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Ilia Topuria considered other fighters’ ‘dreams’ when vacating UFC title
The Spanish-Georgian announced in February that he would vacate the featherweight belt, with the intention of challenging for the lightweight titleYahoo Sports - 1d -
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 -
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief
Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Home builders are expected to slow down. That’s bad news for America’s massive housing shortage.
Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Intel’s stock is on a 5-day hot streak — but it’s still below last month’s highs
Despite excitement over Intel’s new CEO, shares are still below the company’s year-to-date highs — in February, when investors were expecting an imminent breakup.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
How Southern Miss baseball's Davis Gillespie, defense beat Ole Miss in second meeting
Southern Miss baseball beat Ole Miss 6-2 Tuesday night at Trustmark Park in Pearl after losing in the first meeting in February.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at UBS Arena
The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off is forcing the NHL to reconsider what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
The boom-box-toting manager adding to March Madness hype
Amir Khan rose to fame in February after a video of him leading the Cowboys out of the locker room while rapping Lud Foe's "In & Out" went viral.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey, other exports
The European Union will delay tariffs on U.S. exports into the trading bloc in response to the imposition of tariffs on European aluminum and steel, a measure announced in February by the White ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Stainless Steel Panels Falling Off
The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that were manufactured from November 2023, when the Cybertruck was first produced, through February.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
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Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected; SpaceX Crew 10 mission set for launch, could pave way for return of Starliner astronauts.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Venezuelan migrant deported from U.S. to El Salvador has no record, docs show
In February, at a routine ICE check-in in Texas, Franco José Caraballo Tiapa was unexpectedly detained, and on Saturday, his wife lost contact with him.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Texas Tech baseball's Brady Trombello returns to pitch after life-threatening injury
The Texas Tech baseball team was rocked in February 2024 by Brady Trombello's life-threatening injury on the field. Now he's completed a comeback.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cincinnati Bearcats baseball knocks off No. 18 Louisville
Cincinnati Bearcats baseball knocked off a ranked ACC team for a second time this season beating No. 18 Louisville. UC beat No. 11 Duke in February.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Treasury planning to lay off 'substantial number' of employees
Treasury Department officials said Tuesday they are planning to lay off a “substantial number” of employees, as outlined by President Trump’s February executive order that aims to implement the ...The Hill - 1d -
Sources: Gap in money led to Marchand trade
The Bruins put a three-year deal on the table for Brad Marchand in February, but the sides had different perspectives on money, leading to his trade to the Panthers, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency
A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?
New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Inflation takes it easy
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation cools in Trump’s first month After a week of rising economic fears, the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
This five-star all-weather ETF can lower your exposure to risky stocks and bonds
The Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF has matched the S&P 500’s performance since the fund was launched in February 2022 — but it has been a much smoother ride.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Stocks slide into correction as tariff anxiety persists.
The S&P 500 is on the cusp of closing in a correction, or a 10% drop from its February high. Constantly moving goal posts on tariffs and trade have rattled investors.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Wildlife biologist fired by DOGE continues working for free
In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
‘They killed him in cold blood’: the cycle of revenge in north-west Syria
Over 1,000 people – including 745 civilians – were killed in attacks last week that mostly targeted Alawite minority. Sipping tea on an unusually warm February afternoon on his veranda that ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
The best stats ahead of the Carabao Cup Final
Journey to WembleyNewcastle UnitedNewcastle United 2-0 Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg - 5 February 2025Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg - 7 January ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
St Johnstone 0-0 Aberdeen: Key stats
St. Johnstone are undefeated in their last three games in the Premiership, their last longer unbeaten streak was from 27 December 2023 to 3 February 2024, a run of four games. Aberdeen have failed ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economy
US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the ...ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Jameis Winston visiting Giants Tuesday as desperate team searches for QB
Saquon Barkley might have called it. Jameis Winston asked the Eagles’ All-Pro running back who was going to sign the free agent quarterback at the Super Bowl in February. “I think New York needs a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report
Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Watch live: Trump visits Kennedy Center for tour, board meeting
President Trump is scheduled to visit the Kennedy Center on Monday, for a tour and his first board meeting since appointing himself the institution's chair. The president in early February ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism
While we watch students getting handcuffed, vague new guidelines create a culture of fear over teaching our history. On 14 February, the US Department of Education ’s office of civil rights issued ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying ...The Hill - Mar. 18
