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How economists identify recessions and stagflation

Preliminary data from the University of Michigan shows that consumer sentiment, or how people feel about the economy, declined for a second straight month. It all comes as January saw a decline in ...

CBS News - 21h

How close are we to a recession, and how will we know when we get there?

Here's how economists identify a recession, and where the U.S. economy currently stands amid market turmoil caused by tariff threats.

CBS News - 14m

Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical

President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.

The New York Times - 13h

Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say

FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student

A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.

NBC News - 6d

Canadian police identify remains of murdered Indigenous woman at landfill

Police said they had identified Morgan Harris, 39, and had also found more remains of another person. Canadian police have identified the remains of a murdered Indigenous woman at a landfill and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall

Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investors. Business live – latest updates The risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet

Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Yahoo Fantasy Plus identifies 3 boom-or-bust outfielders — should you draft them?

The Fantasy Plus Experts Consensus model has identified three of the hardest outfielders to project. Andy Behrens reveals if he’s in or out on each player.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Jeff Bezos Says Identifying Your Hidden Strengths Is Key to Success. Here Are 15 Questions to Find Yours

Jeff Bezos, physicists, and an Academy Award winner all say identifying your hidden strengths helps you get ahead. These questions can help.

Inc. - 5d

Yahoo Fantasy Plus identifies 5 boom-or-bust infielders — should you draft them?

The Fantasy Plus Experts Consensus model has identified five of the hardest infielders to project. Scott Pianowski reveals if he’s in or out on each player.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Yahoo Fantasy Plus identifies 3 boom-or-bust starting pitchers — should you draft them?

The Fantasy Plus Experts Consensus model has identified three of the hardest starting pitchers to project. Dalton Del Don reveals if he’s in or out on each player.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Yahoo Fantasy Plus identifies 3 of 2025's safest starting pitchers — should you draft them at ADP?

The Fantasy Plus Experts Consensus model has identified three of the safest starting pitchers to project. Scott Pianowski reveals if he’s in or out on each player at ADP.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister

An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s ...

ABC News - 5d

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 - 6d

Economists forecast slowing US growth and increased inflation

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Financial Times - 9h

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim

The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

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

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

CNBC - Mar. 10

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. - Mar. 11

Trump’s policies set to cool growth and lift inflation, economists say

FT-Booth survey also signals rising concerns over quality of US economic data

Financial Times - 17h

Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a felony punishable by jail

The bill, while unlikely to pass, highlights the increasing extremism of legislation targeting trans people, especially in Texas, in recent years.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Report: Liverpool Identify New Right-Back Target Amid Transfer Uncertainty

Liverpool Eye Ola Aina as Potential Successor to Trent Alexander-ArnoldLiverpool’s summer transfer plans may take a dramatic turn as uncertainty looms over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims

Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022. Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return vs. Nets after missing last eight games with mystery illness

Porzingis was dealing with a viral illness that the team could not identify

CBS Sports - 3d

Researchers Propose a Better Way to Report Dangerous AI Flaws

After identifying major flaws in popular AI models, researchers are pushing for a new system to identify and report bugs.

Wired - 5d

This step is ‘really important’ if you plan to sell your home in 2025, economist says

Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.

CNBC - 6d

The White House war on federal statistics

Economists and scientists worry over disappearing data and advisory groups

Financial Times - 4h

Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen

Exclusive: Barbara De Dozsa’s husband bought Madonna and Child by Antonio Solario in 1973 after it was stolen from a museum. A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting disappeared without a trace ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Real Madrid identify five top transfer targets, including Liverpool star & Tottenham duo

Real Madrid have reportedly put together a list of around five transfer targets for this summer, which includes big names from Liverpool and Tottenham.As has been widely reported for some time now, ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d