Public Spending Further

Fintech Klarna files for IPO at a weak point for public debuts

The fintech company thinks it can offer investors more than just its buy-now-pay-later products.

MarketWatch - 4d

How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health

Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for ...

CBS News - 1d

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Texas court delays execution of man on death row days before he was set to die

The court put David Leonard Wood's execution on pause "until further order."

CBS News - Mar. 12

How Americans are spending their retirements at sea

The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February

Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.

Inc. - 1d

House spending bill facing Senate opposition with government shutdown deadline 2 days away

House Republicans' six-month spending bill will need Democratic support in the Senate to pass into law before Friday's government shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small ...

CBS News - 6d

House Democrats bash Senate colleagues for backing GOP spending bill: ‘Huge slap in the face’

House Democrats are furious at their fellow Democrats in the Senate for supporting a Republican spending bill, saying Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other aisle-hopping senators are ...

The Hill - 5d

‘Not quite yet beautiful’: Republicans at odds over spending cuts after meeting Trump

Senate Republicans aren’t seeing eye to eye with their colleagues in the House over places to cut spending in order to pay for their extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. GOP members of the Senate ...

The Hill - 4d

US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economy

US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the ...

ABC News - 1d

Congressional Black Caucus members condemn spending bill as ‘blank check’ for Trump, Musk

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have condemned the House-passed spending bill and vowed to vote against it when it comes up in the Senate, even as other Democrats say they’ll support ...

The Hill - 4d

Americans are spending more and more time at home

COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.

CBS News - Mar. 10

How DOGE is already changing the spending process in Congress

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has done significant work in exposing wasteful government programs, but this has created a difficult situation for the Trump administration as they ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Germany parties agree on historic defense spending deal

Yahoo News - 4d

Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens

Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next week

Financial Times - 4d

Germany's Baerbock calls spending plan signal to Ukraine

Yahoo News - 4d

Trump Signs Spending Bill to Fund Government

The bill was passed just hours before a midnight deadline to avoid a lapse in funding, which would have shut down the government.

The New York Times - 3d

Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.

BBC News - 1d

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.

BBC News - 1d

Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan

Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructure

Financial Times - 21h

A historic opportunity for higher education reform

The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.

The Hill - 5d

White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.

ABC News - Mar. 7

What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Staley subjected to ‘public humiliation’ over Epstein ties that threatened marriage, court hears

Ex-Barclays chief, seeking to overturn regulatory ban, was questioned during court case about sex with Epstein staffer

Financial Times - 5d

With his next move still a mystery, Aaron Rodgers will be making a public appearance on Saturday

Two weeks ago, Aaron Rodgers was on the precipice of pro football irrelevance.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Free online virtual reality tool helps people tackle public speaking nerves

Cambridge scientist behind VR platform says it could help those put off by high cost of speech anxiety treatment. A free online platform that allows speakers to practise in front of thousands of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Prince Harry immigration records must be made public, U.S. federal judge rules

A federal judge ordered the release Prince Harry's immigration records, which could reveal if he disclosed prior drug use before coming to America.

NBC News - 1d

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Blending public and private markets is a 'great investment' for retirement

Major asset managers and plan providers want to increase the share of private assets in the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market.

CNBC - 1d

Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says

Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

2025 WNBA Draft: Fans allowed into event for second straight year, Valkyries to make first selection at No. 5

The WNBA has revealed further information about the draft ahead of the April 14 event

CBS Sports - 6d

Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos.

CNBC - 5d

Arthur Kaliyev Leaves Road Trip After Suffering Injury

Arthur Kaliyev left the New York Rangers’ road trip as he undergoes further evaluation and testing on an upper-body injury.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Trump united Canada against him and flipped its election upside down

President Donald Trump may be pushing Americans further apart, but he’s brought Canadians closer together.

NBC News - 4d

‘It’s been a scary ride’: My family has $800K in stocks. We lost 2 years of market gains in a few weeks. Do we sell — or buy?

“I’m considering encouraging my family to liquidate part of their real-estate holdings to further invest in equities.”

MarketWatch - 3d

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