Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch

Here are the latest top 25 rankings, plus what we're watching this week.

ESPN - 3d

FSU earns pair of Player of Week selections

FROSTBURG — Two athletes across Frostburg State sports were named the Player or Athlete of the Week in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) earlier this week. Softball junior Arden Miller earned ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump

Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...

The Guardian - 3d

The future is bright for Merritt Speedway, the newest NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track

Merritt Speedway has been a staple of dirt-track racing in the state of Michigan for nearly 40 years. Founded by Gene and Maryann Kregear and opened for the first time in 1968, the track has played ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Eaton Rapids' Reyna Luplow earns Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan weekly award

First-year Greyhounds coach guided program to an eight-win improvement this season.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means

A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile case

ABC News - Mar. 6

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 3d

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

2025 NFL free agency: QB Jacoby Brissett lands with sixth different team, to back up Pro Bowler, per report

Brissett is on the road again

CBS Sports - 2d

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.

The New York Times - 4d

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - 2d

Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI

Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.

Wired - 2d

Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.

The New York Times - 19h

Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown

Plus, two astronauts’ long wait for a ride home.

The New York Times - 5h

US stock futures inch higher after selloff amid recession concerns

Dow futures traded up 156 points, or about 0.36%.

ABC News - 3d

Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge

Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.

CBS News - 3d

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

BBC News - 2d

Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.

The New York Times - 2d

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

Poster Player of the Week: Taryn Borgen of Columbia Falls

Mar. 14—This week's poster player of the week presented by Corwin Motors goes to Taryn Borgen of the Columbia Falls Wildkats. Taryn had a great week at the Class A divisionals and helped lead ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Mar 11: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods; Transgender Army major sees support from peers.

CBS News - 2d

First NHS vape clinic treating addicts as young as 11

Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem impacting adolescents

Financial Times - 2d

5 dead, 11 injured after 17 vehicle pileup in Austin

Two adults were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.

CBS News - 5h

From Maid to Mortgage Mogul: How Patty Arvielo Built a Billion-Dollar Lending Empire

Patty Arvielo built her company, New American Funding, to weather uncertainty and she still finds time to pay it forward.

Inc. - 3d

30-year vs. 15-year mortgage loans: Which is better during inflation?

Experts say both can make financial sense during inflation, depending on your circumstances and goals.

CBS News - 1d

Arellano: They just started a Spanish-language magazine for L.A. In 2025. Why?

El Clasificado, the largest Spanish-language weekly in the United States, has started a new lifestyle magazine in an era where many print publication are dying.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

The Rangers' Odds To Make The Playoffs Continues To Shift Dramatically

It's Friday, folks, and I'm ready for my weekly Ask The Maven question. This one comes from Esa Newton of Manhattan. Go to it, Esa:

Yahoo Sports - 37m

Cameron Norrie crashes to straight-sets defeat at Indian Wells by Tommy Paul

Norrie loses 6-3, 7-5 to American 10th seed in third round Former British No 1 hits double fault on match point It has been three and a half years since Cameron Norrie departed the Indian Wells ...

The Guardian - 4d

NASCAR: Christopher Bell wins his third straight race of 2025 at Phoenix

Bell beat his teammate Denny Hamlin over the final two laps.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

MLS champs Galaxy lose 4th straight to start year

Cedric Teuchert scored a goal with an assist as St. Louis City picked up their first win of the season and extended the misery of the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy with a 3-0 victory Sunday ...

ESPN - 4d

Ratcliffe’s straight-talking gunslinger act dissolves into double-speak | Barney Ronay

On Manchester United’s job losses, finances and new stadium, it takes hawk-like focus to work out what the co-owner is actually saying. A core strength of Ineos is direct accountability. Matrix ...

The Guardian - 2d

Penguins Top Blues In 5-3 Thriller To Win Third Straight

For the third consecutive game, the Pittsburgh Penguins were pretty steeply outshot by their opposition.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

FSU's Weakley earns third straight All-Region selection

FROSTBURG — For the third consecutive season, Frostburg State's Emilee Weakley was named D2CCA First Team All-Region, as announced on Thursday. Weakley broke Frostburg's career scoring record with ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Maggie Haberman: Stock market drop not something Trump, aides can ‘explain away’

New York Times political correspondent and CNN contributor Maggie Haberman said the drop in the stock market is not something President Trump or his aides can “explain away.” Haberman joined CNN’s ...

The Hill - 3d