Bessent Powell Can Serve Out Remainder of Term As Fed Chair

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - 3d

Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - 3d

Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.

CNBC - 4d

Check Out These $50 Bean Bag Chairs Based On Superheroes, Disney Characters, And More

If you need a comfortable seating option for your kids while gaming, bean bag chairs are a great solution. Not only are they comfortable and versatile, but they’re also available in a wide range of ...

GameSpot - 5h

Trump and the Fed Sound More Optimistic About the Economy Than Investors

Traders are selling stocks even as Jerome Powell and the White House convey confidence about markets.

Inc. - 1d

In ‘Long Bright River,’ Amanda Seyfried Serves and Protects

The actress’s role as a Philadelphia beat cop in this Peacock series seems like an odd fit, but that’s the point. “I just wanted to prove to myself that nothing can feel too foreign,” she said.

The New York Times - 5h

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.

The New York Times - 1d

Don’t expect Trump or Powell to bail out investors this time as stock market hits ‘danger zone’

After three weeks of unrelenting declines, U.S. stocks slid into the market’s “danger zone” on Monday.

MarketWatch - 21h

Which CD strategies are best for long-term savers? What the experts say

CDs can be a smart tool if you're looking to earn interest over time — especially if you take these approaches.

CBS News - 1d

Can Trump launch Iran nuclear deal 2.0 in second White House term?

Trump sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader expressing his desire for a deal.

CNBC - 12h

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says "it remains to be seen" if GOP can pass bill to avoid shutdown

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he will be voting against the continuing ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump 2nd term live updates: White House declines to rule out recession

Canadians who are in the United States for 30 days or longer will soon have to register their information with the United States government.

ABC News - 35m

Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.

CBS News - 22h

Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?

Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturing

Financial Times - 3d

Enhancing AI agents with long-term memory: Insights into LangMem SDK, Memobase and the A-MEM Framework

AI agents can forget instructions. Methods to improve memory retention will make agents more powerful and useful.

VentureBeat - 6d

Short-term Treasury yields hold near 6-month lows as tariff fight escalates, fueling recession worries

Bond yields were mixed Tuesday as investors monitored the tariff front, awaited a key inflation report out Wednesday and stayed on guard about the prospect of a U.S. economic slowdown.

MarketWatch - 1h

What is next for the Menendez brothers?

Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Monday that he had withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving sentences of life without parole for the ...

NBC News - 20h

UFC 313 fight fall out: Next options for Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev and Justin Gaethje after Saturday

The UFC would be wise to salvage what they can of Pereira's heavyweight run

CBS Sports - 2d

Where is Florian Wirtz? Bayer Leverkusen star out due to injury for Champions League matchup vs. Bayern Munich

Can Leverkusen really overturn a three goal first leg deficit at home?

CBS Sports - 9h

House Republicans huddle with Bessent on tax policy menu

Politico - 19h

College basketball rankings: How Michigan State can make its case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament

The Spartans would need help, but an opportunity to move up to the top line is not out of reach

CBS Sports - 1d

Want to Keep Your Mind Sharp? Neurology Research Says Cutting Out This Food Can Improve Your Brain Function (and Make You Live Longer)

Not good news for meat lovers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Inc. - 4d

NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service

The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency drive

Financial Times - 14h

Ninja Swirl by Creami Soft Serve Machine Review: Joy in Every Cup

Buying a Ninja Swirl is almost as good as having your own personal frozen yogurt shop.

Wired - 5h

Trump and the end of American soft power

Joseph Nye coined the term for the influence countries exert through attraction. Here he sets out why exclusive nationalism is likely to prove a losing strategy

Financial Times - 3d

Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.

The New York Times - 1d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - 4d

Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.

Inc. - 3d

Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.

NBC News - 5h

Democrats release their own stopgap funding bill as House GOP plows forward

Congressional Democrats rolled out their own short-term funding patch to keep the government running beyond Friday's shutdown deadline, as House Republicans barrel forward with a Trump-endorsed ...

The Hill - 18h

Zach Wilson agrees to terms with the Dolphins

For the first time, quarterback Zach Wilson is a free agent.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Trump floats 250% tariff on dairy from Canada

Jerome Powell's remarks came as Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada.

ABC News - 3d

Digging Out of a Therapy Rut

Psychologists share ways to dig yourself out of a therapy rut.

The New York Times - 1d

Met Police probe suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe

Party alleges MP made verbal threats against chair Zia Yusuf

Financial Times - 2h

There’s a Fed put and a Trump put — but there might now be a C-suite put, as well

Companies may put a floor under stocks by switching to buybacks from capital expenditure, according to Citi strategists.

MarketWatch - 1d

Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.

CNBC - 1d

Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009

The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.

MarketWatch - 23h

House Democrats have 'a lot of incentives' to vote against short-term funding bill

NBC Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Speaker Johnson's plan to fund the government as top Democrats urge the House to reject the short-term funding ...

NBC News - 23h

What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher

In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump's terms for restarting Ukraine aid are still murky

"The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He said it is paused," said U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

CBS News - 1d

Bessent Powell Can Serve Out Remainder of Term As Fed Chair

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