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Honeywell beefs up energy security offerings with $2 billion Sundyne deal
Conglomerate adds pump-maker business to its Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) unit.MarketWatch - 1d -
Europe's battle for power spurs evolution of a new ecosystem for energy-hungry firms
Data centers, which often require huge amounts of power, are behind the growing competition for access to Europe's already strained grids.CNBC - 1d -
California pauses home energy rebate program amid Trump funding freeze
California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.CNBC - 13h -
Chess: Carlsen wins again as he qualifies for the $1.5m Saudi Esports World Cup
The Norwegian world No 1 is in pole position at the Chessable Masters despite endgame lapses. Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know
Vinícius Júnior is among the biggest stars at one of the world's top clubs, yet talk of a $1bn Saudi move won't go away. Here's what you need to know.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
2025 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup gives picks
Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, who recently hit the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, offers her best bets for the 2025 Saudi Cup on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Ryan Garcia to headline Saudi-backed boxing card in New York’s Times Square
Saudi-backed card in Times Square to be held on 2 May Garcia to return from suspension against Rolly Romero Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez will also fight on card Saudi Arabia’s extension of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cindy Ngamba: ‘I don’t want to go to Saudi until I hear from women that laws have changed’
The LGBTQ+ Olympic medallist makes her pro debut on an all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall but says she is disappointed by the Saudi stranglehold on her sport. “I’m still deciding my ...The Guardian - 2d -
TKO Group, which houses WWE and UFC, starts boxing promotion in deal with Saudi Arabia
The company that houses WWE and UFC is set to step in the ring with a new boxing promotion as part of a business deal with Saudi ArabiaABC News - 15h -
Trump and Musk float 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not benefit.
President Donald Trump recently touted the of "DOGE dividends," which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Commercial lawsuits launched in England’s High Court reach 6-year low
Lawyers say London remains global centre for dispute resolution but litigation funders are being more selectiveFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The Baldwins review – Alec’s dreadful reality show is a new low for TV
This fly-on-the-wall series about the actor’s family in the lead up to the Rust trial feels in extremely poor taste. It’s entirely unnecessary television that makes the actor and his wife look ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Fired Workers Reject ‘Low Performance’ Judgments as They Take to Social Media
Meta’s recent cull of workers supposedly targeted weaker performers. But they and federal workers hit by DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts are fighting against that label, fearing it will affect ...Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Krispy Kreme’s stock heads for a new low as company warns of weaker revenue
Krispy Kreme Inc.’s stock was down more than 23% Tuesday and heading toward a new low, weighed down by the doughnut maker’s fourth-quarter results and weak full-year outlook.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Bitcoin drops to a 3-month low below $90,000 in risk-off move
Bitcoin fell through the $90,000 level overnight, weakened by sell pressure in equities as the crypto market awaits its next market catalyst.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations as it starts to break out of sales slump
Lowe's followed rival Home Depot in reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility
American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
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 - 5d -
AI Could Help Address the Accountant Shortage—but Adoption Rates Remain Low
A new report from Wolters Kluwer suggests that the tax industry still has a ways to go around automation.Inc. - 5d -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 5d -
Canada-U.S. Relations Continue to Reach Lows Over Tariffs and Annexation Threats
President Trump said he would impose potentially devastating tariffs on Tuesday, inspiring patriotism in Canada.The New York Times - 4d -
Low-paid workers to get right to 80% of salary in sick pay
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.BBC News - 2d -
Melania Trump calls out low Democrat attendance at revenge porn roundtable
First lady Melania Trump took a swipe at Democratic lawmakers for their low attendance at a roundtable on deepfakes and revenge porn legislation in what marked her first public remarks since ...The Hill - 2d -
Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February
Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.Inc. - 14h -
Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter
His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
UK develops AI CV-writing tool to ease pressure on job support staff
Plan will free up work coaches for more ‘valuable’ employment as ministers seek to cut welfare billFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Cowboys intend to draft QB to develop this year, says team CEO Stephen Jones
The Cowboys have six picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and are expected to get another four late-round compensatory selections.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
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MLS at 30: How changes to Major League Soccer are paving the way for more stars, and more youth development
The structure of the league has always been complicated, but new mechanisms are leading to more growth, and more spendingCBS Sports - 5d -
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. - 5d -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike
We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher priceFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.CBS News - 6d -
What's behind the jump in coffee prices
Coffee bean prices have jumped nearly 20% since the beginning of the year after severe drought and flooding over past two years in Brazil and Vietnam have crippled bean production. Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 5d -
Cobalt prices lean into their ‘blue period’
DR Congo’s three-month suspension on exports is unlikely to reverse the pounding the commodity has takenFinancial Times - 4d -
‘Overjoyed’: US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profits
Abbas Shafii says he plans to travel, invest and share Powerball prize with non-profits ‘close to [his] heart’. What would you do if you won hundreds of millions of dollars playing the lottery? A ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.NBC News - Feb. 25
