US reverses 5-year economic freedom decline with largest increase since 2001

Making Money panelists Michelle Girard and Chris Low break down the February Jobs report, the impact on the energy prices from the Middle East crisis and the outlook for the Fed. The U.S. reversed a five-year decline in the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom with its biggest annual increase in the index in over […]
The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Littell, Giolito

Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. WBC pool play continues: Pool play in the World Baseball Classic remains underway, with Samurai Japan (3-0) and Korea (2-2) both having advanced out of the pool stage of the tournament. Those two clubs will be […]
Arsenal and Manchester City win away but Chelsea and Liverpool beaten

We are approaching the business end of the Champions League with the first legs of the round of 16 ties to be played this week. There are few surprises in the make-up of the last 16 but the draw has pitched together some of the tournament favourites, including Manchester City and Real Madrid. Here, we […]
Airport Food Survival Guide: What to Grab at the Gate

Air travel comes with enough stress, and finding good food at the airport shouldn’t add to it. Between early morning departures, unexpected delays, and limited meal options, finding good airport snacks can feel like a challenge. So we asked our registered dietitians what their go-to options look like, and built this list from there. You […]
Selena Gomez Shows Love For Husband Benny Blanco in Cowboy Attire

Selena Gomez Saddled Up For Benny’s B-Day Published March 9, 2026 6:23 AM PDT Selena Gomez is ridin’ for her hubby Benny Blanco as he ropes in his 38th birthday … showing him some love in cowboy style. SG hopped on IG Sunday to share snaps from Benny’s birthday bash … which looked like a […]
1 of the UK’s top dividend stocks at a bargain price

Image source: National Grid plc The best dividend stocks offer cash returns to investors that can grow over time. And one of the UK’s finest is Renew Holdings (LSE:RNWH). Investors might not be familiar with the company, but it’s been a very reliable investment. Importantly – especially in today’s stock market – its future prospects […]
The USD is higher but off the highs for the day. What next technically?

Crude oil is higher to start the day, and that shift is weighing on broader risk sentiment. US stocks are lower, US yields are higher, and the USD is firmer, reflecting the market’s reaction to rising energy prices and lingering geopolitical uncertainty. At the bottom of the hour, G7 officials are scheduled to meet to […]
People familiar confirm settlement reached between Live Nation and DOJ

Live Nation faces Capitol Hill scrutiny over ticket prices and FTC lawsuit The Department of Justice and Live Nation have reached a settlement agreement in their antitrust case, multiple people familiar with the matter have confirmed. Fox News Digital reached out to Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, and the DOJ for comment on Monday morning. In […]
Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Flaunts Boobs in Sheer Black Dress

Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Leon I’m Expressing Myself, Through Sheer Threads!!! Published March 9, 2026 5:48 AM PDT Madonna‘s daughter, Lourdes Leon, ripped a page straight out of her mom’s fashion playbook, sporting an outfit that showed off her most intimate parts. As you can see from the photos, Lourdes is decked out in a sheer […]
Oil hits $100 — could the BP share price surge next?

Image source: Getty Images BP (LSE: BP.) share price moves are back in the spotlight as oil pushes above $100 following the Iran crisis. But is this really just another geopolitical spike? Beneath the headlines, a deeper shift is taking shape: commodities, inflation pressures, and tightening energy supply suggest a broader structural story that many […]