Public Spending Further

Paul Sullivan: Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sticks to the script when discussing his philosophy on spending

At their first Cubs Convention as owners in 2010, Tom, Laura, Pete and Todd Ricketts answered fans’ questions at a seminar and received a nice round of applause. Todd Ricketts that day said the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

49ers with largest free agent spending deficit in NFL history; what it means and what's next?

The 49ers have lost nearly half of their starters already this offseason

CBS Sports - 5d

RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives

A month into his role as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s moves on vaccines have worried health experts.

NBC News - 5d

Patrick Johnson returns to Eagles on a 1-year deal after spending 2024 with the Giants

The Eagles have added pass rush depth to the roster, agreeing to a deal with linebacker Patrick Johnson after he spent last season with the rival Giants

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live

Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...

The Guardian - 5d

GOP-led spending bill clears key Senate hurdle with help from Democrats

The Senate is poised to avert a partial government shutdown after 10 Democrats joined Republicans to help advance a procedural vote Friday afternoon. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...

CBS News - 5d

If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan

Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...

The Guardian - 4d

Europe’s boosting defense spending. One company just lost all of its stock-market gains this year.

QinetiQ shares lost all their gains this year after a profit warning.

MarketWatch - 3d

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected

Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - 2d

NCAA Tournament's First Four tips off; Dodgers start season with win; Joe Burrow gets Bengals to spend big

Could North Carolina or San Diego State be the next First Four team to make a run?

CBS Sports - 2d

How good is your 401(k)? New features may help workers save more and spend better.

AI, annuity options, stickier enrollment and more comprehensive advice are setting the new standards for workplace retirement savings plans

MarketWatch - 1d

German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend

The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.

CNBC - 1d

The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable

Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billion

ABC News - 1d

Tencent profit surges 90% as it touts AI revenue boost and ramps up spending

Tencent on Wednesday posted a fourth-quarter beat on top and bottom line driven by a surge in gaming and advertising revenue.

CNBC - 1d

FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia

Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with Maga

Financial Times - 1h

StubHub Eyes Potential I.P.O. as Soon as This Year

The ticket reselling site joins the social chat app Discord and the artificial intelligence company CoreWeave in pursuing a public offering.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

PwC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund clash over hiring of executive

‘Friction and angst’ over Neom auditor preceded Public Investment Fund’s ban on Big Four firm

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’

President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.

The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Garrett's contract extension first of many wins Browns need in 2025

The deal rids Cleveland of a public dispute with Myles Garrett that threatened to cloud its free agency plans.

ESPN - Mar. 10

OpenAI strikes $12bn deal with CoreWeave

Contract is a boost to the cloud computing provider ahead of its $35bn initial public offering

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systems

ABC News - Mar. 10

3 warning signs about the future of government oversight

Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.

The Hill - Mar. 11

FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation

Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officials

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Recession will not make Trump change course

A president who can’t run again is freer from public opinion than business seems to realise

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Ruling Stops Promotion of Meta Exposé Book

Meta’s former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams penned the tell-all.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'

"You need to have your private markets beating your public market," Gaia Investment Partners' Serena Tan said.

CNBC - 6d

Foreign criminals to face Home Office tagging

The move will target offenders and others thought to pose a threat to the public, who can not be deported.

BBC News - 5d

Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?

Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubts

Financial Times - 5d

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret

The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.

BBC News - 5d

Buy now, pay later lender Klarna files for U.S. IPO

Klarna filed its paperwork with the SEC on Friday to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol KLAR.

CNBC - 5d

NWSL club BOS Nation FC says it will announce new name in coming weeks, following significant fan backlash

The new Boston franchise unveiled its name and branding in October, but pivoted after receiving criticism for the name and its publicity campaign.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Arizona Cardinals given a 'B' in early NFL free agency grades

The Cardinals have made some moves. This publication gives them good but not great marks in free agency grades.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Schedule Breakdown

It's fantasy playoff time in Yahoo! public and default leagues, and managers should avoid the Mavericks and Magic.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Junior Bridgeman's family announces celebration of life for late basketball star, entrepreneur

Junior Bridgeman, the entrepreneur and former basketball star who died Tuesday, will be honored in a public celebration of life event Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Government data is disappearing before our eyes

This is not just about deleting files, it’s about controlling what the public sees, shaping the narrative and limiting accountability.

The Hill - 20h

Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns

Ana Toni also criticises the UK’s plans to slash overseas aid to fund defence spending. Countries looking to boost their national security through rearmament or increased defence spending must also ...

The Guardian - 2d

Schumer surrenders, but so do Senate Republicans

Congress has surrendered its power to declare war and control federal spending to the executive branch, giving President Trump and Elon Musk blanket authority over all federal spending.

The Hill - 2d

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