Friday Briefing

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Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire
Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.The New York Times - 12h -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 2d -
Monday Briefing
Canada’s next prime minister.The New York Times - 4d -
Tuesday Briefing
World markets fall.The New York Times - 3d -
Wednesday Briefing
U.S. aid to Ukraine is back on.The New York Times - 2d -
Thursday Briefing
A widening trade war.The New York Times - 1d -
Pope briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican
"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.ABC News - 4d -
PIAA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Quarterfinals capsules — Friday’s games
CLASS 2A 2-1 Mountain View (23-4) vs. 11-1 Williams Valley (24-3) When: Friday, 6 p.m. Where: Lake-Lehman HS Tickets: Must be purchased online at piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx. Select the sport, ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Luka Doncic on whether he will play on Friday versus the Nuggets
Will Luka Doncic, who exploded for 45 points on Thursday versus the Bucks, play on Friday against the Nuggets?Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Watch live: White House holds briefing as fears over economy, trade war mount
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing Tuesday afternoon as President Trump's tariffs and dips in the stock market have raised concerns over the economy. Trump on ...The Hill - 2d -
House Republicans unveil spending plan with government shutdown deadline set for Friday
Republicans in the House released a stopgap spending plan over the weekend that would delay a government shutdown for at least six months, but it's unclear if they have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump to give 'law and order,' 'weaponization of justice' speech at DOJ Friday
President Trump will give a speech focused on "law and order" at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, according to the White House. The president is set to argue that there has been a ...The Hill - 18h -
Postponed NASA, Space X Falcon 9 mission rescheduled for Friday
NASA and SpaceX rescheduled the launch of their Falcon 9 rocket rescue mission to the International Space Station for Friday. They were unable to launch on Wednesday due to issues with equipment on ...The Hill - 7h -
Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria
Plus, reading festivals in India.The New York Times - 4d -
Thursday Briefing: A Widening Trade War
Plus, a new season of books.The New York Times - 1d -
Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Recession Fear Rattles Markets
Plus, how a leader’s gambit failed.The New York Times - 3d -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine
Plus, a tale of two Rwandas.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 3d -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - 3d -
Will LeBron James, Rui Hachimura or Jaxson Hayes play on Friday?
Are the short-handed Lakers going to start getting healthier any time soon?Yahoo Sports - 10h -
2025 Players Championship Friday second round tee times, how to watch
Here's everything you need to know for the second round of the 2025 Players Championship, including tee times and TV information.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 4d -
Biden's intelligence access to President's Daily Brief revoked, DNI Gabbard says
Other Biden officials, lawyers also had their security clearances officially revoked.ABC News - 3d -
Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid
From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump administration’s decision to have ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire
Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...The Guardian - 8h -
House's short-term spending bill heads to Senate, passage needed by Friday to avoid shutdown
The GOP stopgap funding bill passed Monday night in the House will now go to the Senate where Republicans will need Democratic support to pass it into law and avert a government shutdown. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Wolverines, Spartans get pushy late in MSU win
Michigan guard Phat Phat Brooks shoved Michigan State guard Tre Holloman late in Sunday's game, causing a brief scrum as coaches separated the players.ESPN - 4d -
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. and Canada skirmish over tariffs, roiling markets
The White House engaged in a brief trade war with Canada on Tuesday over energy surcharges and steel tariffs. Cooler heads prevailed but markets weren't calmed.CNBC - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia
Air defences engaged in repelling Russian attack on Ukrainian capital; Zelenskyy says ‘significant’ part of talks in Saudi Arabia will concern security guarantees Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs
Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU
Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. A federal judge in California ...The Guardian - 7h -
Amorim persists and gives United fans a glimpse of a working plan | Barney Ronay
After the pre-match protests about the owners, Amorim saw his wing-backs combine in what could be a taste of things to come. With 53 minutes gone at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home support ...The Guardian - 4d -
What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst
As a Paris film extra, I surrendered my device and discovered the extraordinary connections I miss while staring at my screen. A few Thursdays ago was a wrap. For my brief acting career, that is. ...The Guardian - 4d -
AP reporter spars with White House over tariffs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday clashed with a reporter with The Associated Press over President Trump’s use of tariffs after granting the outlet a rare question during a ...The Hill - 2d -
Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now
Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The 11 days of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sam Darnold not expected back with Vikings as team focuses on other options entering free agency, per report
This report comes after the Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Raiders FridayCBS Sports - 5d -
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.BBC News - 2d -
2025 Players Championship tee times, pairings: Complete field, groups, schedule for Round 2 at TPC Sawgrass
Players will look to shoot into contention or inside the cutline Friday at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 6h
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Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.The New York Times - 4h -
Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that direction, it’s reluctantly starting to hit back.The New York Times - 7h -
Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.The New York Times - 18h -
After al-Assad’s Ouster, Many Syrians Struggle With Returning Home
Syria’s interim president has said that millions would return after President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, but many houses and other buildings were destroyed in 13 years of civil war.The New York Times - 23h -
‘Let’s Not Talk About It’: 5 Years Later, China’s Covid Shadow Lingers
People who endured the longest Covid restrictions in the world are still grappling with what they lost: their loved ones, their livelihoods, their dignity.The New York Times - 1d
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Iran increasingly electronically surveils women looking for headscarf violations, UN report warns
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, even as hard-liners push for harsher penalties ...ABC News - 17m -
Schumer decision to vote for Republican funding bill a ‘huge slap in the face’, says AOC - US politics live
Senate working to avert partial government shutdown before midnight deadline. The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full ...The Guardian - 19m -
Rashford and Henderson named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad: football – live
Europa League reaction, England squad news and more Get in touch: you can mail Barry with your thoughts Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford.. ...The Guardian - 20m -
Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office
After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.The New York Times - 27m -
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.The New York Times - 28m