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Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in

Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East

Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 5d

Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America

Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.

CNBC - 4d

Report: Aaron Rodgers no longer on Vikings radar, turn down trade offer for J.J. McCarthy

Aaron Rodgers no longer on Vikings radar, focused on McCarthy for 2025 despite teams sending offers for the young quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

College basketball rankings: Duke aims for outright ACC title in rivalry game vs. North Carolina

The Blue Devils enter the matchup at No. 2 in our daily rankings, while the Tar Heels remain unranked

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Duke vs. North Carolina and more Top 25 games on Saturday

Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games including the No. 2 Blue Devils facing the Tar Heels

CBS Sports - 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 showdown

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

ACC Tournament - Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

UNC basketball wants 'revenge' in rematch with Duke at ACC Tournament

Following UNC basketball's win against Wake Forest at the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels' immediately shifted their focus to No. 1 Duke.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UNC vs. Duke: How to watch tonight's ACC semifinal college basketball game

The Duke Blue Devils will play the UNC Tar Heels tonight in the 2025 ACC Tournament semifinals, here's how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Palm Beach Society Goes On, With and Without Trump

At a pair of benefits on this exclusive island, many well-heeled guests were holding their tongues when it came to politics.

The New York Times - 5d

Bracketology: North Carolina, Texas see NCAA Tournament hopes come crashing down after brutal losses

The Tar Heels and Longhorns had every opportunity to make the field of 68 but likely won't now

CBS Sports - 4d

NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis earns $100,000 bonus for NCAA Tournament appearance

The Tar Heels snagged the last at-large bid into the 2025 NCAA Tournament field and triggered bonus in Hubert Davis' contract

CBS Sports - 2d

Justice Department Moves to Unseal MLK Jr.’s FBI Surveillance Records

The request, which comes on the heels of an executive order by President Trump, represents a sharp reversal for the F.B.I. and the department.

The New York Times - 2h

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines

At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Trish Costello is Harnessing the Financial Power of Women

Trish Costello is the founder and C.E.O. of Portfolia, a women-focused investment platform that is fueling health care innovations aimed at improving women’s lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

This ETF plays defensively within growth stocks. Here’s how it’s faring better than the S&P 500.

Investors with an appetite for growth stocks can play defensively within the category by focusing more on high-quality stocks beyond Big Tech.

MarketWatch - 6d

As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.

MarketWatch - 3d

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.

CBS News - 2d

Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions

The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

NBC News - 1d

Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza, IDF says

Israeli forces have resumed "focused ground operations" in the "center of the Gaza Strip," over the past 24 hours, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

ABC News - 2h

Duke vs. North Carolina odds, prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, March 8 bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for UNC Tar Heels vs. Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

North Carolina vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds, time: 2025 ACC Tournament picks, best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. UNC Tar Heels in the second round of the 2025 ACC Tournament on Wednesday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

LIV Golf wants to be more like F1 racing, says CEO

LIV Golf, the professional men's golf tour backed by Saudi Arabia, wants the game to be more like Formula 1 with well-heeled fans and ancillary entertainment.

CNBC - 6d

North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament? Not after another wasted opportunity

North Carolina had a prime chance to strengthen its case for March Madness. Instead the Tar Heels crumbled again and should miss the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Will UNC basketball make the NCAA Tournament, March Madness bracket?

Following UNC basketball's loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels were asked about their chances of making the NCAA Tournament. Here's what they said:

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Where UNC basketball’s NCAA Tournament resume stands as March Madness arrives

UNC basketball is set to learn its March Madness fate. Here’s where the Tar Heels’ 2025 NCAA Tournament resume stands on Selection Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Joe Lunardi's Saturday night bracketology update has UNC in outside looking in

The North Carolina Tar Heels lack the quality wins needed to make the NCAA Tournament. Joe Lunardi moved UNC to his "First Four Out" in bracketology.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Early Sunday morning NCAA Tournament odds not favorable for UNC basketball

The North Carolina Tar Heels need to hope for a bracketology miracle to make the NCAA Tournament. Just look at Bart Torvik's Sunday TourneyCast.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Metrics show UNC basketball has an advantage over fellow NCAA Tournament bubble teams

UNC leads its fellow NCAA Tournament bubble teams in several key metrics. Is that enough for the Tar Heels to sneak into the Big Dance?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

UNC basketball odds to make NCAA Tournament according to FanDuel

The North Carolina Tar Heels are a borderline NCAA Tournament team. FanDuel odds have UNC on the outside looking in, trailing Indiana and Xavier.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Why did North Carolina make March Madness? NCAA selection committee vice chair Keith Gill explains

How did UNC make NCAA Tournament? NCAA Men's Basketball Vice Chair Keith Gill explains Tar Heels' inclusion in tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UNC women’s basketball to face Oregon State to open March Madness in 2025 NCAA Tournament

UNC women's basketball has made its fifth straight NCAA Tournament field. See who the Tar Heels face, predictions, updates and more.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UNC basketball dominates San Diego State in March Madness First Four | Social reactions

North Carolina dominated San Diego State in the First Four after the Tar Heels were criticized for making the field. Social reactions to the win:

Yahoo Sports - 18h

UNC basketball quiets NCAA Tournament critics, raises volume in First Four debut vs San Diego State

UNC basketball's "voices" are getting louder as noise amplifies around the Tar Heels. UNC sent a message with its dominant First Four debut.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border

The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focusing on increased migration and drug and weapons smuggling. But farmers and ranchers have another concern: So-called ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

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