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'A lot of sacrifices': During World Series run, Dodgers were more banged up than they let on
Throughout October, several health-related headaches defined the Dodgers' run to a championship. But behind the scenes, the team's injury problems were even more pronounced.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The winner of EA’s ‘Madden’ videogame tournament will get more prize money than the NFL’s Super Bowl champions
The Madden tournament will pay its winner $250,000, while Super Bowl champs each received $171,000.MarketWatch - 2d -
More than 60 million facing severe weather threats across southern U.S.
A massive storm system moving from Texas to the Atlantic has put more than 60 million Americans under the threat of damaging winds and tornadoes. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump tells Congress tariffs will be ‘a little disturbance.’ Why it’s more than that, according to economists.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a State-of-the-Union-style address to Congress, with his remarks coming as the U.S. stock market has dropped on his moves with tariffs.MarketWatch - 1d -
Indian rock sensations Bloodywood: ‘What’s more metal than standing up for people you love?’
The trio’s playful mix of heft and traditional instrumentation sent them viral. But they’re also confronting racism and rape culture, and struggling in a Bollywood-dominated music industry. ‘We’re ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen's 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21
The New York Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding ...ABC News - 21h -
CrowdStrike slumps more than 6% on weak earnings outlook, overhang from outage costs
CrowdStrike shares dropped 6% after it issued weak earnings guidance and signaled ongoing pressure from its global IT outage in July.CNBC - 16h -
VA plans to cut thousands more jobs as part of Trump's cost-cutting efforts
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.CBS News - 15h -
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and ...The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.Wired - 6d -
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what to know.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh
I feel more focused and energetic than ever before. But as I have changed, so has my algorithm. For almost my entire life I hated how I looked.. I was by no means unhealthy but a youth spent ...The Guardian - 2d -
White House identifies DOGE administrator amid questions about Elon Musk's role
The administrator of President Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been identified as Amy Gleason, a White House official said.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
After White House clash, Starmer faces decision about who he can trust
Starmer is confronting difficult dilemmas after Zelensky and Trump's showdown, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - 5d -
Gov. Lujan Grisham sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan
While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
House Republicans are becoming wary of in-person town hall meetings after some lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s cuts.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
House narrowly adopts GOP budget proposal. Here's where there could be major cuts.
The House adopted a budget proposal on Tuesday night, a first step in paving the way for President Trump's legislative agenda. More than $800 billion in spending cuts are under consideration, and ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
House budget tees up steep Medicaid cuts and big SALT fight. Here’s what’s next.
House Republicans passed a new budget resolution in a razor-thin vote that puts the GOP on a path to enact President Donald Trump’s ambitious fiscal agenda, including deep tax cuts and significant ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
House Republican says he 'can't guarantee' staff cuts won't impact veterans
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) on Monday defended the budgets and workforce cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs, as he said he “can’t guarantee” veterans’ benefits and care would be immune from ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts
Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Former federal workers talk about firings, how cuts will impact trips to national forests
This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
'44,' a musical satire about Barack Obama by one of his campaign insiders, cuts up at the Kirk Douglas
Written, composed and directed by Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer, '44,' about Barack Obama's presidency, returns to L.A. at Kirk Douglas Theatre.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Report: Jets taking calls about Davante Adams, plan to cut him if they can't trade him
The Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so it comes as no surprise that they plan to do the same with wide receiver Davante Adams.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Investors worried about Trump can cut their risk by buying this ‘forgotten’ group of stocks
You can diversify away from the S&P 500 to reduce risk, based on stocks’ prices to expected earnings and on expected earnings growth rates — at the same time.MarketWatch - 1d -
Mortgage rates are falling, but it’s not helping sell more homes. Are lower house prices next?
Homebuilder stocks are in a bear market, as lower mortgage rates and continued rate discounts haven’t improved demand.MarketWatch - 4d -
Why Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program could make the pricey U.S. housing market even more expensive
An influx of immigrants who pay $5 million for a visa could increase demand in the “ultra-high end of the real-estate market,” said a National Association of Realtors economist.MarketWatch - 2d -
2025 MLS season preview: 7 teams (and players) to care about, who and what's new, predictions and more
From new stars and bold signings to rising contenders and looming questions, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLS season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay
The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 6d -
Santa Fe sheriff gives more information about Gene Hackman's final moments
New Mexico police say the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife appear suspicious enough to warrant a full investigation. The 911 caller says they found the couples' bodies in their Santa Fe home on ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump touts DOGE cuts at CPAC as he tells Elon Musk to 'get more aggressive'
Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference. He's spoken at the conference every year since 2016.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Evening Report —Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Andrew Harnik, Getty Images Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK united to defend the work ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Less is more: How ‘chain of draft’ could cut AI costs by 90% while improving performance
Zoom researchers unveil "chain of draft," which cuts AI token usage by 92%, transforming the economics of language model deployment.VentureBeat - 2d -
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
UnitedHealth tumbles 9% on WSJ report the DOJ is investigating Medicare billing practices
The investigation centers on UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste
Will Musk and Trump dare to take it on?MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor
The former governor, who resigned in disgrace, has not officially entered the New York City mayoral race. But he has spent months laying the groundwork.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Mike Johnson’s moment of truth
He's pushed for "one big, beautiful bill" for weeks. Now the speaker has to deliver.Politico - Feb. 24 -
Johnson says Putin ‘not to be trusted,’ ‘dangerous’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not to be trusted,” as well as “dangerous.” "What is your view of Vladimir Putin?" CNN's Dana Bash asked ...The Hill - 3d -
What drivers said after Atlanta Cup race won by Christopher Bell
Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24
