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D.C. Mayor calls out ‘$1.1 billion problem’ in House GOP stopgap plan
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday sounded alarm over what she described as a "$1.1 billion problem" in a plan rolled out by House Republicans to keep the government funded beyond ...The Hill - 2d -
Raegan Beers scores 20 as No. 10 Oklahoma beats No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 to reach SEC semifinals
Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Payton Verhulst added 16 points and No. 10 Oklahoma battled back from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 and advance to the SEC ...ABC News - 5d -
Bills, QB Josh Allen reach record-setting 6-year, $330 million extension
Allen is set to receive the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player in his new deal.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency: Milton Williams, Patriots reach deal worth reported $104 million over four years
The former Eagles standout had reportedly been deep in discussions with CarolinaCBS Sports - 2d -
U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could strike a deal that spares Canadian oil and gas from tariffs, but "it's too early to say."CNBC - 2d -
Chargers reportedly reach 1-year, $9.5 million deal with RB Najee Harris
Najee Harris ran for at least 1,000 yards in each of his four seasons with the Steelers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 CAA Tournament: No. 12 seed Delaware's run continues with upset of top-seeded Towson to reach final
The Blue Hens are a game away from the NCAA Tournament after winning their fourth game in last four daysCBS Sports - 1d -
They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama
Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and ...ABC News - 10h -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - 3d -
March Madness 2025: Everything you need to know about the NCAA tournament, where to watch games and more
Everything we know about the upcoming 2025 NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.Wired - 6d -
Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...The Guardian - 2d -
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.The New York Times - 2d -
Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.Wired - 1d -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - 6d -
James Carville is wrong. Democrats should fight, not ‘play dead.’
Democrats must fight back against Trump and his agenda, as a lack of action will make them appear weak and Americans will despise weakness.The Hill - 4d -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - 1d -
A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not
This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 years of civil war — and it threatens to open an endless cycle of vengeanceABC News - 1d -
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.The New York Times - 13h -
Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree ceasefire plan
The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.ABC News - 14h -
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped
The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of AmericaABC News - 6d -
Steph has shot at impressive scoring milestone in Warriors-Pistons
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry has a chance to reach another scoring milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown
The government is headed toward a shutdown unless a deal is reached by March 14. And disagreements over DOGE may be the biggest roadblock.Inc. - 4d -
Firing Kevin Keatts now was cold-blooded, but urgently needed by NC State in face of clear deterioration
Keatts was on the hot seat prior to reaching the Final Four in 2024, so his dismissal should not be a surpriseCBS Sports - 2d -
Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer
The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.The New York Times - 2d -
India approves legislation to boost oil and gas exploration
‘Far-reaching’ amendments to 1948 law highlight reluctance to wean world’s most populous nation off fossil fuelsFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees
The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.The New York Times - 6d -
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.BBC News - 4d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - 4d -
Kings blow out De'Aaron Fox and Spurs in PG's return to Sacramento
Sacramento gave De'Aaron Fox a warm welcome, then a rough night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
MLS Cup champ Galaxy out of GAM salary space
Reigning MLS Cup champion the LA Galaxy has exhausted its supply of 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), MLS announced on Friday.ESPN - 4d -
What will it take for a former president to speak out against Trump?
The silence from former occupants of the Oval Office has been deafening as the incumbent cuts a destructive path. The stadium announcer called on the crowd to give a warm welcome to “a very special ...The Guardian - 4d -
AI Is Changing Everything. Here’s How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader
A branding expert shares how to get ahead of AI and establish your presence as an authentic thought leader.Inc. - 4d -
Dest set for PSV return after 11 months out
USMNT defender Sergiño Dest is set to make his return for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday after an 11-month injury layoff.ESPN - 4d -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - 4d -
Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field
With spring training in full swing, baseball players are flashing leather all over the field. In recent decades, much sports equipment has been made overseas but one company refuses to export its ...CBS News - 4d -
President Trump Called Out Canada. The Country’s National Hero Stayed Silent.
Wayne Gretzky is known as the “Great One.” But his allegiance to Trump has left many Canadians feeling deeply betrayed.The New York Times - 3d -
How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.
The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.The New York Times - 3d -
India edge out New Zealand to win Champions Trophy
India win the Champions Trophy for a record third time after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai.BBC News - 3d
