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Jobless claims match 3-month high as Trump White House readies more federal job cuts
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week matched a three-month high, possibly reflecting the first wave of what’s likely to be a flood of laid-off federal employees and ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump and California don’t see eye to eye, but critique of high-speed train has many on board
Dream of going from LA to San Francisco in three hours is past deadline, over budget, and after 16 years, incomplete. Californians know their state is a punching bag for Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Shares of British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce hit all-time high on upbeat outlook, profit beat
Rolls-Royce on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected full-year earnings after making what it described as "significant" transformation progress.CNBC - 6d -
Tracking college football GM hires: Analyzing high-profile moves as major programs prepare to navigate new era
Several programs have looked to the NFL ranks for general managersCBS Sports - 6d -
OpenAI releases ‘largest, most knowledgable’ model GPT-4.5 with reduced hallucinations and high API price
GPT-4.5 API pricing appears shockingly high, costing developers $75 and $180 for 1 million tokens in and out, respectively.VentureBeat - 6d -
NFL sets 2025 salary cap at a record-high $279.2 million per team
The $23.8 million increase from 2024 is the third-largest in league history. The NFL instituted its salary cap in 1994.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
SoundHound earnings mean the stock could end its tough month on a high note
SoundHound saw accelerating growth in the latest quarter and touted new voice-based AI deals with fast-food restaurants.MarketWatch - 6d -
Steph Curry drops season-high 56 points with 12 3-pointers, including buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt
Stephen Curry remains the best shooter of all time.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
High heels and risky selfies: Etna eruptions cause despair among mountain rescuers
Thousands of tourists arrived to see lava in recent weeks, but not all were prepared for treks up the Sicilian volcano. A river of fire from the depths of the Earth carves its way through the black ...The Guardian - 5d -
U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.MarketWatch - 5d -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the message it sends about the mood among consumers right now.MarketWatch - 5d -
Armand Duplantis hits high notes before soaring to 11th pole vault world record
Olympic champion clears 6.27m at meet in Clermont-Ferrand Swede releases first song Bop under nickname ‘Mondo’ on same day Sweden’s Armand Duplantis soared 6.27 metres to shatter the world pole ...The Guardian - 5d -
Crystal Palace through after Millwall keeper’s red for head-high tackle on Mateta
Crystal Palace progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at a sun-kissed, slightly distracted Selhust Park. A win against opponents who played with 10 men for 85 minutes was comfortable ...The Guardian - 4d -
3 observations after Quentin Grimes' career-high 44 points lead Sixers to skid-snapping win
Quentin Grimes dropped a career-high 44 points Saturday night and the Sixers earned a skid-snapping win over the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Canadiens win season-high 4th in a row in 4-2 win over Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 4-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday nightABC News - 4d -
Grimes scores career-high 44 points and the 76ers beat the Warriors to end a 9-game losing streak
Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game losing streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 126-119 on Saturday night in a game where Stephen Curry ...ABC News - 4d -
Xiaomi launches $1,600 Samsung phone challenger as it rides 300% stock rally to record high
Xiaomi is continuing its push into higher end devices where it is trying to challenge market leader Samsung.CNBC - 3d -
Nesmith scores a career-high 27 points to lead Pacers past Bulls 127-112
Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112ABC News - 3d -
Olynyk scores season-high 26 points as Pelicans use fourth-quarter surge to beat Jazz 128-121
Kelly Olynyk scored a season-high 26 points and had nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans used a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat the Utah JazzABC News - 3d -
Earth’s strongest ocean current could slow down by 20% by 2050 in a high emissions future
Melting Antarctic ice is releasing cold, fresh water into the ocean, which is projected to cause the slowdown. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In a high ...The Guardian - 3d -
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.CNBC - 3d -
Video shows Princess Cruises ship tilting in high winds, injuring 16 and emptying pools
A Princess Cruises ship hit rough waters in New Zealand last week, dramatically tilting the ship and leaving 16 people with minor injuries.NBC News - 2d -
Hip-hop therapy is helping high schoolers cope with loss, generational trauma and teen stress
Hip-hop therapy programs are popping up in schools and communities across the country to help young people who may not have access to mental health resources — or who don’t find traditional therapy ...NBC News - 2d -
Deebo Samuel trade grades: Commanders receive high mark for landing star WR; Niners get mediocre compensation
Samuel is heading to the DMVCBS Sports - 2d -
College basketball coaching changes: FSU, Indiana, Miami, Utah, Virginia are first high-major jobs to open
The CBS Sports college hoops carousel tracker is live for the 2025 cycleCBS Sports - 1d -
PETA cites 'all-time high' egg prices in appeal to Trump to use potatoes at White House Easter Egg Roll
A leading animal rights organization is pointing to high egg prices in a push for President Trump to swap yolks for spuds at this year's White House Easter Egg Roll. In a letter to the commander in ...The Hill - 1d -
Travis Kelce explains decision to return for 2025 season: 'I still feel like I can play it at a high level'
Kelce will turn 36 in October and is coming off the worst statistical season of his career.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets
'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.Los Angeles Times - 14h -
Japanese 10-year bond yields surge to near 16-year highs on rate-hike expectations, global sell-off
The 30-year bond also crossed the 2.5% mark for the first time since 2008.CNBC - 8h -
Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means
A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile caseABC News - 4h -
Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
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Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?
Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings
Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Sergio Ramos will make Liga MX debut Saturday
Sergio Ramos is set to make his Liga MX debut for Monterrey as captain in Saturday's match against Atletico San Luis, marking his first appearance in nine months.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance of 2025
Hundreds of supporters of suspected killer Luigi Mangione rallied outside of a New York City courthouse Friday. It marked the first court appearance of the year for Mangione, who has pleaded not ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
📸 Arsenal youngster makes unwanted Premier League history 😨
With Arsenal's scoreline reading 1-0 to West Ham in front of the home crowd at the Emirates, boss Mikel Arteta turned to his bench to try and change the outcome of the match. That meant bringing on ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Devils Stars Make Franchise History In Blowout Win
The New Jersey Devils played the Nashville Predators on Feb. 23, and it could not have gone better. The Devils defeated Nashville by a 5-0 final score and are now tied with the Carolina Hurricanes ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
What Makes a Good Red-Carpet Host?
Lilly Singh caught some flak for what online critics called cringey interviews before the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony. The job may be tougher than it looks.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Van Dijk wants to make Anfield 'horrible' in run-in
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make Anfield "horrible" for opponents in the coming months as his team seek to get their Premier League title challenge over the line.ESPN - Feb. 25
