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Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir

The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.

NBC News - 5d

In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.

CBS News - 5d

Crunching the numbers on ageless Al Horford's throwback game vs. Lakers

How good was Al Horford in Saturday's win over the Lakers? Chris Forsberg highlights some eye-opening numbers that highlight the Celtics veteran's impact.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Sources: Pats boost defense with Williams, Davis

The Patriots agreed to deals Monday with three impact players on defense: DT Milton Williams, CB Carlton Davis III and LB Robert Spillane.

ESPN - 5d

Trump meets with CEOs at Business Roundtable as market sell-off continues

Trump, a major proponent of tariffs, told the room full of business leaders that the duties he has already imposed are having a "tremendously positive impact."

CNBC - 4d

Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides

American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - 3d

2025 Fantasy Baseball: Top rookie prospects to consider in drafts

Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens puts the spotlight on some key youngsters who could make a huge impact whenever they get the chance.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted

As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.

CNBC - 3d

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - 2d

Free agency signings have changed draft needs for these NFL teams

Several teams have altered their biggest 2025 NFL Draft needs with free agency moves. Here are a few standout impact changes.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Brandon Beane: We'll have a plan to try to keep Joey Bosa healthy

Joey Bosa's been a productive pass rusher when healthy during his NFL career, but he hasn't been healthy enough to maximize his impact.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Canadians are mad as hell and ready for a battle over Trump tariffs

Canada is in a trade war with the U.S. due to Trump's tariffs and lies, and is retaliating by boycotting American goods, which will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.

The Hill - 7h

7-round Cowboys mock draft: Trading No. 12 for multiple 1st-round picks top path to RB, WR

Moving way back allows Dallas to grab instant impact players at the positions they haven't resolved in FA: RB, WR, NT, CB.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender

House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.

Politico - Mar. 7

Despite Rising Inflation, Restaurants Are Having a Big Winter

January and February are usually the doldrums for dining, but Americans have been eating out, and spending, with gusto.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

No European defence without Germany

The rapid action by Friedrich Merz in the face of Donald Trump’s disruption highlights how the continent’s leaders need strategy as well as spending

Financial Times - Mar. 8

America needs a serious opposition

Democrats should spend less time on gimmicks and more on communicating what they actually stand for

Financial Times - 6d

Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - 5d

2025 NFL free agency: Packers signing Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report

Green Bay spends to strengthen its secondary for the second year in a row under defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

CBS Sports - 5d

Free agent S Camryn Bynum to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts

The Colts haven't been a team known to spend big on free agency in recent years, so this is a bit out of character for them.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Nvidia’s stock has been ‘brutalized.’ Here’s the big disconnect.

Investors appear worried about the health of AI spending. But big AI customers don’t seem hesitant, an analyst notes.

MarketWatch - 3d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - 4d

American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.

MarketWatch - 3d

Brett Favre suggests Aaron Rodgers should sign with Vikings: 'They're loaded at pretty much every position'

Favre spent most of his career with the Packers before spending his final two seasons with the Vikings

CBS Sports - 3d

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.

The New York Times - 3d

UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds

Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cuts

Financial Times - 3d

Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake

Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

BBC News - 2d

With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads

As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.

NBC News - 2d

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.

The New York Times - 1d

Police get more time with North Sea crash captain

The Russian national will spend an extra 24 hours in police custody after being arrested on Monday.

BBC News - 1d

How to Watch CBS Online Without Cable to Livestream NCAA March Madness Games & More

Cord-cutters can watch live sports without having to spend hundreds of dollars through these affordable streaming options.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Republicans' reckless assault on clean energy will cost them

The GOP spending bill is a slash-and-burn blueprint for enacting President Trump’s extreme agenda, and it will throw American industries and families into chaos.

The Hill - 1d