Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

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Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 3d

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim

The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Inside life on the Muss Buss: Eric Musselman's drive to transform USC basketball

USC coach Eric Musselman has a long history of rebuilding programs. Near the end of a hard first season, Muss is determined to rebuild the Trojans.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Witnesses react to small plane crash in southeastern Pennsylvania that injured 5

A small plane crashed near a retirement home in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. Five people on board the plane were injured. The FAA is investigating.

CBS News - 6d

Wipeouts on Wall Street

Plus, Perella Weinberg’s decade-long legal fight finally nears its end and Britain’s biggest grocers waver under private equity

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls

Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeave

Financial Times - 6d

‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."

CNBC - 4d

Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France

Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.

CBS News - 3d

How ‘Severance’ Is Shifting the Work-Life Balance Narrative With Innies and Outies

As “Severance” nears the end of its second season, the show has created a “cultural moment” that is changing the way people discuss work-life balance.

The New York Times - 2d

Video Shows Mars and Deimos Close Up During ESA’s Hera Flyby

The Red Planet and its tiny moon Deimos were recorded at a very near distance as the asteroid-chasing spacecraft completed a flyby on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 1d

Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Gone. Its Erasure Feels Symbolic.

The movement that prompted “Black Lives Matter” to be painted in bold yellow near the White House is in retreat. Its leaders are asking what comes next for social justice.

The New York Times - 1d

The real political challenge in running the NHS

Streeting will find the buck stops with him on the worst challenge of all: the funding crisis

Financial Times - 1d

Investors seek to profit from Russia as Trump pursues rapprochement

Hedge funds and brokers eye the country’s corporate bonds and the rouble

Financial Times - 12h

Trump should create a SWF with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

This approach would provide initial funds and support the privatisation of these key financial institutions

Financial Times - 7h

‘I’ll retire when I’m dead’: My 401(k) lost $50,000 in the market turmoil. I’m in my early 40s. What should I do now?

“I have no clue how the funds in my 401(k) are invested.”

MarketWatch - 3h

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?

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Bengals progressing on huge extensions with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, both could be done in days, per report

Both deals could reportedly be done in a matter of days

CBS Sports - 2d

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return vs. Nets after missing last eight games with mystery illness

Porzingis was dealing with a viral illness that the team could not identify

CBS Sports - 1d

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Derek Carr staying in New Orleans on restructured deal

The Saints will have Derek Carr on their roster in 2025 and likely as their starting quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Sources: Tucker joining Knicks on 10-day deal

Free agent P.J. Tucker is joining the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Davante Adams agrees to two-year deal with Rams

Adams is headed back to the West Coast to play with QB Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Sources: Browns, Garrett agree to record deal

The Browns and Myles Garrett agreed to a record contract extension that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN.

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Ex-Eagles star Sweat to Cards on $76.4M deal

After losing out on former Eagles lineman Milton Williams, the Cardinals made their first splash of free agency by agreeing to a four-year contract with another former Eagle, pass rusher Josh ...

ESPN - 6d

A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America

Giving Americans an “economic upside in the future of Ukraine” will never be worth the security downsides.

The Hill - 6d

Will Fries agrees to five-year deal with Vikings

Ryan Kelly isn't the only former Colts interior lineman headed up North.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Source: Fins, WR Westbrook-Ikhine reach deal

The Dolphins have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

ESPN - 5d

Safety Hamlin returning to Bills on one-year deal

The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year extension.

ESPN - 4d

Best Steam Spring Sale 2025 Game Deals

The Steam Spring Sale has begun, and like previous years, thousands of games have been discounted for the event. This is one of the shorter sales on the Steam calendar, as it only runs from March ...

GameSpot - 3d

Source: Raiders agree to deal with RB Mostert

The Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran running back Raheem Mostert, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

Gardner Minshew agrees to one-year deal with Chiefs

Garnder Minshew is moving to another team in the AFC West.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal?

The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society because of its apparent ramifications for immigration and free speech. Here’s what you need to know Continue reading...

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Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

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