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Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch

The Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".

BBC News - 2d

Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic

Derided by the MAGA right and yelled at by the far left, the Senate Democratic leader is inhabiting a very Jewish place right now.

The New York Times - 2d

Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire

The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.

BBC News - 2d

As Brandon Graham retired, Jalen Hurts showed why Eagles don't have a leadership void

This player showed why Eagles have a true leader as Brandon Graham joined Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox in retirement

Yahoo Sports - 1d

FirstFT: Investors pour money into safe havens

Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s opposition leader arrested, and Nvidia unveils new AI chip

Financial Times - 1d

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia

The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.

BBC News - 1d

'You don't have the cards' - How to play poker against Trump

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher takes a closer look at the US president's negotiation strategy with top world leaders.

BBC News - 1d

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

BBC News - 1d

7 Ways to Overcome Executive Burnout and Sustain Success

About 72 percent of workplace leaders in the U.S. report feeling burned out. Follow these strategies to prevent it.

Inc. - 1d

Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.

The New York Times - 1d

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE

Steve Davis, a longtime Musk loyalist, is effectively the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency. Mr. Musk has likened him to chemotherapy.

The New York Times - 13h

Why Your Leadership Approach Might Be Holding Your Business Back

Leaders can be connected or disconnected. Here’s how to make sure you embrace the former approach, not the latter.

Inc. - 13h

Reform UK row: Leaked messages reveal Farage fury with Lowe

The Reform UK leader calls behaviour of suspended MP "disgusting" in WhatsApp messages seen by the BBC.

BBC News - 8h

Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says PM

Military leaders met in London to discuss plans for troops to help guarantee Ukraine's security in any peace deal.

BBC News - 7h

Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb

The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary tensions.

The New York Times - 10h

AOC Puts Her Own Spin on Bernie Sanders’s Pitch at Las Vegas Rally

The two progressive leaders, one young and one old, are touring Western cities with a similar message but a key difference in how they sell it.

The New York Times - 3h

Beijing faces pushback over ambitious hydropower project plans

China’s leaders must balance making the best use of limited water with local, environmental and diplomatic concerns

Financial Times - 23m

Gold tops $3,000. Here’s what investors joining the gold rush need to know.

The value of gold has nearly doubled in the past five years, crossing the $3,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time ever late Thursday — and the precious metal’s latest move may be signaling a ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth

As Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to come home after their unexpected nine-month ISS stay, here is what they may experience. Gravity may seem like a drag, but spending long periods of time ...

The Guardian - 6d

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms

The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.

NBC News - Mar. 8

North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Trump Wants to Kill Carried Interest. Wall Street Will Fight to Keep It.

President Trump has been trying to eliminate the tax loophole, which benefits Wall Street, but Congressional Republicans may stand in the way.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone

The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Claimant: Opioid victims not getting justice in proposed Purdue settlement

Here's why people alleging Purdue Pharma's opioids harmed them may not see much of the proposed $7.4 billion settlement in a bankruptcy case.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’

To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats

ABC News - Mar. 10

Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic

The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

iRobot’s Future in Doubt as Board Explores Options, Including a Potential Sale

A year after Amazon abandoned its plan to purchase iRobot for $1.4 billion, the Roomba-maker warns it may not be able to continue to operate.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.

Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

What's in Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag'? Sex, lies and high-stakes spying

Michael Fassbender is a British spy hoping to identify an agency mole who may, in fact, be his own wife (Cate Blanchett) in a thriller from Steven Soderbergh.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Europa League result and reaction after brilliant Bruno Fernandes hits hat-trick

The Europa League is Manchester United’s last chance for silverware this season and only likely route back into the Champions League next year, with the final in May in Bilbao

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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