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Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 2d -
London’s Olympic Village faces £432mn bill for fire safety defects
Estate management company increased provision by £337mn after discovering new faultsFinancial Times - 1d -
ICE has long acted with impunity. Americans are only noticing now.
Simply by moving a detainee to a different jurisdiction, ICE can increase the likelihood of deportation.The Hill - 22h -
Sector by sector: the Trump tariff fallout
US consumers are likely to be the biggest victims with cost increases set to be passed on to customersFinancial Times - 22h -
Ex-Milan captain urges club to reflect after spending €100m for ninth place
Ex Milan midfielder and captain Riccardo Montolivo didn’t hold back when analysing his former club’s current situation, stating that this season’s struggles couldn’t be compared to those of 10...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, drones, and next-generation military gearABC News - 1d -
St. Petersburg to spend $22.5M to fix hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field roof, aiming for Rays return in 2026
The once and possibly future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will get a new roof to replace the one shredded by Hurricane Milton with the goal of having the ballpark ready for the 2026 season, city ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending
Fintech and credit card stocks were hit particularly hard in the market rout that followed President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.CNBC - 16h -
As Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to spend money on players: 'Everybody is playing beat the clock'
As the Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to sign players to high-dollar contracts in a “mad dash” before a Monday deadline. It’s simple: Sign by then or risk booster deals being rejected.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Neuroscience Says Doing 1 Hard Thing Can Make You Smarter, More Insightful, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
You’re probably doing it already, but research shows you need to do it a lot more often.Inc. - 2d -
House Dems look to expand access to gender-affirming care amid Trump crackdown
More than two dozen House Democrats are looking to protect and expand availability to gender-affirming care for transgender youths and adults as the Trump administration takes steps to sharply curb ...The Hill - 3d -
Investors flee U.S. stocks as Trump's tariff plan shocks global markets
Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans Wednesday, with investors fleeing U.S. stock indexes and stocks of companies that ...NBC News - 1d -
Stocks Plunge Again as Trade War Intensifies
Markets reflected investors’ continued worries about the economic disruption of President Trump’s trade policies and retaliation by major trading partners. U.S. stocks are poised to open sharply ...The New York Times - 56m -
Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word
Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully . On Tuesday China’s military launched joint drills around ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel announces plan to seize ‘large areas’ in Gaza – latest updates
Defence minister Israel Katz says large areas of the territory will be seized and added to the security zones of Israel. Airstrikes continued on Gaza on Wednesday morning after the Israeli defense ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to do with Garnacho?
Watching Anthony Elanga blitz through Manchester United's defence to score the decisive goal for Nottingham Forest on Tuesday was tough for the visitors' fans. The forward rarely showed such ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Layzell starts for Young Lionesses against Spain
City defender Naomi Layzell started for England Under-23s as the Young Lionesses fell to a 2-1 defeat to Spain.Operating at the heart of defence, the 21-year-old played the full 90 minutes in ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Fenerbahce: Mourinho provoked before nose grab
Fenerbahce have come out in defence of their coach Jose Mourinho, claiming he was provoked by his Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk following Wednesday's Turkish Cup game between the sides.ESPN - 35m -
Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings
The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 26 -
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.The New York Times - 6d -
Weak oil price adds to strain on Saudi mega-projects
Kingdom prepares to unwind production cuts but puts at risk its ambitious spending planFinancial Times - 4d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 4d -
Former Alabama basketball starter, March Madness standout to reenter NCAA transfer portal
The former Alabama basketball guard starter over 30+ games with the Crimson Tide prior to spending a season in the Big 12.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Levy on Spurs transfers: We won't overspend
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the team's transfer spending and described the 2024-25 season as "highly challenging."ESPN - 3d -
Panthers to host Cleveland Browns in joint practice before season kicks off
The Cleveland Browns will spend some time in the Queen City before next season kicks off.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returns to the U.S.
A Michigan couple who was jailed in Mexico returned to the U.S. after spending a month behind bars over a timeshare dispute.CBS News - 1h -
Longtime Texans backup QB Case Keenum says goodbye to Houston, signs deal with Bears
After spending two seasons with the Houston Texans helping develop C.J. Stroud, Case Keenum is headed back to the NFC North.Yahoo Sports - 24m -
How UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez shifted focus during Final Four run
Gabriela Jaquez is chasing history with UCLA after spending her summer doing the same with Team Mexico.ESPN - 44m -
'I'm my hardest critic': Soccer star from Hanson scaling new heights for club and country
The Thayer Academy product is busy juggling her pro career with the Utah Royals and an increasing role on the USWNT.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
People smugglers exploited fragmented policing on small boats, PM says
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.BBC News - 4d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Stroll's stake in the company is poised to increase to roughly 33% from about 27.7% as part of the transaction.CNBC - 3d -
AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles
Hollywood’s blockbuster slate is heating up, and AMC Entertainment is increasing the number of its premium screens to meet demand.NBC News - 3d -
Netanyahu gives testimony to Israel police over ‘Qatar Gate’ trial
Prime minister’s mounting legal troubles bring him into increasing conflict with legal and investigatory bodiesFinancial Times - 3d -
How much has the minimum wage gone up?
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.BBC News - 3d -
NFL changes kickoff rule to spot ball at 35-yard line after touchbacks
The league is hoping to increase the number of kickoff returns by encouraging teams not to kick the ball into the end zone.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL owners approve slight change to kickoffs in 2025
Touchbacks will now come out to the 35-yard line instead of the 30 in an attempt to increase the number of returns.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US utility plans to raise bills despite Trump’s vow to slash energy costs
Dominion proposes 14% price increase for consumers in 2026 amid growing electricity demand from AI data centresFinancial Times - 2d -
Jardine Matheson, giant of Hong Kong commerce, charts new course as investor
Outsiders now run many listed subsidiaries as storied group increases focus on shareholder returnsFinancial Times - 2d -
Minimum wage rises do not seem to boost UK productivity
Big increases in statutory wage floor has raised workplace intensity, shutting some jobseekers out of employmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Monthly mortgage payments soar to record high
Monthly housing payments soar with a 5.3% increase due to home prices and mortgage rates going up.The Hill - 1d
