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My Struggle to Stop Loving Him
On a post-divorce bicycle ride through Paris with her ex-husband, a woman weighs the costs of divorce.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped
One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Federal judge extends decision blocking DOGE from Treasury payment system
A federal judge on Friday extended an earlier decision barring employees with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Falling Treasury yields signal that Trump policies are starting to spook investors
U.S. government debt rallied aggressively overnight and into Tuesday’s trading session, pushing yields below key technical levels in a way that appeared to be shaking confidence in the broader market.MarketWatch - 6d -
Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed’s favorite inflation measure
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation reading — the most anticipated data of the week.CNBC - 3d -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"
Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."CBS News - 1d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
The Treasury secretary's comments come just two days before the tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.CNBC - 1d -
College Football Playoff format for next season still in limbo as commissioners punt on making seeding changes
Playoff executives explored changes to the 2025 postseason Tuesday but came to no decision on a proposal from the Big Ten and SEC to alter the playoff seeding.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Battle for 2025 & 2026 College Football Playoff format continues | College Football Enquirer
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest news from the CFP Management Committee on impending changes to both the 2025 & 2026 playoff structure.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court
Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...CBS News - 2d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 6d -
Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.The New York Times - 14h -
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
‘I feel trapped’: how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans
Scores in the US say they’re grappling with raised mortgage and loan interest rates and exploding insurance premiums. “I bought my home in a hurry in 2020,” said Meg, 60, an office manager from ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Snyder's Soapbox: How Pirates ownership keeps failing the team, the fans and the city of Pittsburgh
Why won't the Pirates spend more to increase their chances of contending? Unfortunately, that one's easyCBS Sports - 6d -
With Dan Snyder gone and the Commanders thriving, Jets’ Woody Johnson is the NFL’s ownership wart
While Johnson's overall failure hasn’t quite fallen to Dan Snyder levels, it has certainly been trending in that direction for more than a decade.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Todd Boehly brushes off Chelsea fans' protests against ownership: 'It's par for the course'
Supporters expressed their displeasure with Clearlake Capital, Boehly and Behdad Eghbali on Tuesday night at Stamford BridgeCBS Sports - 4d -
Serena Williams joins Toronto Tempo ownership group: Tennis legend to help design jerseys for new WNBA team
It's a full-circle opportunity for Williams, who played her first professional tennis match in CanadaCBS Sports - 10h -
Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's 1st Canadian franchise
Serena Williams is joining the Toronto Tempo ownership groupABC News - 11h -
To stop Trump, Democrats must reinvent themselves
Democrats can’t beat Trump and the populist right with the discredited progressive playbook they’ve been following since 2016.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
When They Stop Selling Your Favorite Thing
Shoppers are going online to pay dearly for discontinued items, from the perfect lip pencil to Tab.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says "harsher" bans are needed to stop dangerous tackles after Garry Ringrose received a 20-minute red card during Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales.BBC News - 5d -
Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
Delegates at global biodiversity talks in Rome agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures.The New York Times - 4d -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 6d -
The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.Inc. - 6d -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 5d -
Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - 5d -
5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business
Selling to a private equity firm can be a lucrative outcome, but only if you have your ducks in a row.Inc. - 5d -
Indian economy and business: your questions answered
In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and moreFinancial Times - 4d -
Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels
A financial lifeline for Prince Andrew from the sale of Pitch@Palace seems unlikely to go ahead.BBC News - 2d -
Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls
A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
Gene Hackman’s business partner remembers actor as a prankster
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gene Hackman was many things, most notably an award-winning actor, but what many don’t know is that Hackman loved a good prank.NBC News - 2d -
Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
Following a post-election surge in optimism, worries about inflation and labor continue to be a drag on sentiment.Inc. - 12h -
Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help
Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.Inc. - Feb. 21