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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 - 2d -
What is the Titans' biggest remaining need?
The Tennessee Titans have several needs to address this offseason, and CBS Sports thinks their biggest remaining need is an edge rusher.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Shedeur Sanders the 'most likely scenario' for the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 overall
Could Shedeur Sanders be headed to Cleveland at No. 2 overall? One Browns writer thinks it is close to a done deal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
We asked if the Getty should move. Here's how readers responded
The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
The US establishment is scared of its own shadow
Fear and muddled thinking are stopping Trump’s opponents from acting in defence of a democracy in perilFinancial Times - 1d -
Tituss Burgess in ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Cole Escola’s Dream Come True
As Burgess prepares to step in to the hit Broadway comedy, he thinks he should have “spent more time at the gym.”The New York Times - 1d -
Marion Star Preseason Softball Player of the Year Poll: You pick the winner for 2025
With the 2025 high school softball season starting this weekend, it’s time to ask readers who they think the preseason player of the year should be.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Beyond RAG: SEARCH-R1 integrates search engines directly into reasoning models
SEARCH-R1 trains LLMs to gradually think and conduct online search as they generate answers for reasoning problems.VentureBeat - 5h -
What to know about the Fed’s moves.
A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.The New York Times - 1h -
Drifting, Detouring, or Driving Growth?
As the first quarter ends, here’s what to think about as you do a financial check-in.Inc. - 1h -
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction
Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcoholABC News - Mar. 7 -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official
At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - Mar. 11 -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.CNBC - 6d -
GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairnessThe Hill - 6d -
Egg prices are rapidly falling so far in March
Egg prices have become a key pressure point for consumers that are facing the simultaneous headwind of sticky inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs.CNBC - 6d -
China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.CNBC - 5d -
RFK Jr. wants artificial dyes out of America’s food, but it's not clear they’re harmful, scientist says
A priority for the Trump administration is to rid the food system of artificial dyes. Here's what experts say about if FD&Cs are safe to consume.CNBC - 4d -
Florida Bill Would Ban Mandatory Tips and Service Fees
The proposed legislation sets the stage for tipping based on merit and ditching automatic gratuities. It might address consumers’ tipping fatigue, but is the service industry ready?Inc. - 2d -
Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed
Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects talks with the U.S.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks between the two countries would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford moving ahead with tariffs on the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will start tariffs directed at the United States on Monday, unless President Trump's threat of a trade war with Canada comes to an end.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study
The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk
The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
United headline 4-team EPL summer series in U.S.
The Premier League will again stage a four-team Summer Series across three cities in the United States from July 26 to Aug. 3, featuring AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Zelensky to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow ...The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.
Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - Mar. 10
