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Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...

The Hill - 2h

Tariffs could cost Americans an extra $1,600 a year. Here’s where to find that money in your household budget.

10 practical tips, tricks and hacks for fortifying your finances against a trade war.

MarketWatch - 1d

This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket

Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.

Inc. - 1d

Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling nuclear power by 2050

The pledge is nonbinding, but highlights the growing support for expanding nuclear power among leading industries, finance and governments.

CNBC - 5h

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 1d

‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.

“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”

MarketWatch - 4d

Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to BBC Sports editor Dan Roan about the club's finances, redundancies and the players they've inherited.

BBC News - 2d

Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests

Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.

BBC News - 4d

Packers free agency: Green Bay invests in protecting Jordan Love by signing one of top interior OL, per report

Aaron Banks is coming over from San Francisco

CBS Sports - 1d

Laremy Tunsil trade grades: Commanders win deal as Washington works to protect Jayden Daniels

Grading the blockbuster trade of the day

CBS Sports - 1d

Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister

The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.

BBC News - 3d

42 Percent of CEOs Are Making This Multimillion-Dollar Mistake

Here are three ways CEOs can enhance cybersecurity in 2025 to protect their businesses.

Inc. - 1d

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - 21h

EU hits back at tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

BBC News - 1h

Ratcliffe’s straight-talking gunslinger act dissolves into double-speak | Barney Ronay

On Manchester United’s job losses, finances and new stadium, it takes hawk-like focus to work out what the co-owner is actually saying. A core strength of Ineos is direct accountability. Matrix ...

The Guardian - 1d

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - 5d

14 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED

From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.

Wired - 3d

Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.

BBC News - 2d

Aftershocks of Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases

The real legacy of the case, scholars say, is not its protection of former presidents from prosecution but its expansive understanding of presidential power.

The New York Times - 2d

Tackle Morgan Moses, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $24 million deal

Moses, 34, played right tackle for the Jets last season and will now protect second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?

An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."

CBS News - 1d

The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs

Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producers

Financial Times - 15h

PwC cuts record number of UK partners and halts tech apprenticeship scheme

Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partner

Financial Times - 15h

EPA eliminating environmental justice jobs

The positions will be eliminated "immediately," according to a memo by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.

CBS News - 3h

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 15-year-old finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

CBS News - 9m

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.

CNBC - 4d

Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

An indefatigable gardener, she was one of the first nutritionists to emphasize the connections between farming practices and consumers’ health.

The New York Times - 3d

Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market

The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.

Inc. - 2d

Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumers

Financial Times - 2d

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.

CNBC - 1d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - 1d

The cracks in the facade of your economic wellbeing are sitting in your shopping basket

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - 1d

Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.

CBS News - 23h

2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.

CNBC - 22h

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - 1d

Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices

The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies

Financial Times - 15h

Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected

The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.

CNBC - 5h

Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.

A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.

MarketWatch - 3h

Is the U.S. heading for a recession? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession?

CBS News - 3h

‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up ...

The Guardian - 1d

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