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Texans grapple with rising toxic pollution as oil, gas production booms
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part three in a four-part series. Read part one here and part two here. ODESSA, Texas — For retired pastor Columbus Cooper, ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Oil prices rise after U.S. vows ‘unrelenting’ attacks on Houthis
Oil futures climbed on Monday, finding support after the U.S. over the weekend launched U.S. strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising the risk of disruptions to oil flow in the region.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Man Utd defy fan groups with five percent season ticket rise
Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by five percent for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups for the cost to be frozen.“For several months ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
BYD shares rise as Chinese EV maker unveils 5-minute charge
Shares of BYD, the world’s largest electric-vehicle maker by deliveries, rose on Tuesday after the Chinese company said it’s rolling out a system that will recharge a vehicle in about the same time ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Rejection, non-league and pushing trolleys: Burn's rise to England
Newcastle defender Dan Burn reflects on his route to the England squad via non-league football and pushing trolleys at a supermarket.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Winners and losers: UCLA’s rise, Notre Dame’s fall and South Carolina’s motivation
UCLA is No. 1 overall seed, but USC and UConn are together in the same regional.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers
Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds on his 28th birthday, helping the Clippers beat the Cavaliers without ailing coach Tyronn Lue.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Alabama baseball rises five spots in D1baseball Top 25 rankings
The Crimson Tide's sensational start to the 2025 season continued over the weekend with a series sweep of No. 19 ranked Texas A&M.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Mark Zandi: ‘Recession risks are uncomfortably high and they’re rising’
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, said he thinks the risk for a recession is “uncomfortably high” as the markets react to President Trump’s tariff agenda. “The recession risks are ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
CBO projects deficits will sharply rise if Trump tax cuts made permanent
New projections from Congress’s official legislative scorer show deficit levels will explode if the Trump tax cuts are made permanent and not simply extended. In response to an inquiry from House ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.CBS News - 5d -
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.CBS News - 5d -
Rising anger among Democrats fuels talk of Tea Party-style backlash
Democrats are seeing signs of growing energy on the grassroots level, raising questions about the possibility of a Tea Party-style movement from the party’s progressive flank. Sen. Bernie Sanders ...The Hill - 4d -
The sudden, surprising rise of beard transplants: ‘This industry is a wild west’
Demand for facial hair surgery is soaring – despite the dangers that lurk in an unregulated industry. Are the risks worth it for the chance of a thicker, fuller beard?. Of all the teenage anxieties ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rising costs of popular snacks has some shoppers cutting back
A recent survey found 42% of people are so fed up with high prices that they are leaving snacks and junk food off their grocery lists. This has led some companies to feed into new strategies to ...NBC News - 4d -
FBI forms taskforce over rising reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships
Amid protests, White House officials close ranks around the Tesla owner leading efforts to slash federal jobs. Escalating reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across ...The Guardian - 3d -
Indonesian military on the rise under general-turned-president Prabowo
Increasing political influence stokes fears in country with recent history of army ruleFinancial Times - 3d -
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 2024Financial Times - 3d -
Rising Job Cuts Endanger White-Collar Employees’ Traditional Job Security
Financial pressures, downsized management structures, and DOGE cuts to the federal workforce threaten the stability white-collar workers once enjoyed, swelling the ranks of college-educated job ...Inc. - 2d -
2025 NBA Draft: 5 prospects on the rise during March Madness
These five players raised their draft stock during opening weekend of the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Anxiety over welfare cuts rises among Labour MPs
There is some unease in Labour's ranks over the planned savings to welfare in the Spring Statement.BBC News - 2d -
Japan and Brazil vow to bolster strategic ties as security and trade worries rise
The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense equipment and technology.CNBC - 2d -
Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.BBC News - 2d -
SEC Power Rankings: Georgia, Texas rising after impressive weekend series'
A week that featured multiple Top 25 series' across the conference, the latest SEC baseball power rankings reveal where Alabama stands.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Rise of Tesla’s Optimus: How AI Robots Could Reshape Manufacturing
Elon Musk has a vision of millions of Tesla humanoid robots marching onto factory floors in a few years—and his company’s not alone in pushing this transformative tech.Inc. - 1d -
Powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, collapsing high-rise in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered in war-ravaged Myanmar reverberated across Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least three people each in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand and leaving ...NBC News - 1d -
Powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, collapsing high-rise in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered in war-ravaged Myanmar reverberated across Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least three people each in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand and leaving ...NBC News - 1d -
British retail sales outstrip forecasts to rise 1% in February
Department stores and household goods led the increase, while supermarket sales volumes fell backFinancial Times - 1d -
British retail sales outstrip forecasts to rise 1% in February
Department stores and household goods led the increase, while supermarket sales volumes fell backFinancial Times - 1d -
Fed’s preferred inflation measure rises more than expected in February
Consumer spending also disappoints, heightening stagflation worriesFinancial Times - 1d -
Robinson's rise has Fulham dreaming of Europe and the U.S. a World Cup
In a breakout season, Fulham's Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the best left backs in the world, and he's dreaming of big things with the U.S.ESPN - 1d -
Robinson's rise has Fulham dreaming of Europe and the U.S. a World Cup
In a breakout season, Fulham's Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the best left backs in the world, and he's dreaming of big things with the U.S.ESPN - 1d -
‘This is no isolated event’: attack on Palestinian director brings rising settler violence into focus
Activists fear unprecedented levels of violence, with the apparent backing of Israeli authorities, part of drive to force Palestinians out of the West Bank. It was around 6pm, just after its ...The Guardian - 23h
