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Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.
ABC News - 2d
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia

It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.
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‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’

The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.
Wired - 2d
Iranian leader rejects Trump’s push for nuclear talks

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s push for nuclear deal talks between the two nations, arguing the initiative is only a gateway for Washington to impose new ...
The Hill - 1d
Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump

The secretary of state was once a prominent Ukraine supporter and called Putin a ‘war criminal’ – not any more. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, looked on as Donald Trump demanded more ...
The Guardian - 1d
Iran’s supreme leader rails against Trump’s ‘bullying’ military threat

Ayatollah Khamenei says US demand to reopen talks on Iran’s nuclear programme is aimed at domination. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has criticised what he described as bullying ...
The Guardian - 1d
Al Green censure highlights increased appetite for retribution in House

A formal House reprimand didn't contain the fallout from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) interrupting President Trump’s speech to Congress, showing how petty fights and demands for retribution have become ...
The Hill - 1d
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care

The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...
The New York Times - 1d
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.
The New York Times - 4h
It’s getting ‘uncomfortably difficult’ to find a job. Here are the bright spots in this labor market.

Why the latest report is giving job hunters the jitters: longer stretches of unemployment and more part-time work.
MarketWatch - 1d
Dan Hurley, after a difficult season, sees a path for UConn to three-peat

The countdown to March Madness is on. UConn got off to a rough start this year, but Coach Dan Hurley hopes to lead the team to a third straight title.
CBS News - 14h
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.
Politico - 4d
Is this dotcom bust 2.0?

History shows how difficult it is to spot the exact moment that markets turn
Financial Times - 2d
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.
The New York Times - 2d
Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...
The Guardian - 2d
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women
ABC News - 2d
International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination

International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.
CBS News - 1d
US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand

Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.
BBC News - 5h
States Shift Policy, Create Financial Incentives to Draw Power Plants

Demand for electricity is rising as the artificial intelligence race speeds up.
Inc. - 14h
The office lunch disrupters

Return to in-person work has driven demand for premium, healthier options
Financial Times - 9h
Celtics prepare for a championship repeat as true challengers rise

The defending champions have a more difficult road in front of them in their repeat bid, and they are well aware of it.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules

Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguards
Financial Times - 9h
State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.
The New York Times - 1d
A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East

Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.
The New York Times - 3d
3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government

The government will shut down next Saturday morning unless Congress can rally around a funding measure by the end of the week, setting up the first big legislative spending fight of President ...
The Hill - 2d
Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom

Swiss police say they have solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of about $1.135 million
ABC News - 2d
Activists in Trinidad and Tobago push to include women's occupations on Hindu marriage act

Trinidad and Tobago is considering amending its local Hindu marriage act to include a woman’s occupation on certificates as demanded by activists
ABC News - 1d
Kamay review – searing story of Afghan Hazara family’s painful quest for justice

A daughter’s death is the catalyst for a difficult journey to Kabul, chronicled in this claustrophobic documentary about the void left by trauma. Living in the remote, mountainous Daikundi province ...
The Guardian - 6h
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday
ABC News - 1d
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows

Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion
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Xavi: I was too emotionally connected in Barça job

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says he was too emotionally connected to the Catalan club to deliver the sustained success demanded from him.
ESPN - 17h
Courts grapple with 'King' Trump

The White House sees few, if any, limits on President Trump's executive powers in his second term, but the federal court system is much less sure. Trump's mass firings and dismantling of various ...
The Hill - 1d
Defense lawyers in Trump assassination attempt case tour Trump golf course

Prosecutors said Ryan Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks, before aiming a rifle through shrubs as Trump played golf last September at his golf club.
CBS News - 13h
Trump floats 250% tariff on dairy from Canada

Jerome Powell's remarks came as Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada.
ABC News - 2d
Lucky loser Van de Zandschulp stuns struggling Djokovic at Indian Wells

Five-time champion loses 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in second round Jack Draper and Sonay Kartal advance to third round Novak Djokovic’s difficult start to the season continued on the North American hard ...
The Guardian - 1d
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...
The Guardian - 1d
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power

Faced with increasing demand for energy to fuel artificial intelligence, and the need to cut down on carbon emissions, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have announced major investments ...
CBS News - 1d
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence

Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to ...
CBS News - 22h
Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'

President Trump insisted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and close Trump adviser Elon Musk have a "great relationship" following an explosive report that the two clashed during a contentious ...
The Hill - 1d

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Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'

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Trump: Administration talking to four groups about possible TikTok sale

President Trump said Sunday that his administration is in talks with four groups about a potential TikTok sale, with less than a month until a ban on the popular video-sharing platform is set to go ...
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Rubio takes Elon Musk's side in fight with Polish diplomat: 'Just making things up’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio took Elon Musk's side in an online fight with a Polish diplomat over Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine war. The exchanges were notable coming days after Rubio and ...
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Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous

Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.
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3/9: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," after a whiplash week of on-again, off-again tariff announcements, Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joins to discuss the costs ...
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