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Looming $2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall poses a new threat for college aid
The Congressional Budget Office last month released Pell Grant program projections, which now estimate a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Josh Sweat contract: Eagles Super Bowl star addresses looming free agency after dominating vs. Chiefs
Following his Super Bowl victory, Sweat will now turn his attention to securing a new dealCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Zhang Weili passes Valentina Shevchenko as superfight looms
The Chinese champion continues to impress against every opponent she faces in the OctagonCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Dallas Cowboys 2025 NFL offseason preview: Micah Parsons' extension looms with high stakes
The Cowboys didn't work out deals with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb last offseason until after training camp. They'd presumably like to settle Parsons' future sooner this offseason.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Texas stock-exchange shootout looms as equities markets stake Lone Star claims
The stock-exchange rivalry is adding another battleground: Texas.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Lakers lose second game with Luka Dončić, as frontcourt issues loom without Anthony Davis
The Lakers could use some help under the basket.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Batting Around: Which team will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. play for in 2026? Blue Jays star has free agency looming
The Blue Jays have been trying to extend Guerrero but no deal has come together yetCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
Inside boxing's rise in popularity, concerning trends in America and TKO's looming potential takeover
The news of the week is painting a bleak picture for the future of the sport in the United StatesCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
Trump's presence looms as Florida GOP passes immigration deal after weeks of infighting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Thursday passed legislation they called the “strongest” immigration enforcement bill in any state in the country, after a fight that amplified political ...NBC News - 6d -
Milan still looking to find themselves after Champions League loss; Big weekend Bundesliga showdown looms
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Motta praises Weston McKennie and moreCBS Sports - 6d -
Amazon 'anti-union propaganda,' employee surveillance loom over labor vote at North Carolina warehouse
Italo Medelius-Marsano was a law student at North Carolina Central University in 2022, when he took a job at an Amazon warehouse near the city of Raleigh to earn some extra cash.NBC News - 6d -
Amazon 'anti-union propaganda,' employee surveillance loom over labor vote at North Carolina warehouse
Amazon workers at a facility near Raleigh, North Carolina, are wrapping up a vote this weekend over whether to unionize.CNBC - 5d -
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Trump to announce retaliatory tariffs
President Trump is set to announce new tariffs as retaliation for those imposed by nations against the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs President Trump signed off on proposed ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s risible ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
The White House is making up rationales for trade policy as it goes alongFinancial Times - 3d -
Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems
Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Nearly 100K protest Belgian plans to cut social services in strategy to reduce debt
Close to 100,000 protesters have thronged the center of Brussels while airports and public transport were largely paralyzed as trade unions took their ire to the streets over drastic plans of the ...ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says.
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.NBC News - 6d -
Credit card debt hits a new record high: 3 ways to tackle yours now
Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.CBS News - 6d -
Wall Street banks have sold almost all $12.5bn of debt tied to Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase
Investor perception of debt has changed since Donald Trump’s election victoryFinancial Times - 6d -
China imposes tariffs on U.S. goods as new round of Trump tariffs coming
China has released a list of new tariffs on U.S. goods. This comes as President Trump touts plans for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Tariffs or no tariffs, the world wants and needs America's natural gas
In the future, global demand for the fuel will almost certainly outstrip supply.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Trump tariffs: what are reciprocal tariffs and how will they affect US consumers?
The US president has repeatedly threatened to tax imports at the same rate those countries impose on US goods. Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose a wave of tariffs on US imports, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.Wired - Feb. 6 -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
How Trump's tariffs are a political tool
President Trump's expected tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact U.S. allies around the world. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down how Mr. Trump's tariffs are part of his political arsenal.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Latest news on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Trump will announce new tariffs that will impact other nations. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what's behind Mr. Trump's global moves and their impact on American ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
What is Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan?
US president orders options to retaliate with levies against host of perceived trade barriersFinancial Times - 6d -
Tariffs on Japan would be a costly mistake
Japan has become America’s most crucial Asian ally against Beijing; Washington creating further headache for the Ishiba administration could cost the U.S. much more than what reducing the trade ...The Hill - 3d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Transgender Americans sue over Trump passport policy
Seven transgender or non-binary Americans sued the Trump administration Friday over its new policy preventing people from obtaining passports with sex designations that match their gender ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - Feb. 8