Mar 03 Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses By Josh Boak, Associated Press The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States… Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 6:37 How high could gas prices go as sanctions ratchet up on Russia? By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Courtney Norris As nations increase economic pressure on Russia, President Biden has warned that some of those moves could also end up hurting U.S. consumers, especially at the gas pump. Gas prices are already high, further pinching consumers who are also dealing… Continue watching
Mar 02 UN begins work on treaty to fight global plastic pollution By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press A United Nations panel has agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape. Continue reading
Mar 02 Stocks recover slightly as oil hits more than $110 per barrel By Stan Choe, Associated Press Oil prices kept surging Wednesday and topped $110 per barrel as Russia’s war continues against Ukraine, but stocks and other markets were showing less fear than a day earlier. Continue reading
Mar 01 Union rejects MLB's last offer, likely leading to cancelled games By Ronald Blum, Associated Press MLB made its last offer about 90 minutes before a self-imposed 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. The league has threatened to cancel March 31's opening day without a deal by then. Continue reading
Mar 01 Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda By David Klepper, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle Russian state media that spread propaganda and misinformation. Continue reading
Mar 01 MLB extends deadline on labor deal to salvage opening day By Ronald Blum, Associated Press A marathon of 13 bargaining sessions over 16 1/2 hours produced progress toward a labor deal but left the sides still far apart. Continue reading
Mar 01 60 million barrels of oil to be released from global strategic reserves amid war By David McHugh, Associated Press Russia plays an outsized role in global energy markets as the third-largest oil producer. Continue reading
Mar 01 Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel as war on Ukraine rages By Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press The price of oil surged back above $100 a barrel after Russia, a major energy producer, faced further isolation and economic damage because of its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: House panel explores legislation to protect online users, hold Big Tech accountable By Associated Press The House Energy and Commerce Committee is expected to hold a hearing about protecting online users and holding tech companies accountable when social media platforms are used in harmful ways. Watch here starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. Continue reading