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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 - 3d -
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan officially launches U.S. Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.CBS News - 3d -
Minnesota authorities identify plane crash victim as U.S. Bank executive
U.S. Bank vice chair Terry Dolan was the only person on board a single-engine airplane that crashed and exploded over the weekend, a Minnesota medical examiner confirmed Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
🚨 Zambia withdraw four NWSL players over U.S. travel policy concerns
Four NWSL based players from the Zambia women's national team have withdrawn from international duty this month, and the The Football Association of Zambia have cited concerns over the current U.S. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Investors flee U.S. stocks as Trump's tariff plan shocks global markets
Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans Wednesday, with investors fleeing U.S. stock indexes and stocks of companies that ...NBC News - 1d -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's tariff shock to global trade
President Donald Trump's rollout of sweeping tariffs on virtually all U.S. imports shattered markets Thursday, as investors dealt an emphatic rebuke of his effort to reorder global trade.NBC News - 23h -
US prosecutors seek death penalty for Mangione
US court seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing Brian Thompson.BBC News - 2d -
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.CBS News - 15h -
Virgin Atlantic warns on signs of slowdown in US demand for transatlantic flights
Biggest US airlines have already reported a slowdown in domestic demandFinancial Times - 3d -
NFL set to use new technology to measure first downs over chains
NFL set to use new technology to measure first downs over chains:Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.
NBC News is tracking confirmed measles case counts and state infection tallies, this data will be updated every Tuesday and Friday.NBC News - 2d -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 6d -
Nashville SC to host U.S. Open Cup round of 32 match at Geodis Park on May 6
Nashville SC will host a match in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 6 at Geodis Park.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Locked in a trade balancing act with the U.S., the UK hopes it can escape some Trump tariffs
With its more balanced trading relationship with the U.S., the U.K. is hoping it might escape the full brunt of Trump's import duties.CNBC - 2d -
'Absolutely nothing good' coming out of Trump's tariff announcement: Analysts react to latest U.S. levies
Analysts generally had a pessimistic take on the announcement, with some even predicting an increased risk of a recession for the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Eight former champions and world No. 1 Nelly Korda in 2025 U.S. Women’s Open field at Erin Hills
Eight former champions and world No. 1 Nelly Korda are in the field for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties
China's reaction to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus on domestic stimulus and strengthening ties with trading partners, analysts said.CNBC - 9h -
NFL to use 'Hawk-Eye' technology to measure first downs in 2025, replacing chain gang measurements
The NFL will use cameras to measure first downs in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US sanctions network helping to get weapons for Houthis
The United States sanctioned an alleged network of financial facilitators, procurement operatives and companies Wednesday that are getting weapons, dual-use materials and stolen Ukrainian grain to ...The Hill - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...The Hill - 17h -
After 20 years at the helm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski faces his biggest test yet: A U.S. IPO
Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.CNBC - 4d -
State of the Birds report indicates about one-third of U.S. bird species at increased risk
The 2025 State of the Birds report found one-third of U.S. bird species are facing low population levels, declining trends or other threats.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The retired MLS All-Stars looking for one last U.S. Open Cup run
Why are so many former MLS All-Stars converging in Iowa to lead a fourth-division team on a U.S. Open Cup run?ESPN - 1d -
All 4 U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania found dead, Army says
The U.S. soldiers had been at the center of a recovery mission in Lithuania for nearly a week after their armored vehicle sank near the country's border with Belarus.CBS News - 1d -
Ex-prosecutors raise alarm over Trump loyalist tapped for key U.S. attorney post
WASHINGTON — Former federal prosecutors and outside organizations raised alarms this week over the nomination of Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, to take over as ...NBC News - 13h -
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.”Wired - Mar. 27 -
US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK
Exclusive: Alliance Defending Freedom, which is funding case of activist Livia Tossici-Bolt, is lobbying against buffer zones around clinics. A rightwing US group backing an anti-abortion ...The Guardian - 1d -
US fencer disqualified for not facing transgender rival
A fencer was disqualified from a US women's foil event for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent in an incident that has gone viral online.Turner also said she expected there would be ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
US stock markets see worst day since Covid pandemic after investors shaken by Trump tariffs
All three major US index funds close down as Apple and Nvidia, two of US’s largest companies, lose combined $470bn. US stock markets tumbled on Thursday as investors parsed the sweeping change in ...The Guardian - 17h -
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.CBS News - 6d -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 5d -
Who's using the torpedo bats in MLB? A running list that's not just Yankees.
The Yankees aren't the only team using torpedo bats in 2025. Here's a running list.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 2d -
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tate Modern receives 'transformational' gift from US donors
A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received.BBC News - 1d -
European banks exposed to risk of US dollar shortfall, says EU watchdog
Banking regulator finds 60 out of 267 banks have insufficient US dollar funding to cover exposures in the currencyFinancial Times - 20h -
Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".BBC News - 14h -
Tariffs 'hard to come back from', says US pharma boss
Eli Lilly's boss tells the BBC he is doubtful tariffs will bring jobs to the US or raise billions in taxes.BBC News - 13h
