Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - 6h

Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought

Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.

Inc. - 21h

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - 1h

Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook

CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...

CBS News - 3h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more

We've compiled all the awesome content the Yahoo Fantasy baseball crew has put together to help you draft a winning team this season!

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Man Utd have 'more problems than solutions' - Amorim

Manchester United currently have "more problems than solutions", says head coach Ruben Amorim as his side prepares to face rejuvenated Everton.

BBC News - 4h

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...

The Guardian - 3h

Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue

Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.

NBC News - 51m

Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges

The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024

ABC News - 2d

How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million

A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.

Inc. - 1d

Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs

Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.

MarketWatch - 14h

The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

The Oscars are more international than ever

ABC News - 3h

Energy drink stock Celsius pops more than 25% on big quarterly results, Alani Nu acquisition

Investors appear reassured by the company's potential growth prospects, given its record full-year revenue and its acquisition of a rival energy drink brand.

CNBC - 2h

The Fantasy Baseball Numbers Do Lie: There's more to these 2024 stats than meets the eye

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don examines some questionable statistics for the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

CNBC - 21h

Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints

Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook.

NBC News - 20h

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - 13h

U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'

There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.

ESPN - 2h

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

ESPN - 12h

Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025

Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.

CNBC - 19h

Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead

The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.

The New York Times - 23h

Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze

The company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year fell below analysts’ expectations.

Inc. - 1d

Nerf's Needler Blaster Replica From The Halo Franchise Is On Sale For 33% Off

One of the coolest Halo collectibles and Nerf blasters released in recent years is the Nerf LMTD Needler . The "limited-edition" dart gun--at this point, it doesn't seem to align with its ...

GameSpot - 1h

DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.

CBS News - 51m

The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape

Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovation

Financial Times - 13h

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 14h

Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much – visualised

In oceans and on land, from the north to the south pole, records were smashed for the monthly average temperature. Two-thirds of the world’s surface was scorched by a month or more of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Elden Ring Movie: George R.R. Martin Says He "Can't Say Too Much"

Author George R.R. Martin, who was involved in coming up with some of the lore of From Software's Elden Ring, has commented on the possibility of the game becoming a movie.. Speaking to IGN , ...

GameSpot - 4h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Tiers 2.0: Tiered rankings for a position with much to sort out still

Offseason maneuvering has brought new questions to the closer ranks

CBS Sports - 3h

Johnson plays down DOGE checks at CPAC

Politico - 22h

Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap

Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbers

Financial Times - 1h

Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week

One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...

CBS News - 17h

Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot

The San Antonio Spurs said they discovered deep vein thrombosis when Wembanyama returned from All-Star weekend.

The New York Times - 13h

Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever

A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...

CBS News - 16h

USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down

Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.

The New York Times - 2d