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How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

One of the mechanisms Europe has at its disposal to make up the shortfall of American backing is to fully seize frozen Russian assets held in the region.

CNBC - 15h

Second judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s sweeping OMB funding freeze

A second federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s blanket freeze on federal grants and loans, saying the administration “put itself above Congress.” U.S. District Judge John ...

The Hill - 10h

Bill to pay troops during shutdown filed as funding deadline looms

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) reintroduced a bill Thursday to ensure that members of the military get paid during a government shutdown, a move that comes as a March 14 deadline ticks closer without a ...

The Hill - 8h

Cutting FE college funding is not how you tackle the skills shortage

Also in this week’s newsletter, a glimmer of hope for the higher education sector

Financial Times - 7h

Ministers plan to shelve VAT tax hit on UK investment funds

Treasury considers blocking HMRC’s proposals after backlash from City bosses

Financial Times - 5h

A Threat to Britain’s Conservatives as Donors Fund Reform U.K., a Populist Rival

A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data shows an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform U.K. party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics and multimillionaires.

The New York Times - 3h

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs put you in the action

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - 2h

Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration

Financial Times - Feb. 25

U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal

The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Lawmakers skeptical of Trump's Ukraine deal

Lawmakers in both parties are expressing skepticism of President Trump’s expected deal to share Ukraine’s mineral wealth, warning it will need a strong buy-in from Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams

The Rams and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that keeps the quarterback in Los Angeles.

ESPN - 5d

Rangers deal Lindgren to Avalanche for Parssinen

The Rangers are trading Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Avalanche for Juuso Parssinen and Calvin de Haan. Conditional draft picks are also involved.

ESPN - 5d

UK announces £1.6bn missile deal

The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.

BBC News - 4d

Sources: Cowboys to tag Odighizuwa if no deal

The Cowboys plan to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached by Tuesday's deadline, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker

For some couples, a marriage proposal can mark the end of a relationship. Experts share tips on how to determine if you should move forward with an engagement and why it’s OK to say no.

The New York Times - 3d

India's three trade deals in the offing

Also in this newsletter: Amazon to pay damages for copyright violation and the latest economic metrics

Financial Times - 2d

Close More Deals With Emotional Intelligence

Hone your emotional intelligence to get people on your side and make more sales.

Inc. - 2d

How should Trump deal with Putin?

Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

BBC News - 3h

Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’

One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”

Wired - Feb. 19

AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead

Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

ABC News - Feb. 20

Ahead of rivalry clash, Dusty May recalls how Tom Izzo won his respect

While Izzo remains a stalwart fixture at Michigan State, Michigan's May is getting his first taste of the tense competition between the two schools on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead

A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

College basketball grades: Duke ahead of class, Alabama barely passing report card heading into weekend

Five of the top 11 title contenders receive sterling grades this week

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Report: Dodge looking to rejoin NASCAR Truck Series in 2026 ahead of 2027 Cup Series move

The manufacturer last fielded Cup Series teams in 2012.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

MLB spring training: 10 positional battles ahead of Opening Day, including Braves starter, Yankees leadoff man

Players are fighting for a starting job (or a job in the majors at all) as spring training creeps along

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result

As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.

CNBC - Feb. 24

'You kind of sprint up a mountain': A look at ski mountaineering ahead of its Olympic debut

Emily Harrop of France and Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll won World Cup ski mountaineering races that served as a test event for next year's Olympics

ABC News - Feb. 24

USWNT are perfect through two matches, flexing depth at SheBelieves Cup ahead of title showdown with Japan

The USWNT sit in second place behind Japan with one game remaining in SheBelieves Cup

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'

The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Watch live: House GOP leaders hold press conference ahead of key budget vote

House Republican leaders are set to hold a press briefing Tuesday morning following a closed-door meeting and ahead of a key vote on the budget resolution. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Super Micro files financials just ahead of Nasdaq deadline and says it's 'regained compliance,' stock pops 22%

Super Micro Computer filed its annual report for the year that ended June 30, meeting a deadline to stay listed on Nasdaq.

CNBC - Feb. 25

2025 NFL combine: Top 250 prospect rankings as Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter lead way ahead of workouts

On-field drills begin Thursday at the combine in Indy

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Hormel’s stock boosted by revenue beat, though challenges lie ahead with turkeys and nuts

The company said it continues to “recover from the snack nuts supply disruption” that impacted Planters nuts.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Manufacturers boost durable-goods orders ahead of tariffs, but industry slump hasn’t ended

A key measure of business orders rose in January for the third month in a row, but it’s likely the sudden improvement reflects businesses rushing to buy parts and supplies ahead of potential U.S. ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series

Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians

ABC News - Feb. 27

Fantasy Basketball: These stars could get shut down — here's how to prepare and plan ahead

Silly Season is about to kick off in the NBA (if it hasn't already). Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus has some advice for how to navigate it.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

Suicide bomb at a seminary in northwest Pakistan kills top cleric and 5 others ahead of Ramadan

A suicide bomb attack at a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan has killed a senior cleric and five other worshippers

ABC News - 6d

Paramount’s Shari Redstone Wants a Resolution on President Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Skydance Merger

Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.

The New York Times - 6d

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