World Bank Reaches 100bn Funding Target But Faces Trump Challenge
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U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash over funding vote
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) has postponed his book tour scheduled this week in Baltimore, New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia amid an intense backlash from fellow ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Schumer defends funding vote: 'I'm the best leader for the Senate'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday defended his vote on the yearlong spending bill last week and his spot atop the Senate Democratic caucus, maintaining that he has no plans ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
U.S. Threatens to Cut Off M.T.A. Funds Over Subway Safety
Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, demanded a long list of details about crime in the subway and on buses in New York.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk’s xAI and Nvidia join BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30bn AI fund
Tech groups and financial institutions join forces in plans to build data centres and energy projects to underpin AI boomFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spendingFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Should 401(k) investors follow the advice of top fund managers?
It’s not a simple “buy” signal.MarketWatch - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Where this Morningstar top-rated female fund manager is putting money to work
Janet Rilling is a senior portfolio manager and head of the plus fixed income team at Allspring Global Investments.CNBC - 4d -
Schumer brushes off Pelosi’s criticism over government funding fight
“There was no leverage point that we could've — we could've asked for things, they just would've said no,” the New York senator said.Politico - 2d -
Drax whistleblower thanks hedge fund head Bacon after settling case
Energy company’s former top lobbyist received ‘essential support’ from investor after raising concerns about biomass sourcingFinancial Times - 1d -
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria 'ran' from challenges of Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev
Pimblett thinks his longtime rival made a foolish decision changing divisionsCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade
Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Contributor: From the Palisades to Palos Verdes, L.A.'s altered landscapes challenge memory itself
Like the Palisades fire, the Palos Verdes landslide is erasing an entire place — including a home of Joan Didion, who wrote compellingly of such losses.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
Guitarist Mike Campbell had a challenging relationship with Tom Petty, but 'love and respect' never wavered
In his new memoir, Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell recalls the highs and lows of working with Tom Petty.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
ACLU challenges White House claim it did not defy court order on Venezuelan migrants
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) questioned Monday whether the White House violated a court order directing it to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants. A federal judge in ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Warren Buffett makes his $1 million March Madness bracket challenge easier (not really though)
He might as well give the money away if he wants to do it so badly.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Chip Lindsey issues challenge for Michigan football WRs, notes what he's looking for
The new Michigan football offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey, shared what the wideouts need to do in spring ball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
After a challenging season, UConn is hoping to make a run at a third straight national title
UConn struggled at times after losing four starters from the national championship teamABC News - 6d -
New Dolphins QB Zach Wilson comes clean about ‘challenging’ time with Jets
It’s no secret it was a rough go for Zach Wilson with the New York Jets. The former No. 2 pick of the 2021 draft never threw double-digit touchdowns in a season, completed just 55 percent of passes ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Key matchup: Gonzaga knows Asa Newell's game, but containing Georgia freshman could be a challenge in NCAA opener
Mar. 19—WICHITA, Kan. — From Mark Few's dinner table to the top of Gonzaga's scouting report, Georgia's Asa Newell not only qualifies as the most important matchup of Thursday's NCAA Tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Zach Wilson: Time with Jets was 'challenging' but signing with Dolphins 'couldn't have been a better match'
Wilson spent last season with the BroncosCBS Sports - 5d -
Jamie Laing completes epic five-day ultra marathon challenge for Comic Relief
The Radio 1 host raises more than £1.3m for Comic Relief during his run of 150 miles across five days.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
High school girls basketball: LaFargeville conquers challenge of season to win state crown
Mar. 22—TROY — At last, Emeline Barton and her LaFargeville girls basketball team teammates could truly savor and revel in the moment. After the final buzzer sounded Friday night, the Red Knights ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Health challenges can't stop Keera Lacock from making DWU women's wrestling history
Mar. 22—MITCHELL — It's not easy to keep Keera Lacock down. The Rossville, Kansas, native's journey to becoming the first Dakota Wesleyan University women's wrestler to qualify for the NAIA ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Taking Aim: Loudonville's Wade has credentials to challenge NJ Classic 3-point record
During a Feb. 13 game against Temple Christian, Loudonville's Dilan Wade nailed 11 three-pointers which is the record in the NJ Classic. Is it in trouble?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Berkshire Hathaway employee wins $1 million in Warren Buffett's March Madness bracket challenge
The 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha was finally able to give out the big prize after relaxing the rules multiple times since the competition's inception in 2016.CNBC - 1d -
Ranking NFL's five biggest challengers to Eagles prior to 2025 NFL Draft: Commanders among top contenders
Which teams are positioned to make a deep run next season?CBS Sports - 9h -
Berkshire Hathaway employee wins $1 million in Warren Buffett's March Madness bracket challenge
For the first time in nearly 10 years, a Berkshire Hathaway employee claimed Warren Buffett’s $1 million grand prize for his company’s NCAA bracket contest.NBC News - 9h -
Edgar Berlanga ready to take on all challengers as promotional free agent: 'I'm like a tsunami about to hit'
Berlanga hopes to eventually land his dream rematch with Canelo Alvarez after falling short last fallCBS Sports - 4h -
Ex-Cyclone Alfred reaches mainland as heavy rain and damaging floods expected
Communities in northern NSW and south-east Queensland remain on alert for heavy rain and flooding . Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Warriors star Stephen Curry reaches 25,000 career points
urant.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards
The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk
After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Jets reach $40M deal with QB Fields, sources say
QB Justin Fields and the Jets have agreed on a two-year, $40 million deal that includes $30M guaranteed.ESPN - Mar. 11
