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Would $50 oil really be good for the US?

Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industry

Financial Times - 4d

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, signaling a still-healthy US labor market

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market

ABC News - 3d

Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain

In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.

The New York Times - 3d

Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears

Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade wars

Financial Times - 2d

Palm Beach Society Goes On, With and Without Trump

At a pair of benefits on this exclusive island, many well-heeled guests were holding their tongues when it came to politics.

The New York Times - 2d

Winners and losers of Rams' first wave of moves in free agency

Who's benefitted most from the Rams' initial moves of free agency and whose stock has taken a hit?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'

People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

BBC News - 1d

Tensions grow over UK government plan to cut welfare payments

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall prepares to slash spending on health-related benefits

Financial Times - 45m

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - Mar. 7

German intelligence chief says Russia wants to test West

Yahoo News - Mar. 8

Christians Are Pressing Trump to Clear a Path for Israel to Annex the West Bank

Some 80 percent of white, evangelical Christians voted for President Trump. Now, some want a policy change that could undermine a future Palestinian state.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Does Davante Adams make the Rams NFC West favorites?

The move leaves the Rams in a prime position to repeat as division champions.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Former Alabama defensive lineman signs with AFC West team as free agent

A former defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Da'Shawn Hand has signed with a new NFL team after two seasons in Miami.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Former Raiders QB Gardner Minshew jumps to AFC West Rival

Gardner Minshew was released by the Raiders after one season and quickly finds a new home with the rival Kansas City Chiefs.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.

The New York Times - 2d

‘They killed him in cold blood’: the cycle of revenge in north-west Syria

Over 1,000 people – including 745 civilians – were killed in attacks last week that mostly targeted Alawite minority. Sipping tea on an unusually warm February afternoon on his veranda that ...

The Guardian - 2d

West Virginia jumps into the mix for 2026 four-star Britt

Oxford (Ala.) 2026 LB Keenan Britt is committed but that hasn’t stopped other schools from getting involved.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Chatham falls to Cherry Hill West in Group 3 girls basketball final

Chatham has been to six NJSIAA girls basketball finals and has yet to win.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

PIAA BOYS BASKETBALL: Riverside falls to West Catholic in 3A quarters

BETHLEHEM — After making it further than any Riverside roster in the last 25 years, the Vikings’ season came to a close Saturday. Riverside couldn’t claw back from an early deficit and ultimately ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bucs hire West Virginia assistant coach as offensive assistant

Todd Bowles adds to his staff by taking away from college team as he continues to build up his offensive staff.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

West Warwick cheerleading becomes the winningest program in the state — here's how

Sunday’s double-dip championships are the Wizards 15th and 16th overall titles, which broke a tie with La Salle for the most in the state.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Reacting to West Virginia being left OUT of the NCAA Tournament

Yahoo Sports - 10h

UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

NFL performance-based pay: Top 25 players who benefited most, including Brock Purdy nearly doubling his salary

These young overachievers received deserved bonuses

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 NFL free agents who should benefit most from new scenery: Davante Adams with Rams, plus 7 other key names

Which veterans are poised to make a leap in their new homes?

CBS Sports - 2d

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Trump Wants to Kill Carried Interest. Wall Street Will Fight to Keep It.

President Trump has been trying to eliminate the tax loophole, which benefits Wall Street, but Congressional Republicans may stand in the way.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends tariffs, declines comment on Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday limiting who is eligible to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

ABC News - Mar. 9

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 - 4d

AAC requiring minimum $10M payout to athletes

The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.

ESPN - 3d

Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security

The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.

The New York Times - 2d

Power dining in Lagos: an insider guide

The restaurants that really mean business in west Africa’s finance hub

Financial Times - 6d

Jaren Jackson Jr. injury update: Grizzlies star (ankle) nears return as Ja Morant 'can't wait' to be reunited

Only one team in the West has a better record than Memphis

CBS Sports - 2d

Seattle Seahawks sign former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp stays in the NFC West, signing with the Seattle Seahawks

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system

A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

ABC News - 9h

1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast

Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 years

ABC News - Mar. 8

Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham

. This was Newcastle United dealing with a routine chore with maximum efficiency. The exciting stuff, they hope, comes when they return to London with hopes of ending their long wait for silverware ...

The Guardian - 6d