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How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has fadedFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - 18h -
Kyle Juszczyk agrees to two-year deal with 49ers
The Pro Bowl fullback will sign a new contract with the 49ers, days after they cut him.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?
Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.BBC News - 16h -
Falcons will fully guarantee the $10 million Kirk Cousins 2026 roster bonus
If Falcons is cut before roster bonus is earned, the Falcons likely won't owe him any of it.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
It appears that Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't going anywhere just yet
Current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will cash in on a roster bonus by not getting cut by Saturday's deadline.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
UK government announces reforms to fix ‘broken’ welfare system
Package aims to cut benefits bill by up to £5bn a year and includes measure to encourage return to workFinancial Times - 5h -
Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea, with the government expected to make billions in welfare cuts.BBC News - 3h -
Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts
US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv
A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus
A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.Politico - Mar. 8 -
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Malaria season begins this month in a large part of AfricaABC News - Mar. 9 -
'You lose all hope': Federal workers gripped by mental health distress amid Trump cuts
In interviews with NBC News, many federal workers shared stories of overwhelming stress, personal crises, rapid weight loss, panic attacks and more.NBC News - 6d -
Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran
The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said SundayABC News - 6d -
India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show
The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy AwardsABC News - 5d -
Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows
Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Calm today, but turbulence ahead’: U.S. job openings show stable labor market ahead of Trump job cuts and tariffs
Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January, but far fewer companies are hiring compared with a few years ago, and it’s taking people a lot longer to find work.MarketWatch - 4d -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - 4d -
Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce
President Trump says he is considering reducing the new tariffs he announced on Canada's steel and aluminum as a response to Ontario's tax on electricity to the U.S. This comes as the stock markets ...CBS News - 4d -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - 4d -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.CNBC - 3d -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games
North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss WednesdayCBS Sports - 3d -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 3d -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - 3d -
Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations
The documents would ultimately inform whether Musk has been operating unconstitutionally to the extent Doge’s activities should be halted. Elon Musk and his so-called “department of government ...The Guardian - 3d -
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aidABC News - 2d -
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozenABC News - 2d -
Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - 2d -
US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk
Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...The Guardian - 2d -
AG Pam Bondi forms DOJ team to work with DOGE on cost-cutting efforts: Sources
AG Pam Bondi has established an internal DOJ team to work with Elon Musk's DOGE group to facilitate the review of the Justice Department's various divisions, sources say.ABC News - 2d -
One of Wall Street's biggest bulls cuts his S&P 500 outlook, blaming Trump's tariffs
Widely followed strategist Ed Yardeni, one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, lowered his market forecast, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the risk of stagflation.NBC News - 2d -
D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget
Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.NBC News - 2d -
US weather agency job cuts could jeopardise climate risk data, insurers warn
Reinsurance trade group lobbies US commerce secretary about potential impact to monitoring hurricanes and drought conditionsFinancial Times - 2d -
Poll shows strong disapproval of Musk cost-cutting as US agencies end leases
‘Department of government efficiency’ to terminate 793 leases as poll says 60% of voters disapprove of Musk agency. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump and Elon Musk face ...The Guardian - 1d -
These tax cuts and benefits could help caregivers in crisis — can they get through Congress?
The financial burden of caring for ailing loved ones could be eased through two bipartisan legislative proposals introduced this week.MarketWatch - 1d -
New lawsuit alleges Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill responsibilities after cuts
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is unable to fulfill its mandated obligations due to the Trump administration's changes as it seeks to ...The Hill - 1d -
Predicting 2025 All-NBA Teams: Which 15 players will hit 65-game threshold and make the cut?
The All-NBA field is seemingly getting smaller by the dayCBS Sports - 1d -
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to let go of his Tesla over Musk’s federal cuts
Arizona senator had also clashed with billionaire over the latter’s ‘traitor’ jibe after Kelly posted about his Ukraine visit. The Arizona Democratic senator Mark Kelly announced he was ditching ...The Guardian - 1d