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Noteworthy new books on economics
Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and povertyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s incoherent economic agenda
The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in AmericaFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Reporter's Notebook: Economic turbulence
President Trump has promised a little light turbulence. "A little bit of an adjustment period," is what he called it in the joint address to Congress. Consumers are feeling something different. ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Report: New York Giants growing 'frustrated' with QB Aaron Rodgers
The New York Giants were trying to be patient with veteran QB Aaron Rodgers but are now reportedly growing "frustrated" with his indecision.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...NBC News - 6d -
Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Bills
Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.The New York Times - 5d -
World Boxing adds China's powerful federation, 5 more to its growing membership
World Boxing has added China to its growing list of membersABC News - Mar. 12 -
Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of callsABC News - Mar. 15 -
Bill O'Reilly: Trump should be 'looking to reassure Americans' on economy
Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly believes President Trump should be concerned about getting his economic message across as Americans face the rocky impact of his tariff policies and continued ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Almost 7 in 10 concerned about measles outbreak: Poll
More than two-thirds of respondents in a new poll say they are concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Liverpool Contract Standstill Called a ‘Circus Act’ Amid Growing Frustration
Liverpool’s Contract Uncertainty: Big Questions for the Club’s FutureLiverpool’s Contract Standstill: A Growing ConcernIn a recent episode of the Big Decisions podcast on Anfield Index, host Dav...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Paul Pierce on his level of concern with the recent play of the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierces weighed in on his level of concern with the defending champs during a recent segment of the "SPEAK" show.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Are there still medical concerns for Tim Patrick after a healthy bounceback year?
Are there still medical concerns for Tim Patrick after a healthy bounceback year now that Detroit has re-signed the wideout?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Trump 2.0 is leaving investors 'overwhelmed' — and strategists warn the volatility isn't over
Global markets have seen choppy trade as investors react to the U.S. President’s tariff policies.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Gold price per ounce: Everything investors should know now
The price of gold per ounce has been steadily increasing. Here's what investors should be aware of now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.CBS News - 6d -
A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges.
As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.The New York Times - 19h -
Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance
People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge. Mass prison escapes during the chaos of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders
As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Oracle won some big cloud contracts. Here’s why its stock is falling.
Oracle Corp. regaled Wall Street on Monday with talk about the future, enormous demand and some very large cloud-services contracts, but its stock continued a downward trend over concerns about ...MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Trump economic adviser: 'First quarter is going to squeak into the positive category'
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday the “first quarter is going to squeak into the positive category,” even as anxieties around the economy rise nationwide. Stocks were ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs
Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...The Guardian - 5d -
Walz: 'We wouldn’t be in this mess if we had won the election'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the 2024 Democratic nominee for vice president, sharply criticized President Trump’s governance style and economic policies but said he takes some responsibility for ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
North Sea collision: ship’s master arrested as fears grow for marine life
Police launch criminal investigation while local leaders call on Starmer to prevent environmental catastrophe. Police have detained the master of the container ship Solong as experts voiced growing ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Sen. Schumer faces growing calls to step aside for new leadership
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defiant as there are growing calls for him to step aside to make way for new leadership in the Democratic party. “We need new leadership, and the time is ...NBC News - 1d -
Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident
The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.NBC News - 6d -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
On Tuesday, President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Latest news on the stock markets after an unsettling week for investors
Stock markets reeled this week after news varied over President Trump's tariffs and investor fears. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Cramer explains why investors are no longer paying up for AI stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested that despite the fervor for AI, investors are no longer willing to pay high prices for stocks related to the technology.CNBC - 6d -
‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis
After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’
Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence. Voters on the vast Arctic island of Greenland are going to the polls after a dramatic election ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s economic and political threat to Mexico
The US would suffer from the blowback if it impoverished its southern neighbourFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live
Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil. Full story: Trump tariffs on ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Submit your women’s March Madness bracket questions to our experts
March Madness is upon us. As you fill out your brackets, The Athletic has you covered. You can print one out here. You can take a deep dive into our odds forecast. You can get a breakdown on all 68 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 new confirmed infections: Officials
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 327 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.ABC News - 1h -
Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans
China dominates shipbuilding for the ocean freight market, and President Trump has plans to exact economic punishment to bring the business back to the U.S.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 8