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Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears

The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.

Inc. - 2d

This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket

Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.

Inc. - 2d

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - 2d

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - 2d

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 2d

Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession

The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.

CBS News - 2d

Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation

Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.

CBS News - 1d

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

BBC News - 1d

US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth

Financial Times - 1d

Police battle unlikely combination of retirees and soccer hooligans in Argentina riots

Argentine retirees and soccer fans clashed with police during a protest in Buenos Aires against the economic policies of President Javier Milei.

NBC News - 23h

S&P 500 falls further, down 10% from all-time high, as mood sours on Trump's tariff threats

The economic chaos unleashed by President Donald Trump has pushed the S&P 500 into a correction.

NBC News - 14h

‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?

“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”

MarketWatch - 11h

Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?

President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.

ABC News - 9h

Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."

CBS News - 9h

Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance

The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98

She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.

ESPN - 5d

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

NBC News - 4d

What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse

Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.

CBS News - 4d

Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.

CBS News - 3d

Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows

Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.

NBC News - 2d

Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days

The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.

The New York Times - 2d

OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material

OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material, citing a need to “strengthen America’s lead” globally in advancing the technology.

NBC News - 12h

Trump vows he's 'not going to bend at all’ on tariffs despite stock market corrections

CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s tariff policy and comments in the ...

NBC News - 13h

Nintendo Switch 2 Specs Confirm Wi-Fi 6, Suggest Amiibo Compatibilities

In just over a month, players will have a better idea of what to expect from the Switch 2 when it's showcased during a Nintendo Direct on April 2 . Because Nintendo had to share certain ...

GameSpot - 6d

Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2025 Guide: New Weapon, Armor, Exotics

Destiny 2's annual Guardian Games event has returned once again for 2025, coinciding with the launch of Heresy Act 2. It brings with it some incredibly significant changes to the event's format. ...

GameSpot - 2d

Trump makes third term remark during event with Irish prime minister

President Trump floated the idea of running for a third term during a St. Patrick’s Day event Wednesday, saying he looked forward to celebrating with the Irish prime minister “at least three more ...

The Hill - 1d

Johnson weighs options after 'stubborn' Luna forces vote on 'unconstitutional' parental proxy voting

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is weighing his options after a bipartisan group led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) garnered enough support to force a floor vote on legislation to allow proxy ...

The Hill - 1d

Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn't like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - 3d

Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'

Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.

CNBC - 3d

What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.

Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.

The New York Times - 3d

‘They brought it on themselves’: a new low in US-Ukraine relations

Diplomats gasp as Keith Kellogg claims Zelenskyy to blame for soured relations with America. There was an audible gasp in the room at the Council on Foreign Relations as Keith Kellogg, the White ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump has microwaved my Cornetto of hope | Stewart Lee

The gadfly-minded abuser has openly threatened Greenland, Ukraine and Europe. He, and America, are the enemy now. I’d say writing comedy about the ever-shifting opinions of Donald Trump, the Speedy ...

The Guardian - 4d

Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...

The Guardian - 3d

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