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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:50:39 +0000

Oscar De La Hoya claps back, calls Zuffa Boxing 'a failed science project'

As expected, Oscar De La Hoya's infamous "Clap Back Thursday" was aimed at UFC CEO Dana White and his push into boxing. This past Sunday, following the third installment of Zuffa Boxing, White took shots at several notables in boxing , including De La Hoya, former world champion turned promoter. De La Hoya has made a tradition of posting a video to his Instagram every Thursday with his opinions, which is usually critical of a current topic in boxing. De La Hoya heard of White's comments and made the latest edition about White and Zuffa Boxing. "You call people mentally ill when…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:50:40 +0000

New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Who: New Zealand vs Pakistan What: 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights When: Saturday, February 21, at 7pm (13:30 GMT) Where: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 10:30 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream. The Super Eights stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starts on Saturday with a match between two sides considered dark horses for the title, New Zealand and Pakistan. Pakistan are the previous winners of the competition, but sit outside those ranked as favourites in this edition, as do New Zealand. Bot…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:52:05 +0000

The story behind Alysa Liu’s ‘teeth gems’ revealed

Team USA figure skating star Alysa Liu has shared that the flash of silver in her smile — which many fans have previously believed to be gems or jewels — is actually part of a mouth piercing. Anytime Liu flashes a smile on the rink or the podium, she shows off her prominent frenulum piercing — commonly known as the “smiley” piercing — located in the tissue that connects the upper gum to the lip. But the 20-year-old Winter Olympics competitor didn’t go to a professional to have it done. “I did it myself,” she told NBC affiliate TMJ4 News of the piercing she’s had for just over two years. “I had…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:09 +0000

Olympics reporter apologizes for drinking, slurring words during live segment

Danika Mason, a sports reporter with Australia’s Channel Nine who is reporting on location this week from the Winter Olympics, appeared to deliver a segment while intoxicated in the early hours Thursday morning. Morning in Australia corresponds with nighttime in Milan. After apologizing to viewers, Mason confirmed that she drank before delivering an at times incoherent, slurred monologue on camera. MORE: Mikaela Shiffrin sends 2-word message after winning Olympic gold medal “And guys, just before we do go, I just want to take a moment, if that’s okay, just to apologize,” she said in her next a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:11 +0000

Surprise QB emerging as No. 2 prospect in NFL Draft

As we head into the NFL Scouting Combine in only a few short weeks, we're fully looking forward to the next NFL season. We are two months away from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and teams are already deciding what positional need they need to fix before entering training camp in the summer. Quarterback is always the most-talked-about decision, and even though this year's depth is more shallow than usual, that doesn't mean it still isn't going to take center focus. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is strongly expected to go No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders , but after that? It's a crapshoot. Whi…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:20 +0000

Nets' Drake Powell has Northwood High School jersey retired

Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Drake Powell has had some flashes of what his ceiling could be during his rookie season in the NBA, especially when he has seen more playing time. Powell has been trying to learn as much as he can while sharing the floor with veterans and four other rookies, but he had the chance to be celebrated during the All-Star Break. Powell had his jersey at Northwood High School retired last week and Asheebo Rojas of Chatham News and Record posted videos and pictures of the event on X. According to Maxpreps , Powell scored 1,744 points during his time at Northwood High which…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:53:35 +0000

Jutta Leerdam owned the podium, but her sisters Merel and Beaudine found their moment too

Jutta Leerdam owned the podium, but her sisters Merel and Beaudine found their moment too originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The gold medal belongs to Jutta Leerdam. The spotlight, unmistakably, belongs to her too. Jutta’s attention right now is Kardashian level, amplified even further by her engagement to Jake Paul. Every appearance trends. Every post circulates. Every quote travels. Milan only intensified it. But over the last two weeks, something else has happened. Her sisters’ profiles have risen significantly. Not beca…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:54:18 +0000

Ryan Garcia ‘rededicated’ himself to boxing following 2025 upset loss – ‘Sharpest I’ve ever been’

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Garcia looks on during a press conference ahead of his WBC Welterweight Title Fight against Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on February 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) | Getty Images “King Ryan” says he’s back — and better than ever. Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia returns to the spotlight this weekend (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026), challenging WBC Welterweight champion Mario Barrios in the main event of The Ring: High Stakes inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event title couldn’t be more fitti…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0000

Three European giants in the race for Edmond Tapsoba

Three European giants in the race for Edmond Tapsoba In his sixth season with Leverkusen, the Burkinabé defender discovers his scoring touch Three European giants battle for Edmond Tapsoba Edmond Tapsoba continues to attract the attention of Europe's elite clubs. The summer transfer window looks promising for the Burkina Faso international, with new teams entering the fray for his signature. The competition for Edmond Tapsoba is set to be fierce, as he remains under contract with Leverkusen until 2028. According to information from Africa Foot , three major European clubs have made the 27-year…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:08 +0000

What positives can BYU take from its loss to No. 4 Arizona?

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots over Arizona guard Brayden Burries during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. | Rick Scuteri TUCSON, Ariz. — Kevin Young has said he isn’t a “moral victory guy.” Even if he was, too much went wrong for BYU Wednesday night against No. 4 Arizona to truly qualify as such. The Cougars were frigid from 3-point range, while allowing the Wildcats to hit 43% of their triples. BYU didn’t have enough scoring outside of AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright III, gave up too many offensive rebounds, and watched another indiv…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:28 +0000

How Alec Pierce turned into the NFL’s Hottest Free Agent Target

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) makes a catch in front of Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) for a touchdown Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Alec Pierce is heading into the offseason as one of the Colts most coveted free agents. Similar to how Michael Pittman was after 2023, locking up Pierce will provide some necessary certainty to a position group that has never had a cornerstone player.  Two years ago— that might not have been the sentiment. Pierce was a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:55:31 +0000

Mavericks' Jason Kidd offers injury update for rookie Cooper Flagg

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg will not play Friday on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a foot injury, coach Jason Kidd said. Flagg was diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain suffered on Feb. 10 during a 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns . He was sidelined for the Mavericks' last game on Feb. 12 and for the Rising Stars Game on Friday at NBA All-Star Weekend. The No. 1 overall pick, who is day-to-day with the injury, was spotted in a walking boot while attending a Duke home game on Saturday. He was no longer wearing it on Thursday and was seen running at practice i…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:58:05 +0000

Tennessee AD Danny White rejects NCAA president Charlie Baker’s ‘negligent’ stance on collective bargaining

NCAA president Charlie Baker met with media on Thursday, discussing several topics including the potential of a collective bargaining agreement in college athletics. However, Baker pushed back on the idea that simply implementing a CBA is a “ simple answer ” to these issues. Baker said that a federal law would need to be passed in order for it to be put into place. However, Tennessee athletic director Danny White has since rebuffed Baker’s claims, sharing shared three points against the NCAA president’s response. He listed them on X, which you can read below: SUBSCRIBE to the On3 NIL and Sport…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:58:07 +0000

Report: Packers to interview Cameron Achord, Kyle Wilber, Tom McMahon for ST coordinator job

The Packers got a late start on searching for a special teams coordinator after Rich Bisaccia decided to step down this week. The team will interview Patriots special teams coordinator Cameron Achord, Saints assistant special teams coach Kyle Wilber and former Raiders defensive coordinator Tom McMahon for the job, Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated reports. Achord has served as the Giants' special teams coordinator for the past two seasons. He began his NFL career with the Patriots in 2018 as assistant special teams coach. The team promoted him to special teams coordinator in 2020, and he held t…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:02 +0000

Browns NFL draft: Huge OT ‘has the highest upside of any OT in this class’

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 06: Offensive lineman Monroe Freeling #57 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates following the SEC Championship Game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 06, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The need for the Cleveland Browns starts, and basically ends, on the offensive side of the ball. Could the defense use a third starting cornerback ? Sure. Could special teams improve in a variety of ways, including a great returner? Certainly. Would a…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:05 +0000

USA wins Olympic gold in women’s hockey. How 4 Seattle players made their marks

Players with Seattle’s new professional women’s hockey team helped Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The U.S. women’s hockey team beat reigning champion Canada 2–1 in overtime in Milan, Italy, after dominating through the entire tournament. The team featured several players from Washington state’s new addition to the Professional Women’s Hockey League , the Seattle Torrent . Here’s how Torrent players contributed to the winning run: How many games did women’s hockey play in 2026 Olympics? The Winter Olympics women’s hockey tournament started Feb. 5 with 10 teams, split into t…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day roster, v3.0

Only a couple of weeks since last time we checked in, but there have been some quite significant and dramatic changes to things, both in terms of new signings, and in losses due to injuries. So, let’s review what the Opening Day roster might look like, now the dust has settled, and with spring training games scheduled to kick off tomorrow. As ever, new names since last time are shown in bold. Starting rotation Merrill Kelly ($20m) Zac Gallen ($22m) Ryne Nelson ($3m) Eduardo Rodriguez ($21m) Brandon Pfaadt ($3.4m) The unexpected return of Gallen to Arizona certainly poses a bit of a roster prob…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

MFL 3: Gable Steveson vs. Hugo Lezama LIVE stream

MMA Fighting has a live stream for MFL 3, headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Gable Steveson and Hugo Lezama. The third event for Mexican Fight League takes place Thursday night at Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the top prospects in all of MMA, makes his third MMA appearance following a pair of first-round finishes. Steveson also competed for Dirty Boxing, picking up a quick knockout win against Bellator veteran Billy Swanson. Lezama, a 14-fight veteran, will be Steveson’s toughest test to date on paper, and looks to p…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

‘Now he’s back, we can work miracles’ – Wojciech Szczęsny talks importance of Pedri’s return for Barcelona

Pedri central midfield of Barcelona and Spain celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has been talking about Pedri’s imminent return from injury after a month out with a hamstring problem. Pedri returns at a time when Barcelona have hit a sticky patch due to defeats to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Girona in La…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Study Hall: Mizzou 81, Vanderbilt 80

If anyone forgot, Missouri won a basketball game against a team with the second best NET rating in the conference. Vanderbilt is rated 15th in the NET as of this morning, and now Mizzou has pulled wins against the two top teams in the NET in the SEC at home. This game was probably their best game of the year also… until it wasn’t. The Tigers started off the game poorly, going down 9-3 before finally stringing together a few stops.. But the offense was stilted until about the 13 minute mark when they strung together a 8-0 run, that gave them the lead for the first, and last, time. Jayden Stone…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:21 +0000

Bengals reveal two more free-agency deals before market opens

After getting one free-agency deal quietly done very early, the Cincinnati Bengals have started making more re-signings to keep some of the depth chart’s core in place.  This week, the Bengals announced new deals with cornerback Jalen Davis and wide receiver Kendric Pryor.  Davis, 30, has been with the Bengals since 2020 in a key depth role. He’s now set for a critical slot depth spot once again while the defense leans on Dax Hill and DJ Turner as starters on the boundary next season.  RELATED: 6 Bengals veterans who won’t be on Zac Taylor’s roster next year As for Pryor, he was…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:03:47 +0000

Hyeseong Kim Excited to Face Japanese Teammates in WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Hyeseong Kim stated he’s looking forward to facing Japanese teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with Team Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Team Korea and Team Japan are both in Pool C, meaning they’ll square off at least once before the end of the tournament. “I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Kim said. “I haven’t played a ton against Team Japan with Team Korea, so I want to make sure I get to play against them this WBC. I just want to prepare the right way. It’s an important game.” Team Japan won the last WBC matchup between the teams i…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:04:09 +0000

F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen's retirement hint over 2026 rule changes

Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has dismissed Max Verstappen's suggestion that new F1 regulations could influence the Dutch driver's future in the sport. The four-time champion has been a vocal critic of the sweeping changes to F1 regulations for 2026, calling the cars, which rely more on electrical power than before, “no fun” to drive and likening them to all-electric series Formula E “on steroids”. In comments on an episode of the “Up to Speed” podcast released Thursday, Verstappen also said the regulations wouldn't help the “longevity” of his career. “I met yesterday Max, becau…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:57:01 GMT

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight. Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:48:11 GMT

American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel

American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel American Amber Glenn wows Olympic crowd with triple axel

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:37:26 EST

Hataoka, Wannasaen share LPGA Thailand lead

Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 and was tied for the lead with Chanettee Wannasaen after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand. Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 and was tied for the lead with Chanettee Wannasaen after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN. Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Golden goal: Keller, U.S. women top Canada in OT

Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold by beating archrival Canada 2-1. Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold by beating archrival Canada 2-1.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:02 EST

Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.

Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games on Thursday. Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances. The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:12:33 +0000

Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features. Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:28:24 GMT

What a Supreme Court tariff ruling may mean for your money

The Supreme Court is poised to rule on a broad swath of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. The decision carries big implications for household finances. The Supreme Court is poised to rule on a broad swath of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. The decision carries big implications for household finances.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:17:00 GMT

‘I have a moral and ethical conundrum’: My husband was killed by a careless driver. I received $2 million. What do I owe my stepdaughter?

“As the children grew, life became more complicated.” “As the children grew, life became more complicated.”

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:25:00 GMT

What investors can do about seller’s remorse — and how to decide when to buy a stock back

Regret selling a stock or asset too early? That’s something that happens to billionaires, too. Regret selling a stock or asset too early? That’s something that happens to billionaires, too.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Trump’s tariffs may be struck down — but the hit to small business is just beginning

A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won’t rescue Main Street from the damage it’s suffered. A Supreme Court tariff reckoning won’t rescue Main Street from the damage it’s suffered.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:51:00 GMT

Say goodbye to the 4 p.m. closing bell: Your stocks are becoming 24/7 digital cash

Tokenized equities — real shares of stock wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages. Tokenized equities — real shares of stock wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:52:00 GMT

Nvidia options are priced for a perfect earnings outlook. These are your smarter trades.

Earnings reports will flood the market next week. Could this be the juice the S&P 500 needs? Earnings reports will flood the market next week. Could this be the juice the S&P 500 needs?

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 21:52:00 GMT

This is the sobering way most Americans plan to use their tax refunds this year

Tax refunds are projected to be larger this year, on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them. Tax refunds are projected to be larger this year, on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 22:21:00 GMT

People still want to see BTS and Harry Styles concerts, lifting Live Nation’s sales

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street’s expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts. Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street’s expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Trump’s tariffs are a ‘dirty tax’ that will make the $38.6 trillion national debt crisis even worse over the long term, top analyst says

Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, is challenging the narrative that tariffs are a tool for protecting domestic industry. In a recent interview with Fortune, Smetters held forth on what he said was his long-held view that broad-based tariffs are a “dirty VAT” (value-added tax)—a policy he believes is significantly more damaging to the U.S. economy than traditional tax increases. While economists generally view a broad-based, flat VAT as an efficient method for raising government revenue, Smetters distinguishes tariffs as a “dirty” variation because they are far l…

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