Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - 1d

Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy

Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.

Inc. - 2d

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - 1d

Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.

CNBC - 2d

What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?

A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...

NBC News - 1d

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart

February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.

CNBC - 2d

Chiefs WR Worthy won't be charged after arrest

The Williamson County district attorney's office has declined to press charges against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy following his arrest for an alleged assault.

ESPN - 3h

Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas: DA chooses not to charge Chiefs star after booking for assault

Worthy completed his rookie season with the Chiefs in 2024

CBS Sports - 19h

It’s getting ‘uncomfortably difficult’ to find a job. Here are the bright spots in this labor market.

Why the latest report is giving job hunters the jitters: longer stretches of unemployment and more part-time work.

MarketWatch - 1d

Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy released after Texas DA declines to pursue charges

Kansas City wideout faced third-degree felony charge Worthy was taken in first round of last year’s draft Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to ...

The Guardian - 6h

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.

The New York Times - 1d

Man with Palestinian flag comes down from Big Ben tower

The protester came down just after midnight, after telling negotiators he would stop "on his own terms".

BBC News - 19h

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - 20h

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas on domestic violence charge

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of ...

NBC News - 12h

Rollercoaster ups and downs of closed theme park adored by generations

Oakwood Theme Park has shut down after almost 40 years due to a drop in visitor numbers.

BBC News - 12h

Sam Darnold not expected back with Vikings as team focuses on other options entering free agency, per report

This report comes after the Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Raiders Friday

CBS Sports - 1d

A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube

Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.

The New York Times - 10h

2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report

Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseason

CBS Sports - 1d

Chiefs re-sign Nick Bolton to three-year, $45M contract with $30M guaranteed, per report

Kansas City keeps a key component of Steve Spagnuolo's defense around

CBS Sports - 1h

Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update

A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.

The New York Times - 3d

Oilers Send Cam Dineen Down After 'Heck Of A Game'

EDMONTON – Just another day in the office.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Is Trump reining in Musk after showdown with cabinet?

The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.

BBC News - 1d

European telcos find growth elsewhere as Brussels mulls deregulation

Vodafone and Orange seek scale in emerging markets as continental growth stalls

Financial Times - 15h

West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead

Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 ...

ABC News - 19h

Meta Takes Another Hit After Reports That it Blacklists Ex-Employees

Former Meta staff and current executives say the company’s formal no-rehire list sometimes blackballs capable veterans for arbitrary or petty reasons that are virtually impossible to overcome.

Inc. - 2d

They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires

Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.

The New York Times - 1d

US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves

Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025

Financial Times - 15h

Florida teen killed, dismembered after couple lured her on app

St. Petersburg police detectives said the remains of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette were found in a dumpster after she was reported missing last month.

CBS News - 1h

Chiefs are gathering information regarding Xavier Worthy arrest

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested for assault in Texas.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘Slowing down and reclusive’

The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy Arakawa. Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last ...

The Guardian - 7h

Trump’s SBA Is Going After Collections, Moving Offices From Sanctuary Cities

Small Business Administration’s new boss, Kelly Loeffler, shared a list detailing her 15 priorities as she settled into the new job. The agency is about to look very different compared to Biden’s SBA.

Inc. - 2d

Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.

ESPN - 22h

Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre

Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...

The Guardian - 2h

What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...

NBC News - 1d