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Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - 1d

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

BBC News - 19h

Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)

Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.

VentureBeat - 6d

Yes, it appears that Luka Dončić may have been good for the Lakers

We're a month removed from the NBA trade deadline, which means it's time to take a way-too-soon look at some of the stars who changed jerseys.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Chipmakers are finding that good earnings aren't enough to please Wall Street

After investors poured into semiconductor stocks last year, expectations are high, and companies are having trouble making Wall Street happy.

CNBC - 4d

'The first of three finals' - how good can Liverpool's season be?

Liverpool's dream of achieving the Treble was ended last month by Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but they remain firmly in the hunt for three trophies.

BBC News - 3d

Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month

Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.

The New York Times - 3d

Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow

While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.

The New York Times - 3d

China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates

Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timber

Financial Times - 2d

Is Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks a good fantasy football fit?

The Seahawks continue with big changes, this time reportedly landing Sam Darnold. Will that change JSN's trajectory for fantasy managers?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - 19h

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - 16h

EU retaliates after Trump tariffs, announcing duties on US goods

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."

ABC News - 31m

Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.

CNBC - 4d

Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department

Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor students

Financial Times - 1d

US education department plans to cut half its workforce

The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.

BBC News - 7h

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna eyes anti-corruption agenda in bid to reform party

California Rep. Ro Khanna is not only taking stock of the Democrats' stinging defeat last fall, but also taking shots at his own political party.

ABC News - 1d

Patriots agree to deal with DT Milton Williams after initial reports had Panthers close

The Eagles are losing a key piece of their championship defense.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lions agree to deal with free-agent CB D.J. Reed after coming up short in playoffs

The Lions are reshuffling the defense after a playoff loss.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Giants signing ex-Dolphins safety Jevon Holland to 3-year, $45.3M deal, including $30M guaranteed

The safety was one of the top defensive backs in free agency

CBS Sports - 20h

49ers' purge continues with release of DE Floyd

The 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday.

ESPN - 12h

2025 NFL free agency: Joey Bosa reportedly agrees to 1-year, $12.6 million deal with Bills

The Bills found quite a defensive-line reinforcement.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Want to Keep Your Mind Sharp? Neurology Research Says Cutting Out This Food Can Improve Your Brain Function (and Make You Live Longer)

Not good news for meat lovers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Inc. - 4d

Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court

After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.

The New York Times - 15h

Vikings add Allen, Fries to strengthen both lines

The Vikings strengthened their defensive and offensive lines Tuesday, agreeing to deals with free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries.

ESPN - 12h

Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage

Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriage

ABC News - 4d

Jaycee Horn, Panthers agree to historic deal: CB becomes NFL's highest-paid defensive back with extension

Horn is getting a four-year extension worth up to $108 million

CBS 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 - 16h

What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher

In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say

In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.

NBC News - 2d

Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors

New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.

MarketWatch - 1d

DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.

Inc. - 1d

Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around

Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.

MarketWatch - 12h

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...

The Guardian - 4h

'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze

The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...

The Hill - 21h

Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live

Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...

The Guardian - 8h