A House Where Every Republican Will Be in Charge

March Madness is here. When is Selection Sunday?

March Madness will kick into full gear with this weekend's Selection Sunday event, where the 68-team NCAA tournament field will be announced.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Vikings agree to terms with LB Eric Wilson

Linebacker Eric Wilson is heading back to where he started his NFL career.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NCAA Snapshot for the West Virginia basketball team

Looking at where the West Virginia basketball program sits in regards to a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bradley Beal open to trade this offseason, 'Different deal in the summer'

Beal has a no-trade clause, so he has control over where he might end up.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Immigration checkpoints are a way of life in areas within 100 miles from U.S. borders

For a large swath of the U.S. population, checkpoints are a regular part of life, where they must affirm that they are citizens or have legal residency in the U.S.

NBC News - 16h

Colin Cowherd spits ugly truth about Pittsburgh Steelers in AFC standings prediction

Colin Cowherd may not be well-liked, but there are no lies detected in his take on where Pittsburgh Steelers land in 2025 NFL standings.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.

ABC News - Mar. 7

See how Australia’s first 3D-printed multi-storey house is being built: four bedrooms in five weeks

The slab has been laid, a frame is being printed and cement piping that looks like soft serve is poured by robotic crane. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updates Get our ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying

The author always sits in the corner of a room but doesn’t understand why. Do some people crave the solace of the corner more than others? He finds clues to the compulsion in his upbringing – and ...

The Guardian - 6d

Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020. Global stock markets have continued to fall amid fears that a wide-ranging ...

The Guardian - 5d

Can Trump launch Iran nuclear deal 2.0 in second White House term?

Trump sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader expressing his desire for a deal.

CNBC - 4d

Eagles accept White House invitation: Super Bowl champions to visit Donald Trump in April

After Super Bowl LIX, there were rumors the Eagles would not accept an invitation, but those were shut down quickly

CBS Sports - 3d

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market

Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

MarketWatch - 3d

From troublemakers to team players: House Freedom Caucus softens as Trump transforms GOP

The band of far-right rebels supported a budget plan with a massive debt limit hike and a status-quo bill to keep the government open, two things they've long been fiercely against.

NBC News - 3d

From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.

BBC News - 3d

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility

essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.

CNBC - 2d

Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.

CNBC - 2d

I viewed a $600K house. I discovered it has an unsafe kitchen extension with no foundation. Do I speak up?

“The next-door neighbor was going to buy it, but the seller warned him off.”

MarketWatch - 2d

A president touting Musk’s cars from the White House shows this: the Tesla boycott really irks him | Gaby Hinsliff

Trump has met a force he cannot control: people’s ability to parade their anger and distaste through consumer choice. What do you buy the richest man in the world? The answer, obviously, is the one ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill

The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.

Politico - Mar. 5

Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus

A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.

Politico - Mar. 8

Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton

Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.

Inc. - 5d

GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline

The path to averting a government shutdown at the end of the week remains murky in the Republican-controlled Congress.

NBC News - 5d

The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk

Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.

NBC News - 5d

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote

Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.

CBS News - 5d

With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads

As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.

NBC News - 2d

D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget

Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.

NBC News - 2d

Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk

President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggle

NBC News - 2d

FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Financial Times - 1d

Trump's quest to conquer Canada is confusing everyone

Canadians and Republicans alike are confounded as President Donald Trump increasingly links a trade war to his push to annex Canada.

NBC News - 1d

Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History

The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.

The New York Times - 1d

New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects

‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook says

Financial Times - 6d

Health Secretary to Meet With Major Food Brand Executives

The White House has urged cabinet members to meet with industry leaders.

Inc. - 6d

Trump’s incoherent economic agenda

The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in America

Financial Times - 1d

Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe

ABC News - Mar. 7

Best Sonos Speakers (2025): Soundbars, Turntables, and More

From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.

Wired - Mar. 7

Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy

Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...

CBS News - 6d

Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study

The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...

The Hill - 4d

New-look Cheltenham festival delivers day of drama for smaller audience

Crowds were down but the action on and off the track was a better experience for both committed and once-a-year fans . Once the gasps had subsided following a Champion Hurdle that upended every ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘They add 10 years to my age!’ What happened when a millennial and a gen Zer swapped jeans

Young women wear their jeans low and ultra-baggy, while laughing at the ‘moms’ with their high waists and exposed ankles. It’s time to bring the generations together – if only to try on each ...

The Guardian - 3d

A House Where Every Republican Will Be in Charge

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