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Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB

Small business optimism is faltering as stock markets are dropping and a range of macroeconomic and policy uncertainties are weighing on the business outlook. The National Federation of Independent ...

The Hill - 1d

Long Covid still an issue 5 years after global pandemic began

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic, but many people are still living with the symptoms of long Covid. Nearly 7% of adults who contracted the virus in the ...

NBC News - 1d

These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work

The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.

Inc. - 22h

The Top 5 Legal Landmines Every Med Spa Owner Must Navigate

With varied laws by state, it’s easy to do the wrong thing.

Inc. - 22h

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin explains the lessons the government and public health officials learned.

CBS News - 18h

It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic

Five years ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, President Trump declared a national emergency. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and ...

CBS News - 17h

5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning

Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.

The New York Times - 8h

Atleti's Correa gets 5-match ban for ref insults

Atlético Madrid forward Ángel Correa has been handed a five-game ban for insulting the referee after being sent off in the club's 2-1 defeat at Getafe on Sunday.

ESPN - 1h

Bears to sign DE Dayo Odeyingbo to 3-year deal

Odeyingbo's deal is worth $48 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

The annual commemoration of the event paid homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and brought calls to recommit to the fight for equality.

NBC News - 3d

How a hidden benefit of a Wells Fargo asset cap removal could save the bank billions

The bank paid $2.5 billion more in remediation efforts in 2023 than in 2018, which was a year before Charlie Scharf became CEO.

CNBC - 23h

Woman on Texas death row for 27 years has conviction tossed

A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.

CBS News - 6h

FirstFT: EU retaliates to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine agrees immediate 30-day ceasefire and Palantir boss becomes one of highest paid tech bosses

Financial Times - 6h

Jack Draper survives scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby at Indian Wells

Briton trails 4-1 in first set but roars back to win 7-5, 6-4 Jamie Murray ‘proud’ after reaching doubles milestone Jack Draper survived a scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-4 and book his ...

The Guardian - 1d

No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning 18-school Big Ten title by three games

The Spartans (26-5, 17-3 Big Ten) closed the regular season with seven straight wins, including five against AP Top 25 teams.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says

The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.

NBC News - 22h

Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches

Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.

The New York Times - 13h

3/11: CBS Evening News

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession; It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic

CBS News - 10h

2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million

The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.

CBS News - 4d

Trump Pulled $400 million From Columbia. Other Schools Could Be Next.

The administration has circulated a list that includes nine other campuses, accusing them of failure to address antisemitism.

The New York Times - 2d

Aaron Jones returning to Vikings on reported 2-year, $20 million deal

The Minnesota Vikings are getting a key member of their offense back for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Falcons and Jake Matthews agree to two-year, $45 million extension

Matthews is set to enter his 12th season with Atlanta

CBS Sports - 2d

Lebron James: A career for the history books and a $70 million property portfolio

The first player to score 50,000 combined points in the NBA, LeBron James is a power player in real estate, too.

MarketWatch - 2d

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...

The Guardian - 1d

The Seahawks Spent $100 Million on a New Quarterback. It Might Not Matter.

The only way to justify a change is to reallocate savings to position groups that can help Sam Darnold thrive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

The New York Times - 17h

Marilyn Manson lists restored, midcentury modern L.A. home for $2.75 million

Rocker Marilyn Manson listed the Glendale, Calif., property 3 months after dropping a lawsuit against his former fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood.

MarketWatch - 8h

Here’s your chance to become Jeff Bezos’s neighbor—at a $50 million discount

Bezos’s neighbor has lowered the price of a waterfront parcel on the exclusive Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.

MarketWatch - 8h

Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss how tariffs could impact Boeing production.

CNBC - 4h

Kirk Cousins reportedly tells Falcons owner Arthur Blank he wants move to team where he can start in meeting

Is there a team that will take on Kirk Cousins' $180 million contract?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

MLB boss Rob Manfred reportedly pressuring Rays owner Stu Sternberg to sell team as stadium drama continues

Sternberg purchased the franchise for $65 million in October 2005

CBS Sports - 2d

Cardinals signing Josh Sweat to 4-year, $76.4M deal as ex-Eagles DE reunites with Jonathan Gannon, per report

Sweat's deal comes with a reported $41 million guaranteed

CBS Sports - 1d

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

The New York Times - 5d