Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder

Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk

The S&P 500 is nearly 10 percent below its mid-February record — approaching a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again

Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.

CBS News - 6d

DeAndre Hopkins: I didn't think teaming up with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry was a possibility

When wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to a deal with the Ravens this week, many people dusted off a tweet of his from February 2020.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

'Double down on what I’m doing': Rory McIlroy wins Players, sets sights on big 2025 season

With a win in February at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, McIlroy has won twice on U.S. soil in a calendar year for the first time before the Masters.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 1d

Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief

Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.

CNBC - 1d

Intel’s stock is on a 5-day hot streak — but it’s still below last month’s highs

Despite excitement over Intel’s new CEO, shares are still below the company’s year-to-date highs — in February, when investors were expecting an imminent breakup.

MarketWatch - 15h

How Southern Miss baseball's Davis Gillespie, defense beat Ole Miss in second meeting

Southern Miss baseball beat Ole Miss 6-2 Tuesday night at Trustmark Park in Pearl after losing in the first meeting in February.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

WATCH: 105-year-old woman spends birthday in crown, dancing the day away

"I love to dance, that's the only thing I do," Antoinette Grande said with a smile.

ABC News - Mar. 6

2025 NFL free agency bold predictions: Sam Darnold back with Jets, Cowboys spend money and more

Four surprising free agency moves, or lack thereof, that could occur this offseason

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Top budget Democrat: GOP spending bill hands ‘a blank check to Elon Musk’

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, slammed the new House Republicans’ six-month stopgap funding bill, claiming it is a “blank check” for tech ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Sen. Slotkin wants assurances Trump will spend money 'the way Congress intends' funding bill vote

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Sunday said that she would "withhold" her decision on how to vote to fund the government until Congress gets assurances from the Trump administration that money ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

House set to vote on stopgap spending bill with government shutdown deadline days away

The House is set to vote on a continuing resolution that would avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through September. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Morning Report — Senate takes up spending bill; Trump backs off on Canada tariffs

In today’s issue: Three days before a government funding deadline, the House on Tuesday narrowly passed a party-line stopgap funding bill that would mostly keep government funding at current ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

House's short-term spending bill heads to Senate, passage needed by Friday to avoid shutdown

The GOP stopgap funding bill passed Monday night in the House will now go to the Senate where Republicans will need Democratic support to pass it into law and avert a government shutdown. CBS News ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Bills QB Josh Allen says he wants to spend his entire career in Buffalo: 'This is home to me'

Fresh off an MVP season and a record-setting extension, Allen said that he'll 'hopefully' stay with the Bills until he retires.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid

Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living

ABC News - 6d

Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring

Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.

MarketWatch - 6d

Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced on the Senate floor Thursday that he plans to vote to advance a House-passed six-month government funding bill, despite the strong opposition ...

The Hill - 5d

Paul Sullivan: Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sticks to the script when discussing his philosophy on spending

At their first Cubs Convention as owners in 2010, Tom, Laura, Pete and Todd Ricketts answered fans’ questions at a seminar and received a nice round of applause. Todd Ricketts that day said the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

49ers with largest free agent spending deficit in NFL history; what it means and what's next?

The 49ers have lost nearly half of their starters already this offseason

CBS Sports - 5d

RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives

A month into his role as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s moves on vaccines have worried health experts.

NBC News - 4d

Patrick Johnson returns to Eagles on a 1-year deal after spending 2024 with the Giants

The Eagles have added pass rush depth to the roster, agreeing to a deal with linebacker Patrick Johnson after he spent last season with the rival Giants

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live

Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...

The Guardian - 4d

GOP-led spending bill clears key Senate hurdle with help from Democrats

The Senate is poised to avert a partial government shutdown after 10 Democrats joined Republicans to help advance a procedural vote Friday afternoon. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...

CBS News - 4d

If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan

Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...

The Guardian - 3d

Europe’s boosting defense spending. One company just lost all of its stock-market gains this year.

QinetiQ shares lost all their gains this year after a profit warning.

MarketWatch - 2d

NCAA Tournament's First Four tips off; Dodgers start season with win; Joe Burrow gets Bengals to spend big

Could North Carolina or San Diego State be the next First Four team to make a run?

CBS Sports - 1d

How good is your 401(k)? New features may help workers save more and spend better.

AI, annuity options, stickier enrollment and more comprehensive advice are setting the new standards for workplace retirement savings plans

MarketWatch - 23h

German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend

The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.

CNBC - 23h

The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable

Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billion

ABC News - 22h

Tencent profit surges 90% as it touts AI revenue boost and ramps up spending

Tencent on Wednesday posted a fourth-quarter beat on top and bottom line driven by a surge in gaming and advertising revenue.

CNBC - 5h

Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns

Ana Toni also criticises the UK’s plans to slash overseas aid to fund defence spending. Countries looking to boost their national security through rearmament or increased defence spending must also ...

The Guardian - 1d

Schumer surrenders, but so do Senate Republicans

Congress has surrendered its power to declare war and control federal spending to the executive branch, giving President Trump and Elon Musk blanket authority over all federal spending.

The Hill - 1d

Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction

Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcohol

ABC News - Mar. 7

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts

President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official

At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.

ABC News - Mar. 11

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