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Drifting, Detouring, or Driving Growth?

As the first quarter ends, here’s what to think about as you do a financial check-in.

Inc. - 2d

58 ESPN analysts pick their men's Final Four and national champion

Which team does the ESPN crew think will cut down the nets in San Antonio?

ESPN - 1d

Watch Cade Cunningham's banked-in game-winner at buzzer, Pistons' win extends Heat losing streak to nine

Did Cunningham call bank? "I might have whispered it. I don’t think anybody heard that, though."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What I'm looking at: Drake

A scouting report, some Mizzou notes, matchups to watch and what I think will lead to a Tiger win against Drake.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

A reunion with Brandon Staley makes sense for this free agent and the Saints

Asante Samuel Jr. was productive with Brandon Staley in Los Angeles, and this B/R writer thinks they should run it back with the Saints

Yahoo Sports - 1d

DOGE Is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about what federal auditors actually do, and what they think of DOGE.

Wired - 1d

Packers get All-American CB in Todd McShay's latest mock draft

Todd McShay thinks All-American CB Will Johnson could fall in the first round. All the way to the Packers at No. 23?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now

HELOC interest rates continued to fall this week, giving prospective borrowers a few timely items to think about.

CBS News - 23h

DoubleLine’s Gundlach sees more risk coming along with greater chance of recession

"Investors should have already upgraded their portfolios … I think that we're going to have another bout of risk," Gundlach said.

CNBC - 22h

As Fox Gets a Trump Bump, Bret Baier Closes In on His Broadcast Rivals

“I don’t think it’s bad to have the commander in chief be a regular viewer of the show,” the anchor said in an interview.

The New York Times - 23h

In Deportations, Trump Tied Gang to Venezuela’s Government. Intelligence Contradicts Him.

To invoke wartime deportation powers, President Trump asserted that Venezuela’s government controls a gang. U.S. intelligence analysts think that is not true.

The New York Times - 19h

USMNT struggle to answer longstanding questions yet again in Concacaf Nations League loss to Panama

'First half, I think, was really painful,' coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday.

CBS Sports - 14h

Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans

Detentions of tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans think twice before visiting the U.S.

CBS News - 5h

PFF names Panthers' best trade asset ahead of the 2025 NFL draft

If the Panthers are looking to deal ahead of the draft, PFF thinks this player would be their best (and most realistic) bargaining chip . . .

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn't like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Chelsea’s League Cup final curse – can they avoid losing their fourth in a row?

There are a few factors you might lean on when predicting the outcome of Saturday’s League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. You might think Chelsea being unbeaten under manager Sonia ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

Big Dating got singles hooked on convenience culture. But finding a partner is work—and a batch of matchmaking services think they’ve cracked the code for partnership.

Wired - Mar. 7

Bookmakers dinner: An exclusive seat at the table with legends of Las Vegas

Every year during the week of the Super Bowl, some of the most legendary bookmakers come together for a meal, to share stories and to think about what's ahead.

ESPN - Mar. 9

As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark

With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

'It's a no-brainer': Indiana basketball players defend their NCAA Tournament resume

'I think we've been playing some pretty damn good basketball': Indiana defends NCAA Tournament resume after Big Ten Tournament exit:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Who's the girls basketball Player of the Year? Time to vote on our poll to help us decide

Here are 10 nominees, now it's your chance to vote on who you think deserves the Rockford Register Star's girls basketball Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Can we please have some 3pm kick-offs?

With another long trip to QPR for a lunchtime kick-off, Leeds fan writer Lewis Deighton urges TV schedulers to think more about fans.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.

The New York Times - 6d

Chase Young on the move to a 3-4 under Brandon Staley, 'an edge player is an edge player'

The Saints are moving to a base 3-4 defense with Brandon Staley, but Chase Young doesn't think it's that big of a shift for him or the defensive line.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Tired of 'getting punked,' Michigan basketball flexes muscle as it stuns Maryland at buzzer

"We're thinking about one thing right now, that's beat Wisconsin," said Rubin Jones. "We're playing for a championship, that's what we came here for."

Yahoo Sports - 5d

“Remains a strong option” – David Ornstein issues update on Liverpool transfer target

Liverpool are currently the favourites to win the Premier League title but they are already thinking about their summer transfer business.The Reds are leading the Premier League standings at the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why has derby tide turned for Rodgers and Celtic?

After consecutive derby defeats, Brendan Rodgers admits he has " a wee bit of thinking to do" about Celtic's performances against Rangers.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why has derby tide turned for Rodgers and Celtic?

After consecutive derby defeats, Brendan Rodgers admits he has " a wee bit of thinking to do" about Celtic's performances against Rangers.

BBC News - 5d

Donegal 'not trying to lose games' -McGuinness

Jim McGuinness says purposely losing against Tyrone was "not what I was ever thinking" after his understrength side were beaten by the Red Hands.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Saints' Justin Reid contract named one of NFL's worst free agency signings

This B/R writer thinks the Saints signing Justin Reid is a bad idea because he'll be washed up by the time New Orleans is ready to compete.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Vote for the 2025 WIAA state girls basketball tournament MVP

The WIAA girls basketball state tournament had some sensational individual performances. Vote in our poll to let us know who you think was the MVP.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he thinks artificial general intelligence, or AGI, will emerge in the next five or 10 years.

CNBC - 4d

US officials expected to release Prince Harry immigration records

A US judge ordered the prince's immigration record to be made public after a think tank alleged he lied about past drug use.

BBC News - 4d

Celtics Lab 310: On all-female broadcast crews and covering the Celtics with Abby Chin

Don't miss this special episode - and if you have ideas what Abby should use for a signature call (think Gorman's 'Got it!'), be sure to let us know.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Author John Green explains why "Everything Is Tuberculosis"

You may think tuberculosis is an antique disease -- something that happens somewhere else, in the past, or in a distant place. But tuberculosis is the most deadly infectious disease in the world. ...

CBS News - 3d

Consumers are cutting back on fancy snacks. Here’s how General Mills is responding.

The packaged-food giant’s CEO doesn’t think it needs to play into “a race to the bottom on pricing,” and should instead emphasize the flavor and health benefits of its snack lineup.

MarketWatch - 2d

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."

ABC News - 1d

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