Russia Remains Obstacle

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Judge hears arguments on if Mahmoud Khalil should remain detained in Louisiana

A federal judge will weigh the challenge to the arrest and detention of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions

Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

The New York Times - 6d

Creating art under Trump will become harder but it will remain vital | Seph Rodney

The president’s attacks on diversity and immigration have already affected many artists and will affect many more in the coming months. One of the most pernicious effects of a bully’s intimidation ...

The Guardian - 5d

Seahawks remain strong contenders to land free-agent WR Cooper Kupp

The Seattle Seahawks are contenders to sign free-agent wide receiver Cooper Kupp, according to multiple reports.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able to hold the ball as long as they wish to ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

2 remaining free agents who would be perfect for the Commanders

The Washington Commanders should sign these two young free agents with upside.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mahpiya Luta shines in Class A semifinals, remains unbeaten for title chance

Mar. 15—SPEARFISH, S.D. — Mahpiya Luta played with a lead for much of the night on Friday in the Class A state girls basketball semifinals. And that lead shrank and wavered but Class A's last ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down

Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.

The New York Times - 3d

“Remains a strong option” – David Ornstein issues update on Liverpool transfer target

Liverpool are currently the favourites to win the Premier League title but they are already thinking about their summer transfer business.The Reds are leading the Premier League standings at the ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

China's brokerage sector sees mega-mergers but remains competitive and fragmented

Yahoo News - 3d

🚨 VAR set to be used in all remaining FA Cup ties

VAR is set to be used for the remainder of this season's FA Cup ties.The Football Association confirmed on Monday that the mechanism will be deployed from this weekend's quarter finals in addition ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What is the Rams' biggest remaining need after free agency?

The Rams still have some issues to solve this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Three takeaways: Panthers going through it, breakaways remain an issue

An unfortunate recurring theme on the Florida Panthers current road trip has been frustration.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say

Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.

CBS News - 1d

PSG remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 but the chasing pack are improving

Lyon, Brest, Lille and Monaco have done well in Europe this season. There’s no shame in losing to this PSG side. By Get French Football News . PSG’s meetings with Marseille have produced one-way ...

The Guardian - 1d

Coe feels ‘momentum’ but IOC presidential race remains on knife-edge

Vote on next IOC president to take place on Thursday Samaranch Jr, Coventry and Coe the leading contenders Sebastian Coe feels he has momentum as the race to become the next president of the ...

The Guardian - 2h

Russia still wields huge influence inside Ceferin’s Uefa despite bans | Philippe Auclair

Alexander Dyukov and his fellow Putin-backed officials’ continuing role has largely been ignored. Uefa’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine could not have been swifter. Hours after ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out ‘hundreds of attacks’ against Ukraine this week

Ukrainian president calls for strengthened sanctions as he highlights weapons used against his country. Local officials from Russia ’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run

Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

U.S. and Ukraine discuss ending war as Kyiv launches its largest drone attack on Russia

As U.S. and Ukrainian officials begin peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv carried out its largest drone attack on Russia since the war began. Russian officials claim they shot down hundreds of ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

‘We swept into Moscow in Gorbachev’s limousine’: Neil Tennant’s love affair with Russia – before the ‘cancer of Putin’

They played Red Square, launched MTV Russia and got driven home from a gay club by the police. But the freedoms witnessed by Pet Shop Boys have been crushed. Singer Neil Tennant relives those heady ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Putin adviser says ceasefire gives nothing to Russia, would only help Ukraine

An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire gave nothing to Russia and only benefited Ukraine, in one of Moscow’s first public signs of opposition to a deal ...

The Hill - 6d

Zelensky urges tougher sanctions on Russia as airstrikes continue

Yahoo News - Mar. 8

Russia expels two more British diplomats

The pair have been accused by Russian security services of "intelligence and subversive activity".

BBC News - Mar. 10

5 uncomfortable truths about Trump and Russia

It is small wonder that Trump and his team have swallowed Putin’s narrative hook, line and sinker.

The Hill - Mar. 11

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

US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia

Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territory

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?

Kyiv has backed a temporary truce, but tough questions would need resolving in any final agreement

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia

Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

Financial Times - 6d

Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'

President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

ABC News - 6d

Ukraine Retreats From Most of Russia’s Kursk Region

The bold campaign Ukraine launched last summer to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end.

The New York Times - 3d

Far-right Romanian frontrunner sees Russia as a ‘threat’

George Simion takes baton from barred presidential candidate who described Vladimir Putin as a role model

Financial Times - 2d

How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled

At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.

The New York Times - 2d