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Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grabFinancial Times - 6d -
What is the highest score on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship?
Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UK deregulation frees space ‘for bolder reforms’, says top bank lobbyist
David Postings tells FT he has been ‘working closely’ with Treasury on measures aimed at boosting growthFinancial Times - 3d -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - 3d -
VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolveFinancial Times - 2d -
China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan
Chinese top officials have pledged to ramp up monetary easing measures, including interest rate cuts "at appropriate times."CNBC - 16h -
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - 6h -
Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Chinese companies over Iranian oil shipments
Measures from the US Treasury department are latest salvo in a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on TehranFinancial Times - 2h -
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs,” as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'
President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job" as he pursues making the district "the ...The Hill - 5d -
Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...The Hill - 4d -
Canadian ambassador to US on Trump's 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., said on Sunday that her country takes its sovereignty “seriously” as President Trump appears to be holding firm in his ambitions to make Canada the ...The Hill - 3d -
West Virginia governor says he'll take legal action against NCAA over tournament snub
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Monday said he will take legal action against the NCAA over West Virginia University’s (WVU) snub from the March Madness tournament. “I've asked Attorney ...The Hill - 2d -
Arsenal left stuck in mud as Real Madrid take control of WCL quarter-final
Real Madrid stunned Arsenal at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano to take control of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie. Goals in either half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann
Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I’m visiting Beijing, and that’s what I’ll tell them | Ed Miliband
I will be the first UK energy secretary since 2017 to visit. It is negligence towards today’s and future generations not to engage China on this critical topic. The climate crisis is an existential ...The Guardian - 6d -
Flooding, mudslides and a tornado hit wildfire-ravaged California
Southern California, which was scorched by wildfires in January, was hit by more extreme weather. A rare tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, which is in the L.A. area. Meanwhile, in Riverside ...CBS News - 6d -
Pokemon TCG Pocket Devs Promises To Remove Trade Tokens
Although Pokemon TCG Pocket has been extremely successful since its debut last year, not everything in the game is popular with players. Case in point, the trade tokens introduced in late January ...GameSpot - 5d -
Barcelona’s dream signing faces massive hurdle as club demands €120 million
While it is known that Barcelona have set their sights on Alexander Isak as a dream signing, the financial constraints involved make the move extremely difficult. According to reports from SPORT, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Have you ever been tired enough to put your shoes in the microwave? This is my world: welcome! | Nell Frizzell
While writing my book, I asked on social media for stories from parents suffering extreme sleep deprivation. It was hilarious – and frightening. Sleep is a feminist issue. Or should I say, lack of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lego Transformers Optimus Prime Is Finally Back In Stock With A Big Discount
The extremely cool Optimus Prime Lego set has been difficult to find in stock at any retailer for months, but the Autobot leader has quietly transformed his Amazon listing to in stock with Prime ...GameSpot - 22h -
Jeffrey Sachs and David Sacks take it to the ‘warmongers’ and Zelensky
There is a good chance that you have not read or heard about the horrific casualty numbers emanating from the war in Ukraine.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceXFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Drake Bulldogs take on the Bradley Braves in MVC Championship
Bradley Braves (26-7, 17-5 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (29-3, 19-3 MVC) St. Louis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Drake and Bradley play for the MVC Championship. The Bulldogs' record in MVC ...ABC News - Mar. 9 -
A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube
Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect
The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
“In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy,” Stephen Colbert said. “This time, he’s the disease.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for multiple sclerosis
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreatFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Sources: Saints' Mathieu, Jordan take pay cuts
Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan will sign new deals with expected pay decreases instead of the traditional restructures the Saints have used on several players' contracts this offseason to free ...ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Atomfall's Exciting Take On The Post-Apocalyptic Genre
Jake joins Kurt on the first episode of the GameSpot show to talk about his experience with the Atomfall preview.GameSpot - 6d -
Investors should take stock of the shift in volatility
Dispersion in the performance of companies is increasing relative to broader moves in indicesFinancial Times - 6d -
Wendy Williams takes aim at guardianship in 'The View' interview
Former talk show host Wendy Williams took steady aim at her court-appointed guardianship in an interview with "The View" Friday, insisting that she is not cognitively impaired and does not know why ...NBC News - 6d -
Norris takes Melbourne pole with Hamilton eighth
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton is eighth on his Ferrari debut.BBC News - 5d
