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Tennis Bums show age is but a number: ‘They liven the courts up in the morning’

It was 2017 when Richard Wolff met the Tennis Bums. The Elgin native was playing a round of singles at Naperville’s Nike Park when he came across the group. “They said, ‘Hey, you want to play ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73

The point guard, known for his off-kilter headbands, was a fan favorite in the community and a devoted proponent of Seattle basketball.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Award-winning Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43

Dequenne, who won best actress at Cannes for her first role in the Dardenne film Rosetta, died of a rare adrenal cancer on Sunday. Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer on Sunday in a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Woman arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions in Houston, Texas AG says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that a 48-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly illegally providing abortions in the Houston area.

ABC News - 1d

John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105

The pilot, whose squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in an 11-day period in 1940, called himself the ‘lucky Irishman’. The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, has died ...

The Guardian - 1d

Texas midwife, assistant arrested for providing illegal abortions, state AG says

Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.

CBS News - 16h

Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

For Her Second Act, Sheila Lirio Marcelo Aims to Lighten the Load for Parents

Her AI company Ohai.ai tackles a familiar plight: the invisible labor of household duties.

Inc. - Mar. 11

UFL QB Quentin Darmody believes his recent release was due to union activity

The start of the UFL's second season continues to draw closer, despite lingering labor unrest.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring

Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.

MarketWatch - 5d

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.

The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future

The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Bills to release LB Von Miller in salary cap cost-saving move

Releasing Miller will save the Bills $8.5 million in salary cap space.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars

Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local market

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Hammocks, hostels or house-sitting: how to cut costs on backpacking trips

There are plenty of ways to save money when travelling. Follow these tips and the world is your oyster, for longer. From staying with locals and sleeping in a hammock to clubbing together with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around.

The Hill - Mar. 11

How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?

What kind of monthly payment would you make on a $200,000 HELOC at today's rates? Find out here.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Treasury value for money unit targets asylum housing costs

Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".

BBC News - 6d

Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.

The New York Times - 6d

FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

Financial Times - 5d

Record spring break travel expected despite higher costs

AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while gas is cheaper. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave found some last-minute deals.

CBS News - 5d

What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?

Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.

The Hill - 4d

How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?

A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.

The New York Times - 4d

Spring tulips bloom at higher prices as poor harvest drives up cost

Yahoo News - 2d

Live like you're on 'The White Lotus' at this luxury resort — but it will cost you

The latest installment of HBO’s “The White Lotus” has viewers wishing they were also poolside, soaking in the tropical scenery.

NBC News - 2d

Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost

Discord, the communications for games company, has launched the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers of all sizes to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure to drive their game’s ...

VentureBeat - 1d

First-time buyers move further out of London as property costs bite

Similar trend found in other major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester in the decade from 2013

Financial Times - 21h

Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living

Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.

BBC News - 20h

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.

NBC News - Mar. 8

AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine

As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce

ABC News - Mar. 10

Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them

The FTC’s new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here’s how to stay compliant.

Inc. - 5d

Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent

The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president’s power.

The New York Times - 4d