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'For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life'
Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.BBC News - 1h -
German army struggles to get Gen Z recruits ‘ready for war’
Bundeswehr has a high dropout rate and the number of conscientious objectors is rising in the countryFinancial Times - 5h -
Record spring break travel expected despite higher costs
AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while gas is cheaper. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave found some last-minute deals.CBS News - 1d -
Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes
President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...The Hill - 1d -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - 4d -
4 Reasons Your Emails Are Bouncing
Here are simple fixes for your bounce rates to get your emails into the inbox.Inc. - 2d -
DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.
Why government — not business — will see that AI startups get the money they need.MarketWatch - 16h -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 2d -
An Intel deal now seems less likely. These clues may hold the key to its future.
Investors appear to be now be discounting recent M&A speculation that Intel will split in two.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire
Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespreadMarketWatch - 2d -
This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing
Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.MarketWatch - 1d -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 5d -
West Ham tipped to pursue transfer of striker who’s “a bit like Ollie Watkins”
West Ham United are being tipped to pursue the transfer of AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham this summer.The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Milan from Roma, and one imagines his future will be ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh
John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protesters. Scotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Waltz: Russia, Ukraine peace deal likely to include Donbas region cession
National security adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine likely would have to cede some of its Donbas region to Russia if it wants a long-term peace deal. The comments, during an interview with Fox News ...The Hill - 16h -
Potential $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement frustrates some victims
Opioid victims are not getting a "fair shake" in potential $7.4 billion settlement, a claimant in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy case says.CBS News - 5d -
Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples
Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.CBS News - 1d -
NFL free agency: Bills sign former 'fan favorite' Laviska Shenault
A player some previously liked for the Bills is now on their roster:Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Man Utd ready splash the cash on rising EPL star who ‘plays like Cole Palmer’
Manchester United are amongst several English and European clubs interested in Southampton teenager Tyler Dibling.Even though the Saints are enduring a torrid campaign that will culminate in an ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring
Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.CBS News - 2d -
End is near: Pereira's UFC 313 loss felt like a funeral
Alex Pereira didn't get knocked out by Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, but there was a funeral-type feel to the end result.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump's tariffs are keeping some Canadians away from the U.S.
President Trump's tariffs are frustrating Canadians who like to spend their winter in the U.S. This comes as the trade war appears to grow. David Akin, the chief political correspondent for Global ...CBS News - 2d -
Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say
After a Connecticut woman was accused of holding her stepson captive for two decades, education advocates said the state’s largely unregulated homeschooling system could allow abusive parents to ...NBC News - 1d -
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - 2d -
EDITORIAL: Get your brackets ready
Mar. 14—Our annual NCAA Tournament contest — Basketball Mayhem — is back and is shaping up to be a fun one. If you're like us, you likely participated in one or more bracket contests, doing your ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
Unnecessarily high radiation doses in CT scans have been linked to cancers. Under new federal rules, doctors and imaging centers have to more closely track and report the doses that patients get.NBC News - 6d -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Winderman’s view: Heat put big lineup on hold, with Ware in reserve in loss to Celtics
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 103-91 loss to the Boston Celtics: – Erik Spoelstra offered the breadcrumbs during his pregame media session. –”I think for us, ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes
Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...The Guardian - 2d -
10 Players Championship golfers with names that sound like they belong at the country club
Some people have names that are perfectly suited for what they do in life. Here are 10 Players Championship golfers whose name fit their occupation.Yahoo Sports - 55m -
Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding
Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate. • Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates . • Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - 1d -
Meet Formula 1’s biggest rookie intake in years. Some already are targeting the podium.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli once hid in a stack of tires to get through security and into the Formula 1 paddock.NBC News - 4d -
Meet Formula 1's biggest rookie intake in years. Some already are targeting the podium
Kimi Antonelli once hid in a stack of tires to get through security and into the Formula 1 paddockABC News - 3d -
Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers
BALTIMORE — A federal judge in Maryland suggested Wednesday that he might direct that thousands of fired federal workers get their jobs back, at least temporarily, after hearing arguments that ...NBC News - 2d -
TGL Golf, Unrivaled TV Ratings Don’t Tell Full Story of First Seasons
Failure’s not too hard to spot. Success? That’s a little harder to pin down. In sports, catastrophic failure has its own specific gravity, so much so that we can evoke some of the most ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - 4d -
What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.CNBC - 4d -
NFL free agency grades: Guess who is getting an A?
Between a few big trades and a flurry of overall activity, aggressive teams improved. But some teams took hits with players leaving.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - 3d
