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Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth
Nonprofit organizations across the country were plunged into uncertainty after the White House froze spending on federal loans and grants two weeks agoABC News - 4d -
U.S. population growth is stalling, threatening the once-reliable returns of these ‘recession-proof’ investments
Some real-estate and municipal bond markets may be under threat by changing demographics.MarketWatch - 3d -
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment. A researcher from North Carolina is pioneering a new system that could ...Wired - 6d -
Pitbull out as NASCAR owner with Trackhouse
Pitbull has ended his four-year NASCAR ownership in Trackhouse Racing, announcing his departure days before the season-opening Daytona 500.ESPN - 4d -
It’s Time for the U.S. to Reach Out to the Taliban
Engaging directly with the Taliban may be the only way to protect Americans from the jihadist threat that stirs once again in Afghanistan.The New York Times - 1d -
Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say
The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
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Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX
The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Kendrick Lamar Can’t Save the World. Why Do We Expect Him To?
Now that he’s performing at the Super Bowl, it seems like he’s inherited a no-win situation for all the conflicted expectations that await him.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump, Expected to Attend Super Bowl, Has Had a Fraught Relationship With the NFL
The president’s attendance at Sunday’s Super Bowl highlights how his connection to the league has veered from aspirational to openly antagonistic.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Trump Expects Musk to Find Billions in Pentagon Waste Next
The Pentagon’s budget is roughly $1 trillion per year.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Low expectations for China provide a big opportunity for returns, strategist says
"Corporate profitability is now at an historical low... any improvement can deliver very strong returns."CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Vic Fangio: Defensive effort exceeded my hopes and expectations
The Eagles had Vic Fangio working as a consultant when they lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, but he agreed to move on to become the Dolphins' defensive coordinator before the team knew ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Confirmation votes expected this week for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.
Republicans are racing to shore up support for Trump Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard with confirmation votes expected for them this week. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Report: Saints are expected to have interest in Brandon Staley as their DC
The Saints haven't yet officially hired Kellen Moore as their new head coach, but once that happens, the team has strong interest in Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, Mike Silver of ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Trump's citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo
Thousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides
It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Boone: Expect more class than L.A. if Yanks win
Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.ESPN - 6d -
Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn't going away
Another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Fed's goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.CNBC - 6d -
Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.BBC News - 6d -
More storms expected after dangerous winter weather hits parts of the U.S.
More winter storms are on the way after more than a foot of snow slammed parts of the Mid-Atlantic. More than 80 million people are under winter storm threats this week. CBS News' Rob Marciano has ...CBS News - 6d -
PlayStation State Of Play February 2025: How To Watch And What To Expect
Sony has confirmed that its first State of Play livestream for 2025 will kick off on February 12 . This looks like it'll be a pretty big livestream, as Sony says it will run for at least 40 ...GameSpot - 6d -
Inflation hotter than expected in January, consumer price index shows
The consumer price index shows that inflation accelerated in January at a pace economists weren't forecasting, rising 3% on an annual basis and 0.5% monthly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 6d -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - 6d -
Rumor: Expect Kevin Durant, Suns to part ways this summer via trade
"It's just part of the business. Everybody’s bought and sold in this league. Anybody can be up for auction. I understand that."Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump says he expects to meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times, suggesting they are likely to meet first in Saudi Arabia. “We ultimately expect to ...The Hill - 6d -
'New day in L.A.': Sparks, Plum expect to win now
The Sparks made one thing clear while introducing two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum: The expectation to win is now. Said Plum: "It's a new day in L.A."ESPN - 5d -
Here's what to expect during the home equity loan underwriting process
Home equity loans offer an affordable way to borrow cash these days. Here's how the process works.CBS News - 5d -
Wholesale prices rise 0.4% in January, higher than expected
The producer price index jumped 0.4% in January, a mark that's higher than expected and possibly another indicator that progress against inflation has stalled. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...CBS News - 5d -
Airbnb shares pop 15% on better-than-expected earnings and revenue
Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.CNBC - 5d -
Babies born in 2023 can expect to live longer, new figures show
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.BBC News - 4d -
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
Excluding autos, prices fell 0.4%, also far off the consensus forecast for a 0.3% increase.CNBC - 4d -
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
Consumers sharply curtailed their spending in January, indicating a potential weakening in economic growth ahead, according to a Commerce Department report Friday.NBC News - 4d -
McGinley expects PGA Tour-LIV deal before Masters
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could be announced before the Masters in April.BBC News - 1d -
No one has higher expectations for 'Suits LA' than the creator of the 'Suits' universe
The mastermind behind the "Suits" universe insists he's more concerned about meeting the bar he's set for himself and "Suits LA" to worry about everyone else's.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2025? Here's what to expect.
Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.CBS News - 1d
