Travel Is Finally Back and An Era of Huge Growth Is Upon Us

Hammocks, hostels or house-sitting: how to cut costs on backpacking trips

There are plenty of ways to save money when travelling. Follow these tips and the world is your oyster, for longer. From staying with locals and sleeping in a hammock to clubbing together with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain

Ty Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ukrainian Svitolina has had 'massive support' in US

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says she has received "love and support" from the US public during her run to the Indian Wells last eight.

BBC News - 10h

Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI

Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.

Wired - 2h

Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy

Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...

CBS News - 1d

'The first of three finals' - how good can Liverpool's season be?

Liverpool's dream of achieving the Treble was ended last month by Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but they remain firmly in the hunt for three trophies.

BBC News - 4d

Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘Slowing down and reclusive’

The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy Arakawa. The actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead ...

The Guardian - 2d

NHL playoff watch: Jets-Hurricanes a Stanley Cup Final preview?

Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

ESPN - 2d

Paige Bueckers and UConn are healthy and rolling as her final March Madness approaches

Paige Bueckers is in a class by herself in the Big East, becoming the first player to win the most outstanding player of the conference tournament three times.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Champions League knockouts: Find out the path to the final in Munich

As the new-look Champions League enters the round of 16, here's how the knockout rounds map out.

ESPN - 22h

NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?

The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.

ESPN - 17h

Mumford & Sons to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend

The rock band join Tom Grennan and Sam Fender as headliners at the festival in Liverpool.

BBC News - 5h

NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?

The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.

ESPN - 6h

Celtics vs. Thunder: Who would win a Finals matchup?

The two teams with the best NBA title odds face off on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president

André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump pick for Washington US attorney made derogatory and racist comments

Revealed: rhetoric by interim US attorney for DC includes falsely claiming Kamala Harris ‘self-identified’ as Black. Donald Trump ’s appointee as interim US attorney for the District of Columbia ...

The Guardian - 1d

A prehistoric creature gets new life and a silent Democratic protest: The news quiz

A traveler got a very unpleasant welcome to Boston, Democrats staged a silent protest and a jewel thief got creative.

NBC News - 4d

Champions League: Ranking the teams who should be most worried as PSG, Atletico Madrid face uphill battles

PSG travel to Liverpool down 1-0, while Atleti return home with a 2-1 loss to rivals Real Madrid

CBS Sports - 2d

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.

CNBC - 1d

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 1d

Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm

Explorers have discovered the sunken wreckage of one of the first steel cargo ships to travel the Great Lakes

ABC News - 22h

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 21h

Wednesday Briefing

U.S. aid to Ukraine is back on.

The New York Times - 13h

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart

February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.

CNBC - 5d

Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.

The New York Times - 4d

Noteworthy new books on economics

Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and poverty

Financial Times - 2d

Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training

Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.

VentureBeat - 2d

Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'

Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.

CNBC - 2d

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - 1d

What lies behind the dramatic shift in markets

The sudden change in investors’ growth expectations for the three largest economies is upending many consensus trades

Financial Times - 1d

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

CNBC - 1d

Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears

The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.

Inc. - 1d

U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Show Stubbornly High Prices in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The New York Times - 3h

DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...

The Hill - 3d

What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks

BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 4d

Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.

BBC News - 2d

How could Putin respond to US-Ukraine ceasefire plan?

The Kremlin is weighing its options following the US-Ukraine proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

BBC News - 1h

Arellano: They just started a Spanish-language magazine for L.A. In 2025. Why?

El Clasificado, the largest Spanish-language weekly in the United States, has started a new lifestyle magazine in an era where many print publication are dying.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports

Pittsburgh finally got its coveted receiver

CBS Sports - 2d

European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.

BBC News - 3d

Travel Is Finally Back and An Era of Huge Growth Is Upon Us

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