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Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.

BBC News - 6h

Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit

OMV, a multinational energy company based in Vienna, has shifted to other options, including increasing its own output of natural gas, drilling for oil and experimenting with geothermal energy.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Colbert Has Little Sympathy for Trump Voters With Buyers’ Remorse

“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said that Trump voters keep coming back for the same unappetizing thing they’ve been served time and again.

The New York Times - 6d

Corporate bank bond-buyers wade in, even as stocks get clobbered

Capital flows into Bank of America’s debt after investors moved away in recent days, as equity prices swoon.

MarketWatch - 1d

Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.

The New York Times - 1d

Arizona braces for bruising governor's race

Republicans see a prime pickup opportunity next year in the Arizona governor’s race, where Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs faces a tough reelection in a state President Trump won by more than ...

The Hill - 1d

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

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Joann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locations

Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer who would keep its stores open.

NBC News - Feb. 24

New Minecraft Movie Trailer Reveals Its Villain, Free In-Game Jetpack Coming For Some Ticket Buyers

The next big video game movie is A Minecraft Movie, which comes to theaters this April. A new trailer for the video game film has arrived, and it provides the best look at the movie so far.. The ...

GameSpot - 6d

NHL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Capitals among teams potentially looking to improve for stretch run

Washington sits atop the Metropolitan Division and could seek to add even more firepower

CBS Sports - 2d

Tariffs could raise prices for new homes—see how much more it could cost buyers

Tariffs are expected to raise homebuilding costs, increasing prices for buyers.

CNBC - 17h

Ancelotti: No room for error in three-way title race

Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at ...

ESPN - Feb. 22

The Anonymous YouTubers Street-Racing Through New York

In January, a 20-year-old man that police believe to be an internet-famous street racer known as Squeeze was sentenced to five years in prison for unrelated crimes. Many more still speed through ...

Wired - Feb. 24

Millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race

A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day has launched his bid for Ohio governor

ABC News - Feb. 24

Trump, Musk endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race

President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk have thrown their support behind former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial bid in Ohio. “VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Florida governor's race exposes DeSantis-MAGA fissures

President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Florida governor is revealing fissures among the state’s Republicans in a state that has become the center of the GOP universe. ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

5 governor races to watch as 2026 takes shape

Gubernatorial races are creeping into the spotlight as attention turns toward 2026, when three dozen governors’ mansions will be up for grabs. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Is this the most open Oscars race in recent memory?

While last year’s Academy Awards progressed with relative predictability, this year pundits are split and the four big categories are too close to call. The red carpet is being vacuumed, the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?

Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.

ABC News - 5d

California waits for Harris decision in governor’s race

Suspense over whether former Vice President Kamala Harris will jump into California’s 2028 gubernatorial race is effectively freezing the field in her home state as Democrats weigh potential ...

The Hill - 5d

GOP divisions emerge in upcoming marquee races

Divisions between different factions of the GOP are beginning to take shape in key states ahead of the 2025 and 2026 elections. In Florida, first lady Casey DeSantis mulling a gubernatorial bid as ...

The Hill - 3d

Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine

European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.

The New York Times - 3d

The Unconventional N.B.A. Superstar Leading the M.V.P. Race

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays with a style unlike anyone else in the league.

The New York Times - 23h

Draper beats Berrettini in fightback to reach Qatar semis

British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down to advance past Matteo Berrettini into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again

In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Andreeva beats Rybakina to reach Dubai final

Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeats former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

USWNT beats Australia for 2nd win at SheBelieves

The depth of the United States was on display in a 2-1 win over Australia in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday that puts the Americans in position for a sixth straight SheBelieves Cup title.

ESPN - Feb. 24

NZ beat Bangladesh to reach Champions Trophy semis

Rachin Ravindra's 112 helps New Zealand reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy as they beat Bangladesh by five wickets.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Expansion San Diego beats Galaxy in MLS opener

Anders Dreyer scored a brace and Carlos Dos Santos recorded three saves for his first career clean sheet as visiting San Diego FC stunned defending MLS champ LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in the ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

Workday beats estimates for revenue and profit, stock jumps

Workday exceeded analysts' estimates for the quarter and pointed to stronger demand from artificial intelligence products.

CNBC - Feb. 25

A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia

When England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Humphries beats Littler to win Exeter final

World number one Luke Humphries defeats world champion Luke Littler 6-4 to win night four of the Premier League in Exeter.

BBC News - 6d

Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol to reach PWR final

Gloucester-Hartpury will face Saracens in the final for a third Premiership Women's Rugby title after they defeat Bristol Bears.

BBC News - 3d

Three ejected after scuffle as Thunder beat Spurs

A testy third-quarter incident resulted in the ejections of the Thunder's Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort and the Spurs' Julian Champagnie on Sunday.

ESPN - 2d

India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India hold their nerve to reach the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

BBC News - 1d

NASCAR 2025 race schedule, results: Complete list of Cup Series race dates, winners, tracks, locations

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will feature both an international and grassroots flair

CBS Sports - 3d

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