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Global sea ice reaches new record low
Yahoo News - Mar. 11 -
A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War
American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken
Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
China courts global CEOs for Xi meeting
Planned contact comes as Beijing seeks support of international business and fends off Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
FirstFT: OECD cuts global growth forecast
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks and Netanyahu plans to sack Shin Bet chiefFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
This startup is creating a global tech platform for recycled wood
Cambium finds and recycles wood and uses its supply chain technology to get it where it needs to go.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Climate change drives surge in global energy demand
IEA says record-high temperatures in 2024 account for half of increased emissions from energyFinancial Times - 1d -
The game that set Gary Lineker on the path to global superstardom
England were misfiring in Mexico but, as Chris Evans recalls in his biography of the striker, one match can change everything for a team and its star. The browbeaten striker looked forlornly to ...The Guardian - 7h -
COP30 president vows to defend global climate fight
Yahoo News - 2h -
Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows
Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020. Global stock markets have continued to fall amid fears that a wide-ranging ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Gasperini ‘flattered’ by Roma’s interest in him
Gian Piero Gasperini appears to be Roma’s top candidate as Claudio Ranieri’s successor by the end of the season.The Italian technician is unlikely to remain in Bergamo and Atalanta are not expecte...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What are today's savings interest rates?
You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.CBS News - 2h -
What are today's CD interest rates?
When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.CBS News - 2h -
US officials’ leaked messages should spur Europe into action
Comments from vice-president and defence secretary show why Europe must chart its own path on defenceFinancial Times - 5h -
Report: Houston has repeatedly shown trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker
Houston has repeatedly expressed trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports, but Phoenix isn’t yet open to such a deal.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year
The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.CNBC - 5d -
NHL has met with Dan Friedkin's group about interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston
Friedkin, who has a net worth of $6.4 billion, according to Forbes, recently bought 98.8% interest in English Premier League club Everton.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes
Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.CNBC - 4d -
Tennessee Titans could host 2029 Super Bowl after governor sends NFL 'letter of interest'
The Tennessee Titans could host a Super Bowl in Nashville as early as 2029 after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee let the NFL know of their interest.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ocasio-Cortez warns Senate Democrats over advancing stopgap spending measure
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged her Democratic colleagues in the Senate to vote against the House-passed stopgap spending measure, warning them to be weary of "procedural games." “It ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Some Senate Democrats split over spending bill to avert government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans don't currently have the votes to pass the short-term spending bill. Some Democrats say they are split over whether to support the stopgap ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
As Israel drops bombs on the occupied West Bank, some fear it will become a new Gaza
Once rare, Israel's use of airstrikes in the occupied West Bank has soared since Oct.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Solidarity Among Progressives Could Give New Life to Their Cause
During the first Trump era, the resistance engaged in soaring rhetoric about unity — then fell apart. Will this time be different?The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Despite wild winds, this one-time Tour winner has climbed to top at Players Championship
With the wind whipping and swirling on Saturday and scores soaring at TPC Sawgrass, Pete Dye’s House of Horrors finally bared its teeth.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
France’s jobs market faces ‘tipping point’ as growth falters
Recent gains could unravel as households’ fear of unemployment soars and economists press for more reformsFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Shares of Starlink competitor Viasat pop more than 10% on Deutsche Bank upgrade
Viasat's stock soared on Monday after the competitor to Starlink received an analyst endorsement from Deutsche Bank.CNBC - 18h -
The Stock Market Is Addicted to Tariff Updates
The S&P 500 soared after President Trump said he may lighten up on levies.Inc. - 1h -
European leaders push for even more defense spending — despite plans for $867 billion 'ReArm' package
"I think this is only the start," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told CNBC's Silvia Amaro on the EU's plans to boost defense spending.CNBC - 4d -
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce weighs in on the Cincinnati Bengals offseason spending
Kansas City #Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce weighed in on the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason spending on the latest episode of New Heights | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 2d -
Where do the Eagles rank in spending at each position after the first wave of free agency?
Updated look at the Eagles' positional spending on offense and defense and where they rank among all 32 teams after first wave of NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 28m -
Mack Hollins jumps from Bills to Patriots
The Patriots are spending, baby.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon
G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How immigration and tariffs are impacting the cost of milk
A new CBS Reports documentary, "The Price of Milk," explores how immigration and tariffs impact dairy prices in the United States. The film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the legal and ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout
Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is ruled out after he slips and is deemed to have hit the ball twice in one movement.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
The cost of being in Trump's crosshairs: Public humiliation
The Trump administration has rushed to execute its agenda and along the way has left a roadside trail of unsuspecting and in some cases, helpless casualties.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Mistakes cost Mavs in baseball season opener
Mar. 17—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School baseball team opened the 2025 season with a 5-2 loss to Mt. Si (Snoqualmie) on Friday afternoon. Moses Lake coach Donnie Lundgren told his team after ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
The Hidden Cost of Trump’s Trade War on China
Progress on battling fentanyl trafficking could be lost, and so could American lives.The New York Times - Mar. 18
