news2shortsIf the UK wants to regain serious respect in the world, it needs its European leg as well as its transatlantic one “A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. And since bullies only respond to strength, from now onward, I will be prepared to be much stronger. And the president should be … Read more
World No 1 beats Brazilian 6-4, 6-4 at the Hard Rock Stadium Spaniard says teenager ‘reminds me a lot [of me] when I was his age’ As Carlos Alcaraz worked through his service motion midway through his opening match at the Miami Open, a scream pierced the night-time air. One of the 16,000 spectators breathlessly … Read more
Better seeds go 16-0 on Friday as chalk prevails Baylor erase nine-point fourth-quarter deficit LSU, Texas and TCU roll in dominant openers Taliah Scott scored 15 points and Baylor rallied from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter, making 11 of 14 free throws down the stretch, to beat Nebraska 67-62 on Friday in the … Read more
NCAA files trademark suit against DraftKings Seeks ban on ‘March Madness’ betting promotions Claims use misleads fans on NCAA endorsement The NCAA filed a complaint in federal court Friday seeking an emergency restraining order to stop online sportsbook DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The complaint for … Read more
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC seeded two anonymous groups that spent more than $14 million to influence pivotal House Democratic primaries in Illinois on Tuesday — marking a new salvo in the battle over policy on Israel within the Democratic Party.
As President Trump pushes ahead with sweeping policies and Congress remains largely sidelined, the judicial branch has responded. Federal courts have ruled that there are limits on the president’s power. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett looks at the impact of these rulings.
‘Servebot’ fires down 25 aces to beat British player Katie Boulter into third round after win over Tauson Jack Draper suffered a tough defeat in his opening match at the Miami Open as he could do little to neutralise a dominant serving performance from Reilly Opelka, who fired down 25 aces in two sets en … Read more
Proposal fails to advance in Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some airports A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance on Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports. Democrats declined … Read more
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit The Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said. … Read more
Trump called alliance members ‘cowards’ for not wanting ‘to help open’ the strait of Hormuz; more than a dozen nations later made vague offer to help – key US politics stories from 20 March at a glance Several Nato members and other US allied nations pledged on Thursday to join “appropriate efforts to ensure safe … Read more
