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As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials
The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.The New York Times - 6d -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - 6d -
Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.The Hill - 6d -
Mother says "it's terrifying" as measles cases rise in Texas amid outbreak
Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine ...CBS News - 6d -
The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros?
Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus?. How did something as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Number of Americans filing for unemployment rises to 242,000, highest in 3 months
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three yearsABC News - 5d -
Will gold's price keep rising this spring? Here's what experts think.
The price of gold has been climbing, and there's a chance that trend could continue, experts say. Here's why.CBS News - 5d -
Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training
Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour marketFinancial Times - 5d -
Autodesk says it’s cutting 9% of its workforce, and shares rise
Design-software developer Autodesk Inc. on Thursday said it would cut around 9% of its workforce, or around 1,350 employees, amid a bigger effort to prioritize cloud services and artificial ...MarketWatch - 4d -
UK house prices rise more than expected in February
Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in AprilFinancial Times - 4d -
Will Men Wear Really, Really, Ridiculously Low-Rise Jeans?
Rear-end revealing denim at Diesel proves there are still some taboos.The New York Times - 4d -
Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know
Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.Inc. - 3d -
Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend
The service provides hens, feed, and support for six months, allowing customers to collect fresh eggs at home.BBC News - 21h -
Car finance complaints rise to record level at UK ombudsman
Surge in grievances puts regulators under pressure ahead of crucial court caseFinancial Times - 19h -
Crowds of 273 to Champions League - rise of Europe's 'hottest property'
Before Club Brugge face Aston Villa on Tuesday, manager Nicky Hayen is being touted as one of Europe's "hottest properties".BBC News - 19h -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 2h -
Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market
Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official
Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor saysFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis
The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Balatro and others re-rated by PEGI after successful appeal, prompting a rule revision
The popular deckbuilding game has won its most important hand yet with a victory over the European ratings board, which objected to its content.VentureBeat - Feb. 24 -
ElevenLabs’ new speech-to-text model Scribe is here with highest accuracy rate so far (96.7% for English)
ElevenLab's Scribe pricing makes it competitive for businesses that require high-volume transcription services with API-based integration.VentureBeat - 5d -
Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry dataABC News - 5d -
HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now
HELOC rates dropped lower this week, easing costs for borrowers. That's not the only reason to open one, though.CBS News - 4d -
Bank of England rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages
Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradualFinancial Times - 4d -
Euro zone inflation dips to 2.4% in February as ECB bets point to sixth rate cut
Economists surveyed by Reuters had been expecting inflation to ease to 2.3% in February.CNBC - 1d -
LA Times to give op-eds AI-generated political rating, list of alternate views
The Los Angeles Times has launched an AI-driven "bias meter" to provide readers with alternative perspectives on opinion content.The Hill - 22h -
Darius Slay released: Examining Eagles' CB plans going forward, including bringing him back at reduced rate
As it stands now, Cooper DeJean is in line for a full-time roleCBS Sports - 21h -
10 most interesting teams in free agency: Chiefs, Bears, Vikings & more | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the NFL's biggest free agency storylines.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Nick Chubb free agency: AFC North rival reportedly interested in signing former Pro Bowl running back
Will Chubb sign with Cleveland's rival this offseason?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
MLB rumors: Astros renew interest in Nolan Arenado trade, Anthony Rizzo mulling retirement
Here are the latest news and rumors in Major League BaseballCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
First DC Universe Game Won't Be Revealed Soon, But Some "Really Interesting" Projects Are Coming
With the arrival of a new Superman movie later this year, the new DC Universe continues to grow on film and television. But what about the video games? According to DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Latest QB rumors involving Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, plus seven players who could draw trade interest
Everything you need to know around the NFL for Feb. 26CBS Sports - 6d -
Vergil Ortiz Jr. shows interest in fights with Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora after breakthrough win
Ortiz earned the interim WBC title at 154 pounds in a victory over Israil Madrimov on SaturdayCBS Sports - 5d -
‘I felt like I was his carer’: why straight women in relationships lose interest in sex
In unequal households – the majority of heterosexual homes – domestic and emotional pressures on women can have a direct effect on libido. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Zoe and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Aaron Rodgers to Giants? QB made multiple calls to team; New York now interested with Stafford back with Rams
New York is exploring all of its QB options for the 2025 campaignCBS Sports - 3d -
Aaron Rodgers landing spots: Future Hall of Fame QB interested in Giants, New York looking into possibility
Here are five teams that could be a fit for the four-time NFL MVP's services in 2025CBS Sports - 3d -
After Oval Office blowout, Ukrainians rally around Zelenskyy as defender of Ukraine's interests
Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump, Ukrainians rallied around Zelenskyy as a defender of ...ABC News - 3d -
2025 NFL Draft rumors: Jets, Giants interested in trading with Titans for No. 1 overall pick
The draft begins with Tennessee ... right?CBS Sports - 1d -
FCC chair says U.S. will defend interests of its tech giants as European rules stoke tension
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Monday vowed to defend the interests of America's technology companies against "excessive" European regulation.CNBC - 1d -
NFL Power Rankings: Most interesting teams heading into free agency, ranked 1-32
Here are the teams to watch as free agency begins next week.Yahoo Sports - 6h