Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation Un Agency Says

Trump administration eyes 30 percent payroll reduction at National Park Service

The Trump administration is eyeing a 30 percent payroll reduction at the National Park Service, signaling big cuts at a high-profile government agency that could make headlines during the summer ...

The Hill - 1d

Police launch new search for fugitive father and children missing in New Zealand wilderness for three years

Over the next few days police will be ‘present’ in the remote Marokopa area where Tom Phillips and his three children are believed to be hiding. New Zealand police are launching a fresh operation ...

The Guardian - 51m

2025 Shriners Children's 500 odds, Phoenix NASCAR picks: Expert who hit 17 winners picking 100-1 longshot

SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and William Byron are favorites

CBS Sports - 2d

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 1d

UN to rent Bangladesh property owned by former regime associate

Sobhan family under scrutiny amid efforts to claw back billions of dollars allegedly lost under Sheikh Hasina’s rule

Financial Times - 22h

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 - 2d

NTSB makes recommendations on "serious safety risk" after Washington, D.C., midair collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is making a number of recommendations to address what it called a "serious safety risk" after the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet ...

CBS News - 5h

Health Secretary to Meet With Major Food Brand Executives

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

Inc. - 2d

Kristi Noem says she will use "every single one" of "extensive" authorities as DHS secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the authorities that she has are "broad and extensive" as she discusses her plans at the helm of the agency.

CBS News - 2d

‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system

With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...

The Guardian - 21h

Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study

Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most ...

The Hill - 1d

Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE

Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top available players at every position, best team fits, projected deals

Free agency begins Monday, March 10

CBS Sports - 3d

NFL free agency 2025: Top 10 players available, including Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Rico Dowdle

The best players who are still available in free agency

CBS Sports - 4h

‘Eiffel Tower of the north’? Manchester United unveil 100,000-seat new stadium project

Officials say plan will create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes Architect Norman Foster puts ‘vast umbrella’ over ground A new 100,000-seat stadium that will be the largest in the UK. A venue ...

The Guardian - 9h

Who are the early winners and losers of NFL free agency?

A flurry of moves to kick off free agency included good news for Tom Brady and Cam Ward. Meanwhile, it was a little rough for Aaron Rodgers and the Bengals.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

2025 NFL free agency: Titans signing ex-Steelers LT Dan Moore Jr. to four-year, $82 million deal, per report

Tennessee splurges on the offensive line early in free agency

CBS Sports - 1d

'I risked drowning to flee conscription by Congolese rebels'

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

BBC News - Mar. 5

Does cricket risk apathy if status quo continues?

The Champions Trophy had its moments but familiar issues leave apathy as the biggest threat to international cricket's future, writes BBC Sport's Matthew Henry.

BBC News - 2d

Do older adults understand healthcare risks?

Misperceptions of long-term care needs and costs are cause for concern

MarketWatch - 1d

Stocks are falling as Trump comments on risks of a recession

Stocks are still tumbling as President Trump leaves the door open for a potential recession in the U.S. economy, and as other nations unleash retaliatory tariffs. This comes as the United Auto ...

CBS News - 1d

Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.

The New York Times - 4d

Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study

The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

CBS News - 3d

Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.

BBC News - 3d

Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party

DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight.

The New York Times - 13h

CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency

A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

The Hill - 1d

NFL free agency: Fantasy football fallout and analysis of deals (and trades)

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down all the major deals going down during NFL free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents

Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10

CBS Sports - 1d

‘High Agency’ Is the New Hot Business Buzzword. Here’s Why Some Psychologists Hate It

Is being high agency the key to success? Not for everyone, warn psychologists.

Inc. - 19h

2025 NFL free agency: Vikings set to sign Javon Hargrave, per report; Minnesota adding Will Fries on $88M deal

Minnesota is bulking up in the trenches as it continues its free agency spending spree

CBS Sports - 13h

2025 NFL free agency: Vikings' season didn't end as they hoped, so they fixed what went wrong

The Vikings have been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

2025 NFL free agency live tracker: Full list of team-by-team signings and trades, plus updates on every move

All the free agency deals and other moves around the league

CBS Sports - 1h

On the Paris runway, Kenzo’s punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear

At Paris Fashion Week, Kenzo’s latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverence

ABC News - 4d

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call

Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.

Wired - 4d

This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket

Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.

Inc. - 8h

House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk

Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.

NBC News - 4h

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

The New York Times - 3h