Spending Bill Department

As Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to spend money on players: 'Everybody is playing beat the clock'

As the Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to sign players to high-dollar contracts in a “mad dash” before a Monday deadline. It’s simple: Sign by then or risk booster deals being rejected.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Phillies' Harper says 'only losers complain' about how much World Series champion Dodgers spend

A two-time NL MVP, Harper was blunt Friday ahead of a three-game series with the champs about those in baseball who whine about the Dodgers payroll and signing of Japanese stars. Major League ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Analyst suggests Vikings trade back with Bills on draft day

One NFL Draft analyst suggests Vikings trade back in round one

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Patriots mend fences with Bill Parcells, induct him into team's hall of fame

The Patriots will honor their former coach this year.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

U.S. honeybee deaths soar, and grocery store bills could take the hit

Honey bee populations in the U.S. are dwindling at an unprecedented rate, a trend that could affect Americans' wallets at the grocery checkout line.

NBC News - 3d

California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes' participation in girls sports

California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.

NBC News - 2d

Republicans weigh selling public lands to pay for Trump agenda bill

Politico - 2d

London’s Olympic Village faces £432mn bill for fire safety defects

Estate management company increased provision by £337mn after discovering new faults

Financial Times - 2d

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give Congress more power over tariffs

Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to grant Congress more power over instituting tariffs on other countries following President Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging taxes on nearly all ...

The Hill - 1d

India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts

The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.

The New York Times - 1d

Bill Gates is disengaging from US climate advocacy when it’s needed most

His decision to step back from federal engagement is a mistake that will make the clean energy transition harder, not easier.

The Hill - 20h

NFL approves more debt for Bills, Titans stadium projects

The cost of new stadiums keeps going up.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Senate vote-a-rama on Trump budget bill kicks off

The Senate on Friday night kicked off its vote-a-rama, a process that is likely to conclude with Republicans adopting the budget resolution that will serve as a blueprint for enacting President ...

The Hill - 11h

Republicans pass budget bill amendment aimed at protecting Medicaid, Medicare

Senate Republicans on Friday backed an amendment to their budget resolution aimed at protecting Medicare and Medicaid. The amendment, which passed 51-48 and was proposed by Sen. Dan Sullivan ...

The Hill - 10h

Democrats peel away some Republicans on Trump budget bill amendment votes

Several Republicans have broken with their party and voted for Democratic amendments are part of a marathon series of votes Friday night. None of the Democratic amendments have passed, but ...

The Hill - 7h

‘The Interview’: Bill Murray Says He’s Not the Man He Used to Be

The actor talks about his new film “The Friend,” his jerky past and what he doesn’t get about himself.

The New York Times - 2h

How well will UK consumers withstand the April price rises?

Increases to water, energy and telecoms bills will push up inflation

Financial Times - 4d

NFL owners meetings: Tush push ban vote has been pushed, what that means

The latest update on the tush push & what Bills' Sean McDermott said:

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Moorestown softball shines as Mulvihill reaches coaching milestone

Moorestown softball earned their coach Bill Mulvihill a milestone win on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Christian Benford: Contract is life-changing, but won't change how I approach the game

Bills cornerback Christian Benford's new contract will change his life.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Jace Howard, son of Juwan Howard, to leave Michigan basketball, enters transfer portal

The son of the former Michigan basketball legend and head coach is departing the program.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings

The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 26

Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

Weak oil price adds to strain on Saudi mega-projects

Kingdom prepares to unwind production cuts but puts at risk its ambitious spending plan

Financial Times - 5d

The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest

State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amount

Financial Times - 5d

Former Alabama basketball starter, March Madness standout to reenter NCAA transfer portal

The former Alabama basketball guard starter over 30+ games with the Crimson Tide prior to spending a season in the Big 12.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Levy on Spurs transfers: We won't overspend

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the team's transfer spending and described the 2024-25 season as "highly challenging."

ESPN - 4d

Panthers to host Cleveland Browns in joint practice before season kicks off

The Cleveland Browns will spend some time in the Queen City before next season kicks off.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Longtime Texans backup QB Case Keenum says goodbye to Houston, signs deal with Bears

After spending two seasons with the Houston Texans helping develop C.J. Stroud, Case Keenum is headed back to the NFC North.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returns to the U.S.

A Michigan couple who was jailed in Mexico returned to the U.S. after spending a month behind bars over a timeshare dispute.

CBS News - 1d

How Gabriela Jaquez shifted focus during Final Four run

Gabriela Jaquez is chasing history with UCLA after spending her summer doing the same with Team Mexico.

ESPN - 8h

Your call is important to us . . . please hold

The 1.52bn hours a year Britons spend on personal admin are both enraging and hitting our productivity

Financial Times - 7h

Trump Treats European Allies as a Cash Cow

President Trump has shown a willingness to fracture the trans-Atlantic alliance with his tariffs and demands for higher military spending.

The New York Times - 2h

Bobby Swofford discusses HB1633's changes to Arkansas transfer rules

The Arkansas Legislature has sent House Bill 1633 to the desk of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that will once again change transfer rules for Arkansas high school athletes. The bill was ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h