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Bitcoin falls to November low under $80,000 on heightened recession fears
Bitcoin slipped under the $80,000 level on Monday, dragged by the continued selling pressure in the equities market.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears
Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
The UK fears environmental damage as ships burn after North Sea collision
British officials are concerned about environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern EnglandABC News - Mar. 11 -
Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge
Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War
Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout
The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
President Trump is clamping down broadly on dissent using the tools of the federal government.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts
In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should
Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading Oklahoma City at your own peril.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Republicans fear time is running out to pass Trump’s agenda
House and Senate Republicans are sinking deeper into an impasse over how to advance President Donald Trump’s vast legislative agenda.Politico - 6d -
Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law
Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown. Human rights groups in Peru have voiced alarm over a controversial anti-NGO law ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears
Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade warsFinancial Times - 5d -
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey
The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.ABC News - 5d -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 3d -
Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs
Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public ...ABC News - 4d -
A Cornell graduate student fearing deportation files a pre-emptive lawsuit.
A doctoral student from Gambia sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds over two Trump executive orders aimed at pro-Palestinian activism.The New York Times - 3d -
The market’s ‘fear gauge’ spiked, then slid. What that means for your stocks.
A VIX spike can be bullish — but comes with the volatility that can shake investors out of the market.MarketWatch - 2d -
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Fear of Trump’s Tariffs Ripples Through France’s Champagne Region
Merchants worried that a trade war could wreak financial havoc in a region that has a robust business exporting the world’s finest bubbly to the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats
South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleaguesABC News - 1d -
With Domestic Beer Drinking Declining, Barley Farmers Now Fear Tariffs
Export markets like Canada and Mexico are vital to this agricultural segment. Trump’s trade war now threatens threatens their business.Inc. - 1d -
Hendrick: “Don’t fear Liverpool’s hard reset” – The Return of Smart Recruitment
Liverpool’s Rebuild Under Arne Slot: Summer of Change AhaedLiverpool FC look set to be in a transitional phase in the coming summer, but as Dave Hendrick emphasised on The Daily Red Podcast, ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Fearing Trump, NYU Langone Shuns ‘Trigger’ Words Like ‘Diverse’
Lawyers at NYU Langone Health have identified terms to avoid or scrutinize as the medical center navigates Trump administration executive orders aimed at D.E.I. programs.The New York Times - 22h -
Indonesia shores up rupiah as fears over sluggish economy mount
Central bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 5.75%Financial Times - 20h -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - 15h -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.BBC News - 4d -
These states' economies could be hit hardest by EU tariffs
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Europe, stoking fears of a possible trade war.The Hill - 11h -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - 9h
