As Indiabangladesh Tensions Rise So Do Fears of Titfortat Violence

Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble

Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.

MarketWatch - 1d

A Syrian war monitor says the death toll rises to more than 600 in recent violence

ABC News - 3d

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

The New York Times - 22h

China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US

China, Iran and Russia have conducted joint naval drills in the Middle East

ABC News - 1h

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

BBC News - 2d

Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs

US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruption

Financial Times - 2d

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

BBC News - 2d

Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears

US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...

The Guardian - 5h

Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears

The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.

Inc. - 6h

Death toll in violence on Syrian coast rises to more than 1,000, war monitor says

A war monitoring group says the death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to ...

ABC News - 2d

My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!

What does it cost you to let others finish your bowl of chips at the pub? What do you gain by binning the soggy fruit salad?. Last week’s chicken too dry to finish off. A carrot so old it flops ...

The Guardian - 1d

These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year

These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.

MarketWatch - 1d

A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? A .696 batting average!? Spring training numbers we do (and don't) believe in

It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real from the March mirages.

ESPN - 3h

Is Elon Musk’s Tesla EV Party Over?

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. How long it can keep doing so remains up in the air.

Inc. - 1d

Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton

Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.

Inc. - 1d

Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying

The author always sits in the corner of a room but doesn’t understand why. Do some people crave the solace of the corner more than others? He finds clues to the compulsion in his upbringing – and ...

The Guardian - 2d

Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy

Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.

Inc. - 4d

Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts

There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...

The Guardian - 1d

Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.

ESPN - 2d

What we know about recent violence in Syria

Violence erupted in Syria among the security forces in power and Bashar al-Assad's loyalists. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.

CBS News - 22h

Protesters block main state Serbian TV building as tensions soar ahead of a planned large rally

Several hundred students have blocked Serbia’s public television station building in Belgrade as tensions soar in the Balkan country days ahead of a planned large rally billed as an endgame in ...

ABC News - 9h

Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

ABC News - 3d

Gold investing pros and cons to know as the price rises

Gold's price is on the rise. Is it still worth it to invest in the precious metal? Here are the pros and cons.

CBS News - 23h

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas on domestic violence charge

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of ...

NBC News - 2d

Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire

Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.

CBS News - 1d

Wicked Fox Games launches Kickstarter for Rise of Elements

Indie game studio Wicked Fox Games has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its inaugural title, the match-3 RPG Rise of Elements.

VentureBeat - 5d

Arsenal's Saliba: I've not been so good this season

Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware this season.

ESPN - 19m

Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface

The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.

The New York Times - 21h

Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions

The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.

The New York Times - 1d

Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting

Defence, the Palestinians and Irish-American trade will all be on the agenda as Micheál Martin heads to Washington. St Patrick’s Day has long been one of the sacred moments of the Irish-American ...

The Guardian - 14h

Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - 1d

Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs

The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.

ABC News - 22h

Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

The New York Times - 16h

Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria

Plus, reading festivals in India.

The New York Times - 1d

Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say

A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.

NBC News - 10h

Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears

Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...

CBS News - 6h

Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall

Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investors. Business live – latest updates The risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according ...

The Guardian - 1d