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Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could suffer a similar market shock as seen in the United Kingdom during former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s brief stint leading Britain, citing the nation's ...The Hill - Politics -
These 3 tax rules weren't a big deal last year—now they could cost you thousands, experts say
Don't let taxes rules around savings accounts, cryptocurrency and student loans catch you by surprise this year, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Trump's proposed tariffs could cost US households $1,500 per year: Report
A blanket 10 percent tariff on imported goods floated by former President Trump could cost U.S. households around $1,500 per year, a new economic analysis has found. Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has pledged to ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Retired grandmother still owes $108,000 in student debt 40 years after taking out loan
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43 million Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in student loan debt.The Hill - Politics -
Carnival warned that its full-year earnings will take a hit from the collapse of the bridge in Baltimore.
Carnival warned that its full-year earnings will take a hit from the collapse of the bridge in Baltimore.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baltimore bridge collapse investigation could take up to 2 years, officials say
The National Transportation Safety Board held a news conference Wednesday night about its investigation into the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins with the key ...CBS News - Top stories -
Investigation Into Ship Malfunction and Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Take Years, Officials Say
Crews recovered two bodies from the Patapsco River and are pushing to clear the blocked waterway.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Tourist says 10-year passport rule cost him £3,000
Huw and his partner planned to go to Bulgaria, but they were stopped at the airport flight gate.BBC News - Top stories -
NFL has big 2024 scheduling plans for Christmas: League set to play first Wednesday doubleheader in 88 years
Santa is delivering an NFL doubleheader ... on a WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Annual Meetings: Here's what Roger Goodell said, including playing on Christmas each year
The top discussion points from Roger Goodell's presserCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing some Social Security benefits, lawmakers warn
Millions of older adults behind on their student loans could soon receive a smaller Social Security benefit.CNBC - Business -
FirstFT: Larry Fink warns of looming ‘retirement crisis’
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on Baltimore bridge collapse, and Donald Trump’s inner circleFinancial Times - World -
US faces Liz Truss-style market shock as debt soars, warns watchdog
Fiscal burden on ‘unprecedented’ path, says independent Congressional Budget Office headFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Unwinding British QE may end up costing £100bn. Could that have been avoided?
The Bank of England can learn from historyFinancial Times - World -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink is worried about ‘snowballing’ U.S. debt. Here’s how soon it could hit a record.
In his annual letter to BlackRock investors, the chairman and chief executive of the investment-management company said: “More leaders should pay attention to America’s snowballing debt.”MarketWatch - Business -
A Trump Criminal Trial Really Could Start This Year
It’s fitting that the porn star hush-money case winds up going first.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Nissan looks to address 'extreme market volatility' with 30 new models, EV cost cuts
Nissan is targeting an additional 1 million unit sales in the next three years and a 30% reduction in electric vehicle production costs by 2030.CNBC - Business -
How much does long-term care insurance cost for a 75 year-old?
Long-term care insurance is an effective way to plan for the cost of care. But how much is it if you're already 75?CBS News - Top stories -
Oil could trade near $100 this year. Here’s what could drag prices back down.
Russia’s decision to deepen its oil production cuts could lift global benchmark crude near $100 a barrel by September, but demand destruction may play a part in dampening price prospects, said analysts at J.P. Morgan.MarketWatch - Business -
Hong Kong official warns online criticism could breach new national security law
The Article 23 legislation includes penalties for five categories of crime including treason, insurrection, espionage, sabotage and external interference. Article 23: Hong Kong’s security law explained in 30 secondsHong Kong’s justice minister has ...The Guardian - World - Hong Kong -
U.S. stock-market rally could hit the skids if companies miss this mark, strategist warns
The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.MarketWatch - Business -
Yellen warns China's surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets
Janet Yellen said she will confront her Chinese counterparts about their solar, EV trade practices in an upcoming visit to China.CNBC - Business - China -
Yellen warns China’s surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its cheaper clean energy products.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Putin's war could spread to NATO territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells CBS News' Charlie D'Agata in an exclusive interview that, without more U.S. help "now," Ukraine won’t be able to stop Vladimir Putin from pushing his war onto NATO soil.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat
The U.S.-backed force that defeated the Islamic State group in Syria five years ago is warning that the extremists still pose grave dangers throughout the worldABC News - World -
Peacock Gets NFL's Opening Week Friday Game Exclusively
The game in Brazil is part of the league’s effort to expand its international presence and have more games not played on Sunday afternoons.The Wall Street Journal - World - NFL -
NFL to play 2 games on Christmas Wednesday
Despite the holiday falling on a Wednesday, the NFL will again play on Christmas Day in 2024. Matchups for the two afternoon games will be determined later.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Charity support funds loss will be 'devastating'
Support funds set up in response to the Covid-19 pandemic are due to end this month.BBC News - Top stories -
FAU's May gets 5-year deal to take over Michigan
Florida Atlantic's Dusty May has been hired as the next men's basketball coach at Michigan, agreeing to a five-year contract that averages $3.75 million annually.ESPN - Sports -
Meet the 80-Year-Old Grandmother Who's Taking On Venezuela's Maduro
Corina Yoris has been plucked out of her quiet life in academia to challenge Maduro in July’s presidential election—if she isn’t banned from participating first.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese-made EVs set to take 25% of European market this year
EU car manufacturers warn that a wave of cheaper models from China will undercut those produced by local companiesFinancial Times - World -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs takes over the lead as his Year 2 breakout takes shape
Gibbs has five top 10s in a row, including three top fives, amid his recent hot streakCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
‘I’m spending a fortune on home maintenance. I realize my second husband is essentially living in my house for free’: What is a fair way to split costs?
‘When I married my husband, he sold his house, which was valued at about $100,000 more than mine, but he had no equity in it.’MarketWatch - Business -
More living people honoured with statues last year
It's the first time this century that this has happened, according to charity Art UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
MLB baserunners went wild last summer. In Year 2 with new rules, steals could keep piling up
Trea Turner’s speed and instincts helped him go perfect on the basesABC News - Sports - MLB -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: This could be the year Kyle Pitts realizes his potential, more
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leagues after the initial wave of free agent signingsCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football