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Ad giant WPP says economic uncertainty is building. Its stock is sliding.
WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, saw its shares plunge on Wednesday after it forecast that sales may drop this year.MarketWatch - 1d -
Papa John’s says it’s focusing on value in a tough pizza market
The pizza chain’s CEO said he’s pleased with the “early progress” in its transformation.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’
US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank says. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety
A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.The New York Times - 7h -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
'It's this act of love.' The village behind Lauren Halsey's community center
We reached out to the people in Halsey's universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk
Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
119-year-old bottle found behind crown above theatre stage
A theatre-lover was "astonished" to find a 119-year-old message in a bottle during a tour.BBC News - 6d -
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‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens
He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next. About 20 years ...The Guardian - 5d -
North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm
North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...The Hill - 4d -
The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent
While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problemFinancial Times - 4d -
There’s a New Kind of Woman Onscreen, Thanks to Women Behind the Camera
In movies like “The Last Showgirl,” a new kind of woman has emerged onscreen, our critic writes. That’s thanks to more of them being behind the camera, finally.The New York Times - 2d -
Super Micro’s stock surges. Here’s what’s really behind the big rally.
An end to Super Micro’s delisting drama is welcome news for “fast money” and quantitative investors. But one analyst says institutional investors are still avoiding the stock.MarketWatch - 2d -
North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI
The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’. North Korea was behind the theft of approximately $1.5bn in virtual assets from a ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE
Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.The New York Times - 1d -
Evaluating Giannis: Are the Greek Freak's MVP days behind him?
The Bucks' two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo finds himself in the unenviable position of chasing not only monstrously productive peers, but his own ghost.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos
On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.Wired - 1d -
Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.CBS News - 13h -
Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal
The president’s explosive Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.The New York Times - 4h -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - 6d -
Trump to sign more executive orders today, despite legal pushback on several of his directives
Trump is slated to sign more executive orders this afternoon. Several of his directives have already faced pushback during his first month in office.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Fantasy Baseball Today: Spring Training Updates include injuries, position battles, prospect hype, and more
Also, why Jackson Holliday is a viable sleeper with an ADP outside the top 200CBS Sports - 4d -
Fantasy Baseball Today: All Boom-or-Bust All-Stars, Sean Manaea's injury and subsequent rankings slide, more
Plus, why Chris Towers' confidence in Francisco Alvarez has been shakenCBS Sports - 3d -
Fantasy Football Today: Free agent & trade scenarios that would shock the landscape during the 2025 offseason
If Hill heads out to Los Angeles, fireworks come nextCBS Sports - 3d -
‘Stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen’: Elliott’s Paul Singer gives rare interview
“The state of stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen,’ says billionaire investor Paul Singer, in a rare interviewMarketWatch - 2d -
Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: Sophomore wide receiver fun facts, Breakouts, Sleepers, Busts and more
The FFT team breaks down the excitement surrounding the 2024 rookie WRs heading into Year 2CBS Sports - 1d -
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Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: 2024 second-half breakout running backs and how to draft them
The FFT team breaks down whether or not these second-half breakouts will continueCBS Sports - 11h -
Who Gets to Own Scotland?
A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.The New York Times - 2d -
Who wants Aaron Rodgers?
Two weeks from today, the Jets will release quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Who Invented the Toaster? It’s Complicated
For a long time, the toaster has been attributed to a Brit named Alan MacMasters.Inc. - 8h -
True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'
Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at seaABC News - Feb. 19 -
Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John
Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries
Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
A raid and a secret tape exposed a Sicilian mafia that is shrunken, whiny and clinging on for survival | John Dickie
A historic number of arrests were made, but the days of targeted murder or massive political influence are long gone. Palermo has not seen anything like it for years . Helicopters in the pre-dawn ...The Guardian - 6d -
Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton
The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong. There are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have ...The Guardian - 6d
