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Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Interior halts employee spending and travel
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior halts employee spending and travel The Interior Department has paused spending and travel ...The Hill - 2d -
The 19 Best MMORPGs To Play In 2025
It was Ultima creator Richard Garriott who first coined the term MMORPG--massively multiplayer online role-playing game--to describe 1997's Ultima Online . Flash-forward to 2024, and many of the ...GameSpot - 1d -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - 6d -
English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges
Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charityFinancial Times - 4d -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - 3d -
Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the ...The Hill - 3d -
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending
Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talentFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending
The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.BBC News - 2d -
Where NATO members rank on defense spending
President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...The Hill - 2d -
UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two yearsFinancial Times - 2d -
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending
Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - 1d -
Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner
Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells
During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social ...ESPN - 4d -
Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
As college baseball is in full swing, here's how the top 25 looks.ESPN - 4d -
Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow
The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.BBC News - 2d -
Raducanu to play Indian Wells after stalking ordeal
Britain's Emma Raducanu will travel to the WTA tournament in Indian Wells after deciding to play following her recent stalking ordeal.BBC News - 1d -
How To Know Connor McDavid Isn't Playing Well
EDMONTON -- Even the best have an off day.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: Fresno athletes played DFS on own stats
Fresno State and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two men's basketball players participated in daily fantasy contests based on their own performances, according to multiple sources.ESPN - 3h -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 1h -
Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s bodyABC News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - Feb. 20 -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.MarketWatch - 6d -
No free lunch at Manchester United as Jim Ratcliffe puts squeeze on spending
Football club could also lay off as many as 200 people in Jim Ratcliffe’s latest round of spending cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?Financial Times - 4d -
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 2027ABC News - 3d -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia reports fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.CNBC - 3d -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.NBC News - 3d -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - 3d
