Conservatives Demand Steep Funding Cuts As They Fume over Johnsons Spending Bill
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Evening Report — Government funding fight headed for the wire
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House takes first swing at averting shutdown HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS are striking a confident tone ...The Hill - 1d -
Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable
"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.CNBC - 4d -
UFC CEO Dana White’s Embrace of Andrew Tate Tests Trump Supporters’ Limits
Dana White of the U.F.C. greeted Andrew Tate and his brother at an event, highlighting a divide among conservatives.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?
Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.The New York Times - 12h -
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...The Guardian - 3d -
Laid-off FEMA employees speak out about DOGE cuts
Elon Musk today said that his Department of Government Efficiency is cooperating with cabinet secretaries on downsizing the federal bureaucracy. Since Inauguration Day, more than 200 FEMA employees ...NBC News - 2d -
If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds
Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.CNBC - 3d -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - 2d -
Will a collection agency sue over a $5,000 debt?
Debt collectors have the right to sue you over unpaid debts, but they won't always take that route.CBS News - 2d -
Dubois in talks over Usyk title fight
Daniel Dubois begins talks with rival heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk over a rematch.BBC News - 15h -
States Shift Policy, Create Financial Incentives to Draw Power Plants
Demand for electricity is rising as the artificial intelligence race speeds up.Inc. - 3d -
The office lunch disrupters
Return to in-person work has driven demand for premium, healthier optionsFinancial Times - 3d -
Senate Dems demand Kennedy disclose details of Mar-a-Lago meetings with drug execs
Three Democratic senators want answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his private meetings with drugmakers alongside President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - 2d -
‘I demand to have some booze!’: how do actors fake being drunk or on drugs?
From The White Lotus to Industry, hedonism is everywhere on TV at the moment. Actors, and the ‘wellbeing facilitators’ tasked with keeping them safe, reveal the trick to acting under the influence. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand
Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.CNBC - 1d -
Married spies with secrets? After Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender's recent demanding roles, that's almost a vacation
Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender have both worked with director Steven Soderbergh before and craved a return to his speedy, efficient playfulness with 'Black Bag.'Los Angeles Times - 21h -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - 5d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - 5d -
‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts
Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuanceFinancial Times - 4d -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - 2d -
Democrats offer short-term alternative to House GOP spending patch
Politico - 2d -
Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year
Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.CNBC - 1d -
Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”The New York Times - 1d -
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.The New York Times - 10h -
49ers cut DT Maliek Collins
The 49ers are releasing veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins, according to multiple reports.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The folly of America’s R&D cuts
Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectivesFinancial Times - 2d -
Former Obama-era Education secretary says Trump cuts are "morally and educationally bankrupt"
The Trump administration is cutting the Education Department's workforce in half. Arne Duncan, who served as secretary of education under former President Barack Obama, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - 9h -
Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears
Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...CBS News - 1d -
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One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark
With his magnificent underwater images, Gerardo del Villar wants to rehabilitate the reputation of the ocean's great predators, inspire conservation, and encourage responsible ecotourism.Wired - 22h -
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. - 4d -
2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million
The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.CBS News - 4d -
Philippines’ ex-president Duterte sent to The Hague over drug war killings
Former leader arrested on International Criminal Court warrant over alleged crimes against humanityFinancial Times - 1d -
Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his familyFinancial Times - 1d -
Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.BBC News - 16h -
Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures
US law firm agrees settlement with England’s legal regulator over failings in London officeFinancial Times - 13h -
Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
Some of the president’s Tory fans seem to find the grim reality of the president’s actions invigorating rather than terrifying. Short of emigration, what is the best option for Britain’s dazzled ...The Guardian - 3d -
Eagles trading safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Texans for former first-round OL Kenyon Green, draft pick swap
A surprise splash from the reigning Super Bowl championsCBS Sports - 1d -
C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade grades: Eagles betting on future upside, Texans add more physicality to defense
Which side got the better of the deal going into 2025?CBS Sports - 1d -
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims
Russian said it is expelling two British diplomats over allegations of spyingABC News - 2d -
AP reporter spars with White House over tariffs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday clashed with a reporter with The Associated Press over President Trump’s use of tariffs after granting the outlet a rare question during a ...The Hill - 1d
