'Spending Time': Office productivity moves into area restaurants during March Madness

It's time to be honest. With March Madness kicking off this week, office productivity might take a dip. Where will you take your late lunch Thursday?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Francis Tiafoe spends day with the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Federation

Tiafoe plans to commute from his Boca Raton home to Miami Gardens where the Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm

Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power

Financial Times - Mar. 20

2 portfolio stocks that should benefit from a boost in spending by older Americans

Home Depot and GE Healthcare are companies Mizuho believes will get a boost from an aging American population.

CNBC - Mar. 20

Accenture warns Musk’s Doge-led spending crackdown is hitting revenues

Consulting group says US government purchases have slowed and global economic uncertainty has risen

Financial Times - Mar. 20

UK Treasury plans to monitor departments’ spending in real time

Darren Jones outlines ambition to have live performance data but admits it will take years

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount

Consumers should brace for borrowing costs to stay elevated, prices to rise and stock markets to remain on edge for at least a little longer, analysts say.

NBC News - Mar. 20

German upper house passes amendment to allow massive spending plan

Yahoo News - Mar. 21

German lawmakers back new leader's plan for huge military spending boom

Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?

CBS News - Mar. 21

Turkey spends record $12bn defending lira after Erdoğan rival’s arrest

Central bank’s currency intervention came as officials ‘lost control’ of market following Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detention

Financial Times - Mar. 21

German spending package clears final hurdle as president signs law

Yahoo News - 6d

'I had to spend 448 days in isolation because of Covid pandemic'

Fintan Hood, 20, has a rare immune deficiency condition and was told to shield through much of the pandemic.

BBC News - 5d

New poll shows risks for Starmer over spending choices

Most Labour voters believe protecting welfare is more important than boosting UK defence budget

Financial Times - 4d

Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus

Increase in pay package comes despite fall in profits and as oil company watered down pledge to cut emissions. Business live – latest updates The oil company Shell has revealed plans to ramp ...

The Guardian - 3d

Money at BetMGM on high-spending Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions

The Dodgers have spent a lot of money hoping to win their second straight World Series and bettors are putting their cash on Los Angeles. BetMGM Sportsbook has taken 37.8% of its futures money on ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Rising debt and spending demands: the squeeze on Britain’s finances — in charts

UK gross government debt rose from 85.7% of GDP in 2019 to 101.8% in 2024

Financial Times - 2d

Brian Kelly says LSU is "doubling" the time it spends on special teams

Per PFF, LSU football's special teams ranked last in the SEC in 2024. Tigers head coach Brian Kelly is looking to change that.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Spring statement: Reeves blames ‘global uncertainty’ for deeper spending cuts

Chancellor says tougher measures required to plug fiscal hole after Treasury watchdog halves 2025 growth forecast. Spring statement: key points Analysis: Reeves does reasonable job of ...

The Guardian - 2d

U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’

The changes come as President Trump’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade and added pressure to the British government’s already strained budget.

The New York Times - 2d

The big government spending Maga voters cannot live without

In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican party

Financial Times - 1d

The big government spending Maga voters cannot live without

In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican party

Financial Times - 1d

The big government spending Maga voters cannot live without

In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican party

Financial Times - 1d

Tax, spending divisions rankle Republicans despite momentum on reconciliation

Republican leaders in the House and Senate emerged from a meeting at the Treasury Department Tuesday afternoon sounding upbeat about their “big, beautiful bill” that has an extension of the 2017 ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senators expect White House to send spending cuts — eventually

Politico - 1d

GOP senators expect White House to send spending cuts — eventually

Politico - 1d

Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.

The New York Times - 21h

Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.

The New York Times - 19h

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

The New York Times - 12h

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

The New York Times - 12h

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

The New York Times - 7h

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

The New York Times - 7h

Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending

The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.

The New York Times - 4h

Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending

The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.

The New York Times - 4h

See Half-Life 2 In A Whole New Light By Playing An RTX Demo On March 18

Nvidia has confirmed that Half-Life 2 RTX will get a demo on March 18, giving us a glimpse of what this Valve classic would look like if it were made in 2025, not 2004.. This demo is meant to be a ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

Intel’s stock is climbing. Here’s the latest hope for a rescue.

Reuters reports that TSMC has approached Nvidia, Broadcom and others about a joint venture that would run Intel’s factories. But that arrangement would face some roadblocks.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12