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Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 2d -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - 3d -
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? Who are some sleeper picks? Previewing the Players storylines
From Scheffler's attempt at a three-peat to Colin Morikawa's chances to get back in the winner's circle, we have five big topics to keep an eye on this week.ESPN - 1d -
CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing
President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before CongressABC News - 2d -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - 1d -
Report: Cooper Kupp was never a serious option for Texans in free agency
The Houston Texans might have had some interest in landing Cooper Kupp, but talks were minimal at best.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?
Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.Politico - 2d -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - 2d -
Old But Gold: How the NBA's oldest players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still producing in Fantasy
Plus, Jimmy Butler is rivaling some of the best numbers of his career, but concerns remainCBS Sports - 2d -
How Yelp reviewed competing LLMs for correctness, relevance and tone to develop its user-friendly AI assistant
Yelp found that when it first launched a GPT-4o-powered AI chatbot, usage rates dropped. But training it to sound like a human changed that.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
'The White Lotus' Season 3, Episode 4 recap: Pick up the phone, some answers are calling
A few worrisome calls lead our characters to spiral and venture outside of the White Lotus resort, with one group on a boat and another on the streets, where they get shot — with water.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - 4d -
Here are the U.S. states that get electricity from Ontario, as Trump’s trade war gets new twist
The latest skirmish in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is highlighting how the Canadian province of Ontario provides electricity to some American homes and businesses.MarketWatch - 3d -
Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?
Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.CBS News - 2d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 3d -
Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.
While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.MarketWatch - 4d -
Mario Hermoso’s loan at Bayer at risk of being over after shoulder injury
Mario Hermoso’s time at Bayer Leverkusen may have already come to an end. The Spanish defender, on loan from Roma until June, suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Champions League match ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 16h -
The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann
Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...The Guardian - 3d -
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets an electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever ...CBS News - 6d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - 2d -
The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?
A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology. For many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were ...The Guardian - 6d -
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator
Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation. Mahmoud Khalil , the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on ...The Guardian - 2d -
New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.CNBC - 1d -
Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student
A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.NBC News - 2d -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - 14h -
Are N.B.A. Officials Ignoring a Critical Call?
Rules get their greatest stress tests when the stakes are highest. Discussions around flopping likely won’t vanish.The New York Times - 3d -
Sam Darnold credits Brock Purdy for 'unlocking' his game during Seahawks intro news conference
Purdy showed Darnold playing quarterback was like being a point guard and getting the ball to the team's playmakers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Rams WR Cooper Kupp to sign with NFC West rival after 8 years in LA
Cooper Kupp is heading home to Washington. He's expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks and will likely get $15 million or more.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation
On Uncanny Valley this week, our hosts talk about the pronatalism movement, and how the push to increase birth rates is trending among some of Silicon Valley's biggest and wealthiest names.Wired - Mar. 6 -
AC Milan set to complete permanent deal for on-loan Manchester City first-team player
Kyle Walker is expected to complete a permanent move to AC Milan when his loan spell with the club finishes in the summer, as per a new report.Walker, 34, lost his place in Manchester City’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Crystal Palace open contract talks with Oliver Glasner amid Leipzig interest
Austrian’s work with Eagles attracts Bundesliga interest Jean-Philippe Mateta trains in Marbella after head injury Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Blind date: ‘He was very handsome, with a great set of teeth and a bold look. I knew it would be a night to remember’
Lewis (left), 26, a digital video executive, meets Max, 23, a business management trainee. What were you hoping for? To meet someone nice, and if it seems like there’s a mutual interest there, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
The ADL and the Heritage Foundation are helping to silence dissent in America | Ahmed Moor
Tax-exempt special interest groups like lobbyists and non-profits are exercising power with little democratic oversight. The repression that began under the Biden administration has accelerated ...The Guardian - 1d -
Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.CNBC - 17h -
Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk
The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.The New York Times - 5d -
Steel and aluminum tariffs could cause price broad price hikes
Here are some of the products that are likely to cost more under President Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.CBS News - 2d -
Can’t Wrap Your Head Around Pi? Here’s a Cool Visual to Help
Pi is an irrational number, and like some irrational people it just goes on and on. What is it with this crazy, crucial number?Wired - 23h -
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holidayABC News - 6d -
How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble
As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.NBC News - 3d