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How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

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Financial Times - 5d

These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars

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MarketWatch - 5d

Masdar, TAQA and Eni to boost UAE/ Italy/Albania energy co-operation

Yahoo News - 5d

House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...

The Hill - 5d

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 - 5d

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. - 5d

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 - 4d

Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds

Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...

The Hill - 4d

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

Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer Rothesay

Financial Times - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births

Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliament

Financial Times - 21h

AMC’s stock could get a boost from these three factors: analyst

AMC Entertainment Holdings is in a good position for growth after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue last week.

MarketWatch - 8h

Capri may sell struggling Versace to Prada. That’s boosting Capri’s stock.

Versace would return to Italian ownership after it was acquired by Michael Kors in 2018.

MarketWatch - 6h

BAE chief in line for bonus boost under ‘golden handcuffs’ pay deal

UK’s biggest defence contractor becomes latest FTSE 100 company to propose bigger rewards for top executives

Financial Times - 6h

Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion, Boosted by Its Latest Claude AI Model

Anthropic’s fundraising success shows how a well-timed product launch can dazzle investors.

Inc. - 3h

Women’s college basketball national title odds: UConn emerges as favorite after blowout win at South Carolina

Recording a much-needed signature win a month before the NCAA Tournament, the UConn Huskies (+250) are the new national championship favorite in women’s college basketball after their convincing ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

North Carolina vs. Virginia prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 22 bets by top model

SportsLine's model simulated Virginia Cavaliers vs. UNC Tar Heels in an ACC matchup on Saturday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT

Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtime

ABC News - Feb. 22

Hurricanes Reportedly Offered Rantanen 'Nine Digit' Deal, Will He Be In Carolina After NHL Trade Deadline

A Sportsnet report Saturday night indicated that Carolina Hurricanes right winger, Mikko Rantanen, was considering a massive contract extension offer from the team – specifically, a financial ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

North Carolina vs. Florida State prediction, odds, time: 2025 CBB picks, Feb. 24 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated FSU Seminoles vs. UNC Tar Heels in an ACC matchup on Monday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

North Carolina hires agent Jim Tanner to be GM as Hubert Davis' secret contract extension comes to light

UNC's hiring of a respected NBA agent is a sign the Tar Heels are serious about their general manager position

CBS Sports - 6d

Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina, Nebraska stay alive; West Virginia, Georgia look to build résumés

Jerry Palm breaks down teams on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 6d

Hubert Davis, North Carolina agreed to a previously undisclosed contract extension last summer

The revelation comes at a time when North Carolina is in jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Oil trail from crash site leads South Carolina deputies to killer's home

When South Carolina authorities found a fatally injured man near his dented BMW in May 2023, they suspected a hit-and-run crash. But an oil trail led them to a different conclusion. "48 Hours" ...

CBS News - 3d

North Carolina in line to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' amid Bill Belichick's first season as college coach

'Hard Knocks' will follow Belichick and the Tar Heels as part of an offseason series

CBS Sports - 3d

South Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police say

A South Carolina man was shot and killed by a shotgun booby trap allegedly set up by one of his family members, police said on Tuesday.

NBC News - 3d

Davis puts up 14 in Old Dominion's 61-59 win against Coastal Carolina

Led by Robert Davis Jr.'s 14 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 61-59

ABC News - 2d

South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State following Croskey's 20-point game

Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is ...

ABC News - 2d

Robinson puts up 28 as Mercer takes down Western Carolina 81-69

Led by Ahmad Robinson's 28 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 81-69 in the regular season finale

ABC News - 1d

South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.

NBC News - 1d

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations

A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov.

NBC News - 1d

Bill Belichick introduces first staff at North Carolina: Family members, ex-players among names to know

Belichick hired both of his sons -- Brian and Steve -- to key defensive roles

CBS Sports - 2h

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