Schumer Spending Bill

America needs a serious opposition

Democrats should spend less time on gimmicks and more on communicating what they actually stand for

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - 6d

2025 NFL free agency: Packers signing Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report

Green Bay spends to strengthen its secondary for the second year in a row under defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

CBS Sports - 6d

Free agent S Camryn Bynum to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts

The Colts haven't been a team known to spend big on free agency in recent years, so this is a bit out of character for them.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks

The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.

CBS News - 5d

Nvidia’s stock has been ‘brutalized.’ Here’s the big disconnect.

Investors appear worried about the health of AI spending. But big AI customers don’t seem hesitant, an analyst notes.

MarketWatch - 4d

American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.

MarketWatch - 4d

Brett Favre suggests Aaron Rodgers should sign with Vikings: 'They're loaded at pretty much every position'

Favre spent most of his career with the Packers before spending his final two seasons with the Vikings

CBS Sports - 4d

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.

The New York Times - 4d

UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds

Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cuts

Financial Times - 4d

Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake

Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

BBC News - 3d

With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads

As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.

NBC News - 3d

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.

The New York Times - 2d

Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?

The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.

The New York Times - 2d

Police get more time with North Sea crash captain

The Russian national will spend an extra 24 hours in police custody after being arrested on Monday.

BBC News - 2d

How to Watch CBS Online Without Cable to Livestream NCAA March Madness Games & More

Cord-cutters can watch live sports without having to spend hundreds of dollars through these affordable streaming options.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss

Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.

BBC News - 2d

Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand

Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasy

Financial Times - 2d

The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 1d

End of ‘blank cheque’ era for outside consultants in Saudi Arabia

Western firms profited as kingdom launched ‘giga-projects’ but market is slowing as Riyadh reins in spending

Financial Times - 1d

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

CNBC - 1d

China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

The New York Times - 9h

2025 NFL free agency: Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown laments Bears' 'unlimited money' amid spending spree: 'What the f*** is this?'

"This s***'s crazy."

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Live updates: Senate averts government shutdown; Trump lays out plan for DOJ

The Senate on Friday voted to avert a government shutdown, just hours before the midnight deadline. The stopgap funding bill bill, which narrowly passed the House earlier this week, triggered a ...

The Hill - 1d

Rams overtake Ronan for third

Mar. 16—BILLINGS — For two and a half quarters Ronan had the momentum Saturday night, in its rematch battle with Billings Central in the State A boys basketball consolation game. Then it got away. ...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Skyview boys down West for AA boys title

Mar. 16—BOZEMAN — The Billings Skyview Falcons are flying high. The Falcons claimed the AA boys state championship over their rival Billings West Saturday 48-46. Shaydon West had a chance to tie ...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur

Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...

The Hill - 3d

Bill Belichick reportedly called Marco Rubio to express his interest in the North Carolina job

North Carolina's hiring of the former New England Patriots head coach began among United States senators.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus

A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.

Politico - Mar. 8

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says "it remains to be seen" if GOP can pass bill to avoid shutdown

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he will be voting against the continuing ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Bills, QB Josh Allen reach record-setting 6-year, $330 million extension

Allen is set to receive the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player in his new deal.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

NFL roundup: Bills give Allen reported $330m extension as Steelers trade for DK Metcalf

Buffalo quarterback rewarded for MVP season Pittsburgh make move for Seattle receiver Davante Adams agrees to deal with Rams Garrett agrees new deal to stay with Browns NFL MVP Josh Allen ...

The Guardian - 6d

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - 6d

Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills

Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasons

CBS Sports - 6d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 6d

Bills reward Allen with new contract after NFL MVP season. Deal is worth $330M, AP source says

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded with a contract extension worth $330 million, with an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players

ABC News - 6d