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Fiscal tweaks won’t solve Britain’s growth problem
The government must embark on a much more radical programme of structural reformsFinancial Times - 4d -
How Much Does America Spend?
We explore what federal government spends its money on.The New York Times - 3d -
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislationFinancial Times - 3d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 3d -
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interferenceFinancial Times - 3d -
South Africa’s ANC calls Trump Afrikaner refugee plan ‘madness’
Main party in governing coalition dismisses US accusations of white minority oppressionFinancial Times - 2d -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 2d -
Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 2d -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 1d -
Need more joined up thinking on the north
Also in this week’s newsletter, regional disparities in the government’s ‘growth spending’Financial Times - 16h -
Tory bid to boost NHS dental appointments led to fewer patients, MPs say
Scheme introduced by Conservative government ‘comprehensively failed’, report findsFinancial Times - 9h -
India's parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the countryABC News - 1d -
India's parliament passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowmentsABC News - 1d -
Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena's murder. Here's what to know
Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda SaldívarABC News - Mar. 26 -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 6d -
MLB Power Rankings: Undefeated Dodgers take No. 1 spot, but hard to read much into first weekend of baseball
How much do we know about the 2025 MLB season? Not much more than a week agoCBS Sports - 3d -
Matthew Stafford's new contract has not yet been signed
More than a month ago, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford struck a deal on a new contract for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Panthers believe in Xavier Legette as their No. 1 wide receiver
The Panthers traded with the Steelers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson a year ago to be their No. 1 wide receiver.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
DL Calais Campbell returns to Arizona Cardinals on one-year contract
Campbell played nine seasons for the Cardinals and left in free agency eight years ago. He returns on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.CBS News - 1d -
Falcons will listen to trade offers but have made no promises to Kirk Cousins
The Falcons signed the quarterback in free agency a year ago but now have Michael Penix as their starter.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Not even wealth is saving Americans from dying at rates seen among some of the poorest Europeans
Fifty years ago, life expectancy in the U.S. and wealthy European countries was relatively similar.NBC News - 1d -
'Google AI presented my April Fool's story as real news'
Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.BBC News - 1d -
’I don’t think anybody could beat us’: The oral history of 1994-95 UConn, the team that changed women’s basketball
As the Huskies pursue their 12th national title, it's time to look back at their first, 30 years ago this week.ESPN - 17h -
WrestleMania 41: How WWE's world heavyweight champion Gunther made the ring sacred
Three years ago, a champion arrived on the WWE roster who went on to reshape heavyweight wrestling in his image.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Bill Gates Reflects Upon the 50-Year-Old Computer Code That Reshaped Technology
The Microsoft cofounder is remembering the code he wrote a half century ago—code that played a critical role in creating the company.Inc. - 17h -
S&P 500 Drops 4.3 Percent as Trump’s Tariffs Shock Markets
The S&P 500 is on track for its worst day since Covid shattered the global economy five years ago.Inc. - 16h -
Kyren Paris hits solo home run after long weather delay to lift Angels over White Sox 3-2
Kyren Paris homered on the first pitch he saw after a lengthy rain delay and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Paris — a second-round pick in 2019 — hit ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bader and Buxton homer to back López as Twins take series from White Sox 6-1 after long rain delay
Harrison Bader and Byron Buxton hit home runs to back Pablo López's solid start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Wednesday after rain delayed the start by nearly 3 1/2 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why You Should Spread ‘Positive Gossip’ in Your Workplace
It’s contagious—and it goes a long way toward your company culture.Inc. - 5d -
Pistons-Timberwolves fight: Detroit vs. Everybody, just like it used to be
Any team seeing the Pistons on their schedule knows it's in for a long night again.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Weather forecast for 2025 Masters Tournament week and Augusta National Women's Amateur
This is the long-range weather forecast for two big weeks in Augusta, Georgia.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Which MLB players are using torpedo bats? Yankees lead the way, but other stars have embraced unique bat shape
Expect to see torpedo bats in every MLB clubhouse before long.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rams talking with Kyren Williams' agent about contract extension
The Rams and Kyren Williams appear interested in working out a long-term extension.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Freddie Freeman described how he managed to injure his ankle by slipping in the shower
Freddie Freeman continued the long tradition of clumsy baseball players.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years
The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.BBC News - 15h -
Majorities in Michigan support state-level DOGE, disapprove of Musk: Survey
A majority of Michigan voters support the idea of a state-level agency to make government more efficient, but are critical of Elon Musk's federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts.The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk expected to leave his role at DOGE in coming months
Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to slash federal spending with the Department of Government Efficiency, is limited to a term of 130 days as a "special government employee," meaning his time ...NBC News - 20h -
Blue Jays have two First-Team, All-State gymnasts on the roster
Apr. 3—JAMESTOWN — Sutton Van Gilder got some shocking news a couple of weeks ago. Well — really only shocking to her. "I found out that I was named to the (All-State) team about two weeks ago when ...Yahoo Sports - 15h