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Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency

Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...

NBC News - 2d

California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.

Inc. - 1d

How European nations are appealing to Trump, boosting defense spending

European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins ...

CBS News - 22h

UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing

Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer Rothesay

Financial Times - 15h

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 9h

A buyout of Walgreens is supposed to boost the stock, but this analyst says sell

Deutsche Bank believes the hype over a Sycamore buyout and subsequent breakup has gone too far, and puts the deal at risk.

MarketWatch - 6h

Live Nation expects a big 2025, boosted by stadium shows, but sees some bumps in the first quarter

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales Thursday, but that figure still came in above expectations, and the Ticketmaster parent said it expected bigger gains this year ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

MLB free agency: Pirates add lefty Andrew Heaney on one-year deal to boost pitching depth, per report

Heaney has experience both starting and coming out of relief

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. boosts NBA Defensive Player of the Year chances with game-saving block

Jackson blocked Paolo Banchero's leaner as time expired to save the Grizzlies' win over the Magic.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Arkansas, BYU and VCU boost their NCAA Tournament résumés with big wins

The Razorbacks move closer to making the field of 68 with a big win vs. Missouri on Saturday

CBS Sports - 5d

China's latest action plan shows it's trying to boost foreign investment amid geopolitical tensions

China is trying yet again to boost foreign investment, amid geopolitical tensions and businesses' calls for more concrete actions.

CNBC - 4d

Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat

Apple on Monday reaffirmed a commitment to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. soil in the coming years amid pressure from President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 4d

Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived

Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.

MarketWatch - 4d

Eli Lilly is selling higher-dose vials of Zepbound at a lower price to boost weight loss drug access

Eli Lilly is offering higher-dose vials through its direct-to-consumer website, LillyDirect, which started offering lower doses in vials in August.

CNBC - 3d

AMC’s stock climbs as improving box office boosts Q4 revenue, while CEO slams ‘crackpot conspiracy theorists’

AMC Entertainment Holdings shares rose in extended trading Tuesday after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, lifted by an improving ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Florida vs. Georgia score: Bulldogs upset No. 3 Gators in huge win to boost NCAA Tournament hopes

UGA gave up a 26-point lead but rallied in crunch time to seal a huge victory

CBS Sports - 2d

Italian defence group set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

Leonardo’s planned joint venture would give Turkish company longed-for access to Europe’s market

Financial Times - 2d

3.2 million people get boosted Social Security: Who qualifies for retroactive payments?

A law signed by former President Joe Biden in January is starting to show its impact, as millions of people begin to receive bigger Social Security payments plus back pay.

The Hill - 1d

Hormel’s stock boosted by revenue beat, though challenges lie ahead with turkeys and nuts

The company said it continues to “recover from the snack nuts supply disruption” that impacted Planters nuts.

MarketWatch - 1d

Warner Bros.’ stock gets boost from upbeat guidance about strong subscriber growth

Warner Bros. Discovery’s DTC and studios results were “very encouraging,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - 1d

Manufacturers boost durable-goods orders ahead of tariffs, but industry slump hasn’t ended

A key measure of business orders rose in January for the third month in a row, but it’s likely the sudden improvement reflects businesses rushing to buy parts and supplies ahead of potential U.S. ...

MarketWatch - 1d

The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

CNBC - 1d