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...The Hill - Mar. 11