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Intel’s stock is on a run not seen in more than two decades
Intel is enjoying a strong three-day rally, fueled by a hospitable political climate and analyst commentary about its CPU business.MarketWatch - 2m -
Trump’s tariffs could make international stocks more attractive than U.S. investments. Here’s why.
U.S. investors are looking abroad in pursuit of higher stock-market returns.MarketWatch - 10m -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - 3h -
More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England
Although the devices found during construction work were practice bombs, they can be harmful. Officials said there could be more.The New York Times - 23h -
Why Small Businesses May Absorb the Costs of Ending the Penny More Than Others
How would businesses be affected by Trump’s order to stop making cents?Inc. - 1d -
NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever
The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unique — and complicated — qualifying formatABC News - 1d -
Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.
The labor market has been reshaped by a surge in the foreign-born population. Now that process is reversing.MarketWatch - 3h -
Inflation hotter than expected in January, consumer price index shows
The consumer price index shows that inflation accelerated in January at a pace economists weren't forecasting, rising 3% on an annual basis and 0.5% monthly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 4h -
Boone: Expect more class than L.A. if Yanks win
Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.ESPN - 15h -
Aaron Boone: Yankees want to 'handle things with a little more class' than Dodgers if they win World Series
Boone said they took some of the Dodgers trash talk "a little bit" personallyCBS Sports - 18h -
Deficits at NHS trusts in England more than double
Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on health serviceFinancial Times - 20h -
As Trump aims to ax the penny, these are the coins that cost more than they're worth
Data from the U.S. Treasury shows that it costs nearly 4 cents to produce a single penny and nearly 14 cents to produce a nickel.NBC News - 20h -
More than 20 million people are under winter weather alerts
NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports on the winter weather alerts in place for millions of Americans as back-to-back snowstorms are predicted to slam the South and Northeast.NBC News - 1d -
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study
Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries. Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social ...The Guardian - 1d -
Auburn extends D.J. Durkin, more than doubles defensive coordinator's salary as part of lucrative deal
Durkin will earn $2.5 million in 2025; Penn State's Jim Knowles set a new high-water mark at $3.1 millionCBS Sports - 1d -
Gold could hit $3,000 soon and $4,000 in 2026, this market pro says. Here’s why.
Yardeni: Inflation, tariffs, plus countries accumulating gold as a haven from U.S. sanctions.MarketWatch - 1d -
How did Manchester City earn €4.7m more than Aston Villa in Champions League group stage? | Philippe Auclair
The revamped competition was supposed to ‘sustain domestic leagues’ but the sums involved are more likely to distort European football even further. The cynics were wrong. It was not about staving ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety
A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...The Hill - 2d -
These cheap stock markets could make you more money than the usual picks
Peak U.S.? Why now may be a good time to add European equities to your stock portfolio.MarketWatch - 2d -
Are Super Bowl champion Eagles the NFL's next dynasty? Why Philadelphia could be poised for even more success
The Birds absolutely crushed the reigning champion Chiefs on SundayCBS Sports - 2d -
More than 1,100 dead sea turtles washed up along southern India’s coastline
The mass death of once-endangered olive ridley turtles in January has prompted an increase in wildlife patrols and a crackdown on fishing boats. More than 1,100 dead olive ridley sea turtles have ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right
The far right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.BBC News - 2d -
Trump says Canada joining US 'would be greatest thing they could ever do'
President Trump on Sunday argued that if Canada were to join the United States, it would be the greatest thing the neighbors to the north could do. “I love the people of Canada. We have a great ...The Hill - 2d -
Why the stock market bulls are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl
Subjecting the Super Bowl Predictor to statistical scrutiny.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why the kicking battle could decide 2025 Super Bowl: Chiefs vs. Eagles has two of best playoff kickers ever
Jake Elliott and Harrison Butker are two of the best kickers in the NFLCBS Sports - 3d -
VA lists more than 130 jobs ineligible for Trump buyout plan
The majority of nurses, doctors, and other personnel providing care to military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs do not qualify for the deferred resignation offer from the Trump ...The Hill - 3d -
'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.BBC News - 3d -
These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost
Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’MarketWatch - 3d -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - 4d -
How the Superdome became more than a stadium
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More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years. More than 100,000 new homes will be built on the highest-risk flood zones in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later onFinancial Times - 4d -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 5d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
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Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Why the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch could deliver a ratings record for Fox
Advertisers paid as much as $8 million for a commercial on the Big Game that keeps getting bigger.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
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More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
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CFPB’s new leadership begins staff purge with dozens of employees terminated
The terminations have sowed more confusion at the bureau, as several of those being laid off had already accepted federal buyout offers, said one of the people.CNBC - 1m -
Intel’s stock is on a run not seen in more than two decades
Intel is enjoying a strong three-day rally, fueled by a hospitable political climate and analyst commentary about its CPU business.MarketWatch - 2m -
Intel’s stock is on a run not seen in more than two decades
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Trump reciprocal tariffs could come by Thursday, White House says
President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the White House said.CNBC - 8m -
Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform
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