Consumers Feeling Inflation Pinch This Holiday Shopping Season

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.

Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.

CNBC - 6h

Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation

Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.

CBS News - 2h

Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions

Markets rallied on better-than-expected inflation news, despite the uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs.

The New York Times - 24m

Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear

For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...

NBC News - 1d

CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency

A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

The Hill - 1d

Warriors' tough seven-game homestand set to define resurgent season

Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors conquered a four-game East Coast road trip, but now their playoff seeding could be determined by a monstrous seven-game homestand.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

FragPunk Battle Pass Season 1 - All Skins, Emotes, And Rewards

FragPunk , NetEase's new 5v5 tactical hero shooter, has launched on PC with consoles coming later . The new shooter combines the tactical setup of Valorant with some chaos thanks to its Shard Card ...

GameSpot - 4d

'The first of three finals' - how good can Liverpool's season be?

Liverpool's dream of achieving the Treble was ended last month by Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but they remain firmly in the hunt for three trophies.

BBC News - 3d

Draymond gleefully hopes Steph earns more techs after first of season

Warriors veteran Draymond Green was glad to see his teammate Steph Curry receive one after standing up for himself in Golden State's win on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Dan Hurley, after a difficult season, sees a path for UConn to three-peat

The countdown to March Madness is on. UConn got off to a rough start this year, but Coach Dan Hurley hopes to lead the team to a third straight title.

CBS News - 2d

MLB Power Rankings: The top 12 hitting duos for the 2025 season

Lindor and Soto? Ohtani and Betts? We're spoiled

CBS Sports - 2d

If You Want to Ski Cheaply Next Season, Buy Now

Here’s how to get the best deals offered by Epic, Ikon and others.

The New York Times - 22h

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.

CNBC - 4d

The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up

But six states have passed right-to-repair laws, protecting consumers’ abilities to repair or modify their products.

NBC News - 3d

Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

An indefatigable gardener, she was one of the first nutritionists to emphasize the connections between farming practices and consumers’ health.

The New York Times - 3d

Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumers

Financial Times - 2d

Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.

CNBC - 1d

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.

CNBC - 1d

Europe, Canada retaliate as Trump tariffs on metals take effect

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."

ABC News - 18m

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.

The New York Times - 1h

David Squires on … Mr Infantino’s trip to Washington and meeting with Donald Trump

Our cartoonist on two larger than life presidents coming together to discuss Coldplay, a portal to hell and much more. Buy a copy of this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘We swept into Moscow in Gorbachev’s limousine’: Neil Tennant’s love affair with Russia – before the ‘cancer of Putin’

They played Red Square, launched MTV Russia and got driven home from a gay club by the police. But the freedoms witnessed by Pet Shop Boys have been crushed. Singer Neil Tennant relives those heady ...

The Guardian - 9h

Knicks plan to sign veteran forward P.J. Tucker to 10-day contract, per report

Tucker has not appeared in a game this season

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Patriots sign veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs to two-year deal

Dobbs spent the 2024 season with the 49ers

CBS Sports - 1d

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 alcohol

ABC News - 5d

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. - 5d

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 - 4d

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 - 23h

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 - 2h

TGL Golf, Unrivaled TV Ratings Don’t Tell Full Story of First Seasons

Failure’s not too hard to spot. Success? That’s a little harder to pin down. In sports, catastrophic failure has its own specific gravity, so much so that we can evoke some of the most ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Bruins trade longtime star Brad Marchand to Panthers after 16 seasons with Boston

Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Bracketology: First automatic bid to 2025 NCAA Tournament field on tap as regular season winds down

Jerry Palm looks at the March Madness landscape as the 2024-25 campaign nears an end

CBS Sports - 3d

Bracketology Bubble Watch: It's crunch time for NCAA Tournament hopefuls as regular season comes to a close

Jerry Palm breaks down this weekend's games involving teams on the bubble to make the Big Dance

CBS Sports - 3d

WATCH: St. John's caps memorable regular season with thrilling buzzer beater in OT to hold off Marquette

The Red Storm spoiled Senior Day for the Eagles on Saturday with the wild finish

CBS Sports - 3d

Grayson Rodriguez injury: Orioles righty shut down for a week with elbow 'discomfort,' will start season on IL

The injury hits keep coming as reliever Andrew Kittredge undergoes knee surgery

CBS Sports - 2d

Bills release LB Von Miller, QB Sam Darnold will not return to Vikings for 2025 season 'Up To The Minute'

NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti details the latest behind the Buffalo Bills releasing linebacker Von Miller and that quarterback Sam Darnold is not expected to return for the Minnesota Vikings.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'The White Lotus' Season 3, Episode 4 recap: Pick up the phone, some answers are calling

A few worrisome calls lead our characters to spiral and venture outside of the White Lotus resort, with one group on a boat and another on the streets, where they get shot — with water.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Bills reward Allen with new contract after NFL MVP season. Deal is worth $330M, AP source says

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded with a contract extension worth $330 million, with an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players

ABC News - 2d

Deepest QB rooms in college football: Alabama, Notre Dame among teams comfortable on talent entering season

Fewer teams than ever have talented backups willing to wait their turns

CBS Sports - 1d

Fantasy Baseball: Which Expected Statcast Stats from last season should we believe for these hitters in 2025?

Statcast can be a powerful tool for fantasy baseball managers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Consumers Feeling Inflation Pinch This Holiday Shopping Season

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