Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007

Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers

Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Higher interest in youth level leading to rapid increase of Division III women's hockey programs

Former Wisconsin star Baylee Marabella had to play hockey alongside boys up until high school because she couldn’t find a girls team in her area

ABC News - Mar. 11

The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer

Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.

MarketWatch - Mar. 8

Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'

The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.

BBC News - 2d

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) Review: Small but Mighty

For creatives who need the very highest level of performance, the Mac Studio delivers it—and then some.

Wired - Mar. 11

What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?

If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.

CBS News - 19h

The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout

Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is ruled out after he slips and is deemed to have hit the ball twice in one movement.

BBC News - Mar. 12

It’s Been 5 Years Since Covid Hit, and We Still Love Working From Home

While it’s not surprising, a new survey shows a huge majority of people working remotely since the pandemic say it’s helped them improve their work-life balance. What does this mean for strict ...

Inc. - Mar. 12

Class 3A girls basketball: Washington overwhelms Sequoyah Tahlequah for OSSAA state title

Washington overwhelmed Sequoyah Tahlequah in a 73-37 victory Saturday night at State Fair Arena, winning their first title since 2007 and fourth overall.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes

Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.

CNBC - 1d

More home builders cut prices to lure buyers put off by high costs

Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level in seven months, the National Association of Home Builders said.

MarketWatch - 4d

British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade

A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcade

ABC News - Mar. 14

Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role

Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.

ABC News - Mar. 12

What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?

Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Italy's top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days

Italy’s highest appeals court has ordered the government to compensate a group of migrants who were stranded at sea for days on a coast guard vessel in 2018 due to then-Interior minister Matteo ...

ABC News - Mar. 7

Ohtani 'nervous' in Tokyo but gets 2 hits, runs

Shohei Ohtani said it had been "a while since I felt this nervous playing a game," but managed two hits and two runs Tuesday as the Dodgers won their Opening Day game in Tokyo.

ESPN - 3d

Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount

Consumers should brace for borrowing costs to stay elevated, prices to rise and stock markets to remain on edge for at least a little longer, analysts say.

NBC News - 1d

FAIR Plan secrets: Why California's insurer of last resort is so secretive (and why it could cost you)

There’s a lot we don't know about California's Fair Plan, and now people who don't have the insurance of last resort are on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. CBS New California Investigates "FAIR ...

CBS News - 3d

Canada will level $20B in tariffs in response to Trump moves on steel, aluminum

Canada is expected to impose $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs after President Trump decided to enforce a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which went into effect Wednesday. ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy

A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...

NBC News - 5d

Will a collection agency sue over a $5,000 debt?

Debt collectors have the right to sue you over unpaid debts, but they won't always take that route.

CBS News - Mar. 10

6 debt management risks to know before enrolling

A debt management program is a smart debt relief option to consider, but there are downsides to know, too.

CBS News - 4d

Who qualifies for credit card debt forgiveness?

Are you looking for a fast way out of credit card debt? Credit card debt forgiveness might help. Here's how.

CBS News - 2d

Liverpool Set to Bid £63million for Inter Milan Star to Strengthen Defence

Liverpool Eye Alessandro Bastoni for Summer Transfer PushLiverpool’s bid to continue building a squad capable of competing at the highest level is set to gather pace this summer, with defensive ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.

Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Jackson State basketball loses to Alabama State in SWAC final, NCAA tournament drought continues

Jackson State basketball fell to Alabama State 60-56 in SWAC tournament final Saturday night. The Tigers were aiming for their first SWAC title since 2007.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.

CNBC - 2d

Briton dies in Kenya after being hit by vehicle in president’s motorcade

Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed in the hit-and-run incident in Nairobi on Thursday. A British national has died in Kenya after being struck by a government vehicle that was part of the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?

The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Former Arsenal CEO reveals why they sold club legend to Barcelona in 2007 – ‘He was losing…’

Former Arsenal CEO Keith Edelman has shed light on why the Premier League club decided to part ways with Thierry Henry, allowing him to join Barcelona in the summer of 2007.It must be noted that ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Elijah Hawkins shows 'championship level' ability in Texas Tech basketball's March Madness win

Elijah Hawkins sustained a hit to the jaw, cut up his tongue "pretty bad" and had a near triple-double in Texas Tech basketball's March Madness win over UNCW.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How the White House is handling Elon Musk and potential conflicts of interest

As the public face of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk has an expansive portfolio that spans across the many levers of government — and ...

NBC News - 13h

4 times credit card debt management is worth it (and 4 times it's not)

Credit card debt management isn't a magic solution, but it can be a powerful debt relief tool for the right person.

CBS News - 3d

Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

Financial Times - 3d

HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year

Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholds

Financial Times - 2d

Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care

Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.

Inc. - Mar. 13

US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates

Financial Times - Mar. 14

In first Kennedy Center visit, Trump slams 'Hamilton' and lauds other 'Broadway hits'

In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as chairman, President Trump said he never liked 'Hamilton' but expected other 'Broadway hits' to do quite ...

Los Angeles Times - 4d

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