Iran attacks pose threat to US economy if conflict drags on
Should the conflict wind down in a week or two, its economic effects would be minor and short-lived, economists say.
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IU confirms details of coach Curt Cignetti’s lucrative new contract
It’s the third time Cignetti has received a raise since he took over the losingest program in FBS history in November 2024. All he’s done since arriving is produce the two best seasons in school history.
Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
The Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit to proceed cautiously and hold off for 90 days. But the judges refused.
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions, facility shutdowns rattle global supply
Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
Fever’s Aliyah Boston out for rest of Unrivaled postseason with injury
Boston, who was the 3-on-3 league’s Defensive Player of the Year, helped Phantom to the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut ends in crash at St. Pete Grand Prix
It was a rough fresh start for two-time IndyCar champion Will Power in his first race with a new team, and same for Mick Schumacher in his series debut.
Upcoming Medicaid work mandates meant to save money, but states will have to spend millions to comply
States face an immense task to prepare for the Jan. 1 kickoff of new Medicaid eligibility mandates affecting millions of lower-income adults in the government-funded health care program.
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver replay of the ’90s boom, but economists have doubts
The story the Trump team is telling — that a visionary Federal Reserve chair, Alan Greenspan, fueled the 1990s boom by keeping interest rates low — is incomplete at best.
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials took to social media to chastise Anthropic for failing to allow the military unrestricted use of its AI technology.
All eyes focused on IU’s Fernando Mendoza as QBs take center stage at NFL scouting combine
For Mendoza, who led IU to the national championship earlier this year, the NFL’s scouting combine is a different kind of stage.
NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2M as part of 40% increase over 5 years
The numbers were sent to clubs Friday, and teams must be under the salary cap by March 11, the first day of the new league year.
OpenAI gets $110B in funding from trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon
Amazon is leading the trio of tech heavyweights in commitments, putting up $50 billion, followed by $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank.
Wholesale prices hotter than expected in January
Driving the increase was an uptick in the wholesale price of services, led by higher profit margins for retailers and wholesalers.
Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12M ruling
Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation.
Young woman says she was on social media ‘all day long’ as child in landmark addiction trial
Meta and YouTube are the two remaining defendants in the bellwether case, which TikTok and Snap have settled.
Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing path for Paramount
Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its storied Hollywood rival.
WNBA union to survey players to get feedback on contract proposal, source says
The WNBA told the union Monday during a virtual negotiating session that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time, a person familiar with the discussions said.
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee proposed the legislation to penalize schools who add players who did not make public their interest in transferring during the January transfer portal window.
For first time since 2022, average long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
The latest dip, its third decline in a row, brings it closer to its lowest level since Sept. 8, 2022, when it was 5.89%.
Walmart to pay $100M to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers
As part of its settlement with the FTC, Walmart is required to implement an earnings verification program to ensure that drivers are paid the promised earnings and tips, among other orders.