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Saints hire former Chargers coach Brandon Staley to be their defensive coordinator

The Saints' new defensive coordinator is a familiar face to NFL fans.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Can JJ Redick transform the Lakers’ defense? | Good Word with Goodwill

Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Has that changed?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth year

ABC News - Feb. 25

Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027

ABC News - Feb. 25

U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

How European nations are appealing to Trump, boosting defense spending

European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins ...

CBS News - 6d

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How India's emerging as a formidable player in defense

India is beefing up its defense spending as tensions between the country and China grow. The subcontinent is relying on renewed U.S.-India ties for equipment.

CNBC - 6d

European leaders jump to Zelensky's defense after contentious meeting with Trump

European leaders jumped to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defense after his contentious meeting with President Trump in Washington that started with a warm tone but derailed swiftly. The ...

The Hill - 5d

Luigi Mangione's search, arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald's were illegal: Defense

A defense attorney for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, insists a police search and arrest late last year were illegal.

ABC News - 5d

Defense Health Agency head forced to abruptly retire: Report

The head of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the health system for millions of service members and their dependents, was forced to abruptly retire Friday, Reuters reported. Army Lt. Gen. Telita ...

The Hill - 5d

GOP governors rush to Trump's defense after ‘jarring’ spat with Zelensky

Red state governors were quick to throw their support behind President Trump following a tense back-and-forth with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office Friday afternoon, citing ...

The Hill - 5d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia

The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

CBS News - 3d

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 3d

Defense Department changes Fort Moore's name back to Fort Benning

The base, originally named for Lt.-Gen. Henry Benning, a Confederate general and Southern secessionist who opposed freeing slaves, will now honor a World War I Cpl. Fred Benning.

CBS News - 2d

Could Jalon Walker transform the Cardinals' defense | Football 301

Walker's innate talent makes him a natural fit for the Cardinals.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

EU president aims for €800 billion of defense funding. How it would work.

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday proposed a funding program that she says could mobilize close to €800 billion ($844 billion) of defense spending.

MarketWatch - 2d

EU unveils $840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan to boost defense spending

European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.

CBS News - 2d

McConnell: Failure to reach spending deal a 'disaster' for national defense

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is warning that failure to reach a spending deal with critical adjustments for federal spending levels and priorities would be a “recipe for ...

The Hill - 2d

GOP senators grill Trump defense nominee on Iran, Taiwan, NATO

Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) grilled Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s pick to serve as undersecretary of Defense for policy, over his ...

The Hill - 2d

Can the Lakers' defensive renaissance topple the Thunder? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The Lakers now stand as serious contenders. But is that enough to get them past the Thunder?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Knicks' loss to Warriors shows three-point woes go beyond defense

The Knicks' lack of three-point defense this season has been well-documented, but their loss to the Warriors on Tuesday goes beyond that.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard retires at age 29

Sam Hubbard was born and raised in Cincinnati, played his college football at Ohio State and then was drafted by the Bengals in 2018.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

South Korea signs security agreement with Poland to boost economic and defense cooperation

South Korea and Poland have signed a cooperation agreement as the democratic allies find themselves united in their security concerns despite the vast geographical distance between them

ABC News - 1d

Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

The New York Times - 2h

Will defensive issues cost Nikola Jokić the MVP award? | The Big Number

The contrast between Jokić's offensive genius and his deficiencies under the basket, make his case less clear-cut than stats might suggest.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

Wired - Feb. 20

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - Feb. 20

StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - Feb. 21

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.

ABC News - Feb. 21

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - Feb. 22

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 22

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat

Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank

Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks

Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.

CNBC - Feb. 25

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