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The cost of U.S. imports jump in February. Is it the Trump tariff effect?
The cost of imports rose faster than usual in February, perhaps a result of U.S. companies rushing to bring in foreign goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.MarketWatch - 3d -
The Fed’s uncertainty doesn’t scare markets
Plus the debt ceiling and the end of QTFinancial Times - 1d -
Yields up, (long-dated) borrowing down?
A short-cut for UK debt issuanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Where are the Titans ranked in free agency spending?
The Tennessee Titans have been active in free agency, and their spending is in the middle of the pack with the rest of the league.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD
Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...The Guardian - 4d -
Global women’s seven-a-side football series launched with $100m investment
‘This is going to be a world-class event for these players’ First eight-team event set to take place in Lisbon in May A lucrative new seven-a-side global women’s football series has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport causes global travel chaos
One of the world’s busiest airports, London’s Heathrow, has shut down due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electricity substation nearby. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the global travel ...NBC News - 8h -
Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...The Hill - 2d -
Five clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck
Sport Bild reports that five teams are interested in trying to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer. It was reported earlier in the week that Dortmund would like to make ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canada hits U.S. with $21 billion of retaliatory tariffs as global trade war heats up
The first shots of President Donald Trump’s global trade war have been fired.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Robots, drones and AI: How next-generation tech is changing the global supply chain
Logistics companies globally are leaning into emerging technologies such as robots, drones and AI to speed up the supply chain and serve customers faster.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
House bill lets Secret Service cover local costs of protecting Trump
A bill introduced in the House would allow the Secret Service to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for the costs of protecting President Trump. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) reintroduced a bill ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.Politico - Mar. 11 -
Cassidy: The national debt is crushing the American Dream
There are competing priorities in the reconciliation bill before Congress.The Hill - 4d -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 3d -
Blackhawks Spending $30 Million on Non-Roster Players
The Chicago Blackhawks are spending a ridiculous amount of money on players not currently on their roster this season. The team has gotten to this point from all different pathways.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen
Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
INTERSPORT – a global organisation with a hyperlocal approach
Since its inception, the INTERSPORT Group has been defined by a spirit of collaboration and a desire to help people find their place in sport, no matter their background or motivation.CBS News - 3d -
The dizzying shifts in the global economic narrative
Investors and policymakers are struggling to keep pace with changeFinancial Times - 7h -
Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student
A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Report: Cooper Kupp was more interested in Broncos than they were in him
It sounds like Cooper Kupp was interested in the Broncos, but 9News reports the team did not pursue him.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel were both interested in Broncos this offseason
Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp were both interested in joining the Broncos this spring. Destination team?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Report: Colts among teams 'interested' in trading for Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
The Colts are reportedly among multiple teams who are still interested in trading for Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey HendricksonYahoo Sports - 1d -
4 Mid-round RB options perhaps of interest to Colts in NFL draft
Here are four mid-round options at running back that could potentially interest the Indianapolis Colts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Saints 'showed high interest' in Jackson State DB during the HBCU Combine
The New Orleans Saints hosted the HBCU Combine this year and 'showed high interest' in Jackson State defensive back Robert McDnaiel.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Long Covid still an issue 5 years after global pandemic began
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic, but many people are still living with the symptoms of long Covid. Nearly 7% of adults who contracted the virus in the ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.CNBC - 1d -
Leverkusen said to be interested in Burkardt
Bayer Leverkusen have Mainz striker Jonathan Burkadt on their radar, according to Sport Bild.The 24-year-old could replace Victor Boniface, who is expected to leave the German champions at the end ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams
How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it
PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies
Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt global crude supplies.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
'Sky isn't the limit' - GB's Azu wins world indoor 60m gold for first global title
Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu sprints to 60m gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships to secure the first global title of his career.BBC News - 6h -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 44m -
Crystal Palace open contract talks with Oliver Glasner amid Leipzig interest
Austrian’s work with Eagles attracts Bundesliga interest Jean-Philippe Mateta trains in Marbella after head injury Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Some NFL cap casualties who could interest Eagles in free agency
The Eagles will likely play the compensatory pick game this offseason so here are some cap casualties who could interest them.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...NBC News - 2d -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data showsFinancial Times - Mar. 12
