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Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.The Hill - 6d -
‘Ceasefire’ is a hollow word for Palestinians – the killings, displacements and denial of aid continue | Nesrine Malik
A winding down of operations in Gaza has allowed Israel to turn its attention to the West Bank, with devastating effects. It has been just over six weeks since a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, ...The Guardian - 5d -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - 3d -
'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.BBC News - 17h -
Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again
Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks.The New York Times - 15h -
How A Minecraft Movie Could Compare To Other Video Game Films At The Box Office
The next big video game movie to hit theaters is A Minecraft Movie, but how well is it expected to perform commercially? According to one tracking estimate, it could pull in $60 million or more in ...GameSpot - 2d -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says
Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.BBC News - 2d -
Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer
Shalaleh Barlow says legal rulings on "alienating behaviour" take too long and are harming children.BBC News - 2d -
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 1d -
Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says
Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live.BBC News - 5d -
Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance
Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...Inc. - 4d -
Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - 4d -
Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that.
President Trump has used funding pauses and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target climate initiatives by the federal government, but will need the help of Congress to repeal the ...The Hill - 3d -
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care law. They are challenging the ...The Hill - 2d -
Israeli airstrikes ‘kill nine’ as Hamas restates Gaza ceasefire demands
Militant group hardening its negotiating position in ceasefire talks amid new violence in territory. The current fragile pause in hostilities in Gaza has come under further threat with Hamas ...The Guardian - 12h -
Suns' owner Ishbia says Devin Booker trade will 'Never happen,' Booker says he doesn't want one
Ishbia says a "pivot and reload" around Booker — meaning a trade of Durant — is possible this summer.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - 6d -
Rock, Paper, Grenade — an unflinching portrait of 1990s Ukraine
Artem Chekh’s latest novel is a provocative and moving exploration of his country’s coming of ageFinancial Times - 5d -
Army chiefs meet in Paris to discuss peacekeeping for Ukraine
Yahoo News - 4d -
US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia
Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territoryFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. and Ukraine Hold Talks on the War: What to Know
Kyiv said it would support the Trump administration’s proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia.The New York Times - 4d -
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.BBC News - 4d -
Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line
The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.BBC News - 3d -
Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?
Kyiv has backed a temporary truce, but tough questions would need resolving in any final agreementFinancial Times - 3d -
What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?
Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battlingFinancial Times - 3d -
Latest news on Putin's remarks about a ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia's Vladimir Putin is commenting on a 30-day ceasefire deal proposal that the U.S. worked through with Ukrainian officials. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.CBS News - 2d -
Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demandsFinancial Times - 2d -
Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire
Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.The New York Times - 2d -
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the war he launched.BBC News - 2d -
Why the EU’s plan for Ukraine is to turn it into a porcupine
Also in this newsletter: Hungary takes it to the wire, againFinancial Times - 1d -
Land Drones Play A Pivotal Role In The Ukraine War
Yahoo News - 1d -
Germany's Baerbock calls spending plan signal to Ukraine
Yahoo News - 1d -
Many skeptical of Putin's support for a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., in principle, but has conditions. But many are skeptical that he intends to stop the ...CBS News - 4h -
‘We joke about who’s getting their knees done’: the rock veterans still touring into their late 70s
Yoga and ice baths have replaced all-nighters, but musicians such as Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Rick Wakeman and Elkie Brooks aren’t planning to retire any time soon. I always said I’d retire when ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
How to Create a Recovery USB Drive to Fix Your Computer
This emergency first aid kit will be ready to rescue your Mac or Windows machine when disaster strikes.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts
US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreatFinancial Times - 4d
