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Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)
Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.CBS News - 6d -
Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.
A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.MarketWatch - 5d -
Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data showsFinancial Times - 5d -
3/12: CBS Evening News Plus
What contributed to February's cooling inflation; Reporter's Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadershipCBS News - 5d -
Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday
In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman.CBS News - 1d -
Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday
In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman.CBS News - 1d -
Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true.BBC News - 6d -
Virginia splits with interim head coach Ron Sanchez after ACC tournament loss
The move came shortly after the Cavaliers fell to Georgia Tech in the ACC tournament on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - 5d -
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor marketABC News - 5d -
Adobe shares drop 14% as concerns about AI growth overshadow better-than-expected results
Adobe shares fell on Thursday as investors fretted over lingering growth concerns and the company's artificial intelligence monetization strategy.CNBC - 4d -
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Cam Heide lift Purdue basketball to Big Ten Tourney win over USC
Purdue fell behind by double digits in the first half, but came back and eventually held on to beat USC to advance to the quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Fran McCaffery reportedly out at Iowa after 15 seasons
The Hawkeyes largely fell apart in the Big Ten this season in what was one of the worst in the Fran McCaffery era.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Player grades: Sixers battle, but end up taking loss to Pacers at home
The Philadelphia 76ers gave the Indiana Pacers a battle, but they faltered in the second half as they fell at home on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Solidarity Among Progressives Could Give New Life to Their Cause
During the first Trump era, the resistance engaged in soaring rhetoric about unity — then fell apart. Will this time be different?The New York Times - 3d -
Blackhawk's offense dries up in second half, falls to North Catholic in PIAA quarterfinals
After a strong first half offensively, Blackhawk was shut down by North Catholic in the second half and fell Saturday in the PIAA quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why hope exists for Bartlett despite third TSSAA girls basketball state title loss to Bradley Central
Bartlett made history as a three-time TSSAA girls basketball state tournament finalist, but fell again to Bradley Central in the championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Scotland suffer double defeat at curling Worlds
Scotland fell to two narrow defeats on their second day of competition at the World Women's Curling Championships in South Korea.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Social media reacts to Alabama's loss vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinals
The Alabama Crimson Tide fell in the SEC Tournament semifinals Saturday against the Florida Gators. Here are some reactions to the game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Social media reacts to Wisconsin's frustrating Big Ten Tournament title loss to Michigan
The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Michigan Wolverines 59-53 in the Big Ten Tournament final on Sunday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
RECAP: Shooting woes plague Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament title game loss to Michigan
Wisconsin basketball fell to the Michigan Wolverines 59-53 in the Big Ten Tournament title game on Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis, Indiana.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
More home builders cut prices to lure buyers put off by high costs
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level in seven months, the National Association of Home Builders said.MarketWatch - 1d -
UK Athletics denies Paralympian's manslaughter
Abdullah Hayayei died after a metal cage fell on him during training at Newham Leisure Centre.BBC News - 3h -
How to stop the fruitless search for welfare savings
Governments chase illusory short-term cuts when what’s needed are routes back into lasting employmentFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Duke clinches outright ACC title, makes claim for No. 1 ranking after spoiling North Carolina's upset bid
The Tar Heels pushed the Blue Devils but came up short in the Tobacco Road rivalry showdownCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Nuggets, fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokić with 40-point game
Nikola Jokić came up one assist short of a triple-double in the Nuggets loss.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.The New York Times - 6d -
Kobe Bryant: To Be Remarkably Successful, You Need to Be Patiently Impatient
Founders looking turn short-term failure into long-term success need patience, but a certain kind of patience.Inc. - 5d -
'We desperately want to be a part of the tournament.' What's next for Xavier Musketeers?
It will be a long wait for Xavier until Selection Sunday after coming up short to Marquette at Madison Square Garden.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
From a South Carolina repeat to UConn ending its title drought: Six teams that could win it all
Sixty-eight teams will compete in March Madness. But these six make up the short list of title contenders.ESPN - 4d -
Two Astronauts on an 8-Day Mission That Turned Into a 9-Month Odyssey
An interview with Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose planned short mission to space turned into an adventure lasting much, much longer.The New York Times - 4d -
Why it might get worse for US stocks
Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaroundFinancial Times - 3d -
Kentucky basketball can't hang with Alabama in SEC Tournament quarterfinal, awaits NCAA bid
Mark Pope's short-handed Kentucky basketball team was routed by Alabama on Friday in an SEC Tournament quarterfinal in Nashville.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Despite No. 20 seed, Old Rochester boys basketball proved it belonged in state final
Even though the Bulldogs came up short of winning it all, they made history with their second straight finals appearance and third overall.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down
Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdownFinancial Times - 5h -
How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious
President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk
The S&P 500 is nearly 10 percent below its mid-February record — approaching a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction.The New York Times - 6d -
Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases
Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.The New York Times - 5d -
Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - 5d
