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Highest-rated Class of 2025 men's basketball recruits from Alabama

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2025 basketball recruits from Alabama using data from 247Sports.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now

HELOC interest rates continued to fall this week, giving prospective borrowers a few timely items to think about.

CBS News - 13h

Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'

Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.

CNBC - 22h

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating

A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.

The Hill - 3d

Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks, citing exterior panel that it says can increase 'risk of crash'

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel.

CNBC - 17h

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 - 2d

Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...

The Guardian - 18h

Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues

President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Bayern Munich accelerate talks to sign €70m-rated Barcelona target – report

Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams has taken an unexpected turn, as Bayern Munich have now surged ahead in the race to sign the highly-rated Athletic Club winger. According to reports from Fichaj...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...

The Hill - 3d

India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target

The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity

If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.

CBS News - 2d

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 - 1d

Bank of England holds interest rates, warns global trade uncertainty has intensified

The Bank of England on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision, warning of increased global uncertainty.

CNBC - 21h

Trump says the Fed should cut rates to ease the economy’s transition to his tariffs

President Donald Trump is encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans.

CNBC - 17h

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Gets PS5 ESRB Rating As Release Date Leak Emerges

A new ESRB rating for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could indicate that the game's PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner. Though the ESRB rating itself doesn't provide a release ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in

HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.

CBS News - 3d

More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines

As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.

NBC News - 2d

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.

CNBC - 2d

Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes

Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.

CNBC - 9h

Is College Basketball’s Ultimate Insider In On the Bit?

Jon Rothstein has built an outsized reputation on social media with a steady pace of breaking news and his now-famous taglines.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

WWE 2K25 review: A solid entry that improves on its predecessor

The WWE 2K series has shown steady improvement since its soft relaunch with WWE 2K22 -- and WWE 2K25 is no exception.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Rochester marathoner ate 'whatever he wants' and broke a Guinness world record

Slow and steady was the mantra of this Rochester athlete who held the record for most marathons finished for four years.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

From a run-down British seaside resort, Russian spies launched honeytraps and espionage plots

The Haydee Guesthouse, with its worn-out carpets and tidy, blue-trimmed Victorian façade, is an unlikely headquarters for Russia-backed high-stakes espionage.

NBC News - Mar. 8

What are today's savings interest rates?

You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.

CBS News - 19h

Germany player ratings against Italy

Germany battled back to a 2-1 victory over the Azzurri in the Italian fashion capital of Milan tonight. There was no shortage of drama in this first-leg tie as Italy surged into an early lead ...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.

NBC News - 1d

Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Atletico's season in danger of falling apart after consecutive losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona

Playing well and with confidence, Atletico looked poised for a deep run in the Champions League, and was holding steady at the top of the Spanish league, in position to fight for both titles. ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tesla recalls 46K Cybertrucks, citing exterior panel that it says can increase 'risk of crash'

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks due to a cosmetic exterior trim panel that it said can “delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” potentially becoming a road hazard and ...

NBC News - 16h

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes

President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...

The Hill - Mar. 13