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Shares of Nvidia are down more than 20% from their all-time highs set earlier this year, as for Thursday's close.
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The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.
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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 growth
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The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home

Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.
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Europe tries to fix its plumbing — and leave Starlink behind

Many governments outside the US do not want to rely on Elon Musk’s satellite company
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Yet Another Live-Service Game Is Sunsetting This Summer Months After Release

Sumo Digital has announced that it is going to sunset Stampede: Racing Royale this summer. It's a 60-player free-to-play racing royale game that entered early access in 2023 .. "Due to a variety ...
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From ticket info, to schedule, to the top riders on the circuit, here's the need-to-know info to enjoy the PBR event at Acrisure Arena
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The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump

The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK. An exposé by a former employee ...
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Transportation Secretary Says Boeing Requires Oversight After Loss of Trust

Boeing is making strides, but has not yet won back the people, Secretary Duffy notes.
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Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event

Notre Dame offered four-star slot receiver Julius Jones at its Pot of Gold event.
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The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.
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The SEC has disarmed. Now it’s time for crypto to ‘deliver on its promises.’

The crypto industry continues to rack up wins in Washington, with Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing on X on Wednesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its appeal of ...
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New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects

‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook says
Financial Times - Mar. 9
Stitch Fix’s stock rallies after styling service boosts full-year sales forecast

Shares of Stitch Fix rallied after hours on Tuesday, after the online clothing and styling service nudged its full-year sales forecast higher and said its turnaround efforts were working, even as ...
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ThyssenKrupp’s warship division expects its market size to triple as defense spending surges

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How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system

Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.
The Hill - Mar. 9
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss

Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.
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This Irish Startup Aims to Amp Up the American Rave Scene. Its Big Idea? Bingo

Bingo Loco hopes to host its fast-selling events in venues like Madison Square Garden, co-founder Craig Reynolds says.
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Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.
NBC News - 3d
Another day, (maybe more than just) another rout

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Financial Times - Mar. 11
2025 NASCAR at Phoenix odds, predictions, time: Model that hit 19 winners says Shriners Children's 500 picks

SportsLine simulated the Shriners Children's 500 2025 at Phoenix Raceway 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and FanDuel
CBS Sports - Mar. 9
Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.
CNBC - 6d
Nike says its effort to focus on athletes’ needs is paying off, and the stock is rallying

Shares of Nike Inc. moved higher after hours on Thursday after the sneaker maker reported fiscal third-quarter results that beat Wall Street’s estimates, as the company tries to focus more deeply ...
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Nearly 50% Off For A Limited Time On PC

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GameSpot - 6d
Government’s employment reforms clash with its welfare plans

Jobs market policies could threaten the part-time vacancies that ease people back into work
Financial Times - Mar. 12
Saint Francis (Pa.) vs. Alabama State odds, prediction, time: 2025 First Four picks from proven model

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Mount St. Mary's vs. American odds, predictions, time: 2025 First Four picks from proven model

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's First-Month Sales Blow Away Its Predecessor

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Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley

With the expansion, Waymo will now take passengers around Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale, California.
CNBC - Mar. 11
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St. John's vs. Omaha odds, March Madness predictions, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Omaha vs. St. John's picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday on CBS and Paramount+
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