Congress Faces Friday Deadline to Fund the Government Heres What to Know

Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds

Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses

The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

ABC News - 2d

Big Ten Tournament predictions: We see a one-point victory and an upset in quarterfinals

The Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals get underway Friday. Here are our predictions for all four games and how to watch all the action.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Michigan high school boys basketball: Top performing players from Division 1, 2 semifinals

The Division 1 and Division 2 boys basketball semifinals took place Friday at Breslin Center. Here were the top performing players.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Social media reacts to Alabama's route of Kentucky in SEC Tournament quarterfinals

The Alabama Crimson Tide routed Kentucky on Friday night in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Here are some social media reactions to Alabama's win.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Five takeaways from UNC's comeback win over Wake Forest in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

UNC beat Wake Forest and will now face Duke for a third time this season. Here's five takeaways from UNC's ACC Tournament win over Wake Forest.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Federal judge orders Doge to release internal records for transparency

Musk said social media posts were sufficient documentation for agency that is changing face of government. US politics live – latest updates A federal judge has ruled that Elon Mus k’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator

Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by Ofgem

Financial Times - 5d

Will LeBron James, Rui Hachimura or Jaxson Hayes play on Friday?

Are the short-handed Lakers going to start getting healthier any time soon?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Justin Thomas threatens course record Friday at Players Championship, settles for 62

Thomas drained a 19-foot birdie putt at the 17th, the longest putt he made all day, and lifted his putter in celebration as it just tumbled in.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nebraska softball holds off Ohio State to get 9-5 Friday night conference win

The Huskers opened up Big Ten play with Ohio State on Friday night. Off three home runs and a nail-biting ninth inning, Nebraska snatched the 9-5 win.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

LeBron James watches on as Bryce, Sierra Canyon win state title Friday night

The Arizona Wildcats commit finished with 3 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists as Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California) defeated Lincoln (Stockton, California) 58-53 on Friday night.

ESPN - 17h

DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk

In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.

Wired - Mar. 7

Details on House GOP bill to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans are expected to vote on a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

CBS News - 5d

How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

Wired - 3d

How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

Wired - 3d

Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program

Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the government

ABC News - 5d

What Covid Taught Us

We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.

The New York Times - 4d

Swiatek to face Andreeva in Indian Wells semis

Defending champion Iga Swiatek sets up an Indian Wells semi-final against teenager Mirra Andreeva, while top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys.

BBC News - 2d

Report: Arsenal & Chelsea face competition for £50m transfer

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to face competition from Real Madrid for the potential transfer of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.The 19-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Maple Leafs Did Very Maple Leaf Things At The NHL Trade Deadline

Brock Nelson was out there. Mikko Rantanen was out there. Brad Marchand was out there.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline

Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.

ESPN - 6d

Trump considers four bids to buy TikTok as deadline for deal looms

President Donald Trump is considering four bids to purchase the social media app TikTok. NBC News’ Steve Romo reports on who the potential buyers could be ahead of the pause on TikTok set to expire.

NBC News - 5d

Bondi's deadline passes on finding 2nd amendment violations of Biden's actions

Attorney General Pam Bondi is looking into whether Biden administration policies infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.

ABC News - 3d

Vance ‘very confident’ TikTok deal will be reached by April deadline

NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Henry Gomez joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss highlights from Vice President Vance’s interview with NBC News.

NBC News - 1d

Trump lauds 'very good funding bill' after House GOP unveils CR

President Trump was quick to throw his support behind the House GOP's stopgap funding bill Saturday afternoon, calling it a "very good funding bill." "The House and Senate have put together, under ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

NBA odds, free score predictions for Friday, Mar. 14: Model picks Nuggets over Lakers, Celtics over Heat, more

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its NBA score prediction for every game on Friday

CBS Sports - 1d

UFC Fight Night 254 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff highlights video, photo gallery

LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 254 weigh-ins took place Friday, and the fighters came face-to-face one final time before Saturday's event. The weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex, which hosts ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts

Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...

The Hill - 4d

Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion

Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.

The New York Times - 3d

Burn pit fund for veterans on chopping block in GOP spending bill

Democratic lawmakers and veterans’ groups are fuming over a provision in a stopgap federal spending bill passed by House Republicans this week that would cut a Department of Veteran Affairs fund ...

The Hill - 1d

Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown

Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Wired - 4d

Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE

Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 5d

What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?

Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.

CBS News - 2d

Dinosaur footprints found in the Banana Shire? A true and also nice story where nothing bad happens | First Dog on the Moon

What were these dinosaurs doing?. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise ...

The Guardian - 2d

Congress Faces Friday Deadline to Fund the Government Heres What to Know

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