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‘He contains the whole of literature’: is Dickens better than Shakespeare?
After rereading the entire works of the great Victorian novelist during the pandemic, Peter Conrad became convinced – whisper it – that Dickens is an even greater writer than that other British ...The Guardian - 4d -
US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding ratesFinancial Times - 4d -
Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men
“We need some strong super successful male athletes to pull up that next generation,” the chief of sport performance for the U.S. ski and snowboard team said.The New York Times - 4d -
Cost of HS2 ‘bat tunnel’ 20% higher than previously thought
Final price expected to be £119mn, with work completed next yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Trevor Zegras Suspension May Have Been Costlier Than Anticipated
Trevor Zegras has now officially served his three-game suspension for a late and high hit to Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen in the second period of the Ducks’ 5-4 OT loss on Feb. 23.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Nordstrom posts better-than-expected earnings ahead of going-private transaction
The company is not offering guidance for 2025 or hosting an earnings call, as it prepares to go private.MarketWatch - 2d -
Exile is ‘a little bit less than death’ for lawyer forced to flee Guatemala
Virginia Laparra spent two years in prison after reporting her suspicion that a judge leaked sealed details of a case. A Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor forced into exile after being pursued ...The Guardian - 1d -
Colleges of further education in England will get less funding than promised
Reduction to two-thirds of budgeted top-up payments for additional students a sign of looming government squeezesFinancial Times - 1d -
A private spacecraft is about to land on the moon — the second in less than a week
For the second time in a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft aims to land on the moon. The robotic lander was developed by the company Intuitive Machines.NBC News - 1d -
Job cuts last month higher than any February since 2009
U.S.-based employers cut more jobs this February than in any February in 16 years, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. This year, employers announced ...The Hill - 9h -
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next - even before 'Conclave'
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his deathABC News - Feb. 20 -
Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.
Investors will be looking closely at Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Munich Re announces buybacks even after saying it expects $1.2 billion in claims from California fires
Shares of Munich Re climbed on Wednesday after the German reinsurer stuck to its outlook, despite announcing hefty expected claims from California wildfires.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton tells critics they give him ‘fuel’ to work even harder
Briton’s switch to Scuderia has been questioned ‘I will work to be better … I use that as fuel’ Lewis Hamilton says the criticism he has received throughout his career has only made him strive ...The Guardian - 6d -
How you as an investor can avoid mistakes that are made even by Warren Buffett and other market veterans
Also: Warnings from the stock and real-estate markets; Eli Lilly’s success; a mixed response to Nvidia; and how cuts to Social Security and other government agencies can affect you or loved ones.MarketWatch - 6d -
College basketball rankings: Auburn likely to stay No. 1 even if it goes 0-3 before Selection Sunday
The Tigers are the the top team in the CBS Sports top 25 And 1 and are a lock to stay thereCBS Sports - 4d -
Even after the White House ambush and now Trump’s military pause, Ukrainians are defiant | Nataliya Gumenyuk
Berating our president, and now pausing arms – the US has shown itself to be an unreliable partner. But it still has a role to play. A few days before the Munich Security Conference , one of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Tariff taskforce': Pharma firms scramble to prepare even as Trump levies risk flouting WTO rules
Europe's pharmaceutical firms are rushing to prepare for the potential fallout of U.S. import duties, even as analysts warn that levies on the sector could break global trade rules.CNBC - 2d -
Absolum Is A Fantasy Roguelike Beat-'Em-Up That Looks Great And Plays Even Better
While the genre isn't as prolific as it once was, beat-'em-ups still tend to follow in the mold of Final Fight and Streets of Rage: You're a muscle-bound mayor or a martial arts expert or ...GameSpot - 2d -
Our Daughter Expects Child Care Even When Her Toddler Is Sick. Help!
A reader who has already contracted colds and the flu from her 18-month-old grandchild is flustered by her daughter’s indifference to her health concerns.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. economy is still growing, ISM says, even as Trump tariffs generate ‘great uncertainty’ and fuel further inflation
The large service side of the U.S. economy that employs most Americans grew in February, but businesses said they were nervous about the Trump tariffs and were already facing higher costs.MarketWatch - 1d -
BP set a bonus target that didn’t even require earnings to grow. The CEO still didn’t earn it.
BP’s under-fire chief executive was awarded no bonus from the company’s financial performance last year as his overall pay declined, the company said Thursday in its annual report.MarketWatch - 10h -
Hedge funds still have big bets on the market, even if they’re less bullish, J.P. Morgan says
Hedge funds still have big bets on the market, but they don’t appear to be as bullish as they previously were, according to an analysis from J.P. Morgan.MarketWatch - 9h -
Stocks fall even as Trump gives a one-month tariffs reprieve on many Canada, Mexico goods
Stocks fell Thursday afternoon as President Donald Trump's pledge to temporarily exempt many imports from his 25% tariffs failed to deter a wider sell-off.NBC News - 3h -
Trump says he's not even looking at stock market, tariffs will make U.S. 'very strong'
Tariff decisions have 'nothing to do' with the stock market, President Donald Trump said Thursday.CNBC - 2h -
Toledo vs. Bowling Green odds, spread, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 21 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated the Toledo Rockets vs. Bowling Green Falcons MAC matchup on Friday on CBS Sports NetworkCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Eagles defensive end said Vic Fangio had team meeting after team gave up 22 points in Super Bowl LIX win
Jalyx Hunt explained the team meeting Fangio had after a poor defensive finish in the Super BowlCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
What did Eagles ultimately receive in Carson Wentz trade from 2021? Philly built Super Bowl champion from deal
The Eagles cleaned up in the Carson Wentz trade from four years agoCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
Trey Smith free agency: Chiefs GM Brett Veach says team is 'pretty optimistic' it can retain Pro Bowl guard
Smith is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason regardless of positionCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
2025 NFL trade rumors: Seven big names who could draw interest in free agency, including Pro Bowl tight end
These veterans figure to warrant offers, if they haven't alreadyCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
Jonah Jackson trade grades: Bears acquire former Pro Bowl OL from Rams for 2025 NFL Draft pick, per report
Jackson spent just one season in Los AngelesCBS Sports - 2d -
2026 FIFA World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style halftime show: Gianni Infantino says Coldplay to help plan
The first-ever halftime show is being put together in conjunction with Global CitizenCBS Sports - 1d -
Stephen A. Smith? Mark Cuban? More and more Democrats are looking for an outsider
The Democratic race to succeed President Trump in 2028 could be shaping up to be an outsider's race. Down in the dumps after their devastating loss to Trump — the ultimate outsider — in November, ...The Hill - 1d -
More measles cases reported in Texas
Measles cases in Texas from an outbreak in Gaines County are growing. There are now more than 120 cases confirmed. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Close More Deals With Emotional Intelligence
Hone your emotional intelligence to get people on your side and make more sales.Inc. - 2d -
PlayStation Lays Off More Developers
PlayStation has conducted another round of layoffs, this time impacting the Visual Arts team as well its Malaysian studios.. Several now-former employees of PlayStation have taken to LinkedIn to ...GameSpot - 1d -
Shares of world's largest brewer AB InBev pop 9% after posting fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide
The drinks maker, whose brands include Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois, reported an 3.4% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $14.84 billion.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
From ‘salam’ shower gel to ‘ethnic’ bedding, firms want to celebrate Ramadan. But some can’t even spell ‘iftar’ | Nadeine Asbali
The religious festival is a month of fasting, prayer and community – not consuming and comparing ourselves with one another. Nadeine Asbali is the author of Veiled Threat: On being visibly Muslim ...The Guardian - 5d -
2025 lapsed fan guide: Soto, trades, more
Everything you need to know about the '25 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'
President Trump suggested in a new post that tech billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest allies, needs to be “more aggressive" — presumably referring to his efforts to slash spending, downsize ...The Hill - Feb. 22
