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Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 17h -
Democratic Party’s favorability hits record low: Poll
The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has hit a record low, according to a CNN survey released Sunday. The survey, conducted March 6-9, shows 54 percent of surveyed U.S. adults say they have ...The Hill - 13h -
Fetterman on Trump tariffs: We don't have to 'punch' allies 'in the mouth'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he disagrees with President Trump’s approach to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling it a blow to the U.S.'s working relationship with its allies. “Truthfully, I ...The Hill - 4d -
Portrait may be the only one of England's 9-day queen painted during her lifetime
Research by the charity English Heritage suggests it may have found a portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen Lady Jane GreyABC News - Mar. 7 -
Johns Hopkins University says it is cutting more than 2,000 workers due to cut to federal aid
Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut. “The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International ...The Hill - 3d -
'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting
In the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival, Bacon talked about 'The Bondsman,' 'Tremors' and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students' futures but for their own as well.ABC News - 1d -
Trump says tariff approach shows 'flexibility' not 'inconsistency'
President Trump on Wednesday disputed that his repeated threats of tariffs followed by exemptions or backtracking was not a case of inconsistency, but of “flexibility,” even as the approach has ...The Hill - 4d -
Wales women’s rugby captain slams ‘disgraceful’ WRU contract wrangle
Hannah Jones says she considered quitting last year WRU allegedly threatened pulling out of World Cup The Wales captain, Hannah Jones, has said that the squad’s experience in a contract ...The Guardian - 5d -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - 12h -
Packers 2026 free agency preview: 3 key starters Green Bay may have to replace
Based on how the Packers have approached free agency in previous years, there are three starters Green Bay could be looking to replace next year.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
March Madness 2025 bracket: NCAA Tournament picks, predictions from top-rated college basketball model
SportsLine's model has nailed 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds and revealed its NCAA Tournament bracket 2025CBS Sports - 6h -
More say Zelensky was not disrespectful to Trump in Oval Office: Survey
More Americans than not say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t disrespectful to President Trump during their contentious Oval Office meeting late last month, according to a poll. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - 3d -
Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...The Hill - 5d -
Lutnick says Trump tariffs 'worth it' even if they lead to recession
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will be worth it, even if the economy ends up in a recession. In an interview that aired Tuesday, CBS News’s ...The Hill - 5d -
Jeremy Doku could have had leg broken, rages Pep Guardiola at referee
Pep Guardiola claimed Jeremy Doku could have suffered a broken leg after the Manchester City manager slammed the decision to book his Belgium winger for diving.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump, Johnson on Rep. Massie's stance against plan to avoid government shutdown
President Trump is slamming Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie over his position on the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will have enough ...CBS News - 5d -
U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could strike a deal that spares Canadian oil and gas from tariffs, but "it's too early to say."CNBC - 6d -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - 4d -
Live Updates: Trade Fight Widens as Europe and Canada Retaliate Against Trump Tariffs
As President Trump’s global tariffs on metals took effect, the European Union and Canada announced billions of dollars in levies on American goods. Economists worried that the trade war could over ...The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says he's doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%
President Trump said that he will impose even higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports beginning on Wednesday.CBS News - 5d -
Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss how tariffs could impact Boeing production.CNBC - 4d -
U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says
Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.CNBC - 3d -
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.Wired - 2d -
These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says
The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit
A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - 5d -
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.BBC News - 5d -
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffsABC News - 5d -
Goldman Sachs flinches and lowers its S&P 500 target. The mechanics are the interesting part.
It’s been tough for Wall Street strategists to hold their nerve in the face of the ever-changing tariff policy.MarketWatch - 4d -
Stephen Moore: Tariffs 'are not a pick-me-up' for economy
President Trump’s former economic adviser, Stephen Moore, criticized the president’s approach to tariffs, saying the strategy does not provide the boost the already “wobbly” U.S. economy needs. “I ...The Hill - 6d -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - 4d -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - 4d -
Whole Hog Politics: Your way-too-early Senate race ratings
On the menu: Tariffs tax approval; Dems jockey for 2028 position; Elon-gated; Biden hemmed in Harris; a wild commute As Senate Democrats agonize over whether to help Republicans avoid a government ...The Hill - 3d -
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aidABC News - 4d -
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aidABC News - 4d -
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aidABC News - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: House GOP unveils bill to avert shutdown; Trump's tariffs teeter
House Republicans have unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which is likely to ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - 4d