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Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts

Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Transfers - February & March 2025 and all the deadline day deals

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Rising anger among Democrats fuels talk of Tea Party-style backlash

Democrats are seeing signs of growing energy on the grassroots level, raising questions about the possibility of a Tea Party-style movement from the party’s progressive flank. Sen. Bernie Sanders ...

The Hill - 17h

Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs

The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.

NBC News - Mar. 12

India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target

The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.

CNBC - Mar. 12

U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record

The U.S. debt and deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump's first month in office.

CNBC - Mar. 12

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Kevin Durant trade rumors: Suns want three first-round picks, young player in return, per report

Durant was reportedly upset that the Suns included him in trade talks in February

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Celtics-Lakers draws 4.6M viewers, largest NBA audience for non-Christmas regular-season game in seven years

The previous high for a non-Christmas Day game was Celtics-Cavaliers in February 2018.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Mercury to retire Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey, induct her into Ring of Honor during 2026 WNBA season

Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement in February

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February.

BBC News - 2d

Gunnar Henderson injury update: Orioles SS to open MLB season on IL, but team hope he misses 'days not weeks'

Henderson has not played since late February because of an intercostal strain

CBS Sports - 2d

Despite Rising Inflation, Restaurants Are Having a Big Winter

January and February are usually the doldrums for dining, but Americans have been eating out, and spending, with gusto.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools

More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC

In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.

CBS News - Mar. 11

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.

Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.

CNBC - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record

Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

Financial Times - Mar. 12

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 leadership

CBS News - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 16

Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum

This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.

BBC News - 6d

President Donald Trump to reportedly pause $175M to University of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes

In February, the Department of Education said it would investigate Penn for possible Title IX violations.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Avonte Maddox signs with Lions

Cornerback Avonte Maddox won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in February and he'll be trying to knock them off the throne in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Detroit Lions' Avonte Maddox nearly went pro in MLB: 'Dream was ... the World Series'

Avonte Maddox said at the Super Bowl in February he always rooted for the Detroit Lions, even while playing with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their health

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan.

BBC News - 2d

Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico

Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.

CBS News - 11h

Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

CBS News - Mar. 3

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 - Mar. 11

Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again

Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.

CBS News - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

DeAndre Hopkins: I didn't think teaming up with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry was a possibility

When wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to a deal with the Ravens this week, many people dusted off a tweet of his from February 2020.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

'Double down on what I’m doing': Rory McIlroy wins Players, sets sights on big 2025 season

With a win in February at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, McIlroy has won twice on U.S. soil in a calendar year for the first time before the Masters.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - Mar. 17

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