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It’s Spring on Mars—and That Means Violently Explosive Geysers and Avalanches
NASA’s Martian probes have captured photos of the Red Planet’s “extremely active” spring.Wired - 1d -
Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.BBC News - 2d -
UK inflation threat receding, says BoE rate-setter who voted for big cut
MPC’s Catherine Mann says ‘demand conditions’ in economy are ‘quite a bit weaker’Financial Times - 2d -
Steph says Butler arrival, hot streak no coincidence after blowout
Warriors guard Steph Curry highlighted the impact of recently acquired forward Jimmy Butler on Golden State's offense after a 125-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI
Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...CBS News - 2d -
Treasury yields finish mixed as investors await Powell testimony, inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt held to a tight range despite President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, with investors looking ahead to a busy week of ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'
Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...The Hill - 2d -
Labour peer calls for UK attorney-general Hermer to quit
Lord Glasman’s criticism comes as tensions rise between liberal and conservative wings of Sir Keir Starmer’s partyFinancial Times - 2d -
We're adding to our position in a sliding stock and booking profits in a 2025 winner
We're making a pair of trades Monday as Wall Street rallies to kick off the week.CNBC - 2d -
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.CBS News - 2d -
Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025
The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.Inc. - 2d -
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.The Hill - 2d -
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers at No. 1 to start 2025, plus what we're looking forward to as hope springs eternal
The Super Bowl is over and spring training arrives this weekCBS Sports - 2d -
The meaning of Trump and Trumpism in 2025
Trump’s second term appears destined to be transformative for the United States, as well as America’s role in the world.The Hill - 2d -
Saquon Barkley Almost Quit Football in High School. Now He’s a Legend.
On the path to becoming an N.F.L. star, Barkley went on a recruiting visit that “changed his life.”The New York Times - 3d -
Sources: Hurt Crosby hoping to play in 4 Nations
Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who has missed two games with an arm injury, is hoping to play for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 3d -
Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market this week
Rekindled inflation concerns and President Donald Trump threatening reciprocal tariffs Friday slammed Wall Street.CNBC - 3d -
'That's quite a welcome home' - Sir Chris Hoy receives emotional ovation at Murrayfield
Watch as six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy receives an emotional ovation as he delivers the match ball at Murrayfield before Scotland face Ireland in the Six Nations.BBC News - 3d -
No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader
Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.BBC News - 3d -
You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey
The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...The Guardian - 3d -
Nimbys. Naysayers. Traitors. Children take note, why learn oracy when insults will do? | Catherine Bennett
Keir Starmer’s rhetoric against green campaigners appears to have taken a playground turn . Before the last election, in what was billed as his “most personal interview yet”, Keir Starmer said: ...The Guardian - 4d -
Locals fight to keep polar bear hot-spot alive
A remote community on the icy shores of Canada's Hudson Bay is struggling to maintain its polar bear population that drives its economy and way of life. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.CBS News - 4d -
Game Notes: Red Wings Limp into Break on "Careless" Note
Observations on the Red Wings' 6–3 loss to the Lightning, from giving Tampa gifts to a difficult night in net on a forgettable final performance heading into the 4 Nations breakYahoo Sports - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill
Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...The Hill - 4d -
Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls
Lost boys find ways to ransack the capital.The New York Times - 4d -
Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich regionABC News - 4d -
Who missed the cut Friday at WM Phoenix Open? Not Nick Hardy, yet, as he's got 17 feet left in the morning
Hardy will return Saturday morning at TPC Scottsdale to hit a 17-foot birdie putt on No. 18; make, and Hardy is into the weekend.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 5d -
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.CNBC - 5d -
Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.The New York Times - 5d -
What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses
A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.Inc. - 5d -
What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.The New York Times - 5d -
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.CNBC - 5d -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - 5d -
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.Wired - 6d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 6d -
‘Starbucks Monday’ Means Free Coffee After the Super Bowl. It Might Be the Company’s Smartest Idea Yet
Get a free cup of coffee on Monday if you’re a Rewards member.Inc. - 6d -
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes is going to be published
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes, addressed to her husband, John Gregory Dunne, is going to be published in 'Notes to John.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6
