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Wholesale price measure was flat in February, compared with expected increase
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 2d -
Former Obama-era Education secretary says Trump cuts are "morally and educationally bankrupt"
The Trump administration is cutting the Education Department's workforce in half. Arne Duncan, who served as secretary of education under former President Barack Obama, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - 2d -
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...ABC News - 2d -
UN World Food Program to cut food aid for over 1 million people in Myanmar
The United Nations food agency says that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfallsABC News - 1d -
The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source says
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
49ers cut DT Maliek Collins
The 49ers are releasing veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins, according to multiple reports.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Does cutting welfare benefits work?
The government is to set out details of how it will save billions of pounds from the working welfare bill.BBC News - 1d -
TGL Golf, Unrivaled TV Ratings Don’t Tell Full Story of First Seasons
Failure’s not too hard to spot. Success? That’s a little harder to pin down. In sports, catastrophic failure has its own specific gravity, so much so that we can evoke some of the most ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
'The Last of Us' cast rates how hard they work to avoid spilling Season 2 spoilers
The cast of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 discusses where we find their characters, the series' political themes and how keeping the plot of the highly anticipated series under wraps.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves
U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.CNBC - 5d -
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 3d -
We're adding to our position in a hard-hit stock that benefits from lower mortgage rates
It's our third stock purchase on Thursday as Wall Street continues its rough stretch.CNBC - 2d -
PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-0 FCSB: Les Gones dismantle Romanian champions to qualify for the quarter-finals
UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 2nd Leg, 13/03/2025After securing a 2-goal advantage, thanks to Malick Fofana, in the Romanian capital, Lyon welcomed FCSB to the Groupama Stadium hoping to secure ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dewsbury-Hall makes “not arrogant” claim about his team after highly rated performance
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has had a tough first season at Chelsea, with a new low reached last week in the first half as he struggled in a dreadful team showing against Copenhagen.He kept his place ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Newcastle £150M-Rated Star Drops Update on Future That Doesn’t Bode Well for Barcelona, PSG
The winter transfer window has closed, and for now, Alexander Isak remains with Newcastle United. While there wasn’t much speculation about a move in January, reports suggest several clubs, ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
£70m-rated Manchester United star becomes transfer target for his former club
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is facing an uncertain future ahead of this summer, with Atletico Madrid reportedly keen to re-sign him.The Argentina international spent five years in ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Real Madrid set sights on €80 million-rated Premier League star – report
Real Madrid are mulling over the possible acquisition of a new central defener in the summer transfer window.With David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger not getting any younger and dealing with physical ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Jarrod Bowen Gets 9/10 | West Ham United Players Rated After 1-1 Draw Against Everton
West Ham United’s trip to Goodison Park on March 15, 2025, ended in a 1-1 stalemate against Everton in the Premier League, leaving fans with mixed feelings. A lacklustre first half gave way to a ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."CNBC - Mar. 7 -
European stocks have crushed the U.S. — now a big bank is shifting its view
The year has started with a big rally for European stocks as the U.S. market struggles to remain above water. Now, HSBC strategists are changing their tune.MarketWatch - 5d -
Deutsche Bank’s highest-paid employee in line to earn nearly twice as much as chief
One individual was paid about €18mn in 2024Financial Times - 2d -
Dumas powerlifter Hannah Hernandez voted Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week
Hernandez was selected among athletes from West Plains, Canyon, Palo Duro, Caprock, Randall, Valley and Perryton.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’
Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.MarketWatch - 6h -
Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era
Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt ...ABC News - 10h -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.
Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Noteworthy new books on economics
Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and povertyFinancial Times - 5d -
Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training
Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.VentureBeat - 5d -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - 5d -
What lies behind the dramatic shift in markets
The sudden change in investors’ growth expectations for the three largest economies is upending many consensus tradesFinancial Times - 4d -
White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity
The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.CNBC - 4d -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - 4d -
UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policiesFinancial Times - 3d -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - 3d -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - 2d -
Dollar General says lower-income customers shouldn’t expect any relief from high prices this year
The average transaction amount increased amid growth in consumables, which includes food, while traffic declined.MarketWatch - 2d -
It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growthFinancial Times - 14h -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - 4d -
Endometriosis patients in England could get NHS pill to alleviate symptoms
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.BBC News - 2d
