Government Shutdown Looking More Likely after Spending Bill Tanked

Bills agree to re-sign S Damar Hamlin

The Bills have brought back Damar Hamlin.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence

In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authorities

ABC News - 3d

White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks

The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...

The Hill - 3d

Treasury yields steady but higher after weak consumer-sentiment report

Bond yields were steady, but higher, Friday after a report on consumer sentiment underscored the growing pessimism sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff fight and efforts to shake up the U.S. ...

MarketWatch - 2h

Briton dies in Kenya after being hit by vehicle in president’s motorcade

Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed in the hit-and-run incident in Nairobi on Thursday. A British national has died in Kenya after being struck by a government vehicle that was part of the ...

The Guardian - 3h

Many Chinese See a Cultural Revolution in America

People in China are expressing alarm at what looks like a familiar authoritarian turn in the United States, their longtime role model for democracy.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 TEs don't offer a lot of upside

It's a weak class of free agent tight ends. The position is important, as teams look for their matchup cheat codes like Trey McBride or Brock Bowers.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

John Mulaney Says His New Show Is Netflix’s Mistake

The comedian said Netflix “picked up this show by accident. They thought that it was a true-crime documentary because I look like a disappeared boy.”

The New York Times - 1d

Penn fires coach Steve Donahue, Columbia coach Jim Engles steps down after teams miss Ivy League tournament

Both Ivy League schools will now be looking for a new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What might happen next after the S&P 500’s correction?

Also: Deeper looks at Microsoft, Tesla (and Musk) and ways to broaden your investment horizons and lower your risk.

MarketWatch - 1h

Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.

MarketWatch - 1d

US investigators advise partial ban on helicopter flights after DC plane crash

Announcement comes after fatal collision between military helicopter and American Airlines jet on 29 January. Federal investigators looking for the cause of the collision between a passenger jet ...

The Guardian - 2d

Best Mario Day Merch Deals - Super Mario Lego Sets, Hot Wheels, Plushies, And More

Today is Mario Day (MAR10), and if you’re a fan looking to join in on the festivities, there are plenty of incredible Mario-related discounts for you to enjoy. Everything from controllers and ...

GameSpot - 3d

New teams, new rules, more money - Netball Super League's big relaunch

New teams, new rules and bigger venues. The relaunched Netball Super League begins on 14 March and BBC Sport takes a look at everything you need to know.

BBC News - 9h

'It’s my best season, but I can do more' - Al Kholood hitman Maolida has Ronaldo and Co in sights

Looking up at those above him in the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League scoring charts – to be fair, such has been his fabulous form, there aren’t many – only makes Myziane Maolida resolve to work even ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

The rise of pronatalism: why Musk, Vance and the right want women to have more babies

The movement unites ‘family values’ conservatives and tech bro rightwingers. Will this incoherent coalition hold?. In his first address to the United States after becoming vice-president, JD ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump to Deliver Speech to Justice Dept. After Triumph in Battles Against It

The president, once the target of federal prosecution, is likely to announce steps to combat “weaponization” of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.

The New York Times - 8h

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.

The New York Times - 5d

Why an M.L.B. Star Probably Can’t Afford His Own Baseball Card

The Paul Skenes M.L.B. debut patch card will likely sell for more money than the pitcher will earn in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The New York Times - 1d

Steel and aluminum tariffs could cause price broad price hikes

Here are some of the products that are likely to cost more under President Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

CBS News - 1d

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop

If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says

It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.

CNBC - 1d

Is Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ a bridge too far?

It will take more than the president — no matter how serious his commitment — to fully deliver on a promise like this.

The Hill - 1h

Kings' DeMar DeRozan fined $25K by NBA for criticizing officials after loss to Nuggets

DeRozan said the refs were 'terrible' and did not like the discrepancy in calls against both teams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

The New York Times - 2d

Blackhawks Spending $30 Million on Non-Roster Players

The Chicago Blackhawks are spending a ridiculous amount of money on players not currently on their roster this season. The team has gotten to this point from all different pathways.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Retailers risk multibillion-pound bill as UK equal pay claims gain momentum

Decades after a key campaign by women at Ford’s Dagenham plant, recent rulings have been going against employers

Financial Times - 3d

NFL free agency 2025: Safety Damar Hamlin stays with Bills, agreeing to 1-year deal

Hamlin will forever be a part of Buffalo sports history for coming back after suffering cardiac arrest on the field in 2023.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - 5d

U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow

The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...

CBS News - 3d

Whole Hog Politics: Your way-too-early Senate race ratings

On the menu: Tariffs tax approval; Dems jockey for 2028 position; Elon-gated; Biden hemmed in Harris; a wild commute As Senate Democrats agonize over whether to help Republicans avoid a government ...

The Hill - 7h

Uncertainty, a slowdown, or more

New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system.

NBC News - 3d

Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin

Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...

The Guardian - 6d

What's next after Ukraine agrees to U.S. proposal for ceasefire with Russia

The pressure to end Russia's war on Ukraine now shifts to Moscow, after the U.S. and a Ukrainian delegation agreed to a proposed ceasefire deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the ...

CBS News - 2d