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The UK’s inflation basket is a casual vibe check
Collecting price data on meat pies and VR headsets is a strange exerciseFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
NFL free agency: 9 signings now official for Broncos
The NFL's new league year opened Wednesday and the Broncos' nine signings are now official.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Reeves promises to scrap ‘unnecessary’ financial market reporting rules
UK chancellor to ease requirements on how much data companies have to provideFinancial Times - 4d -
Oil settles higher after latest U.S. supply data, Russia-Ukraine cease-fire on energy infrastructure
Oil futures posted a gain on Wednesday, giving up early losses after official U.S. data revealed weekly declines in petroleum-product stockpiles along with a third consecutive weekly rise in ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine
The prime minister pays a rare visit to the crew of HMS Vanguard, as the submarine returns to UK waters after more than 200 days of patrol.BBC News - 3d -
2025 Tennessee Titans free agency: Experts, insiders offer mixed grades
The Tennessee Titans are a week into the 2025 free agency period and have made some interesting moves that have been met with some mixed reviews.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan
Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalisedFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Orion Security emerges from stealth using LLMs to track your enterprise’s data flow and stop it from leaking out
Beyond catching malicious insiders, Orion also distinguishes between human errors and external attackers for specificity.VentureBeat - 4d -
Indianapolis Colts make 2 free agent signings official
The Indianapolis Colts have made two more of their free-agent signings official.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
The ‘Crisis Moment’ Facing Women’s College Basketball Officiating
Officials getting ripped by coaches and fans is nothing new. But with more eyes than ever on the sport, the issue is reaching a tipping point.The New York Times - 1d -
Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Brace for Job Cuts
William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and questioning employees’ productivity.The New York Times - 4d -
UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service
Announcement of probe comes as government sets out ‘radical action plan’ to cut regulation and red tapeFinancial Times - 5d -
Rio Tinto dismisses proxy advisers’ support for review of UK listing
ISS and Glass Lewis back activist calls for further investigation into consolidating miner’s corporate structure in AustraliaFinancial Times - 4d -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK weather: temperatures in southern England could hit 19C this week
Some areas forecast to have warmer weather than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday’s spring equinox. Parts of the UK are expected to be warmer than Ibiza and Corfu this week on the first official day of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rubio emerges as major Trump World player
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is finding himself in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight in his high-risk, high-reward place as a Trump administration Cabinet official. Rubio is not a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Researchers Propose a Better Way to Report Dangerous AI Flaws
After identifying major flaws in popular AI models, researchers are pushing for a new system to identify and report bugs.Wired - Mar. 13 -
OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway
The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.Wired - Mar. 10 -
More than 80% of USAID programmes 'officially ending'
Humanitarian organisations have warned that the end of USAID programmes is already impacting millions.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Falcons announce three more free agent signings
Atlanta Falcons officially announce three more free agent signingsYahoo Sports - 2d -
Paulson Adebo contract: Details on free agency deal the New Orleans Saints could not match
Details have emerged on Paulson Adebo's Giants contract. Here's the scoop on a deal the Saints could not match in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) Review: More Power for Less Money
This lightweight machine comes equipped with a bit more power and some necessary improvements, all for a more affordable price.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Officials do not fully understand UK skilled worker visa, watchdog says
National Audit Office finds Home Office cannot say what the immigration mechanism is contributing to the economyFinancial Times - 6d -
Lammy urged to impose sanctions on Dubai officials over UK businessman’s detention
Letter calls on government to impose ‘Magnitsky-style’ measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart
UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents
A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Record number of Americans working more than one job
(NewsNation) — At least 5 percent of the American workforce has a second job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In a release earlier this month, the BLS reported that a record high ...The Hill - 4d -
UK government borrowing overshoots expectations
Official figures will add to pressure on chancellor as she prepares for Spring Statement next weekFinancial Times - 1d -
NFL free agency 2025 review: Biggest remaining need for all 32 teams
The first wave of free agency is in the books. Here's a look at where teams need to fortify during wave two and the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
DOJ, pressured by Trump supporters, pushes FBI to release more Epstein files: Sources
The DOJ is urgently reviewing materials from the FBI investigation into Jeffrey Epstein as Attorney General Pam Bondi pushes for the release of more files, sources say.ABC News - 2d -
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Panthers bracing for another elimination game
Mar. 18—The Permian boys soccer team may be playing in the first round of the playoffs this week but in reality, it might feel more like a second-round game. That's because the Panthers were in an ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK Treasury plans to monitor departments’ spending in real time
Darren Jones outlines ambition to have live performance data but admits it will take yearsFinancial Times - 2d -
Science Data May Soon Vanish From Government Websites.
Vast quantities of climate and environmental information have been removed from official websites in the past months. Scientists are trying keep it available.The New York Times - 1d -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
U.S., Ukrainian officials begin talks in Saudi Arabia
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have started high-level, face-to-face talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at bringing an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly ...CBS News - Mar. 11