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Democrat calls for Schumer’s removal over support of Republican funding bill
Maryland’s Glenn Ivey is first Democratic lawmaker to publicly demand that the Senate minority leader step down. A Democratic congressman has become the first to publicly call for Chuck Schumer ...The Guardian - 19h -
UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors
Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spendingFinancial Times - 19h -
These funds offer exposure to SpaceX after successful return of NASA astronauts
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.MarketWatch - 18h -
Should 401(k) investors follow the advice of top fund managers?
It’s not a simple “buy” signal.MarketWatch - 17h -
China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chainFinancial Times - 5h -
Smarter rules will unlock the funds needed to pay for Europe’s security
Complicated regulations have burdened businesses and deterred investment for too longFinancial Times - 4h -
Canada ‘will never be part of the US’, says new PM Mark Carney amid trade war
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor sworn in and expected to call election soon. Mark Carney has said Canada will never be part of the US, after being sworn in as the country’s 24th ...The Guardian - 5d -
As cyberwarfare threat looms, cashless Nordic nations go back to banknotes | Miranda Bryant
Nordic countries were early adopters of digital payments. Now, electronic banking is seen as a potential threat to national security. In 2018 a former deputy governor of Sweden’s central bank ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline
Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.Politico - Mar. 9 -
What US military aid suspension means for Ukraine’s soldiers
From geospatial imagery to weapon maintenance, the impact is far-reachingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Buffalo Gap hangs tough, falls in state championship: Girls basketball
It was the fourth straight year Buffalo Gap reached the state tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cavaliers' winning streak snapped at 16 by Magic, likely ending Cleveland's pursuit of a 70-win season
Cleveland would have to finish the season 14-1 to reach 70 winsCBS Sports - 3d -
Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit
The tech giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it.BBC News - 1d -
Live Alabama football Pro Day updates: Latest on Tyler Booker, Jalen Milroe drills, measurements
The next step for Alabama football players' dreams to reach the NFL is here.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
WATCH: Shohei Ohtani knocks his first 2025 Dodgers home run during MLB's Tokyo Series
Ohtani's homer was upheld after a fan seemingly reached over the wallCBS Sports - 20h -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
‘A horrible situation’: the entrepreneurs caught in R&D tax credit debacle
Small businesses owners have been targeted in HMRC crackdownFinancial Times - 6d -
Former 5-time Pro Bowl wide receiver 'done' at 30
Cross one potential Washington Commanders' wide receiver target off the list.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".BBC News - 4d -
Rams named 'worst fit' for 2025 WR draft prospect
The Los Angeles Rams shouldn't target this receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Majority of New Energy Generation Came From Solar Last Year
Solar dominated but faces an uncertain future.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Bills agree to one-year deal with CB Dane Jackson
The Bills are bringing back a familiar face.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Buffalo Bills reunite with player as secondary reshuffle continues during NFL free agency
The Bills brought a familiar face back:Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
The ACC is on track for its fewest men's NCAA tournament bids in 25 years -- what's next?
The storied college basketball conference is in flux, but it's banking on an injection of money and young wave of coaches to carry it into this new era.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.CBS News - 6d -
Block bets on lending expansion after stock slump
Block is expanding its lending efforts, announcing this week that it received FDIC approval to issue loans through its banking subsidiary.CNBC - 5d -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 3d -
HSBC and UBS expand India wealth management arms after IPO boom
Banks to offer bespoke services and cater to households outside big cities as record listings create new millionairesFinancial Times - 3d -
Lloyds apologises for sending customer other retail investors’ statements
UK bank blamed ‘human error’ for data breach after it sent a client documents prepared for quarterly updateFinancial Times - 2d -
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.CNBC - 17h -
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.The New York Times - 17h -
Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks
Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this yearFinancial Times - 14h -
Agent's Take: The exploding edge rusher market and who is in line for the next big payday
Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt headline pass rushers who could break the bankCBS Sports - 15h -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect youFinancial Times - 15h