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Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforce
A federal judge paved the way for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs.NBC News - 1d -
‘Time is running out’: Lawmakers scramble for a deal to stop a shutdown
Short of a major breakthrough in the coming days, Congress is staring down the barrel of yet another crisis over government funding.Politico - 2d -
Van Hollen says Trump's approach to Ukraine and Russia is "terrible negotiating"
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland faulted President Trump for undermining Ukraine in any eventual peace talks with Russia, saying that taking several Ukrainian demands off the table is ...CBS News - 5h -
Changing stripes: Yanks OK well-groomed beards
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday that his organization was relaxing its long-standing facial hair policy to allow "well-groomed beards."ESPN - 2d -
Realize Music launches singing-wellness app
Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.VentureBeat - 6h -
Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."ESPN - 1d -
FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.
“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.MarketWatch - 2d -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - 19h -
A DC Comics Video Game Based On Dark Nights: Metal Releases In March
While recent reports have shown that WB Games is struggling and titles like Wonder Woman are years away from release, a new game based on DC Comics, DC: Dark Legion, is launching on PC, iOS, ...GameSpot - 2d -
3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting
With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.CBS News - 2d -
European football: Barcelona march on at top of La Liga as Inter scrape by Genoa
Barça beat Las Palmas 2-0 and Atléti stay on their heels Inter move top of Serie A with Napoli to play on Sunday Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres came off the bench to rescue a 2-0 win for ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?
And will he get a deal on Ukraine?BBC News - 1d -
Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'
The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'
New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.NBC News - 2d -
Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says
Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policyCBS Sports - 2d -
Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s bodyABC News - 3d -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - 3d -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 2d -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - 2d -
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...The Guardian - 2d -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - 2d -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 2d -
Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.MarketWatch - 1d -
Shadow of its former Self: What's going on at Kansas?
After a humiliating road loss to BYU, the preseason top-ranked team is in a sizable rut — and there may not be a way for Bill Self and Co. to rebound.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”ABC News - 3d -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - 2d -
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 9h -
Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield
Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11.VentureBeat - 3d -
Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more
The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.CNBC - 3d -
League Of Legends Spin-Off 2XKO Won't Get A Big Playtest In March After All
Riot's League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO , won't receive a big March playtest as originally planned. Instead, it will receive a "much smaller one" while the team looks to "build out the ...GameSpot - 2d -
WATCH: USPS to honor Betty White in new Forever stamp coming March 27
Betty White will be honored with a Forever stamp from the U.S. Postal Service. An event at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens on March 27 will mark the first day it’s available for purchase.ABC News - 1d -
Duke's demolition of Illinois raises the Blue Devils' reputation yet another notch in advance of March
Auburn's still No. 1 in the polls, but Duke has pulled ahead of the Tigers in the computer metrics — and looks every bit their equalCBS Sports - 16h -
Sifu Movie Moving Ahead At Netflix With John Wick Veteran
A movie based on the video game Sifu was first revealed back in 2022 , and now it's gathering steam. It was confirmed today that Netflix has signed the movie, which is based on the Slocap game and ...GameSpot - 3d -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - 3d -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.NBC News - 2d -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - 2d -
MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026
Using the ABS system, players can challenge ball-and-strike calls using a computerized system.The Hill - 2d -
Kovać talks injuries and young stars ahead of clash with Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund head trainer Niko Kovać addressed the press ahead of their clash with Union Berlin on Saturday.Despite seeing off Sporting CP to progress to the next round in the Champions League ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial
Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder.The New York Times - 2d
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Retired general says Trump Pentagon firings 'extremely destabilizing'
Retired Gen. George Casey said on Sunday that recent Pentagon firings by President Trump are “extremely destabilizing” to the military. “That’s extremely destabilizing at — at a time that’s a lot ...The Hill - 41m -
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