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Why Trump's rapidly changing economic policies are raising stagflation alarms

If there was one thing President Donald Trump was supposed to represent to many voters, it was the prospect of an upturn in their economic fortunes.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco

There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.

CNBC - 6d

Applivery raises funds from Supercell for device and software management

Applivery, a tech platform for endpoint management and app distribution, has received a strategic investment from Supercell.

VentureBeat - 6d

Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?

Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.

The New York Times - 6d

Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

ABC News - 5d

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - 5d

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC News - 4d

Michigan boy's death raises concerns about unregulated hyperbaric oxygen therapy

A 5-year-old's death in a Michigan hyperbaric chamber has sparked calls for more oversight of unsupervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the wellness industry.

NBC News - 2d

Michigan basketball will raise banner after Big Ten tournament win. Was it worth it?

Michigan basketball won the Big Ten tournament and got some momentum back. But when the NCAA tournament seeds came out, it didn't seem to help much.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costs. The Trump administration ’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” ...

The Guardian - 15h

Halliday raises $20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain

Halliday secures $20 million to develop secure AI agents for blockchain, solving critical safety challenges for enterprise applications with immutable guardrails and automated workflows.

VentureBeat - 12h

Activist Spectrum Entrepreneurial has a stake in Landis+Gyr, and it may be poised to build value

Spectrum Entrepreneurial is an anchor shareholder in Landis+Gyr, and changes are starting to unfold at the company.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Binance token rises following report that Trump family has discussed stake in the crypto exchange

The Journal said Binance first approached Trump allies last year as part of a broader effort to regain access to the U.S. market.

CNBC - 5d

Bracketology True or False: What we think about 5 big questions, including Duke-North Carolina stakes

Here's a true/false breakdown of several pressing bracketology questions entering the weekend

CBS Sports - 4d

Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer's charity drive

The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. This award is part of a ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Stakes differ for Carabao Cup finalists: Liverpool want two trophies this season, Newcastle their first in 56

The EFL Cup is pitting two teams who will value a trophy very differently against each other

CBS Sports - 2d

Shares in Japan's largest trading houses rally after Buffett’s Berkshire hikes stake

Shares in Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo were up at least 4% shortly after the open.

CNBC - 19h

Duke clinches outright ACC title, makes claim for No. 1 ranking after spoiling North Carolina's upset bid

The Tar Heels pushed the Blue Devils but came up short in the Tobacco Road rivalry showdown

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Here's who advanced to state semifinals in Springfield area girls basketball in Class 4-6

Five total teams will represent the Springfield area in the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown in Columbia this week.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Are N.B.A. Officials Ignoring a Critical Call?

Rules get their greatest stress tests when the stakes are highest. Discussions around flopping likely won’t vanish.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January

Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement

Financial Times - 4d

Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?

The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.

The New York Times - 4d

Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down

Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down.

BBC News - 1d

Men's March Madness storylines: Cooper Flagg's impact and SEC dominance

How has the industry reacted to the bracket? There's plenty at stake in one of the year's biggest betting events.

ESPN - 7h

Niceville softball heads into spring break 6-2 behind its ace, Bailey

Thursday's showdown between Niceville's Chloe Bailey and FWB's Alyx Hall was the stuff of legends Thursday night. Ultimately the Eagles and their ace prevailed.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Antoine Griezmann to draw level with Lionel Messi La Liga record

On Sunday, Atletico Madrid will face Barcelona in a showdown La Liga clash, and it will be a significant occasion for Antoine Griezmann. Not only will he be taking on his former club, but he will ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Showdowns between men and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

The New York Times - 45m

Playground appeal for Southport victims hits £250k

The dad of Alice Aguiar is raising money for her school and will run the London Marathon.

BBC News - 2d

Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better

the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.

The Hill - 8h

More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work

Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in life

ABC News - Mar. 6

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' raises possibility of season-ending surgery

Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections and will open the regular season on the injured list

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs

Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises legal questions around deporting legal permanent residents

The arrest of Mahmoud Khaili has led to questions about how a legal permanent resident could face deportation — and what it could mean for issues of free speech on college campuses.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Good Job Games raises $23M to make better match-3 games in Turkiye

Good Job Games, a fast-growing mobile game company based in Turkey, has secured $23 million in a seed funding round.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Shares of iRobot tank 30% after Roomba maker raises doubt about its survival

The Roomba maker faces mounting debt and sputtering revenue growth, as well as heightened competition from robotic vacuum makers based in China.

CNBC - 6d

Raising the woof: Lobos beat San Jose State in front of spirited crowd in Las Vegas

Mar. 13—LAS VEGAS, Nev. — It wasn't the Pit, but it might as well have been. In front of several thousand Lobo fans waving state flags and woofing the day away, the No. 1-seeded UNM Lobos cruised ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank

Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...

The Guardian - 3d

Poll: Voters like the idea of DOGE, but Elon Musk and his early results raise red flags

Voters are open, narrowly, to an effort to tackle inefficiencies in government.

NBC News - 2d

Saquon Barkley's extension could be a precursor to a pay raise for Ravens RB Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry could get a contract extension this offseason. The new Saquon Barkley deal could be an indicator of what that Henry might earn.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff

The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for it. Five years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. ...

The Guardian - 17h

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