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What Should Zegras' Punishment Be For His Hit On Rasmussen?
What goes around, comes around.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
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 - Feb. 25 -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.
Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry dataABC News - Feb. 27 -
HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now
HELOC rates dropped lower this week, easing costs for borrowers. That's not the only reason to open one, though.CBS News - 6d -
Most Voters Want Eric Adams to Resign as Approval Rating Hits Record Low
More than half of New York City voters surveyed in a Quinnipiac University poll said that Mayor Eric Adams should resign.The New York Times - 18h -
The name’s Bezos, Jeff Bezos: what can we expect from Amazon’s James Bond?
With one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises signed over to Amazon MGM, 007 could be facing down the barrel of spin-offs, quasi-crowdsourcing and a cinematic universe to rival Marvel. ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans
“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts
Millions of people around the world are today feeling the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze international aid for 90 days and shut down the U.S.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Social Security Administration sets ‘massive’ reorganization, ‘significant’ job cuts
The Social Security Administration announced a “massive” reorganization and “significant” job cuts on Thursday that critics said could increase customer-service wait times and make it more ...MarketWatch - 6d -
What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish use visual tricks to avoid being eaten. New research shows how they deploy similar camouflage to bamboozle their prey.The New York Times - 3d -
What economists get wrong about tariff wars
The history of global trade challenges Ricardo’s enduring economic theoryFinancial Times - 1d -
Oscars 2025's ratings get boost from people watching on their phones and computers
About 19.7 million people watched the 97th Academy Awards, a five-year high, according to Disney.NBC News - 1d -
Trump says "I was saved by God to make America great again"
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the ...CBS News - 1d -
Investigator on SafeSport case gets arrested, and now a survivor is facing trauma once again
The U.S. Center for SafeSport's recent firing of an investigator who was arrested for sex crimes is having a negative ripple effect for some of the people whose cases he handledABC News - 6d -
Marvel fans get a traumatic twist and new character in 'Daredevil: Born Again' premiere
The two-episode premiere of Disney+'s "Daredevil: Born Again" includes a shocking event and an introduction to White Tiger, a Latino vigilante turned criminal played by the late actor Kamar de los ...NBC News - 19h -
A former BlackRock exec is set to lead Germany. What analysts expect now.
Election results suggest a government could be formed between the main center-right and center-left parties.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Trump’s tariffs take effect: What prices are set to increase?
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China took effect at midnight. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Christine Romans says it’s only a matter of time until ...NBC News - 2d -
DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers
Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education
Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programmeFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Republicans need to cut Medicaid to hit budget savings target, CBO finds
Republicans can’t achieve their goal of slashing $2 trillion in federal spending over the next decade without cutting Medicaid, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In a ...The Hill - 20h -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
European Central Bank to make 'last easy rate cut' as tariffs, higher fiscal spending loom
Disagreement among policymakers may be set to increase as the neutral rate swims into view.CNBC - 1d -
Turkey cuts interest rates to 42.5% after inflation falls to 2-year low
Borrowing costs reduced for third month running after price rises ease to below 40% for first time since June 2023Financial Times - 5h -
Momentum investors have amplified the bond-market rally, says JPMorgan. Here’s how far they can take things.
One of the reasons that government bonds have surged in value lately is that momentum investors have amplified the move.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Texas WR Isaiah Bond says he will 'for sure' break Xavier Worthy's 40-yard dash record
Worthy, another Texas WR, ran a 4.21 last year.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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Senior German MP says vote was ‘successfully’ manipulated by foreign actors
Head of Bundestag intelligence committee calls on government to be clear about impact of malign actorsFinancial Times - 6d -
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What to know about cuts at cybersecurity agency
The White House says federal agencies have until March 13 to present plans for large scale layoffs. Among the targets is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which defends ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Ranking NFL teams with best free agent crop: Eagles, Vikings have key starters set to hit open market
Here's a look at the teams that could be impacted the most by free agent departuresCBS Sports - 22h -
Trump said childhood cancer rates have risen 40% since 1975. Here's what data shows
During an address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said childhood cancer rates have increase by 40%. Data shows there may be some context missing.ABC News - 21h -
Trump says administration is 'just getting started'
The US president celebrated Elon Musk's Doge, defended his trade war and vowed to press on with his whirlwind agenda in primetime address.BBC News - 1d -
Dragon Ball Super Blu-Ray Gift Set With 10 Steelbook Cases Gets $80 Discount
Dragon Ball Super: Collector's Edition Blu-ray Box Set $121 (was ...GameSpot - 5d -
‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Should you open a high-yield savings account with inflation rising again? Here's what experts think.
A high-yield savings account can help offset some higher costs due to rising inflation. Here's what to know now.CBS News - 2h -
Musk used 'What did you get done this week?' tactic at Twitter
Elon Musk is again using tactics that he has employed at his company X and trying to apply it to the federal government.ABC News - Feb. 24
