Consumer Protection Board Sues Walmart and Fintech Firm over Gigworker Driver Pay Access

Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees

A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.

The New York Times - 1d

Frenkie de Jong tells fans to ‘manage expectations’ over his Barcelona role

Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong look to be edging closer to an agreement over his future at the club.The Dutch international has endured persistent injury issues over the last 18 months as he battles ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms

The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.

NBC News - Mar. 8

‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge

Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they’re struggling to protect the US while the administration dismisses their colleagues and poisons their partnerships.

Wired - 4d

EPA announces policy rollback and Mahmoud Khalil deportation threat: Morning Rundown

Trump’s recession talk puts Republicans in awkward spot. Environmental protection rollbacks. Palestinian activist faces deportation. Affordable backyard eggs.

NBC News - 4d

America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise

The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.

The Hill - 2d

Connor Bedard scores in overtime to lift Blackhawks to 4-3 win over Utah

Connor Bedard scored 3:10 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club

ABC News - Mar. 8

Salesforce pledges to invest $1 billion in Singapore over five years in AI push

Salesforce on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years.

CNBC - 5d

Updated Mar. 14 West playoff standings for Thunder after win over Celtics

Updated Mar. 14 West playoff standings for Oklahoma City Thunder after win over Boston Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Five takeaways from Michigan State basketball's win over Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament

Five takeaways from Michigan State basketball's Big Ten Tournament win over Oregon

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Relive MSU basketball's Big Ten Tournament win over Oregon in this highlights video

Check out highlights from the Spartans' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals win over Oregon on Friday

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Deluge of complaints over 'too fat' models - but brand says it doesn't glamorise obesity

Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

BBC News - 2d

Five takeaways from Michigan basketball's Big Ten Tournament win over Purdue

What happened and what we took away from Michigan basketball's surprising win over Purdue.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Takeaways from Wisconsin's thrilling Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan State

Wisconsin basketball advanced to the Big Ten Tournament final with a heart-stopping 77-74 win over Michigan State on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Stephen A. Smith after Florida's SEC Tournament win over Alabama: 'They look real as hell'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith was extremely impressed with the Florida Gators after their win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Semifinals

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Three key stats that defined Wisconsin's Big Ten Tournament victory over Michigan State

Here are the major areas that defined Wisconsin's big win over Michigan State on Saturday

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Player grades: SGA's 48 points carries short-handed Thunder to 113-107 win over Pistons

Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-107 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NBA referee explains why Cade Cunningham was ejected in Thunder's 113-107 win over Pistons

NBA referee explains why Cade Cunningham was ejected in Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-107 win over Detroit Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

JB Bickerstaff rants about referees after Thunder's 113-107 win over Pistons

JB Bickerstaff rants about referees after the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-107 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Nets player grades: Cam Johnson drops 28 in 122-114 win over Hawks

Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Sunday's 122-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

NBA Power Rankings: SGA leads MVP race over Jokic; Cavs win franchise-best 16 straight

NBA Power Rankings: SGA leads MVP race over Jokic; Cavs win franchise-best 16 straight.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

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 - 5d

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

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 - 5d

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 country

ABC News - 6d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 fairness

The Hill - 3d

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 - 3d

This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing

Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.

MarketWatch - 3d

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 - 3d

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 2d

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 - 2d

Retail sales in the U.S. barely rise. Is the economy slowing?

Retail sales barely rose in February in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes in Washington by the Trump White House.

MarketWatch - 47m

Warning over the dangers of Botox parties

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.

BBC News - 4d

Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?

Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.

BBC News - 1d

Fortnite Is Being Sued Over Its Item Shop Again

Fortnite has been the subject of lawsuits and other regulatory action a number of times over the years regarding its FOMO-driven item shop practices, and now we've got another one for the pile. A ...

GameSpot - Mar. 7

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 - 6d

Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane ...

The Guardian - 5d

Consumer Protection Board Sues Walmart and Fintech Firm over Gigworker Driver Pay Access

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