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Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge - Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel's calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending. 12/03/2026

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

Euronews - World - 27 minutes ago

Bill mandating Project Labor Agreements for Delaware construction projects released from committee despite protests

Hundreds of construction workers, contractors and small business owners gathered at Legislative Hall March 11, to protest a bill that would mandate Project Labor Agreements on state-funded construction projects costing over $5 million.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

NCAA will continue tampering investigations despite Big Ten's request

The Big Ten wants clearer guidelines on tampering after the NCAA sent out a memo promising strict punishment for rule breakers

CBS News - Sports - 18 hours ago

Andrew private deal 'protects' Beatrice & Eugenie's royal homes despite his bombshell scandal

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been under immense pressure in the wake of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's, bombshell scandal of links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Critics...

International The News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

GOP Senators Approve Coast Guard Commander Promotion Despite Whistleblower Retaliation

A Coast Guard commander was found in 2018 to have violated the Military Whistleblower Protection Act but may still get a title bump.

Military.com - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves

Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Iran war will not derail economy despite surging gas prices

Fink also addressed whether woke corporate initiatives were a failed experiment for BlackRock.

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Rory McIlroy says 'indications in right direction' to defend Players Championship despite injury

McIlroy’s delayed arrival to Sawgrass came after spending time receiving intensive treatment on a lower back injury

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

SCOTUS gets case on transing kids right, despite three clueless justices

Supreme Court rules 6-3 that California teachers must inform parents when children identify as transgender at school, affirming parental authority.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago

No signs of an ICE surge in Chicago this spring, despite past warnings

A lot has changed since a source told the Chicago Sun-Times 1,000 agents could return this month. But immigration enforcement remains a key pillar of Trump’s second term, and ICE continues to hire and increase its capacity to remove immigrants from the country.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility

TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street's top analysts.

CNBC - Opinion - 5 days ago

2026 Winter Paralympics becomes 'biggest ever in history' despite boycott threats: Key highlights

The 2026 Winter Paralympics is about to kick start in Italy on Friday with a dramatic and unprecedented blend of style, sporting excellence, and historical significance. What’s more...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

Israeli strikes kill 5 people in Gaza despite ceasefire

Gaza's civil defense ministry said Israeli strikes killed at least five people on Friday. Violence has continued in the Palestinian territory...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 days ago

FAI confirms Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures despite 'deeply distressing' suffering of civilians in Gaza

THE FAI has confirmed it will fulfil its two upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures with Israel, d...

Irish Post - Sports - 15 days ago

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as O...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 26 days ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian Antitrust fine despite major reduction

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that it would appeal against a decision by ‌an Italian court that reduced a fine imposed by ‌the country's antitrust...

International The News - Business - 1 month ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Health - 4 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 6 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago