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Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid govt shutdown, Ukraine aid stalls
But there was no immediate plan to approve the $95 billion emergency national security funds for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
 "Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid govt shutdown, Ukraine aid stalls")
Biden highlights how federal money is being used to boost safety efforts
The president is looking to show he is tough on crime and compassionate to those communities affected by crime as the 2024 election heats up and Republicans criticise the Democrat
 "Biden highlights how federal money is being used to boost safety efforts")
Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks, say Israeli officials
Mediators hope to reach an agreement before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts around March 10. But so far, Israel and Hamas have remained far apart in public on their demands
 "Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks, say Israeli officials")
Older US adults should get another Covid-19 shot: Govt advisory panel
Some members of the advisory panel said a should" recommendation is meant to more clearly prod doctors and pharmacists to offer the shots
 "Older US adults should get another Covid-19 shot: Govt advisory panel")
Hunter Biden tells House GOP he did not involve his father in his business
Republicans have long questioned whether those business dealings involved corruption and influence peddling by President Joe Biden, particularly when he was vice president.
 "Hunter Biden tells House GOP he did not involve his father in his business")
Second largest wildfire seen in Texas history as flames menace small towns
The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of fires that burned out of control and threatened rural towns, where local officials shut down roads and urged residents to leave their homes
 "Second largest wildfire seen in Texas history as flames menace small towns")
US Prez Biden issues exec order to shield Americans' sensitive data
The goal is to do so without limiting legitimate commerce around data, senior Biden administration officials said on a call with reporters
 "US Prez Biden issues exec order to shield Americans' sensitive data")
Swisscom confirms talks to buy Vodafone's Italian unit for 8 bn euros
Swisscom says it expects the purchase, if concluded, would add value and cash flow to the Swiss company and help improve its dividend policy
 "Swisscom confirms talks to buy Vodafone's Italian unit for 8 bn euros")
Zelenskyy to co-host summit in Albania seeking more war support from Europe
I will propose supporting Ukraine's efforts to achieve just and lasting peace, as well as organising the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, he said, referring to the summit
 "Zelenskyy to co-host summit in Albania seeking more war support from Europe")
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market after home prices fell to 7-yr low
Chan said the limits on property transactions were no longer necessary amid the current economic and market conditions
 "Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market after home prices fell to 7-yr low")
EU to approve plan to meet climate goals, protect nature despite protests
The plan is a key part of the EU's European Green Deal that seeks to establish the world's most ambitious climate and biodiversity targets
 "EU to approve plan to meet climate goals, protect nature despite protests")
Hunter Biden set to appear for closed-door interview with Republicans
Republicans have long questioned whether those business dealings involved corruption and influence peddling by President Joe Biden, particularly when he was vice president
Haaland scores five goals in Man City's 6-2 rout of Luton in the FA Cup
It was his eighth hat trick in a season-and-a-half with City and the second time he has scored five in a single game for the club.
 "Haaland scores five goals in Man City's 6-2 rout of Luton in the FA Cup")
Messi's Argentina to play against Costa Rica in Los Angeles on March 26
Argentina also has friendlies against Ecuador on June 9 at Chicago's Soldier Field and Guatemala five days later at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland
 "Messi's Argentina to play against Costa Rica in Los Angeles on March 26")
1st Test: NZ vs AUS Playing 11 - Ravindra in for Kiwis; Aussies unchanged
Cummins confirmed Wednesday there would be no surprises in the starting XI, with Australia picking the same team that lost to the West Indies in the second test in Brisbane last month.
 "1st Test: NZ vs AUS Playing 11 - Ravindra in for Kiwis; Aussies unchanged")
S Korea, US to begin major exercises in response to N Korean threats
On Wednesday, the South Korea and US militaries jointly announced that the allies will conduct the Freedom Shield exercise, a computer-simulated command post training
 "S Korea, US to begin major exercises in response to N Korean threats")
Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations amid widespread wildfires
Texans are urged to limit activities that could create sparks and take precautions to keep their loved ones safe, an official said
 "Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations amid widespread wildfires")
Houthi rebels allegedly fire rocket off ship travelling through Red Sea
The crew and vessel are reported to be safe and are proceeding to next port of call, the UKMTO said
 "Houthi rebels allegedly fire rocket off ship travelling through Red Sea")
At least a quarter of Gaza's population one step from famine, says UN
And as grim as the picture is today, UN humanitarian coordinator Ramesh Ramasingham told the UN Security Council that there is every possibility for further deterioration
 "At least a quarter of Gaza's population one step from famine, says UN")
President Biden and Trump win Michigan primaries, edge closer to a rematch
Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the Democratic primary