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Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs

If Labour will not budge on tax, inflation and a persistent deficit may be the result

Financial Times - 2d

Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals

The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.

The New York Times - 6d

Josh Hart explains what makes Celtics such a tough matchup for Knicks

Josh Hart gives a great answer to why it's been so hard for the Celtics to beat the Knicks this season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Watch: Tough guy to eccentric grandad - a look back at Hackman's greatest roles

The much-celebrated actor's filmography includes Oscar-nominated dramas to comedic roles.

BBC News - 1d

Papa John’s says it’s focusing on value in a tough pizza market

The pizza chain’s CEO said he’s pleased with the “early progress” in its transformation.

MarketWatch - 1d

Morning Report — Trump talks tough with allies, woos Putin

In today’s issue: European leaders arrived this week to flatter and cajole President Trump. In the case of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today, it’s to agree to negotiate over something of ...

The Hill - 15h

Iain Watson: Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Labour MPs have been disciplined in not publicly opposing policies which privately make them queasy, but that may change.

BBC News - 10h

How February revealed the toughness of the UFC's 'easiest' weight class

Fans and pundits hearken back to the days of Anderson Silva, but 185 pounds may be at its best right now.

ESPN - 1h

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...

The Guardian - 6d

SoundHound earnings mean the stock could end its tough month on a high note

SoundHound saw accelerating growth in the latest quarter and touted new voice-based AI deals with fast-food restaurants.

MarketWatch - 1d

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