Officials Begin Talks

Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations.

ABC News - 2d

Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops

Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.

BBC News - 1d

Donald Trump's son Eric holds talks with John Swinney

Eric Trump is a senior executive in his father's business - the Trump Organisation - which owns golf resorts in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

BBC News - 1d

Hamilton talks up Brad Pitt's driving in F1 movie

Brad Pitt's speed is real and Hollywood's F1 movie will be the most authentic racing film ever seen when it is released in June, according to Lewis Hamilton.

ESPN - 1d

Trump’s son talks golf not politics in meeting with Scotland’s first minister

John Swinney discusses investment with Eric Trump as tariff war intensifies and activists target Turnberry

Financial Times - 1d

Greenland PM blasts Trump talk of U.S. annexation: 'Enough is enough'

"We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders," said Jens-Frederik Nielsen of the island's Demokraatit party.

CNBC - 1d

Schneider: Seahawks pivoted after talks with Geno Smith stalled

G.M. says failed negotiation with Smith's agents "wasn't very long."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?

President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.

ABC News - 1d

Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine

The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.

The New York Times - 1d

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 1d

Prep talk: Maximo Adams fuels Sierra Canyon's bid for state title

Junior forward Maximo Adams has risen to pressure of playoffs in helping Sierra Canyon reach the Division I final against Stockton Lincoln at Golden 1 Center.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hamas says it will release American hostage, agrees to restart Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over ...

The Hill - 1d

Congo's friends may force it to sit down and talk with Rwanda-backed rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with Rwanda-backed M23, but defeats and waning support have forced him to rethink.

NBC News - 23h

‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection

From the workplace to romance to friends, everything you need to know about rejection – and how to move on from it. Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering ...

The Guardian - 1d

Canadian reporters grill Rubio over Trump's 51st state talk

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday faced pointed questions from Canadian journalists over the seriousness of President Trump’s calls for Canada to become the 51st state and the trade war with ...

The Hill - 21h

Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CBS News - 20h

Greenland’s political leaders unite to condemn Trump takeover talk

Joint statement issued after US president reiterated his belief that Washington will eventually control the Arctic island

Financial Times - 16h

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories

ABC News - 5h

Prep talk: Sophomore Andrew Goldman steps forward for Loyola lacrosse

Andrew Goldman leads the Cubs to a win over San Francisco St. Ignacious, the No. 1 lacrosse team in California.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Lightening Up

Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' surgery would be season-ending if needed

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to begin the season on the IL due to elbow injuries, but could be out a significant amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Liverpool sign Adidas kit deal for next season

Liverpool have announced a multi-year kit deal with Adidas that will begin next season, replacing existing manufacturer Nike.

ESPN - 4d

NL East season preview: Can the Braves bounce back? What should we expect from Juan Soto’s first year with the Mets?

With Opening Day 2025 just around the corner, we begin our MLB division previews with a look at the National League East.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Trump says he's doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

President Trump said that he will impose even higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports beginning on Wednesday.

CBS News - 4d

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 3d

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

BBC News - 2d

WBO orders champion Usyk to face Parker next

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence.

BBC News - 2d

'It's unique' - Chelsea & Man City set for four games in 12 days

Four games, 12 days and three competitions - Chelsea and Manchester City begin a "unique" schedule with Women's League Cup final.

BBC News - 2d

Rematch set. No. 4 Florida basketball gets chance for revenge vs Mizzou in SEC Tournament

Florida basketball will begin SEC Tournament play against a Missouri team that handed UF its lone home loss this season

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to watch LSU baseball vs. Missouri today: Time, TV channel for Friday's game

LSU baseball begins conference play. Here's how to watch the LSU Tigers take on Missouri on Friday in LSU's SEC opener.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Atari partners with B3 on multiple blockchain titles including Pong

Atari is partnering with B3 to bring several titles onto the blockchain for the first time, beginning with the game that started it all: Pong.

VentureBeat - 1d

Why Thomas Tuchel looking to the past with his first England squad is a logical decision

Coach’s ‘new era’ begins with emphasis on old values, with stalwarts Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford recalled

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Ravens' projected depth chart following the first wave of NFL free agency

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we're previewing and predicting a Ravens depth chart if the season started today.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Watch moment SpaceX rockets blasts off for ISS to bring back stranded astronauts

The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth two days after the new crew arrive.

BBC News - 15h

NCAA bracket 2025: Printable March Madness bracket, tournament seeds to be set on Selection Sunday

The 2025 NCAA Tournament begins March 18; get your blank 2025 March Madness bracket here

CBS Sports - 2h

Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind

The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.

The New York Times - 4d

Steelers announce DK Metcalf trade, say he'll wear No. 4

Wide receiver DK Metcalf is officially a member of the Steelers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos

The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Kings' DeMar DeRozan fined $25K by NBA for criticizing officials after loss to Nuggets

DeRozan said the refs were 'terrible' and did not like the discrepancy in calls against both teams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

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