Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in February

Authors and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments. In Naomi Klein’s most recent book Doppelganger , she talks about Philip ...

The Guardian - 20h

February Manufacturing Stays Stable, Though Tariff Storm Looms

The Institute for Supply Management said output remained fairly steady, but tariffs on raw materials threaten U.S. growth.

Inc. - 15h

Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on

Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the Netherlands' iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over frozen canals and lakes on thin ice but it is relishing the drama of a ...

ABC News - Feb. 21

Vita Coco Claps Back at Poppi’s Super Bowl Vending Machine Stunt With a Low-Rent Pop-Up Event

The beverage brand feud continues.

Inc. - Feb. 22

How a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workers

Thousands of federal workers fired in recent days by the Trump administration may be able to use an appeals process to get reinstated in their jobs — and potentially receive back pay.

NBC News - Feb. 24

2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth

U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs

A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.

MarketWatch - 6d

10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 11-week low as economic concerns build

Yields on 2- and 10-year U.S. government debt fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as traders considered the risks of slowing global growth and a potential domestic recession.

MarketWatch - 6d

Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds

Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.

MarketWatch - 5d

Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine

Oil futures settled lower Wednesday, with concerns over the global economic outlook and potential for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine that could lift sanctions on Moscow prompting prices to ...

MarketWatch - 5d

China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at 'Two Sessions' meeting

Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.

CNBC - 5d

YouTube star MrBeast says he’s a billionaire who’s low on cash. Is that common for the super-rich?

The YouTube star is also raising money for his business at a $5 billion valuation. Here’s why some wealth advisers think it’s strange that MrBeast holds so little cash.

MarketWatch - 3d

China's M&A deals to rise from decade-low as DeepSeek, AI spur interest, experts say

Yahoo News - 2d

Canopy Growth’s stock falls to all-time low on pot company’s share-sale plans

Canopy Growth Corp.’s stock fell 9% to an all-time low on Monday after the cannabis company said it would sell up to $200 million of its stock.

MarketWatch - 14h

No crowds, low prices – and plenty of sunshine: an off-season family surf trip in the Algarve

A late winter break in Portugal’s Praia da Luz offers warm weather, quiet beaches and solitary hikes. Standing on the sun-warmed sand, we watch swell lines rolling towards the shore. Surfers dot ...

The Guardian - 1h

2025 Mexico Open scores: International trend continues as PGA Tour begins play South of the border

Germany's Jeremy Paul and Norway's Kris Ventura are part of international leaderboard through 18 holes at the Mexico Open

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Australian citizen detained 32 times at Sydney airport accuses border force of systemic racism

Exclusive: Hubert Igbinoba, who is suing the Australian government, says he is singled out because he is black – a claim the government denies. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - 6d

Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network

Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.

Inc. - 6d

Pentagon to send nearly 3,000 additional active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border

The Pentagon is sending more than 2,000 additional active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as President Donald Trump seeks to clamp down on illegal immigration and fulfill a central promise of ...

NBC News - 2d

Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer

Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migration. Europe’s most senior human rights official has said there is evidence of asylum seekers ...

The Guardian - 18h

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Explosions hit Russian consulate in French city of Marseille

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Zegras Earns Hearing with Player Safety for Hit on Rasmussen

Per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will soon face a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit Sunday afternoon on Detroit Red Wings ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

What Should Zegras' Punishment Be For His Hit On Rasmussen?

What goes around, comes around.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

US bond yield slide hits dollar

Treasury yields have declined amid signs US economic growth is slowing

Financial Times - 6d

What to do before gold's price hits $3,000

Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.

CBS News - 6d

Fenerbahce hit back over Mourinho racism claim

Fenerbahce have rejected Galatasaray's accusation that Jose Mourinho made racist statements following Monday's league derby.

ESPN - 6d

Gupta’s InfraBuild hit with lawsuit alleging debt default

FitzWalter Capital takes aim at key remaining asset in teetering metals empire

Financial Times - 5d

Why injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score

Match of the Day's Stephen Warnock explains why a "vulnerable" and injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score following their 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

BBC News - 5d

Sneak peek: The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon

All new: A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, March ...

CBS News - 4d

Deadly explosions hit rebel rally in DR Congo

Yahoo News - 4d

Here's a look at moon landing hits and misses

Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses

ABC News - 1d

Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel

Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.

The New York Times - 1d

Earthquake hits Hollywood as stars gather for afterparty

The relatively minor quake struck at around 22:00 local time as stars gathered at the Vanity Fair afterparty.

BBC News - 1d

Nissan and Stellantis Could Be Hit Hardest by Trump’s Tariffs

A possible 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and Mexico is likely to raise the prices consumers pay for new cars and trucks, and disrupt complex supply chains.

The New York Times - 15h