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Nissan, Facing Mounting Challenges, Replaces Its C.E.O.
The automaker said on Tuesday that Makoto Uchida would step down. The company has said it would slash global production capacity and cut thousands of jobs.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.BBC News - 5d -
Barca mount late comeback to stun Atletico in thriller
Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race on Sunday.Barcelona also conceded two late goals in the Copa del Rey ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest
The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.The New York Times - 2d -
The US economy is heading for recession
Donald Trump’s policy agenda is sapping American animal spiritsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
UCLA routed by Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament quarterfinal
The Bruins received a wakeup call as they came out sluggish, fell behind by double digits early and never recovered against the Badgers on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"
The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Steve Kornacki: Voters sour on Trump’s handling of the economy in NBC News poll
A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters’ minds, especially over the economy and government cuts, NBC News ...NBC News - 3d -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 1d -
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.CNBC - 6d -
Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week
As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind.NBC News - 5d -
Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Half say Trump policies making economy worse: Poll
Half of Americans in a new poll say President Trump’s policies have made the U.S. economy worse in his first seven weeks in office. In a CNN poll released Thursday, 51 percent of respondents say ...The Hill - 6d -
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.BBC News - 5d -
How America weaponised the world’s economy
Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivalsFinancial Times - 5d -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 3d -
India’s $1bn bet on the creator economy
Also in this newsletter: a surge of new millionaires, and Ajit Dayal’s mantraFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico "are an attempt to stop the bleeding" in the U.S. economy, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.ABC News - Mar. 9 -
As Tech Layoffs Mount, Blame a Broken System, Not Broken People
This mindset shift is the first step to recovery.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Kensington Palace Mounts New Exhibition on Court Dress Codes
Garments worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Victoria are among the exhibits.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Bosnia prosecutor seeks detention of separatist Serb leaders amid mounting tensions
Bosnian prosecutors have ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials over a series of separatist actions in recent weeks that have heightened tensions in the Balkan countryABC News - Mar. 12 -
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship ...ABC News - 5d -
Serbia's capital braces for a major anti-government rally as tensions mount
Huge crowds are converging on downtown Belgrade for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his governmentABC News - 4d -
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New York Signs Olivia Knowles As Blueline Injuries Mount
The New York Sirens are facing some banged up players on their blueline.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
'The Earth’s Not Falling Apart': Wild Drop Seventh Game In Last Ten
ST. PAUL - Despite losing seven of its last ten games, the Earth isn't falling in the eyes of the Minnesota Wild. Even after one of the most sluggish games of the year, the Wild have to flush a 5-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this monthABC News - 5d -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 5d -
Poll: Trump faces early challenges on the economy as a united GOP backs big change
Voters are starting 2025 sour on the state of the economy and President Donald Trump’s handling of it so far, even as his election to a second term sparked an upswing in positive feelings about the ...NBC News - 3d -
Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs
Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...MarketWatch - 10h -
Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - 5d -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
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Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy
ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of AmericaFinancial Times - Mar. 12
