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Starbucks Slashes 1,100 Corporate Jobs as Chain Pushes Turnaround Effort
The coffee chain has shuffled senior leadership, trimmed its menu, and is doing non-barista layoffs as it seeks to return to a growth trajectory.Inc. - 3d -
Liverpool title push continues, Napoli lose again, Modric magic for Madrid
Liverpool aren't quite there yet, but they're close to a Premier League title after Sunday's win at Man City. PLUS: Napoli fall from top spot in Serie A and Arsenal's goal woes continue as Gab ...ESPN - 3d -
Some agency heads push back on demands for federal employees that Musk touted
Several federal agency leaders appointed by President Trump told employees not to reply to an Office of Management and Budget email demanding more details on accomplished tasks. Elon Musk previewed ...CBS News - 3d -
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban
Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...The Guardian - 2d -
Musk push to downsize federal workforce runs into Cabinet roadblock
Elon Musk's push to reduce the federal workforce is running into headwinds as Senate-confirmed Cabinet and agency officials block his immediate efforts to carry out the Department of Government ...The Hill - 2d -
RFK Jr. targets childhood psychiatric drugs; doctors push back
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made psychiatric medications a focus of his review of the country’s childhood chronic disease crisis, claiming they’ve been ...The Hill - 1d -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - 1d -
49ers GM Lynch shares frank reaction to potential ‘tush push' ban
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shared his frank reaction to the NFL's potential ban on the controversial "tush push" play.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cortez Masto, Grassley push for grants for small police departments
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing to launch a grant program to boost resources for small law enforcement departments across the country. Dubbed the ...The Hill - 18h -
Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.ABC News - 17h -
California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 9h -
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4Financial Times - 16m -
What's in the House GOP budget plan?
The House is expected to vote on a budget plan this week. It will be a key test to see if Republicans can unify around President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion ...CBS News - 3d -
House budget resolution vote expected
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a budget plan that would extend cuts to several parts of government spending. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 2d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 2d -
Will Johnson's budget plan pass in the House?
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the lower chamber is very close to having enough votes to pass the budget plan that President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 2d -
Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges
The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Texas to eliminate spring game, joining growing list of college football teams opting for NFL-style OTAs
Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest coach to do away with the traditional formatCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Yankees throw out one of baseball's most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing players to grow "well-groomed beards."CNBC - 6d -
LaVar Ball says 'everyone heard' about his amputated foot: 'If I wanted to, I'd grow it back!'
LaVar Ball — father of NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball as well as rising hip-hop star LiAngelo — confirms on TikTok that his right foot has been amputated.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.CNBC - 2d -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.NBC News - 2d -
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow
The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.The New York Times - 2d -
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes eager to grow thanks to attention from her record-setting play
Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes knows each time she drops the ball in the basket it will bring more attentionABC News - 1d -
T.J. Maxx parent sees broad sales grow, as demand from all income groups rose
Full-year outlook was below current expectations, as it assumes a ‘small negative impact’ from China tariffs.MarketWatch - 1d -
Ukraine’s economy could grow by 5% next year if hostilities end, EBRD says
European reconstruction bank will help rebuild country if peace is agreed but a lasting end to conflict is needed. The war-torn Ukrainian economy could expand by 5% next year if a ceasefire is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Temple visits Charlotte, looks to stop road losing streak
Temple Owls (14-12, 6-7 AAC) at Charlotte 49ers (9-17, 2-11 AAC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -1.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Temple ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges
Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Aaron Rodgers reveals two things he's looking for with his next team
New York parted ways with Rodgers last weekCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Reporter's Notebook: A look back at 1939 Nazi rally in New York City
On this day in 1939, 20,000 people attended a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden. Months earlier, Nazis in Germany had killed nearly 100 Jewish citizens in one night and sent 30,000 more to ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers
DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.CNBC - 6d -
Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide
After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio. In contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look at Wesley to replace Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool could need to find a replacement for right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and have targeted Flamengo's Wesley. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 5d -
A look back at New York City's historic Floyd Bennett Field
Visitors to New York City probably know the names of the city's largest airports, LaGuardia and JFK. But the city's first airport is a little less known. Floyd Bennett Field helped create air ...CBS News - 5d -
The stock market looks good from the outside — but inside is another story
The percentage of unprofitable publicly traded U.S. companies is risingMarketWatch - 5d -
Investigations Into 6 Killings Look to a Fringe Group Known as the Zizians
The violent deaths, including of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, a landlord in California, and a couple in Pennsylvania, have led law enforcement to a group with obscure ideas.The New York Times - 5d -
2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet: See All the Looks
What do stars wear to an awards show held in the middle of the day?The New York Times - 5d
