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- Yahoo Sports
2025 Fantasy Baseball: MLB spring training storylines to keep an eye on
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie highlights which spring training storylines we should be monitoring closely.
- Reuters
Congo Catholic delegation meets rebel leader in move that could rankle government
The meeting in Goma comes as the rebel leader, Corneille Nangaa, tries to assert himself as the public face of politicians and rebel groups opposing Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi. His Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which sees M23 as their military wing, has controlled Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, since late January and on Tuesday threatened to renew its advance on the capital of South Kivu province, Bukavu.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best Presidents' Day deals: Score up to 70% off at Amazon and more
We're waving the flag for these steals: Apple AirPods Pro for a rare $80 off, a Patagonia jacket slashed by 50% and a Dyson stick vac for just $250.
- Yahoo Finance
January inflation data shows prices surge as eggs, energy costs complicate the Fed's rate cut plans
January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
- Yahoo Finance Canada
Canadians expect they will need $1.54M to retire, BMO survey finds, amid inflation pressures
Canadians are managing to save more than in previous years for their retirement.
- The Canadian Press
Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup final
MADRID (AP) — Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player.
- PA Media: UK News
Winter Warmers get-together to combat loneliness held at King’s Highgrove estate
The initiative was organised by The King’s Foundation to support elderly and vulnerable people during the colder months.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Why Wednesdays have been the best day for investors in 2025
Wednesday trading sessions have proven to be the best day for investors in 2025, showing potential annual returns of 127% if current trends continue. This success is attributed to factors like tariff news affecting markets on Mondays and Fridays, and earnings reports typically happening mid-week. Yahoo Finance's Madison Mills joins Morning Brief host Brad Smith to discuss these trends, detailing more on why Wednesdays are outperforming other days so far. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
- Insider Monkey
Cognex Corp. (CGNX) Impacted by Challenged Customers’ Capital Spending
Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. For the second consecutive year, U.S. equity indices ended the year with double-digit returns after generating modest returns in the fourth quarter of 2024. Conestoga’s investment plans were hindered by the enthusiasm for everything […]
- The Canadian Press
Winner of the Boston Marathon, legendary Canadian runner Jerome Drayton dies at 80
TORONTO — Legendary long-distance runner Jerome Drayton, who won the Boston Marathon in 1977 and held the Canadian men's marathon record for 43 years, has died. He was 80.
- The Canadian Press
Lawsuit describes Musk's DOGE teams overseeing the killing of hundreds of USAID programs abroad
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly filed affidavits of U.S. Agency for International Development workers describe a lieutenant of Trump ally Elon Musk and other outsiders directing the immediate termination of hundreds of U.S. aid and foreign assistance programs abroad this week, without required documentation or justification.
- Investor's Business Daily
Biogen Hammered As Lackluster Guidance Drags On Fourth-Quarter Beat
Biogen stock took a hit Wednesday after the biotech company issued light guidance for 2025 despite beating most fourth-quarter expectations.
- HuffPost
Grimes Says Elon Musk Took Their Son To Oval Office Without Her Knowledge
The singer said her 4-year-old "should not be in public like this" after the child joined Donald Trump for a press conference.
- BBC
Ofcom receives 1,200 complaints over GB News show
It comes after presenter Josh Howie made comments about the LGBT community on his show Headliners.
- PA Media: Sport
England’s Champions Trophy build-up dented by Ben Duckett worry and another loss
The hosts were too hot to handle in Ahmedabad.
- The Telegraph
NHS staff considered reporting nurse to police for ‘misgendering’ trans doctor
NHS staff considered calling in police to investigate a nurse who complained about having to share a changing room with a transgender doctor.
- WWD
Queen Camilla Rewears One of Her Favorite Green Dresses for Buckingham Palace Reception Alongside King Charles III
The monarch and queen consort hosted members of the military to thank them for their service.
- PA Media: UK News
Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson receives first compensation payout
His lawyer called for a £1 million cap on payouts to be lifted and said Mr Malkinson is at risk of losing his social housing flat after the payment.
- The Canadian Press
Canada's 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump's tariff threats
WASHINGTON — Canada's premiers say U.S. President Donald Trump knows the provincial and territorial leaders are in Washington this week making a diplomatic push against devastating tariffs.
- Evening Standard
How much is your council tax going up? Kingston tops table as London boroughs with biggest bills revealed
Average demand in more than half of boroughs expected to break £2,000 - and will hit almost £2,500 in Kingston and Croydon