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Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - 3d -
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Schumer over spending bill support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the ...CBS News - 3d -
Spending bill divisions spill out at House Democratic retreat
Friday was the last of a three-day House Democratic retreat in Virginia, but it was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill that was on the minds of many. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
The Art of Strategic Focus: Spending Time on What Matters Most
Not all tasks are created equal. Focus on what moves your business forward.Inc. - 3d -
DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.
Why government — not business — will see that AI startups get the money they need.MarketWatch - 2d -
US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 1d -
‘I will spend my life rebuilding’: Gaza’s heritage sites destroyed by war
Palestinian experts and British archaeologists say more than two-thirds of heritage, cultural and archaeological sites in Gaza have been damaged. Hamouda al-Dahda stands in the ruins of Pasha ...The Guardian - 1d -
Manchester United ready to spend €70m on Barcelona winger Raphinha
Manchester United have made a strong move for Barcelona winger Raphinha, as per reports.Rasmus Hojlund ended his 21-game goal drought for United in the Red Devils’ 3-0 win over Leicester City. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Packers rank top 10 in free agent spending so far
The Packers have spent the ninth most money in free agency as of Monday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
UK cracks down on civil service credit cards after spending quadruples
Officials will have to reapply for procurement cards as part of war on waste in WhitehallFinancial Times - 15h -
Merz ‘confident’ about Germany’s make-or-break spending vote
Chancellor-in-waiting needs two-thirds majority in emergency session of outgoing BundestagFinancial Times - 9h -
Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician
Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest ratesFinancial Times - 9h -
Fallout continues among Democrats over Schumer support for GOP spending bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has faced criticism from other Democrats for his decision to break with the party and vote to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government last week. ...CBS News - 2h -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - 4d -
Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.
The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Healthcare salaries fail to keep up with workers’ commitment
Purpose and prospects rank ahead of pay, though higher wages would improve satisfactionFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says
Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
USWNT star Mallory Swanson to miss beginning of NWSL season, timeline for return unclear
The Stars FC franchise player has been away from the team since preseason, though it's unclear whyCBS Sports - 5d -
Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.CBS News - 5d -
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 -
Leaders Walsall decide against Gills postponement
Walsall opt not to ask for Saturday's trip to Gillingham to be postponed - even though they have several players on international duty.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
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 - 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 -
The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
3 Hard Business Lessons I Learned in 2024
Businesses must adapt, watch spending, and be cognizant of the projects’ value.Inc. - 6d -
2025 NFL free agency: Vikings sign Javon Hargrave, add Will Fries on reported $88M deal
Minnesota is bulking up in the trenches as it continues its free agency spending spreeCBS Sports - 5d -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - 5d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 4d -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - 4d -
Rayner and Cooper criticised cuts in ‘tense’ UK cabinet meeting
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departmentsFinancial Times - 4d -
On a Bench in Hungary, a Promise Leads to a Proposal
As teenagers, Jessye Marquez and Thomas Wood, committed to each other after competing in a Filipino martial arts tournament, even though they lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 yearsABC News - Mar. 8
