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H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
How Much Does America Spend?
We explore what federal government spends its money on.The New York Times - 4d -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
The surge in March was exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic,CNBC - 1d -
Levy says Spurs spending must be 'smart and sustainable'
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says the club's transfer spending must be "sustainable" and "smart" after a fall in revenue in their latest financial results.BBC News - 4d -
Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
A surge in federal government job cuts contributed to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic, ...NBC News - 1d -
Germany’s spending push drives up borrowing costs across Eurozone
Investors warn that higher bond yields could make it harder for members of the bloc to increase defence spendingFinancial Times - 4d -
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cutsABC News - 17h -
Trump NATO envoy poised to press allies on defense spending
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump NATO envoy poised to press allies on defense spending The ...The Hill - 2d -
Wisconsin Supreme Court race passes $90 million in spending: Nonprofit law institute
Spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election has passed $90 million as of Monday, according to a tally by the Brennan Center for Justice.ABC News - 4d -
Gartner forecasts gen AI spending to hit $644B in 2025: What it means for enterprise IT leaders
Gartner forecasts large growth in global AI spending as enterprises shift focus to commercial tools away from custom projects that often fail.VentureBeat - 4d -
Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives
We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demands. Billions of dollars in clean energy spending and jobs have overwhelmingly flowed to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Details May Not End Companies’ Wait-and-See Spending Strategy
Business leaders, consumers, and investors may learn more about Trump’s additional import duties on Wednesday, but their hesitation to commit to future spending may remain for much longer.Inc. - 2d -
A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien … and the pandemic
A chubby, rhubarb and custard-coloured tower bedecked with anteaters and moles make a fun neighbour to the city’s dreaming spires. It’s left some locals lost for words. A carved stone pangolin ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bored during the pandemic, he turned to basketball. Now, he’s an NBA prospect.
Just about every summer day, Nate Ament would take the short walk through the muggy heat from his family’s home to the blacktop court at Coles Elementary in Manassas. It was 2020, and basketball, a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge
Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerityFinancial Times - 4d -
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal are ready to spend big this summer
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that the club has long been planning for this summer’s transfer window to be “a big one”, as he revealed his “excitement” at the prospect of strengthening ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Consulting firms offer concessions in Trump spending clampdown
Companies including Accenture and Deloitte identify at least $15bn worth of potential cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
Roma spend €17 million in agent commissions
Roma are struggling with UEFA’s financial constraints, imposed by the settlement agreement. The Giallorossi are forced to reduce costs and increase revenues, a situation that will also affect the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US stock markets see worst day since Covid pandemic after investors shaken by Trump tariffs
All three major US index funds close down as Apple and Nvidia, two of US’s largest companies, lose combined $470bn. US stock markets tumbled on Thursday as investors parsed the sweeping change in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tech stocks have worst day since Covid pandemic, led by plunge in Apple
Technology stocks plummeted Thursday after President Donald Trump's new tariff policies sparked widespread market panic.CNBC - 1d -
FTSE suffers biggest daily drop since early in the pandemic as Wall Street slides again – business live
Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goods. China retaliates to Trump’s ‘bullying practice’ with 34% tariffs on US imports IMF warns of ...The Guardian - 7h -
Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending
Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Declining Eid travel and spending in Indonesia and discrimination in India dampen holiday spirit
The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing ...ABC News - 4d -
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 4d -
How much do Masters participants spend in the merchandise shop at Augusta National?
It's a fan's dream, to wander the aisles at the Masters merchandise building. But what about the players?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jordan presses for language clamping down on judges to be added to spending bills
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) encouraged congressional appropriators to include language to “enhance judicial restraint” as the party contemplates bills to limit nationwide injunctions ...The Hill - 3d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 3d -
Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree
Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal CourtFinancial Times - 2d -
Juventus lead spending on agents’ fees in Serie A: the complete ranking
FIGC announced that Juventus were the Serie A club that spent the most on agent fees in 2024, followed by Inter, Napoli, and Roma.The Italian Football Association have unveiled their annual report ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Senate Republicans eye budget resolution vote this week with reduced spending cuts
Senate Republicans are hoping to vote on a budget resolution this week that would pave the way for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” encompassing tax cuts, border security and energy ...The Hill - 2d -
Fitch downgrades China’s sovereign debt over spending and tariffs
Beijing denounces ‘biased’ move by rating agency, insisting country’s economic foundations are stableFinancial Times - 1d -
As the 2025 Final Four unfolds, college basketball is spending like there's no tomorrow
Even as Auburn eyes a title, it's deep in the transfer portal, navigating NIL deals and uncertainty in real timeCBS Sports - 18h -
How Student Loan Stress Can Add to Workplace Anxiety
Nearly 10 million student loan borrowers are now delinquent, months after an end to the pandemic-era repayment freeze.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Investors flock to gold funds as fears over Trump tariffs mount
Biggest inflow since onset of pandemic pushes bullion to fresh highs as traders hunt for haven assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
Visting Shanghai Now: It’s a Blue-Sky, App-Based Life
A longtime visitor returns to the post-pandemic city, finding it as varied and sophisticated as ever, and newly powered by digital commerce, with challenges for travelers.The New York Times - 2d -
Here's the Milwaukee Brewers' player payroll for the 2025 Major League Baseball season
A rundown of where the Brewers are spending their salary money in the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK Treasury confident Sizewell C nuclear power investors will soon be ‘teed up’
Ministers to decide whether to proceed with delayed Suffolk scheme in June spending reviewFinancial Times - 3d