Fears Handing Influence

U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow

The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Does Verstappen fear Russell but not Norris? F1 Q&A

F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations

Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appear

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circle

Financial Times - Mar. 11

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 - Mar. 11

Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs

President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.

The New York Times - 4d

US stocks rebound as government shutdown fears recede

Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs linger

Financial Times - 4d

Down ease relegation fears with Westmeath win

A last gasp score from Adam Crimmins sees Down beat Westmeath and boost the Mournemen's Allianz League Division Two survival hopes.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

'Once again, fear has gripped the people in Gaza'

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire.

BBC News - 22h

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director

Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.

BBC News - Mar. 10

GOP gets the upper hand on spending, with improbable help from the hard right

Many hard-right members voted Tuesday for their first stopgap spending bill ever. “I’m as stunned as anybody else,” said Rep. Andy Biggs.

Politico - Mar. 11

While stockholders lose money, volatility traders are making it hand over fist

Big drops in the stock market have led to major gains for the Cboe Volatility Index, which is now up 52% over the past month.

CNBC - 6d

Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs

House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.

ABC News - 5d

Dick Vitale hands out the only postseason awards that matter

With Cooper Flagg mentions galore, here are the best players of the 2024-25 men's college hoops season, according to Dick Vitale.

ESPN - 4d

Cowboys are trying their hand at recreating Eagles' success in one specific way

Dallas is trying to load up on former first-round picks attempting to find a Zack Baun breakout guy for cheap

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?

Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

BBC News - 4d

Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?

Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Manchester City left outside top four as Khusanov hands Brighton a draw

This showdown of Champions League contenders ended with spoils shared so Manchester City, in fifth place, still lead Brighton, who are seventh, by a point. The draw is a rosy result for Newcastle, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Leeds handed blow in their pursuit of 27-year-old wide player

Bright Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Turkish club Fenerbahce at the end of the season.The 27-year-old Nigerian right back will be out of contract in the summer and he has been ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

France sweep to Six Nations title as England hand Wales record humiliation

France swept to the Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, edging out bitter rivals England whose 68-14 rout of hapless Wales had sent the championship battle down to the ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

BBC News - 2d

Bears 2025 free agency: Experts hand out grades for Chicago

Following the first wave of free agency, experts agree that the Chicago Bears are among the biggest winners.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump is playing into enemy hands with his strongman image on Ukraine

Trump’s Nobel Prize and place on Mount Rushmore will be unattainable unless both Ukraine and Taiwan are secure, whole and free. That is the foreign policy legacy Trump should seek to earn.

The Hill - 23h

The Nuggets could be short-handed when they play the Lakers on Wednesday

The Lakers could end up getting a gift when they face the Nuggets on Wednesday in the form of injuries three Nuggets starters are dealing with.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Porzingis, Scheierman lead short-handed Celtics over Nets

Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Baylor Scheierman stepped up as the NBA champion Boston Celtics shook off the absence of star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Mozambique’s second-hand clothing industry fuels economy report reveals

Yahoo News - 1h

Trump’s coercion descends into chaos

The US’s tariff policy evokes bafflement as well as fear

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has died

ABC News - Mar. 6

Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Beauty Founder Took Her Employees on a Luxury Vacation

Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, used the trip to both thank her team and film fun employee-generated content.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Russia still wields huge influence inside Ceferin’s Uefa despite bans | Philippe Auclair

Alexander Dyukov and his fellow Putin-backed officials’ continuing role has largely been ignored. Uefa’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine could not have been swifter. Hours after ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Andrew Tate, social media influencer who faces trafficking charges, sits cageside for UFC 313

Former kickboxer and controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was cageside for UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, one night after attending Dana White’s Power Slap 12 at ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion rights and influence of Elon Musk and George Soros

In their only debate before next month's election, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs over mega-donors Soros and Musk and their involvement in the race.

NBC News - 6d

Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was ‘concerned’ for Australian animal

Sam Jones, who left Australia on Friday, posted a 900-word statement questioning outrage in country where ‘slaughter of wombats’ is permitted. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...

The Guardian - 4d

UF QB DJ Lagway uses NIL riches, family’s influence to launch foundation

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, a multi-millionaire at just 19, is a sign of the times in college football. He’s also on a mission bigger than just himself. Lagway publicly launched ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d