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Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low
The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinatorABC News - 11h -
Monarch butterfly population in Western U.S. nears record 30-year low
The number of monarch butterflies spending winter in the western U.S. dropped dramatically this year, despite moves to extend protections for the insect.CBS News - 8h -
Job openings fall close to 4-year low. Finding work gets harder.
It’s gotten harder for the unemployed to find work. Job openings in the U.S. fell at the end of 2024 to the second-lowest level since the end of the pandemicMarketWatch - 9h -
Grammys highs, lows and Beyoncé's moment of shock
Memorable moments - good and bad - from Sabrina Carpenter to Charli XCX via Kanye and Chappell Roan.BBC News - 1d -
Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.The New York Times - 3d -
NFL sets new season low with 182 concussions
The NFL had a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason and regular season, representing a 17% drop from 2023.ESPN - 5d -
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as it struggles to restore profitability. Stock slides to four-year low
The company is also optimistic that it will see demand growth in certain markets.MarketWatch - 5d -
ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely
The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year and signaling that further ...MarketWatch - 5d -
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.The New York Times - 6d -
The FDA’s proposed ‘very low nicotine’ standard has a very low chance of helping
If conventional cigarettes are banned, many consumers would turn to the black market rather than settle for legal very low nicotine cigarettes.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
New-home prices drop to a three-year low, even as sales improve in 2024
High mortgage rates weighed on new-home sales, which increased 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
How low will UK interest rates go?
There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expectsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Women's college basketball midseason awards: Dawn Staley wins Coach of the Year over Cori Close, Niele Ivey
The Gamecocks' dominance against ranked opponents shows they can run it backCBS Sports - Jan. 24 -
S&P 500 closes at a new record, Dow jumps 400 points as Trump pushes for low rates, oil
The S&P 500 rallied to record highs on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and cheaper oil prices.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Grealish: City low on confidence amid poor form
Jack Grealish has said Manchester City are in a fight to regain their confidence after being left on the brink of a humiliating Champions League elimination.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at 2025 low on no immediate tariff pledge by Trump
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to not immediately announce a swath of tariffs on U.S. imports.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
The Biden economy: Just how good was it? Here are the highs and lows for the 46th president.
Presidents get too much credit or too much blame for the economy, it’s often said, but the public never fails to render its own judgment. They gave Joe Biden and Kamala Harris a failing grade and ...MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
It’s time for Democrats to go low | Peter Rothpletz
Democrats should make the next four years of Republican governance as grueling and painful as possible. What the 2024 election results made clear is that the Obama coalition is dead . If Democrats ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
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Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
The cost-of-living adjustment could mark its lowest increase since at least the start of the pandemic.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
New York state schools will close in celebration of Lunar New Year for the first time
For students across New York, the upcoming Year of the Snake will start off with a bit more of a bang.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Employee Engagement Hasn’t Been This Low Since 2014
Less than a third of employees are engaged, according to a new Gallup report. Here’s how you can keep your team motivated.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Brown-Forman laying off 648 people as stock price hits 10-year low and sales decline
Jack Daniels whiskey maker Brown-Forman Corp. said Tuesday it would cut 12% of its work force or about 648 jobs in the face of a 10-year-low in its stock price and four straight quarters of ...MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Moderna’s stock tumbles to post-COVID lows after revenue outlook disappoints
Moderna’s stock tumbles after a disappointing outlook for revenue and the need to accelerate its cost-cutting plan.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
CA firefighters face impersonators, staffing shortages, low pay
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he encountered a man dressed as a firefighter burglarizing a home.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high
Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’Financial Times - Jan. 13 -
Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
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Sites without sound: Oslo leads in quiet, low-emission electric construction
Norwegian capital’s sites were 98% free of fossil fuels last year, and it aims to increase use of electric machinery. Tafseer Ali felt no need to raise his voice as the pair of diggers lumbered ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?
Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world. The challenges of reaching net zero emissions are often ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show
A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations
Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.
Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
The Deep South has fallen to a college football low point
With no teams left in the College Football Playoff, the region's long-running domination of the sport appears to be at an end. So what gives?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plansFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?
A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?CBS News - Jan. 7
