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When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

The New York Times - Mar. 3

It is time to abolish daylight saving

Changing the clocks twice a year does not extend the light available to us

Financial Times - 2h

DK Metcalf trade: How Steelers' acquisition of Pro Bowl wideout may impact Pittsburgh quarterback situation

The Steelers' offense just got a whole lot more enticing for whoever will be at quarterback

CBS Sports - 1d

Why these 2 states didn't 'spring forward' to daylight saving time this morning

You may have been groggy this morning thanks to our clocks “springing forward” an hour overnight. Unless, of course, you live in either of the two states that don’t observe daylight saving time.

The Hill - 2d

Uncertainty, a slowdown, or more

Daylight Savings Time Starts Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)

Did you know the U.S. already made daylight saving time permanent once? It didn’t stick.

Inc. - 3d

How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans

The Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to beneficiaries from their upcoming checks. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.

CBS News - 10h

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.

The New York Times - 4d

There’s a Fed put and a Trump put — but there might now be a C-suite put, as well

Companies may put a floor under stocks by switching to buybacks from capital expenditure, according to Citi strategists.

MarketWatch - 1d

Is euro-dollar parity now off the cards?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 2d

Ex-Eagles star Sweat to Cards on $76.4M deal

After losing out on former Eagles lineman Milton Williams, the Cardinals made their first splash of free agency by agreeing to a four-year contract with another former Eagle, pass rusher Josh ...

ESPN - 1d

I fled our $2.2M home due to domestic abuse. I’m on the loan, but we’re both on the title. My husband won’t sell. What now?

“He contributed a $1 million down payment. I mortgaged the rest in my name.”

MarketWatch - 2d

Kepa pays penalty as Son earns point for Spurs in thriller against Bournemouth

Credit Tottenham for their resilience. Credit their character for coming back into the game. Credit them for battling their way to a point that never really seemed plausible until Son Heung-min ...

The Guardian - 2d

How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis

President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.

The Hill - 1d

Video shows 9-year-old North Carolina boy save choking classmate with Heimlich

Dramatic video caught the moment a 9-year-old North Carolina student saved his classmate from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver last week.

NBC News - 10h

I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?

“I plan to work and contribute to a 401(k) in addition to a stock-purchasing plan for a few more years.”

MarketWatch - 3d

'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers

American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

CNBC - 10h

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 1d

Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit

Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.

CNBC - 1d

How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?

More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalists. Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad ...

The Guardian - 1d

Melody Beattie, Author of a Self-Help Best Seller, Dies at 76

Her “Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself,” a guide to shedding toxic relationships, has sold more than seven million copies.

The New York Times - 3d

Charles Barkley rips 'idiots' at ESPN, future home of 'Inside the NBA,' for saying 'Lakers saved the NBA'

Charles Barkley, who will be on 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN next season, called ESPN's on-air talent, in particular Kendrick Perkins, 'idiots' for saying the Lakers saved the NBA season.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Three NHL Clubs That Made The Best Of A Seller’s Market

The NHL trade deadline saw contenders mortgage their future by trading future first-round picks and top prospects to add players to help in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Americans are spending more and more time at home

COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.

CBS News - 1d

Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.

The New York Times - 3d

Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted. Laura Spinney is a science journalist and the author of ...

The Guardian - 2d

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