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Are socially distanced chickens laying more affordable eggs?

Pasture-raised hens aren’t any more immune to bird flu, and their premium eggs aren’t getting cheaper. But prices have held steady while conventional egg costs explode.

NBC News - 23h

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - Feb. 27

PlayStation Lays Off More Developers

PlayStation has conducted another round of layoffs, this time impacting the Visual Arts team as well its Malaysian studios.. Several now-former employees of PlayStation have taken to LinkedIn to ...

GameSpot - 1d

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."

CBS News - 4d

Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

The New York Times - 3d

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 3d

The U.S. is appointing an 'affordability czar' — here’s what that means for you

As the federal government vows to to tackle rising prices, there are key steps consumers can take to bring monthly costs down.

CNBC - 1d

Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change

Condoms for Gaza? Ukraine started the war with Russia? The president’s manipulations of the truth lay the groundwork for radical change.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Starbucks to Lay Off 1,100 Corporate Workers

The jobs cuts, which will affect about 7 percent of the chain’s non-retail staff, are part of its new chief executive’s plan to win back customers.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Data centre operator CoreWeave lays groundwork for IPO

Executives have met with investors this week to test waters on an offering that could value the company at $35bn

Financial Times - 6d

Key Republican lays out ideas for FEMA reform

Rep. Dale Strong (R-Ala.) outlined several possible ideas for overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a House hearing on Tuesday. Strong, the chair of the emergency ...

The Hill - 1d

Liverpool must conquer profligacy if they are to lay down a title marker

Arne Slot’s side have spurned chances and need to restore scoring touch in time for Manchester City on Sunday . The path to Munich suddenly looks more complicated for Liverpool , with Paris ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace

A pair of stunning catches to dismiss dangerous England batters helped set Australia up for making record run chase. Catches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

The Papers: 'PM lays down peace demand' and 'New breed of danger dog'

A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag

Starbucks will lay off 1,100 corporate employees and will not fill several hundred other open positions, the coffee chain’s CEO Brian Niccol said Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag

Starbucks made the layoff announcement after four straight quarters of falling same-store sales.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Starbucks is laying off 1,100 workers and cutting drinks from its menu

Starbucks said the layoffs and slimmed down menu will help stores operate more efficiently.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 employees and cut drinks from its menu

Starbucks is planning to layoff 1,100 employees at the corporate level. The coffee chain is also slashing about 30% of its menu. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what's ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

PayPal lays out strategy for Venmo to reach $2 billion in revenue in 2027

Facing competitors like Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay, PayPal is focused on expanding Venmo’s role in digital commerce.

CNBC - Feb. 25

New York Public Radio to Lay Off About 7% of Staff

The elimination of 21 full-time roles is the latest in a series of reductions at the organization.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting

President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...

The Hill - 6d

Israel’s Military Lays Out Its Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Failures

The highly anticipated public findings, the first from its internal inquiries into the devastating Hamas-led attack, do not apportion individual responsibility, though officials said that may come ...

The New York Times - 6d

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist

The museum has suffered from rising costs and lower attendance. The cuts followed those at the Brooklyn Museum, which trimmed 10 percent of its staff this month.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress

President’s first speech to joint session of Congress since reclaiming office comes after administration’s radical start. Donald Trump on Tuesday will deliver his first address to a joint session ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump administration quietly amends government lay-offs directive

Change comes after thousands of workers were fired, causing chaos across the US

Financial Times - 1d

Trump to lay out vision for U.S. on foreign and domestic policy

President Trump will give his first joint session address to Congress of his second term. Robert Costa joins to discuss what's at stake.

CBS News - 1d

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.

NBC News - 8h

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

BBC News - 5d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 4d

Fired National Park worker can't afford Crohn's drug without health insurance

Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of ...

CBS News - 1d

‘I’m a reluctant snowbird’: We’re in our 60s and own a $1 million home. Can we afford a $290K vacation home near our grandchildren?

“We have no debt and an investment portfolio of $3.3 million.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

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