Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

Female founders in game companies got 12.1% of game VC deals in 2024 | The DeanBeat (updated)

In the male-dominated landscape of game startups, women were only 0.11 percent of the game VC deal value in 2024.

VentureBeat - 4d

Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agree to three-year, $100M deal, according to reports

The Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold have agreed to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million, according to multiple reports.

NBC News - 1d

Texans land pass-rusher Darrell Taylor on 1-year, $5.25 million deal: Report

Darrell Taylor is headed to Houston on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’

Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away. Microsoft announced on the last day of February that it would ...

The Guardian - 3d

Vance tells House GOP they’ll take the blame if it comes to a shutdown

Politico - 1d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - 18h

Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown

Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...

The Hill - 5h

Sources: WR Brown back to K.C. on 1-year deal

Free agent wide receiver Hollywood Brown is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 3d

Canadians deal with tariff threats amid Trudeau successor battle

As President Trump threatens tariffs on the Canadian dairy and lumber industry — while holding off on broader tariffs on goods covered under the USMCA until April — Canadians are also dealing with ...

CBS News - 3d

Source: Chiefs re-signing LB Bolton to $45M deal

Linebacker Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a three-year, $45 million deal, including $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 2d

Ex-Raiders CB Hobbs joining Pack with $48M deal

Free agent cornerback Nate Hobbs is signing a four-year, $48 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, his agent, Gregg Linton, told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN - 1d

CB Jourdan Lewis, Jaguars agree on 3-year, $30M deal

Lewis will reportedly be the NFL's highest-paid nickel defensive back, with a deal for three years and $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, as well as $12.5 million this coming season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bears in agreement with DL Grady Jarrett on 3-year, $43.5 million deal

Shortly after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett struck a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

49ers reportedly add TE Luke Farrell on 3-year deal: Report

San Francisco's deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Carlton Davis, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal

Carlton Davis is reportedly signing a three-year, $60 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Davis is also getting a reported $34.5 million guaranteed.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Titans reportedly sign LT Dan Moore to 4-year, $82M deal

Moore and the Tennessee Titans reportedly agreed to a four-year, $82 million deal with $50 million guaranteed and $30 million this upcoming season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Education Department firings and the search for student Sudiksha Konanki: Morning Rundown

The Education Department is taking its first step toward a shutdown.

NBC News - 5h

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - 4d

Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival

Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel service

Financial Times - 3d

Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire

Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.

CBS News - 2d

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - 2d

Nobel laureates urge frozen Russian funds to be used for Ukraine

Yahoo News - 2d

GOP holdouts push for Afghan visa changes in funding bill

Politico - 1d

12:30 Report — Johnson scrambles to corral GOP funding votes

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. It’s a stunningly beautiful day, and I wish Congress would move its business outside. TBH, I think a little fresh air would help everyone. Today's forecast in ...

The Hill - 1d

House GOP one step closer to passing stopgap funding bill

Politico - 23h

Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.

The New York Times - 16h

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - 10h

Applivery raises funds from Supercell for device and software management

Applivery, a tech platform for endpoint management and app distribution, has received a strategic investment from Supercell.

VentureBeat - 3h

Hedge funds slash bets as Trump’s trade war causes ‘a lot of pain’

Managers’ favourite stocks tumble as market volatility surges

Financial Times - 2h

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Coterra Energy and Walmart.

CNBC - 3d

Top Five Mistakes Founders Are Still Making in 2025

Founders who fail quickly are the ones who don’t raise enough seed money, hold themselves accountable to revenue targets, and interact with their fans.

Inc. - 3d

Championship top-two fight will go to wire - Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expects the battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League to go all the way.

BBC News - 2d

Details emerge on top Johnson aide's DUI arrest

Politico - 1d

Fantasy Baseball: Top outfield sleepers for 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don shares why he believes these five outfielders could make waves in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ranking the Top 25 Coaches in College Football

The first three selections were easy. Then it gets complicated.

The New York Times - 1d

Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu

Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May vote

Financial Times - 22h

Adams, Reyna top USMNT Concacaf NL roster

The returns of Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams and Borussia Dortmund attacker Gio Reyna highlight Mauricio Pochettino's 23-player roster for the final stage of the Concacaf Nations League.

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