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Will anybody buy a ‘Mar-a-Lago accord’?
The US president wants both to protect domestic manufacturing and hold the dollar as the reserve currencyFinancial Times - 4d -
Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since November
Pound has rebounded this year amid stubbornly high UK inflation and a broad dollar retreatFinancial Times - 4d -
A fight for transparency and accountability is coming to the UN
If the U.S. insists on accountability in domestic spending, it should demand the same for every dollar spent abroad.The Hill - 2d -
A Personal Finance Reporter Ponders His Own Climate Change Risk
A Times reporter co-wrote a guide to buying a home in an era of record heat, floods and billion-dollar disasters.The New York Times - 2d -
Washington Spirit, CVS Health to announce multi-year deal among most valuable in NWSL
The Washington Spirit say their partnership renewal with CVS Health is a "multimillion-dollar investment" among the most valuable NWSL deals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of US imports
Canadian government says it will follow ‘dollar-by-dollar’ approach and institute 25% tariffs on US imports. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of American imports ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - Mar. 10 -
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8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - Mar. 11 -
U.S. stock market loses $5 trillion in value in three weeks
The S&P 500 has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering a correction and shedding trillions of dollars in market value.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
How America weaponised the world’s economy
Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivalsFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
Top remaining NFL free agents: Amari Cooper, Cam Robinson lead best names
The first week of NFL free agency is over. After teams spent hundreds of millions of dollars, here are the top 15 remaining players on the market.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the PacificABC News - 5d -
'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks
As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.ABC News - 5d -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 4d -
The Gender Wage Gap Hasn’t Improved Since 2019. Here’s What Employers Can Do About It
On average, women earn 83 cents for every dollar a man makes. A new Indeed report identifies ways for employers to help decrease the difference.Inc. - 2d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 2d -
'Everyone' over 18 should make this 1 estate planning move, attorney says—you can do it for free
One legal document could save your family thousands of dollars and make sure your wishes are honored. Here's how to get it for free.CNBC - 2d -
Elon Musk Returns to His Trump Playbook in a Big Wisconsin Race
The billionaire, now a White House official and no longer a private citizen, is spending millions of dollars to elect a conservative judge, and making himself a main character in the race.The New York Times - 1d -
Doncic drops 45 but Lakers pounded in Bucks loss
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from slumping to a third straight defeat in a 126-106 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday.In ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Independent government oversight is dying
The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Tips to prevent Social Security overpayments
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump's trade war escalates with international tit-for-tat
The European Union is hitting back at President Donald Trump’s new levy on all foreign aluminum and steel by announcing retaliatory tariffs on American products worth billions of dollars. President ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies
The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Why Olympic medalist Omari Jones’ path to becoming ‘America’s next boxing superstar’ will be so difficult
2024 bronze medalist Omari Jones is the latest American boxer who will attempt turning Olympic success into professional dollars. But with the way the sport is changing, can the old formula still ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Shoe designer Sophia Webster shares how she climbed to the top of an industry
Sophia Webster's designs have been worn by Beyonce, J. Lo and Rihanna. Her eponymous luxury shoe brand is part of an industry valued that was $43 billion dollars in 2024. Dana Jacobson sat down ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Excitement builds in businesses as they prepare for March Madness in Seattle
Eight teams, thousands of fans and millions of dollars will be coming to Seattle as the Emerald City plays host to the first and second rounds of the March Madness NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
ASK IRA: Are the Heat at a point where it’s all about beating the bad?
Q: Once again the Miami Heat have made their opponent look like zillion dollars. They simply are a bad team who may well be quitting. My hope of a .500 year is totally gone. There is nothing to ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific. MLB calls the setup ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The case for boycotting the United States | Robert Reich
If you are considering a trip to the US, please reconsider. Why reward Donald Trump’s America with your tourist dollars?. To friends of democracy around the world: we need your help.. You know that ...The Guardian - 5d -
Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The Federal Trade Commission is going after an e-commerce company that allegedly took millions of dollars from consumers as part of a “passive income” scheme, which spun up Amazon storefronts on ...NBC News - 4d -
Netflix paid $55 million for a show. Prosecutors say the creator blew it on Rolls Royces and crypto.
Netflix paid Carl Erik Rinsch top dollar during the peak streaming boom for a sci-fi series he never delivered, losing it all on bad investments and luxury goods, prosecutors sayMarketWatch - 4d -
Judge temporarily bars EPA from clawing back $14B in green bank grants
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has temporarily barred the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing back billions of dollars given out under the Biden administration to help finance ...The Hill - 4d -
Court finds Greenpeace liable in case over Dakota Access Pipeline
A court in North Dakota has found Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars over actions to combat the Dakota Access Pipeline. The environmental organization will be liable for about ...The Hill - 3d -
Georgia man sentenced to 1 year in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia
A former Georgia warehouse worker for the Augusta National Golf Club was sentenced to one year in prison Wednesday for transporting millions of dollars’ worth of stolen Masters tournament ...NBC News - 3d -
New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...NBC News - 2d -
Seattle hosts first two rounds of NCAA tourney; what to know
Eight teams, thousands of fans, and millions of dollars will be coming to Seattle as the Emerald City plays host to the first and second rounds of the March Madness NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d
