Masters Expectations Rise

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%. Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two ...

The Guardian - 3d

Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.

CNBC - 2d

Threats Rise Against Judges Overseeing Trump Policy Cases, Fueling Safety Concerns

Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

The New York Times - 2d

UFL's new kickoff: Why Jake Bates timed rise to Lions stardom perfectly

Kicker Jake Bates starred for the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL season. He broke into the league at just the right time, per coach Mike Nolan.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder back in No. 1 spot, scorching Rockets rising, Knicks slide without Jalen Brunson

A three-game skid by the Cavs allows OKC to jump back to the top

CBS Sports - 1d

Mets Spring Training Notes: Max Kranick's stock rising, Luis Torrens showing offensive capability

It was another productive day at spring training for the Mets and a few players in particular stood out.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China’s bond yields are rising — but economists say deflation worries could soon pull them lower

Chinese commercial banks across the country have rushed to dole out cheaper consumption loans, heeding Beijing's call to bolster spending.

CNBC - 22h

Canada's new prime minister is triggering an election campaign this weekend. Here’s what to know

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28

ABC News - 12h

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Duke poised to leap Auburn for No. 1 spot in college basketball rankings

Florida and St. John's could also rise in this week's top 10 as part of a shakeup near the top

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs

US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruption

Financial Times - Mar. 9

3/9: CBS Weekend News

Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation; Vineyard owner has winery dog cloned

CBS News - Mar. 10

From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth

Guillem Balague takes a look at the rise of Raphinha and how he became the main man at Barcelona.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high

Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the market

Financial Times - Mar. 11

How the SEC became the most dominant conference in college basketball

Dwarfed by football no more, the SEC's rise as a men's basketball powerhouse didn't happen overnight.

ESPN - Mar. 12

Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company

The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yields

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain

President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.

The Hill - Mar. 14

In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

BBC News - Mar. 14

SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team emerges entering conference play

The latest SEC baseball power rankings see a new No. 1 team rise to the top entering the start of conference play this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Why America is obsessed with eggs

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - 6d

The 17-Year-Old Tennis Phenomenon Growing Up on the Biggest Stages

Mirra Andreeva’s rise to the top of tennis looked inevitable. Its steepness has shocked the sport.

The New York Times - 6d

Korea’s academic race pushes half of under-6s into ‘cram’ schools

Rising education costs and intense competition pile pressure on households and feed into demographic crisis

Financial Times - 6d

Colleges with best football, men's basketball coach tandems: Kansas, Alabama in tight race for No. 1 spot

Kalen DeBoer, Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide are rising fast as the Jayhawks aim to secure their top billing

CBS Sports - 4d

3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March

With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.

CBS News - 4d

Trump’s policies set to cool growth and lift inflation, economists say

FT-Booth survey also signals rising concerns over quality of US economic data

Financial Times - 4d

These five teams are the SEC's legitimate national championship contenders for the 2025 season

A team that has been in the middle of the pack in the SEC should rise into contention this fall, but who will it be?

CBS Sports - 3d

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

BBC News - 2d

A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea

Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiences

Financial Times - 2d

PM faces calls to exempt hospices from National Insurance increase

The NHS will be shielded from April's tax rise but this does not cover private hospices, care homes and pharmacies.

BBC News - 2d

UFC Fight Night 254: Carlos Ulberg is a broker of violence, but can he be the next kickboxer-turned-UFC champion?

The rising light heavyweight faces veteran Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event at UFC London.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UK regulator says plan for competitive broadband market by 2031 on track

Rising impact of rival networks may see Ofcom lifting restrictions on BT’s Openreach

Financial Times - 1d

Rubbish piles high in Birmingham as bin strike drags on

Residents report seeing rats and foxes amid rising stacks of bin bags on Birmingham's streets.

BBC News - 1d

A judicial doctrine favored by conservatives could stymie Trump

The constitutional significance of the non-delegation doctrine emerged during the early part of the 20th century with the New Deal and the rise of the regulatory state.

The Hill - 1d

The Papers: 'Starmer threatens Putin' and 'council tax soars'

Friday's front pages cover proposals for a Ukraine military deployment and council tax rises.

BBC News - 1d

The madness of the £100,000 childcare tax trap

With some parents requiring a 50 per cent pay rise to mitigate the effects of the threshold, the trap is zapping productivity

Financial Times - 1d

These teams are the Group of Five's legitimate College Football Playoff contenders for the 2025 season

Can Boise State repeat, or will another program rise to supplant the Broncos in the 12-team field?

CBS Sports - 17h

Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls

A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.

CNBC - 16h

Her films put a uniquely surreal Africa on the map. Rungano Nyoni won't be limited by expectations

The Zambian-born director has, with only two features, stunned film festivals and emerged as a major African voice, one attuned to cosmic (and comic) injustice.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

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