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Top House Democrats press Senate colleagues to sink GOP spending bill
The top House Democrats are pressing their fellow party members in the Senate to kill the Republicans’ spending bill when it reaches the upper chamber, saying the proposal will hurt Americans ...The Hill - 12h -
Graham on Ukraine aid pause: 'If we pull the plug on Ukraine, it'd be worse than Afghanistan'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he is worried about the consequences of suspending aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as the fighting continues against Russia. “Yeah, I am worried ...The Hill - 2d -
Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say
In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.NBC News - 2d -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - 2d -
Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.ABC News - 1d -
Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - 1d -
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs
Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - 2d -
Latest news on stock markets plunging amid fears of a recession
U.S. stocks plummeted as fear among investors grows over the country's economic future. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, and Kelly O'Grady and Javier David have more on the ...CBS News - 1d -
These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says
The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.CNBC - 3d -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - 3d -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - 2d -
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.BBC News - 2d -
Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training
Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.VentureBeat - 1d -
Stock market falls sharply as investors fret Trump policies
Stocks continue to slide on Monday, following its worst week since September as president's protectionist policies darken economic view.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - 1d -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - 22h -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.NBC News - 23h -
Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold
Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.CNBC - 21h -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - 23h -
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. - 17h -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - 13h -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - 15h -
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.BBC News - 11h -
Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.CBS News - 12h -
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.CBS News - 42m -
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets
'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis
President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.The Hill - 1d -
Ice accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities that could help in raids, files show
Westchester county has laws limiting cooperation, but Ice has accessed trove of data that holds license plate readers. As Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its crackdown on undocumented ...The Guardian - 1d -
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - 2d -
Would Trump Risk a Recession?
The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - 1d -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - 1d -
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact ...ABC News - 3d -
Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals
Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims. • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did . Children as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Requires A Microsoft Account
Players who purchase Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will need a Microsoft account in order to play it. But don't worry, it's a free service you can sign up for if you don't already have one .. According ...GameSpot - 1d -
Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones
The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate GOP frets as Wall Street takes dip over tariffs, talk of recession
Senate Republicans expressed new worries about the economy Monday after Wall Street had one of its worst days in years amid a trade war and remarks from President Trump that did not rule out the ...The Hill - 1d