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Closely watched Atlanta Fed GDP tracker sees U.S. economy contracting in first quarter

This would be the first negative quarter in three years, and comes as talk of a possible recession picks up.

MarketWatch - 5d

Aston Villa close on quarter-finals after Mings gets his own back on Club Brugge

If you squinted hard enough beyond the brutalist boundaries of this stadium, the redemption arc was visible. For Aston Villa and Tyrone Mings this was a return to the scene of the crime.. It was ...

The Guardian - 1d

Rules for Staying Close to Exes

Never talk about sex. Especially the sex you had with each other.

The New York Times - 5d

Swiatek stunned by Andreeva, 17, in Dubai quarters

World number two Iga Swiatek falls to a shock defeat by Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Man City to visit Bournemouth in FA Cup quarters

Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola's side look to salvage a disappointing season.

ESPN - 2d

U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal

The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

BBC News - 5d

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Hone your emotional intelligence to get people on your side and make more sales.

Inc. - 1d

Steph trolls Mavs' Washington back with third-quarter ‘night night'

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry pulled out an early "night night" celebration against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Domino’s earnings missed on everything. Here’s why the quarter was still a win.

Domino’s saw carryout pizza sales increase but delivery sales fall, a sign its low-income customers are still hurting the most.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Here are three bullish aspects of Nvidia's quarter that the sellers are missing

Nvidia gave the bulls plenty to like Wednesday night.

CNBC - 6d

Is nearly a quarter of Gen Z really queer — or is something else going on?

Gen Z Americans are increasingly identifying as LGBTQ+, a trend that may be linked to the growing feeling of disconnection and disillusionment in the younger generation, as well as the lack of ...

The Hill - 5d

Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...

The Hill - 5d

The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.

CNBC - 5d

Asensio double sends Villa to FA Cup quarter-finals

Watch highlights as Marco Asensio scores twice to send Aston Villa to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park.

BBC News - 5d

Welbeck fires Brighton into quarter-finals as Gordon red hurts Newcastle

When the dust finally settled on a tie featuring two red cards and an incessant stream of high calibre drama crowned by Danny Welbeck’s extra time winner, Brighton were in the FA Cup ...

The Guardian - 3d

Fulham reach quarter-finals after shootout win over Man Utd

Goalkeeper Bernd Leno is Fulham's hero with two saves in the penalty shootout to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup in the fifth round.

BBC News - 3d

Welbeck ET goal helps Brighton to FA Cup quarters

Danny Welbeck scored deep into extra time to send Brighton into the FA Cup quarterfinals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday after both teams were reduced to 10 men.

ESPN - 3d

Forest snag last FA Cup quarters spot in shootout

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties after the City Ground clash ended 1-1 after extra time on Monday.

ESPN - 1d

Target Reports Solid Holiday Quarter But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty Ahead

The retailer ended 2024 with a good holiday season, but warned of uncertainty ahead.

The New York Times - 1d

The stock market closes out worst day of 2025

The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Trump: GOP senator had 'close call' with fall

President Trump weighed in on the recent head injury sustained by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) after he slipped and fell on ice during a trip home, wishing him a speedy recovery but noting the ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Smoke in plane cabin, close calls raise alarm

45,000 flights carry nearly three million passengers every day safely, so when something goes wrong it shakes us out of what we consider normal. But there's no denying the string of recent airline ...

CBS News - 5d

Gear News of the Week: Skype Will Close for Good in May

Plus: The FDA clears Google’s Loss of Pulse feature on the Pixel Watch 3, Oura launches a pregnancy study, and Photoshop gets its first proper app.

Wired - 4d

Villa strike late to close in on UCL quarterfinals

Aston Villa earned a 3-1 win away to Club Brugge in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Belgium on Tuesday, thanks to an own goal and a penalty kick in the final eight minutes.

ESPN - 1d

Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025

Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.

CNBC - Feb. 20

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

Texas Roadhouse gets off to slower current quarter start. But nothing it can't handle

This short-term headwind creates a long-term opportunity.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Morant's 4th-quarter burst, Jackson's last-second block give Grizzlies 105-104 win over Magic

Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 ...

ABC News - Feb. 21

76ers coach Nick Nurse sits Joel Embiid for entire 4th quarter in loss to Brooklyn

Joel Embiid got benched and the 76ers got beat at the horn

ABC News - Feb. 23

Joel Embiid sits out 4th quarter as Sixers lose to Nets, team considering 'alternative options' on injured knee

Joel Embiid's current treatment plan for his left knee just hasn't worked.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Berkshire operating earnings surge 71% in fourth quarter, cash hoard balloons to record $334 billion

Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter results on Saturday. The company's Class A shares popped more than 25% in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 24

We're raising our Coterra Energy price target after a solid quarter, slight outlook tweak

Capital efficiency was a highlight with output levels above management's outlook range and spending near the low end.

CNBC - Feb. 25

More traders turn bullish in first quarter even as market shows signs of fatigue, Schwab survey says

The bulls continue to outnumber the bears among traders 51% to 34%, even though two-thirds of respondents said the market is overvalued, per Schwab's survey.

CNBC - Feb. 25