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Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - 3d -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.BBC News - 6d -
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Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy
ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of AmericaFinancial Times - 5d -
A radical European law could devastate the U.S. economy
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive seeks to impose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates on businesses worldwide.The Hill - 3d -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - 3d -
How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has fadedFinancial Times - 2d -
Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasyFinancial Times - 2d -
Here's what a key index is saying about the economy
The Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap companies, is close to entering a bear market. Here's what that means.CBS News - 2d -
Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder
Hassan Sentamu repeatedly stabbed the 15-year-old with a kitchen knife outside a shopping centre.BBC News - 3d -
Sheehan to take Swansea training as uncertainty goes on
Alan Sheehan says he has been asked to take training next week as uncertainty over Swansea City's managerial position continues.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.The New York Times - 6d -
Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.NBC News - 6d -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - 6d -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - 5d -
‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals
Swings between drought and floods striking from Dallas to Shanghai, while Madrid and Cairo are among cities whose climate has flipped. Climate whiplash is already hitting major cities around the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - 5d -
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Trump could be a catalyst for a global pro-crypto shift, Binance CEO says
Binance CEO Richard Teng said he expects Trump's "pro-crypto" legislation in the U.S. to spur regulators in other parts of the world to follow suit.CNBC - 4d -
Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears
Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade warsFinancial Times - 3d -
Tariff timeline: How Trump turned global trade into an economic battlefield
Trump has praised tariffs as a fix for economic issues, but their erratic rollout and shifting reasons have worried investors. See a timeline of the president’s trade rhetoric.NBC News - 2d -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the “party of peace.”NBC News - 2d -
Consider these global ETFs as Trump’s tariffs push the world away from the U.S.
Market strategist Keith McCullough: Stock markets in Europe and Asia will be stronger than the U.S.MarketWatch - 1d -
Demon-child movie wows China – and smashes global box office records
Virtually unknown in the west, Ne Zha 2 is the world’s highest-grossing animation at £1.6bn – outdoing Inside Out 2 – just weeks after its release. Just a few years ago, the biggest star of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Angel City's Leroux takes mental health break
Sydney Leroux has said she will take a "step away from soccer for my mental health" one day before her club, Angel City, begin their NWSL campaign.ESPN - 3h -
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.ABC News - 4d -
Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother
An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.ABC News - 4d -
Najee Harris takes subtle jab at Steelers during Chargers press conference
Najee Harris praised the Chargers' training facility while subtly taking a jab at the Steelers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Steelers WR DK Metcalf willing to take 'backseat' to George Pickens
DK Metcalf is willing to take a backseat and learn from veteran Steelers receivers like George Pickens and Calvin Austin III.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now
Experts recommend taking certain steps after getting a lower-than-expected home equity loan appraisal.CBS News - 4h -
Mascherano hopeful on Messi but won't take risks
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he is optimistic Lionel Messi could make the roster for the match against Charlotte FC on Sunday night at Chase Stadium, though added he was ...ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Senate Democrat: This is 'best time' to take on 'tyrant' Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said the current fight over a Republican spending bill was the "best time" for Democrats to take on President Trump, coming less than two months into his presidency. ...The Hill - 3d -
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lawrence O'Donnell taking break: 'I'm exhausted at Day 52' of Trump administration
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell announced he'd be taking a week off from his nightly show, citing his "exhaustion" with the first few weeks of President Trump's second term. “I’m exhausted at Day 52, ...The Hill - 4d -
How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans
The Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to beneficiaries from their upcoming checks. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.CBS News - 5d -
Take a look inside the world's largest 3D printed housing development
The world's largest 3D printed community is now open and mostly sold. Take a look inside the homes and hear from residents about what it's like to live there.CNBC - 4d -
Mike Florio: Steelers must take Mason Rudolph seriously as 'Plan A'
NFL analyst Mike Florio believes that Pittsburgh Steelers fans need to start taking Mason Rudolph seriously as a starter for the 2025 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Senate takes first vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume
The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.CBS News - 2d