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New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies
Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - 6d -
Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage
Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.BBC News - 6d -
Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite
US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mountFinancial Times - 2d -
The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war
Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.The Hill - 1d -
Turkish assets take a confidence hit
Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in AnkaraFinancial Times - 1d -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - 1d -
Washington Post Columnist Quits After Article Criticizing Jeff Bezos Is Shelved
Ruth Marcus, a longtime columnist at The Post, said its publisher refused to run her critique of the new focus for the paper’s opinion section.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Liverpool and Man City Battle for South American Wonderkid
Liverpool and Man City Track Ecuadorian Sensation Johan MartinezLiverpool and Manchester City are always on the lookout for emerging talents, and their latest focus appears to be Johan Martinez, a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Harrison prepares for IHSAA regional final against reigning state champ Fishers
The Harrison boys basketball team knows all the stats for its opponent in Saturday's regional: Nationally ranked Fishers. Instead, the Raiders will focus on their own consistency.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy?
Thomas Tuchel is a proven winner and his first England squad shows the focus is on achieving that short-term goal, writes Phil McNulty.BBC News - 6d -
The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.The Hill - 6d -
Trump signs order to dismantle seven federal agencies focused on media, libraries, homelessness
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies, including ones that focus on media, libraries, museums and ending homelessness. The president ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s right, Putin can take the hard or easy way on Ukraine. He has to prove he wants peace | David Lammy
The G7 meeting in Canada was a vital show of unity that put the ball firmly in Russia’s court. There’s not a shred of ambiguity about that. In diplomacy, focus is often on where we disagree. But ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tennessee Titans bottom out in PFF's post-free agency power rankings
After the first wave of free agency, Pro Football Focus remains skeptical about the Tennessee Titans, placing them dead last in their power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Papa John's CEO explains how the chain focuses on value for consumers
In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor described how the pizza franchise tweaked its methods to focus on value.CNBC - 3d -
The Neuroscience of Why Spring Cleaning Is Great for Your Mental Health
Both neuroscientists and historians suggest spring cleaning can improve your mental health and give you more focus and energy for your business and your life.Inc. - 3d -
How corporate America is ditching DEI without abandoning inclusion
Companies are shifting their focus from DEI initiatives to evidence-based decision-making frameworks to avoid controversy and maintain support from all stakeholders.The Hill - 2d -
Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas
The San Antonio trial brought into focus the deadly perils of human trafficking as President Trump cuts off safer routes into the country and targets the traffickers.The New York Times - 2d -
Which Jaguars free agent signing was named a 'favorite' move by PFF?
Following the first wave of NFL free agency, what was Pro Football Focus' favorite move of the many that were made by the Jacksonville Jaguars?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why Trump's antitrust agenda could spell trouble for Big Tech
The Trump administration is moving forward with several Biden-era antitrust lawsuits, policies and positions, signaling a continued focus on aggressive antitrust enforcement that could spell ...The Hill - 23h -
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.BBC News - 20h -
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman explains how to go about earning a starting spot
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman explains that his players should focus on getting better, not what others are doing.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Texas A&M's offensive line looks like a predominant strength heading into the 2025 season
Texas A&M's focus on winning in the trenches isn't just talk, as the Aggies will enter the 2025 season with 20 scholarship O-lineman on the roster.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
John Calipari, in fresh start with Arkansas, headed to men's NCAA Tournament second round
John Calipari has been here before; just not recently. But every win could move focus away from the past and toward his future with the Razorbacks.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live
Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...The Guardian - 2d -
Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.NBC News - 6d -
NewsNation’s Leland Vittert blasts House GOP 'bullies' on rhetoric toward transgender member
NewsNation host Leland Vittert admonished a handful of Republican members of Congress over a spate of rhetoric coming from the party toward a transgender member of the House. "Republicans risk ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump vents fury about his criminal cases in extraordinary speech at DoJ
In hourlong victory lap, president railed against Biden officials and their ‘bullshit’ case while boosting his lawyers. US politics live – latest updates Taking over the justice department ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fight brews over Trump’s million-dollar campaign war chest
President Trump’s political operation is sitting on hundreds of billions of dollars, a staggering amount for a political figure who is term-limited. The campaign stands to make much more when Elon ...The Hill - 1d -
US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident. Britain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Trade partners impose new tariffs on U.S.
Both Canada and China launched new tariffs on the U.S. today in the escalating international trade war. Canada targeted energy exports and China’s focus is on agricultural goods. NBC News’ Kelly ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
The Breakdown | France buy-in to monster pack blueprint threatens reimagined future
Oscar Jégou’s fine Dublin performance brings into focus the potential impact of forwards who can play anywhere. The Six Nations title is still theoretically on the line entering the final weekend. ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Ratcliffe’s straight-talking gunslinger act dissolves into double-speak | Barney Ronay
On Manchester United’s job losses, finances and new stadium, it takes hawk-like focus to work out what the co-owner is actually saying. A core strength of Ineos is direct accountability. Matrix ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work
The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Billy Joel postpones tour due to undisclosed medical condition: 'My health must come first'
Billy Joel postpones his tour to take a four-month break to focus on his health and recovery from an undisclosed 'medical condition.' He says, 'My health must come first.'Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.The New York Times - Mar. 13
