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U.S.-Mexico 2031 Women’s World Cup bid exploring games in Costa Rica and Jamaica
The U.S.-Mexico bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup is exploring staging matches in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Sources familiar with discussions, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for snap election amid trade war with U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap election amid a festering trade war and annexation threats from U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Alibaba-affiliate Ant combines Chinese and U.S. chips to slash AI development costs
Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group is using both Chinese and U.S.-made semiconductors to make its AI more efficient, according to a source familiar with the matter.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. lifts bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and other senior Taliban officials, Kabul says
The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, officials in Kabul said Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.CBS News - 19h -
China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump's trade plans
China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses this week in a sign of how Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures, rather than retaliate forcefully.CNBC - 9h -
China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump’s trade plans
China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses at an annual conference this week in a sign of how Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures, rather than retaliate forcefully.NBC News - 7h -
Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN
Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sources. Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 ...The Guardian - 4d -
State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon
G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill
Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long termFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future
American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett
In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures
The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs
Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.BBC News - 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 -
End of an era: Pats cut longtime captain Andrews
The Patriots have released longtime center and captain David Andrews.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Sources: Vikes to cut center Bradbury if no trade
The Vikings are planning to release center Garrett Bradbury unless a trade can be worked out, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
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How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks
As part of the Trump administration's effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce, approximately 1,000 employees have been laid off by the National Park Service. In the weeks since, protests ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Gallo cut by White Sox, eyes switch to pitching
Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.ESPN - Mar. 16 -
FirstFT: OECD cuts global growth forecast
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks and Netanyahu plans to sack Shin Bet chiefFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Linda McMahon’s haphazard cuts to the Department of Education will be costly
The Trump administration would be wise to reverse course and implement a logical, evidenced-based approach to improving the Department of Education that does not harm children now or in the future.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
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Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending
Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America
Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 4d -
The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.BBC News - 4d -
Will the UK Chancellor announce more spending cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
The Rachel Reeves Weekender: Civil Service Cuts Confirmed
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?BBC News - 2d -
U.S. stock futures fall after a rough week on Wall Street, as Trump won’t rule out recession
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week since September.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
U.S. and Ukrainian officials to hold peace talks about Ukraine-Russia war in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Saudi Arabia for talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Rescue operation underway after U.S. tanker hits container ship off U.K. coast
A U.S. oil tanker has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of England in the North Sea, prompting a major rescue mission, officials say. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Zelenskyy sounds very positive about U.S. meeting on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal
The Kremlin said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has ...CBS News - Mar. 12
