This Isnt the Donald Trump America Elected

Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions

Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of the most cost-effective programs within the federal government.

The Hill - 3d

America’s retreat leaves a leadership void that the free world must fill

The world has changed, and the leadership must change with it. Global decision-making has long been concentrated in too few hands.

The Hill - 3d

Watkins, Bueckers, Hidalgo headline All-America team -- but who's player of the year?

Our experts name their women's college basketball player of the year, All-Americans and biggest surprise.

ESPN - 3d

America is breaking its own maritime law — and China knows it

We have a legal obligation under the Merchant Marine Act to maintain sufficient maritime capacity for national defense and commerce.

The Hill - 3d

America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise

The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.

The Hill - 2d

Baseball was in need of revitalization. Japanese stars are giving America's pastime a lifeline.

Japanese players Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are transforming Major League Baseball and its fans — and the future of the game.

NBC News - 1d

Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.

CNBC - 1d

Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Almost nothing is guaranteed in life.

NBC News - 1d

What a Small Island Off the Coast of Scotland Could Teach America

In 2025, the idea of settling anyplace other than Mars might seem anachronistic, but the people on Ulva are pioneers.

The New York Times - 19h

3/16/2025: Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 5h

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation

Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...

The Guardian - 6d

Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day US ceasefire deal; explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – Ukraine war live

Donald Trump plans to talk to Vladimir Putin about ceasefire; Russian state media reports explosions in Ukraine capital as Kyiv’s mayor says air defence forces are repelling the strikes. As the ...

The Guardian - 5d

‘We’re on the edge of chaos’: families with trans kids fight for care as bans take hold

A federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans youth healthcare, but access remains uncertain. Aryn Kavanaugh was sitting in her living room in South Carolina when her ...

The Guardian - 4d

The alcohol trade war has broken out — and is coming for your glass of wine

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened 200% tariffs on alcoholic products from the European Union, saying the import taxes would come “shortly” unless the E.U. backs down from its plan to ...

MarketWatch - 3d

‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story here . Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty ...

The Guardian - 3d

The UK government embracing AI? I’m sorry, that’s nonsense and I can prove it | Chris Stokel-Walker

My freedom of information request revealed the inane use of ChatGPT by the tech secretary. Is this the future? I hope not. Two tech-related things made me laugh this week. One was Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Republican congressman faces extended boos and jeers at rowdy town hall

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall with constituents, the latest such event to go viral on social media as Republicans face backlash over President Donald Trump's mass ...

NBC News - 2d

Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know

Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up

Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.

The New York Times - 2d

Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

Financial Times - 6d

Democrats stumble in race for Senate

Democrats are stumbling out of the gate ahead of the Senate elections in 2026, with early retirements stacking the odds against them in the battle for a majority they lost in November’s elections. ...

The Hill - 16h

Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years

Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.

The New York Times - 6d

Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war

Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

NBC News - 5d

In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment

The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.

The New York Times - 3d

How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month

On March 14, skywatchers in the Americas will be able to see the first of 2025’s two total lunar eclipses.

Wired - 3d

How a Russian Mobster Stalked an Iranian Dissident in Brooklyn

Khalid Mehdiyev was sent to America to establish a beachhead for his gang. The organization then gave him a mission: Kill Masih Alinejad.

The New York Times - 3d

Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More

The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.

The New York Times - 2d

WATCH: Millions get a glimpse at ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse

The eclipse was visible throughout most of North and South America, as well as parts of Africa, Europe, Australia and Japan.

ABC News - 2d

WATCH: Golden retriever can't pass local bodega without saying 'Hi' to his girlfriend

Duke's owner, Zarah Kelleher, told "Good Morning America" the bodega gave Duke a sense of home when they moved to the area.

ABC News - 2d

When do March Madness brackets open? When do they close? Everything to know

It's almost time for one of America's favorite pastimes: filling out your March Madness bracket.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says

The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

BBC News - 1d

Trump responds to market meltdown

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story White House touts record after Trump demurs on recession The Trump administration ...

The Hill - 6d

Chivas Guadalajara vs. Club America live stream: Liga MX prediction, TV channel, where to watch online, time

It's the second of three meetings between these two rivals in the space of a week

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system

Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.

The Hill - Mar. 9