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Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industryFinancial Times - 5d -
Dollar General says lower-income customers shouldn’t expect any relief from high prices this year
The average transaction amount increased amid growth in consumables, which includes food, while traffic declined.MarketWatch - 5d -
Tariffs to add as much as $10,000 to the cost of the average new home, trade association says
"The tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers," the National Association of Home Builders said.CNBC - 5d -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - 4d -
Is a US recession inevitable?
Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war is creating market uncertainty and sending consumer confidence plummetingFinancial Times - 4d -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 4d -
Democrats: Defend the rule of law, not oligarchs
Enforcing the laws on behalf of consumers, workers and small businesses isn’t just the right thing to do — it is also a powerful political signal.The Hill - 4d -
Why America is obsessed with eggs
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - 3d -
The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down
Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.The New York Times - 2d -
'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue
Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.CNBC - 1d -
Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts
Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.CBS News - 1d -
More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.CBS News - 20h -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 13h -
Muse unveils wearable that combines brainwave tracking and brain oxygen measurements
Muse by Interaxon, a neurotechnology startup, unveiled Muse S Athena, a consumer wearable that can deliver advanced cognitive fitness insights.VentureBeat - 4h -
Anthropic just launched a new platform that lets everyone in your company collaborate on AI — not just the tech team
Anthropic launches upgraded Console with team prompt collaboration tools and Claude 3.7 Sonnet's extended thinking controls.VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies
Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity
Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Why even cash is problematic for worried investors in this current state of chaos
Fleeing to money-markets funds isn’t the safe move you might think it is right now.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Economists thought Trump would try to prevent a recession. That’s now in doubt.
What are President Donald Trump and his team thinking with their recent talk about possible economic pain for the U.S.?MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Why 'excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast
It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a new name.The Hill - 6d -
You Are Probably Wildly Underestimating How Many Americans Support DEI, New Study Shows
How popular is diversity and inclusion in Trump’s America, really? A new study suggests whatever you’re thinking, you’re probably wrong.Inc. - 6d -
UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds
Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cutsFinancial Times - 5d -
From Shaq to Zion: Which past men’s college basketball legends would have earned the most money in the modern NIL era?
A poll of NIL experts revealed who they think would have made the most money if they played in the NIL era.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
While the dust settles on this week's drama, let's take an early look at how we think the next round will play out.ESPN - 4d -
Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.CNBC - 4d -
EXPLAINED: Cowboys Parsons, Lawrence Twitter exchange stems from long-standing feud
Fans may think that the Lawrence parting shot and Parsons response is a new thing, but it turns out it's been simmering for years.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What I'm looking at: Florida in SEC Tournament
A scouting report, some Mizzou notes, matchups to watch and what I think will lead to a Tiger win against Florida.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Fintech Klarna files for IPO at a weak point for public debuts
The fintech company thinks it can offer investors more than just its buy-now-pay-later products.MarketWatch - 3d -
Plenty of big names missed the cut at the 2025 Players Championship. See the list here
Many notables won’t sleep so easy thinking about what went wrong at TPC Sawgrass.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
ESPN gives Tennessee Titans a 'B+' for the Kenneth Murray trade to the Dallas Cowboys
The Tennessee Titans decided to move on from linebacker Kenneth Murray in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys and ESPN thinks it was a good move.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Has anyone ever had a perfect March Madness bracket? The odds are staggering
Do you think you can fill out a perfect March Madness bracket? Here are the odds.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Analyzing and predicting MSU basketball's draw in NCAA Tournament
See where we think Michigan State will land when the NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed on SundayYahoo Sports - 1d -
READER'S CHOICE: MNJ Softball Preseason Player of the Year
You decide. Who do you think is the best Richland County softball player coming into the 2025 season?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tech partnership can make US, UK economies great again
We need to think MEGA – Make our Economies Great Again – for all our prosperity and security.The Hill - 1d -
Why J.J. Spaun said his tee shot on 17 was 'a great shot,' explains club choice in playoff
"I was never thinking anything other than 8-iron," Spaun explained after the playoff concluded. "But it was a great shot."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down
Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down.BBC News - 1d -
What is the Titans' biggest remaining need?
The Tennessee Titans have several needs to address this offseason, and CBS Sports thinks their biggest remaining need is an edge rusher.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Shedeur Sanders the 'most likely scenario' for the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 overall
Could Shedeur Sanders be headed to Cleveland at No. 2 overall? One Browns writer thinks it is close to a done deal.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
We asked if the Getty should move. Here's how readers responded
The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.Los Angeles Times - 6h
