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Why the Sixers may need to trade their most valuable player. And it's not Joel Embiid
There's no way around it: The future in Philadelphia is remarkably bleak. And the way forward is largely unspoken for a good reason.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything
Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
HP Inc. was proactive about the impact of tariffs, and it may be paying off
HP Inc. has been proactive in dealing with the potential impact from looming tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including an ongoing shift of its manufacturing operations and purchasing more ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Minimum credit card payments are rising: How to tackle your card debt now
Struggling to pay more than the minimum on your credit card debt? These solutions could help.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
From Castle to Collier: Six rising rookies who can help win your league
Stephon Castle is one of several rookies who are finishing the season strong. Here's what it means for fantasy and betting.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month
Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Former Sony Boss Confirms What We Were All Thinking About PlayStation PC Ports
A couple of years ago, the idea of PlayStation-exclusive games being ported to PC would have seemed highly unlikely, but times have changed. Insomniac's Spider-Man games, Housemarque's Returnal, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Bong Joon Ho: ‘I wish I had Ken Loach’s energy, but I’m just thinking about nap time’
How do you follow up an Oscar winner like Parasite? If you’re the South Korean auteur, you make a sci-fi satire where Robert Pattinson dies over and over again. The director discusses the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.Wired - 6d -
Selection Sunday is near: Four Bracketology questions about the No. 1 seeds (and what we think of the answers)
The window for teams to make their case for a No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament is closing.CBS Sports - 3d -
A Canadian Explains Why Canada Won The 4 Nations Faceoff
The score was tied 2-2 at the end of three and overtime loomed.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
The Guardian view on why Canada matters: a nation in the global frontline | Editorial
Donald Trump has deliberately picked a fight with its northern neighbour. This malign strategy must be stopped. It is two months since Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Liberal party ...The Guardian - 1h -
Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say
Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions. The rise of “0 to 100” killers who go from watching torture, mutilation and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
A Barbershop Owner in Los Angeles May Help You Find Your Next Date
In Los Angeles, a barbershop owner has added matchmaker to his list of services.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Welevel raises $5.7M to revolutionize procedural game development
Indie game development studio Welevel today announced that it raised $5.7 million in funding to transform procedural game development.VentureBeat - 6h -
Why It Matters That AI Writing Help Rates Are on the Rise in Less Well-Educated Parts of the U.S.
Data on how people actually use new AI tools could help inform how you train your staff to use the new technology.Inc. - 1d -
Why Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?
The mystery has bewildered city workers and set off a police investigation.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Kate Hudson on why she wrote a song about her famous mom
The singer and actor dabbled in music for years before finally making an album. 'Glorious' features a song inspired by her mother, Goldie Hawn.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Quantum computing will be bigger than AI — so why is no one talking about it?
The quantum computing arms race is moving full speed ahead.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.CBS News - 6d -
Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico
The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.The New York Times - 6d -
People are worried about their jobs. Here’s why that matters for stocks and bonds.
Low credit spreads aren’t reflecting rising concerns about Trump policies or the economy.MarketWatch - 6d -
Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs
Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Should Astros trade for Nolan Arenado? Three reasons why a deal may not be the right move for Houston
The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winterCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.
Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried
Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Why the February jobs report may push a jittery stock market toward a correction
Angst over the health of the U.S. economy has investors nervous about the possibility of an approaching recession — and the next big jobs report may not be enough to calm nerves for very long.MarketWatch - 3d -
Microsoft’s stock is at its lowest level in over a year. Why the selloff may be overdone.
Microsoft shares have fallen recently along with other once-hot technology stocks in an unraveling of the artificial-intelligence trade — but Evercore ISI analysts aren’t sure that Microsoft ...MarketWatch - 1d -
‘You dream about such things’: Brit who discovered missing pharaoh’s tomb may have unearthed another
Archaeologist believes his ‘find of the century’ – of Pharaoh Thutmose II – could be surpassed by ongoing excavation. To uncover the location of one long-lost pharaoh’s tomb is a career-defining ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.CNBC - 2d -
Why a national title would cement Auburn as one of college basketball’s all-time great teams
Implausible? Well, considering Auburn has marched through an all-time great SEC nearly unblemished, no.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former federal workers talk about firings, how cuts will impact trips to national forests
This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures
Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
‘People cry, get angry’: remembering the enslaved in Ghana’s remarkable sculpture park
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo started by shaping one clay head in 2009. Now thousands are displayed at the Nykyinkyim Museum, each representing an African who was lost to slavery. • Photographs by Keelson ...The Guardian - 3d -
Inside the Red Sox's plan to revolutionize hitting -- and the three young stars at the center of it
Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony could soon be fixtures in Boston's lineup -- and the test case for a groundbreaking approach at the plate.ESPN - Feb. 27 -
What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine
The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.Wired - Feb. 22
