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Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.

CBS News - 2d

Trump’s shuttering of global media agency endangers reporters, staff say

Employees who may have to return home risk death or imprisonment at hands of authoritarian governments. Foreign workers at US government-backed media outlets being cut by the Trump administration ...

The Guardian - 1d

For De'Aaron Fox, firing Mike Brown reportedly final straw with Kings, Sabonis seeks clarity on team's future

What's the long-term plan in Sacramento? What is the front office building toward? Fox didn't see it.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown

The government is headed toward a shutdown unless a deal is reached by March 14. And disagreements over DOGE may be the biggest roadblock.

Inc. - Mar. 8

Trump is making Europe great again

The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold war

Financial Times - Mar. 10

What Happened to the Bulky Sneaker? They Are Getting Smaller

Bigger, bulkier sneakers have dominated the fashion landscape, but designers are moving toward a sleeker peekaboo style.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Trump forces India’s hand on tariffs

US president’s ultimatum has pushed New Delhi towards a broader realignment on trade

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia

The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Modi’s tariff tap dance with Trump

US president’s ultimatum has pushed New Delhi towards a broader realignment on trade

Financial Times - Mar. 14

First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria

Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria's new leaders.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Powerful A.I. Is Coming. We’re Not Ready.

Three arguments for taking progress toward artificial general intelligence, or A.G.I., more seriously — whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline

The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Do Ukrainians believe a ceasefire with Russia will work?

The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.

BBC News - Mar. 15

Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

BBC News - Mar. 15

How Joel Kaplan became Mark Zuckerberg’s most trusted political fixer

Meta’s newly promoted head of global affairs has masterminded social media giant’s pivot towards Donald Trump

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Bucs' Calijah Kancey returns to Pitt during the offseason

Calijah Kancey returns to Pitt in offseason as he works towards 2025 and what he expects to be the biggest season of his career.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Trump plans Tuesday talks with Putin on Russia-Ukraine war

US president says ‘a lot of work’ has been done over weekend towards ceasefire deal

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes

These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform.

BBC News - Mar. 18

2025 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings: Week 2

The latest USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association regional volleyball rankings as the season heads toward the end of March.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Four key takeaways from newly released JFK files

Experts praised a move towards transparency, but there are no major revelations in the documents - and some still have yet to be released.

BBC News - 6d

Houthi missile fired at Israel intercepted as fresh air strikes hit Gaza

A ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding in several areas of Israel.

BBC News - 6d

Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

The New York Times - 5d

Nike to Post Worst Sales Drop 5 Years on Stagnant Demand

The shoe company has run into a slump, but a partnership with Kim Kardashian could be a step towards a turnaround.

Inc. - 5d

Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know

Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.

ABC News - 4d

8 Strategies for Future-Proofing Your Real Estate Portfolio Against Climate Change

How to take proactive steps toward future-proofing your portfolio with a focus on long-term sustainability.

Inc. - 3d

Colorado, Syracuse one step closer to joint spring game in Boulder

There are several more hurdles to clear, but both schools took the necessary step towards the possibility of a joint spring game.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Anthony Gordon pulls out of England squad with ‘worrying’ injury

Newcastle winger Gordon picked up the issue towards the end of England’s 2-0 win over Albania on Friday evening

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Synagogue Massacre That Never Happened

They were two troubled young men, hurtling toward an atrocity. One was the grandson of a Holocaust survivor.

The New York Times - 2d

Trading Micah Parsons: 7-round Cowboys mock draft nets top-5 pick in ransomware haul

While the Cowboys are working towards an extension, a brief exploration of what a draft-day trade would look like. 7 rounds.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Driverless Waymo Taxis Arriving in Washington, D.C., Next Year

Waymo keeps expanding. Now, the autonomous car service is accelerating towards service in the nation’s capital.

Inc. - 18h

France fix issues, reach Nations League finals. Next? World Cup

France have belief to go with their talent and, after righting the ship to beat Croatia, can look toward 2026.

ESPN - 11h

U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials

The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.

The New York Times - 13h

US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.

ABC News - Mar. 11

‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."

CNBC - Mar. 12

NASA astronauts' launch to the space station is delayed

The launch of four astronauts to the space station was delayed on Wednesday. The flight is a key step towards the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.

NBC News - Mar. 12

UCL quarterfinals bracket set as Real face Arsenal

The Champions League quarterfinals bracket was set Wednesday, and it sends Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain toward more English teams standing in their path of the title.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship ...

ABC News - Mar. 15

Wrexham beat promotion rivals Wycombe; go 2nd

Wrexham took a huge step towards securing automatic promotion to the Championship with an important 1-0 against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on Saturday.

ESPN - Mar. 16

For the left’s Ukraine hawks, the real war is against Trump

The liberal left has shifted from opposing muscular policies toward Russia to advocating for a robust Cold War, despite a history of opposing it and giving Russia excuses.

The Hill - Mar. 18

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