- We paid $250 for Virgin Voyages' 'A Splash for Your Bash' package. It had cool perks, but it wasn't a good value for us businessinsiderI purchased Virgin Voyages' "A Splash for Your Bash" package on a celebratory cruise with my friend. Emma Kershaw I purchased Virgin Voyages' $250 "A Splash for Your Bash" package to celebrate my 30th birthday. Our drinks at the…
- LSI Industries Q2 Sales Surge As Demand Across Verticals Strengthen; Stock Skyrockets aolLSI Industries Inc (NASDAQ:LYTS) shares are trading higher after the second-quarter earnings result. The company reported second-quarter sales growth of 36% year-on-year to $147.734 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of…
- Trump accuses Bank of America, JPM of not doing business with conservatives reutersU.S. President Donald Trump, addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, via video link on Thursday, accused the CEOs of Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase of not providing banking services to conservatives, but offered no…
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- Police Arrest Man Carrying Gun During Tour of US Capitol: Report newsweekA Massachusetts man was discovered to be carrying a gun after attending a tour of the U.S. Capitol and leaving the nearby Library of Congress on Tuesday, ABC News first reported on Thursday. According to ABC News, authorities in…
- Salesforce's AI Agents Pivot Is Already Showing Results aolFor the quarter ended on October 31st, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) reported that revenue grew 8% YoY to $9.44 billion, surpassing LSEG’s consensus estimate of $9.34 billion. Net income grew 25% YoY to $1.5 billion. Adjusted earnings of $2.41…
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- Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Expansion Announced, Adds Card Trading newsweekPokémon TCG Pocket's next expansion is Space-Time Smackdown, adding new cards and highly-anticipated features on January 30, 2025. The expansion comes a month after the last major update, Mythical Island. Pokémon TCGP players will finally…
- Musk torches $500B Stargate AI plan, Altman strikes back go.theregisterMusk torches $500B Stargate AI plan, Altman strikes back OpenAI boss tell world's richest man money is there to fund infrastructure project The world has been treated to tech bro squabbling over Stargate, the $500 billion artificial…
- Sen. Whitehouse on Dems' new energy reality under Trump politicoWhitehouse sat down this week with the POLITICO Energy podcast, where he predicted “there'll be some litigation” if Trump looks to stop offshore wind projects that “are already ongoing and which there's a vested defensible interest."
- What's Going On With PayPal Stock Today? benzingaPayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares are trading lower on Thursday. The company is facing a $2 million penalty from the New York State Department of Financial Services following violations of the state’s cybersecurity…
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- Google changes how visible URLs show up on mobile search results globally, dropping the “breadcrumbs” that show the hierarchy of a… thevergeGoogle is changing the way visible URLs show up on mobile search results worldwide. Search results since 2009 have shown “breadcrumbs” or the hierarchy of a webpage’s URL using “>” after the domain name, but starting today, it will only…
- What to expect when facing a mortgage default finance.yahooSome advertisements and offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us. That may influence which products we write about, but it does not affect what we write about them. Here's an explanation of how we make money and our Advertiser…
- Trump Blasts EU Regulators for Targeting Apple, Google, Meta bloomberg
- US Deep Freeze Leaves Gravediggers Struggling to Bury Dead newsweekFrozen ground can make grave construction a more difficult and time-consuming task, say cemetery staff.
- Musk Reignites Billionaire Brawl With Angry Overnight Posts thedailybeastSkip to Main ContentTrumplandMusk Reignites Billionaire Brawl With Angry Overnight Posts The Tesla CEO previously voiced his apprehension toward a new White House-sponsored artificial intelligence venture.
- AppLovin Stock Holds Strong Ahead Of Earnings. Here's Why investorsThis may happen as a result of the following: - Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension (ad blockers for example) - Your browser does not support cookies Reference ID: #cef5452d-d9b0-11ef-87cf-08091ef9b98a This may happen as a…
- Trump reiterates tariff threats against Canada in Davos appearance theglobeandmailU.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to impose tariffs against Canada on Thursday and said they could be avoided if Canada becomes an American state. “We have a tremendous deficit with Canada. We’re not going to have that…
- Trump calls out big banks and sides with Apple and Meta in front of the world's most powerful leaders businessinsiderTrump took the stage virtually. Spriha Srivastava/Business Insider. Donald Trump took the stage virtually at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. He made a series of promises and threats about corporate tax rates, tariffs, and…
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- Big bank CEOs, including Jamie Dimon, open up about crypto restrictions as Trump administration rolls in theblockBig bank CEOs are opening up about their struggles with crypto following criticism that the U.S. government is blocking out digital assets.
- Meet Masayoshi Son, the billionaire SoftBank founder helping fund the Stargate AI joint venture businessinsiderMasayoshi Son is the founder and CEO of Japanese holding company SoftBank. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has been a champion of AI for years. The Japanese conglomerate has invested millions in some of Silicon…
- Purdue Pharma owners to pay up to $7.4B in opioid settlement breakingthenewsNew York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday that the Sackler family members, who own the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, reached a settlement to pay up to $7.4 billion "for their inst...
- Trump: 'We have to get Democrats' to approve tax cuts thehillPresident Trump said Thursday he’s working with Democrats on extending and building off of his 2017 tax cuts — one of the top legislative priorities for Republicans, who are split on many of the law’s wide-ranging provisions. During an…
- Canada FM warns of tariff impacts in call with Rubio breakingthenewsCanadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly highlighted the damaging effects "unjustified tariffs" could have on both Canadian and American economies during a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a...
- What Will Marketing Look Like in 2025? “It’s Going to Get Weird.” incRetail executives and branding experts predict how companies will–and won’t be–reaching consumers this year.
- Perplexity launches an assistant for Android techcrunchAI-powered search engine Perplexity has launched an “agent,” of sorts, called Perplexity Assistant, which Perplexity says uses reasoning, search, and apps to help with daily tasks. Perplexity Assistant, which is available for Android…
- Ocasio-Cortez: Second Trump term 'billionaire feeding frenzy,' 'kiss a-- race' thehillRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that the second term for President Trump is a “billionaire feeding frenzy” and “kiss a— race.” During “The Weekly Show” podcast hosted by comedian Jon Stewart, the New York Democrat said…
- NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity is Low at Agency incNASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.
- Trumps says Ukraine peace efforts 'hopefully underway' as he calls for Putin meeting cnbc"I really would like to be able to meet with President Putin soon to get that war ended," Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- Short Covering Pushes Sugar Prices Higher on Brazilian Real Strength barchartBarchart Premier: The most comprehensive method for keeping track of all your investments. FREE 30 Day Trial - Market Pulse - - Options Market Overview - Unusual Options Activity - IV Rank and IV Percentile - Implied vs Realized Vol -…
- Brave Search rolls out Rerank to let users boost or downgrade domains from their search results through thumbs up or thumbs down buttons bleepingcomputerBrave Search has introduced a new feature called Rerank, which allows users to define search results ordering preferences and set specific sites rank higher. Brave Search is a privacy-focused search tool created by Brave Software, which…
- Sources: ByteDance has earmarked over $20.6B in capital expenditure for 2025, with about half of the amount on AI-related infrastructure… reuters
- DOJ threatens local officials on migrant crackdown theweekWhat happened The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors Wednesday to investigate and potentially file criminal charges against state and local officials deemed to be "resisting, obstructing and otherwise failing to comply" with…
- Trump’s inheriting a solid economy, making it harder to lower borrowing costs or inflation finance.yahooPresident Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep. Economic growth is solid, driven by healthy consumer spending. And budget…
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- Trump says he will approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration cnbcPresident Donald Trump said Thursday he will approve the construction of power plants for artificial intelligence through an emergency declaration. "We're going to build electric generating facilities. I'm going to get the approval under…
- Jeffries draws red line on debt-for-aid deal: ‘Nonstarter’ politicoTop House Democrats are pouring cold water on a Republican proposal to trade a debt limit increase for California wildfire aid, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries telling reporters it was a “nonstarter.” He did not address…
- 1 Nuclear Energy ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist as AI Supercharges Power Demand barchart
- Dozens of Reddit communities are banning links to X as many are calling Elon Musk’s controversial hand gesture on Inauguration Day a Nazi… fortuneDozens of Reddit communities are banning links to X as many are calling Elon Musk’s controversial hand gesture on Inauguration Day a Nazi salute Links to Elon Musk's X are being banned across several subreddits. Chip Somodevilla/Getty…
- WATCH: Rollins says U.S. nutrition supplement programs should be 'effective and efficient' pbsRollins said that it's "imperative to us that every taxpayer dollar that is spent in support of these programs ... is reaching its intended recipient, that that recipient is able to use it effectively and efficiently for true nutrition…
- Funding for Georgescu’s TikTok campaign closer to home euractivThe far-right leader's campaign was paid for with money from the National Liberal Party (PNL). The post Funding for Georgescu’s TikTok campaign closer to home appeared first on Euractiv.
- Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4-billion in new settlement to U.S. lawsuits over toll of OxyContin theglobeandmailMembers of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4-billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, New York Attorney General Letitia…
- Warner Bros Discovery's gaming unit chief to step down after 12 years, memo shows reutersWarner Bros Discovery's gaming unit head David Haddad is leaving the company after 12 years in the role, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
- ByteDance weighs non-sale options for TikTok financialpostBidders have begun circling the social media app as Trump endorsed the idea of a deal involving tech moguls and the U.S.
- Trump 2.0 - So Far, So Good For Markets zerohedgeTrump 2.0 - So Far, So Good For Markets Authored by Peter Tchir via Academy Securities, We are only a few days into Trump 2.0, but so far, so good. This administration is more fully staffed on day 1 than the last time and is filled with…
- Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row abcnews.goThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row
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- Trump says he will "demand" interest rates come down, setting up clash with Fed axiosPresident Trump said in a virtual address at the World Economic Forum on Thursday that he will mandate the Federal Reserve lower interest rates imminently, a threat that undermines the Federal Reserve's political independence. Why it…
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- U.S. crude and distillate stocks fell last week, gasoline inventories rose: EIA theglobeandmailU.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories fell while gasoline stockpiles rose in the week ending Jan. 17, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday. Crude inventories fell by 1 million barrels to 411.7 million…
- U.S.-China trade relationship just needs to be 'fair,' Trump tells Davos asia.nikkeiNEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that trade between the U.S. and China need not be "phenomenal," just "fair," and that he has a "great" relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking by video link to the…
- Walmart is selling a 'quality' $200 dash cam for only $47, and buyers say it 'works great' thestreetTheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. While a jump starter and air compressor combo is a useful tool for getting your car back on the road, it's…
- Malaysian ringgit climbs to 1-month high on robust economy asia.nikkeiTOKYO -- The Malaysian ringgit appreciated to a high not seen in a month against the dollar this week, driven by a strong economy coupled with the central bank holding off on rate cuts. The ringgit touched 4.43 to the greenback on…
- Trump taps conservative media critic to lead global news agency nprTrump taps conservative media critic to lead global news agency President Trump has named a fierce conservative critic of the mainstream media, L. Brent Bozell III, as his pick to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent agency of…
- AI drives global syndicated lending to record $6tn in 2024 asia.nikkeiTOKYO -- Syndicated loans surged 35% globally last year to roughly $6 trillion, marking the highest volume on record fueled by the artificial intelligence race. This is the first time in three years syndicated lending increased, according…
- Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches cbsnewsFitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
- Absence of Trump Crypto Order Amps Industry Tension as He Fails to Mention in Speech coindeskTrump spoke at length about AI but not crypto in World Economic Forum speech, but the president has an executive-order signing session scheduled.
- Trump policies likely to raise bond market's inflation fears, top money managers say investingBy Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) - Giant U.S. asset managers overseeing well over $20 trillion are anticipating continued price pressures because of President Donald Trump's immigration and trade policies, a scenario that will…
- WTI Tumbles On Trump Comments, Shrugs Off 9th Straight Weekly Crude Draw zerohedgeWTI Tumbles On Trump Comments, Shrugs Off 9th Straight Weekly Crude Draw Oil prices are lower this morning (extending a multi-day slump) following comments from President Trump to Davos that he will push Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower…
- Meet the new neighbors: 7.5 million chickens and their mountains of manure voxMALCOM, IOWA — When Carolyn Bittner moved to Malcom, Iowa, in 2008 to serve as a pastor at two churches, she had no idea the town was also home to millions of egg-laying chickens. Three miles from her home, those chickens — which now…
- Yacht Company MarineMax's Q1 EPS Surprises, Despite Sales Decline And Hurricane Disruption benzingaMarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 17 cents, beating the street view for a loss of 19 cents. Quarterly sales of $468.46 million (down 11.2%),…
- Trump hits at Biden in Davos speech, says "a revolution of common sense" has begun axiosPresident Trump celebrated the start of his administration Thursday while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, lauding his agenda while taking digs at former President Biden. Why it matters: Trump vowed this week to…
- South Korean investigators ask prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon pbsThe Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said on Thursday that Yoon staged a "riot" and sought to undermine the constitution when he declared martial law on Dec. 3.
- Yale SOM’s 2024 Struggles Mirrored MBA Peers’: Median Pay Down 8.5% finance.yahooYale SOM grads had a harder time finding jobs in 2024 than they likely expected when they started the program in 2022 Yale School of Management graduates last year entered one of the toughest job markets in living memory — and that’s not…
- BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes investing
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- Three outage leaves thousands unable to make calls bbcThree outage leaves thousands unable to make calls Three has apologised after thousands of people reported they were unable to make phone calls on the UK mobile network. Downdetector, which tracks website outages, showed more than 10,000…
- 80-year-old tech billionaire Larry Ellison makes an unexpected comeback in the Trump era fortuneEllison has become central to two pressing issues: the fate of TikTok and the infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence. Read More
- Rising Rates Increase Pressure on US National Debt | Presented by CME Group youtubeLong-end treasury yields are inching closer to levels last seen during the Great Financial Crisis, a trend that’s coincided with another upward move — the US federal deficit recently hit $2 trillion, the highest in its history (excluding…
- Cocoa Prices Fade as Dollar Strength Induces Long Liquidation barchartBarchart Premier: The most comprehensive method for keeping track of all your investments. FREE 30 Day Trial - Market Pulse - - Options Market Overview - Unusual Options Activity - IV Rank and IV Percentile - Implied vs Realized Vol -…
- New Jersey Rep. Thomas Kean Bought Up to $15K Worth of Prologis Stock benzingaA report on January 22, 2025 shows that Representative Thomas Kean from New Jersey purchase stock in Prologis (NYSE:PLD), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. According to the January filing, the transaction occurred on January 22, 2025. At…
- Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin bostonheraldBy GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription…
- Sacklers Up Their Offer to Settle Purdue Opioids Cases, With a New Condition nytimesA group of 15 states have reached a tentative new deal that would require them to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars from the settlement in a legal-defense fund for the family.
- Oil prices down 1% after Trump's Davos speech breakingthenewsCrude oil prices fell by more than 1% on Thursday after United States President Donald Trump said that he will urge Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and OPEC to lower the cost of oil, n...
- Trump slams EU fines on major tech firms as a 'form of taxation' thehillPresident Trump criticized the European Union (EU) on Wednesday for levying hefty fines against the world’s biggest tech firms, calling it a “form of taxation” against American companies. “They won $15 or $16 billion from Apple. They won…
- Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin chicagotribuneMembers of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, New York Attorney General Letitia…
- Spacetech Voyager is aiming for a multi-billion valuation IPO techcrunchVoyager Technologies has filed its confidential paperwork to go public, according to multiple media reports. The defense and space company has raised over $215 million from investors like Afterburner Capital and Balerion Space Ventures,…
- Why investors are buying Trump-linked World Liberty Financial tokens fastcompanyOn Sunday, just before Donald Trump‘s inauguration, crypto investor Mike Dudas bought more than $145,000 worth of tokens from World Liberty Financial, a fledgling crypto company partly owned by the U.S. president. Unlike typical crypto…
- Use of EU funds to lobby MEPs was ‘inappropriate’, commissioner says euronewsThe conservative European People’s Party (EPP) has questioned the use of public funds for campaigns they say run against the EU’s own interests. The Commission says it’s fixed the problem, but some see it as part of a wider attack on…
- Canada retaliating against U.S. tariffs is 'nonsensical:' Ian Lee financialpostIan Lee, associate professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how Canada retaliating against Untied States tariffs is ‘nonsensical.’ Canada should instead focus on…
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- Only Trump and Xi Can Push Putin to Peace, Zelenskiy Says youtubePresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy said any effective peacekeeping force deployed in Ukraine will need to include US troops, as he appealed to Donald Trump ahead of talks with Russia. #trump #ukraine #russia #putin #zelensky #politics…
- Fact-checking Trump's claims to world leaders at Davos economic forum msnbcPresident Trump addressed world leaders today at the World Economic Forum. NBC News correspondents Kelly O'Donnell and Christine Romans join Ana Cabrera to break down Trump's comments on tariffs, Russia's war in Ukraine and more.
- SEC’s Hester Peirce term ending in June sparks concerns over crypto task force: TD Cowen theblockHester Peirce has been tasked with leading the SEC's crypto task force, but her term expiring in June is a key concern noted by TD Cowen.
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- Brave will allow you to tune search results with upvotes and downvotes techcrunchBrave Search said Thursday that it is adding a new feature called Rerank that will allow users to tune search results by upvoting or downvoting certain websites. The feature, which will be available to all users, will appear on the top…
- Trump's entry into crypto opens new doors for those seeking political influence nprTrump's entry into crypto opens new doors for those seeking political influence Bloomberg investigative reporter Zeke Faux says the Trump family crypto business offers anyone seeking favor with the new administration a legal way to send…
- What's Your Chinese Zodiac Sign? statistaAs Lunar New Year's celebration are kicking off in China, Korea and around the globe, people are checking their Chinese Zodiac sign. Different to those in Western astrology, Chinese Zodiac signs are tied to birth years and not months.…
- 'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes bbc'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes Serious and systemic problems have been found in homes insulated under government schemes, according to the Minister for Energy Consumers. An audit of homes that have had external…
- Governments and corporations embrace once-taboo economic experiments axiosEconomic orthodoxy is out. Rule-busting and experimentation are in. That's a key takeaway from this week's gathering of top executives and world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Why it matters: Economic…
- Stocks Hit Session Highs as Trump Speaks in Davos barrons
- Ranger Labs Raises $1.9M, Eyes AI-Powered Crypto Trading Products coindeskWhat to know: - Ranger Labs' crypto perps aggregator is planning to add AI crypto investment products. - Founders of the startup say the two technologies are on a "collision course." - Venture backers see the AI plans as an added bonus to…
- Trump administration defends his birthright citizenship order in court for the first time nbcnewsJustice Department lawyers will defend President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in federal court Thursday — the first action in what promises to be a protracted legal battle over the new…
- Trump slams trade relationship with European Union: 'We have some very big complaints' cnbc"From the standpoint of America, the EU treats us very, very unfairly, very badly," Trump said in a virtual address to the World Economic Forum.
- Bitcoin Rises to $106K as Trump Slated to Call Bukele, El Salvador's Crypto-Friendly President coindeskEl Salvador started accumulating BTC under Bukele's leadership, fueling speculation about Trump's strategic reserve promises.
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- 'This too shall pass': Investing strategies in the time of Trump financialpostThe roller-coaster governance model of Donald Trump is already back on display: he was quiet on tariffs during his inauguration day, only to say later that evening they could be coming by February. The actual plan remains unclear. For…
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- While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use pbsNearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air.
- Trump says he will demand lower interest rates immediately investing
- Trump in Davos youtubeUS President Trump speaks at Davos, Secretary of State Marco Rubio pivots to South America and gold, equities and high-yield ...
- NATO’s and Russia’s Militarization of the Arctic statistaSince the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Arctic has been considered a politically neutral zone, marked by the peaceful international cooperation of scientists. But as the Arctic ice melts and more land and sea becomes accessible,…
- Trump Says He’ll Demand Interest Rates Drop barrons
- SonicWall flags critical bug likely exploited as zero-day, rolls out hotfix go.theregisterBig organizations and governments are main users of these gateways SonicWall is warning customers of a critical vulnerability that was potentially already exploited as a zero-day.…
- CNN to lay off hundreds as TV group faces ‘profound’ shift in news habits ftShake-up comes as network contends with weak ratings and looks to future beyond traditional television
- President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately' youtubePresident Donald Trump lobbed his first volley at the Federal Reserve, saying Thursday that he will apply pressure to bring down ...
- President Trump says US will be ‘world capital of artificial intelligence and crypto’ in Davos speech theblockPresident Trump says US will be 'world capital of artificial intelligence and crypto' in Davos speech Quick Take - Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday for the first time since being inaugurated. U.S.…
- Walmart's bestselling $100 electric food chopper is just $25 during a flash deal, and it's a 'must-have' thestreetTheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Chopping vegetables and other foods by hand during meal prep can be one of the most onerous tasks in any…
- Americans Divided in Their Views of DEI Initiatives statistaOne of President Trump’s (many) first steps after returning to the White House was to sign an executive order ending DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs in the federal government. In the order, which describes DEI efforts as…
- Donald Trump calls on Opec to push down global oil prices ftUS president tells World Economic Forum he will insist central banks lower interest rates ‘immediately’ afterwards
- Agriculture commissioner calls for clampdown in pesticide residues in imported foods euractivIs this a turning point for EU food import policy? Hansen’s comments suggest it might be. The post Agriculture commissioner calls for clampdown in pesticide residues in imported foods appeared first on Euractiv.
- Trump puts all federal DEI staff on paid leave youtubePresident Donald Trump's administration has ordered all federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles to be placed ...
- Does your system for annual reviews need some revision? siliconrepublicNot all work processes are created equal and when it comes to how you evaluate performance, sometimes it can help to get a little creative. Read more: Does your system for annual reviews need some revision?
- Agriculture commissioner calls for clampdown on pesticide residues in imported foods euractivIs this a turning point for EU food import policy? Hansen’s comments suggest it might be. The post Agriculture commissioner calls for clampdown on pesticide residues in imported foods appeared first on Euractiv.
- The Deep-Sea Battle Over the World's Data Cables Is Heating Up wsjA Russian spy ship seen in U.K. waters points to continuing worries over the safety of undersea cables that link the global economy.
- 100+ Investments Later, These Are the 7 Qualities I Always Look For in a Founder entrepreneur100+ Investments Later, These Are the 7 Qualities I Always Look For in a Founder These are the non-negotiable traits that set exceptional founders apart and turn great ideas into thriving businesses. Key Takeaways Opinions expressed by…
- AI Could Give Human Resources ‘More Than Human Power’ thedailyupsideAI Could Give Human Resources ‘More Than Human Power’ “We can keep the human part for the value-added things, meaning building relationships,” said Maki CEO. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial stories…
- Trump speaks to Saudi crown prince in first foreign leader call of second term nbcnewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday in his first call with a foreign leader of his second term, appearing to renew efforts from four years earlier to strengthen U.S.…
- PayPal to Settle New York’s Allegations of Cybersecurity Failures pymntsPayPal will pay a $2 million penalty to New York state to settle the state’s allegations that the company had cybersecurity failures that led to a data breach. New York alleged that PayPal violated the state’s Cybersecurity Regulation by…
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- Deadly drug violence surges in Colombia semaforThe News Colombia’s government reissued arrest warrants for the leaders of the National Liberation Army, a paramilitary group with which Bogotá was in talks to end the country’s decades-long internal war. Recent attacks by the rebels…
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- Trump Administration Set to Ramp Up AI Development – Never Mind the Risks thedailyupsideTrump Administration Set to Ramp Up AI Development – Never Mind the Risks With less safety regulation and more infrastructure, AI companies are ready to sprint. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial…
- Trump's Tariffs Will Make Americans, Mexicans, and Canadians Poorer reasonPresident Donald Trump has floated 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, set to take effect on February 1. If implemented, these tariffs wouldn't just hurt the Canadian and Mexican economies, but also make American consumers…
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- 97th Academy Award nominees are announced msnbcThe nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are in, with "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack with 13 nominations. NBC News' Chloe Melas breaks down the surprises and snubs.
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- Nancy Pelosi bets this unprofitable AI stock will surge thestreetNancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, often makes headlines for her stock trades. Her husband, Paul Pelosi, a venture capitalist, is one of Washington's most active traders. 💰 Stay ahead of the markets: Subscribe to TheStreet's…
- Today's political cartoons - January 23, 2025 theweek(Image credit: Scott Stantis / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image credit: Jack Ohman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image credit: Joel Pett / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image credit: Steve Kelley /…
- What it was like to work at a grocery store during peak COVID marketplace“Marketplace Morning Report” is continuing to cover diverse views of the economy from a range of perspectives as part of our Economic Pulse series. Ann Larson is a writer who focuses on economic justice, and a fellow with the Economic…
- Larry Magid: Testing prescription, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors siliconvalleyA few weeks ago, an allergist prescribed a two-week course of an oral steroid to clear up my sinus inflammation. Before I take any new medications, I research them, first through a generative AI tool and then visit well-respected medical…
- Walmart will pay more than $600,000 a year to some top managers edition.cnn
- VPNs, vishing and verification: Incoming cyberthreats of 2025 siliconrepublicArctic Wolf’s Clare Loveridge discusses some major cyber predictions for the threat landscape this year and how organisations can be prepared. Read more: VPNs, vishing and verification: Incoming cyberthreats of 2025
- CFOs and Treasurers Embrace Leading Role in Organizational Data Monetization pymntsToday’s businesses are drowning in opportunity. More than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced each day, and in the 21st century digital economy, this data has evolved from a byproduct of business operations to one of the most…
- Pentagon to Send up to 1,500 Active-Duty Troops to Mexico Border youtubeThe Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on…
- Baby Boomers: The Only Charles Schwab ETFs To Own For Passive Income and Growth 247wallstInvestors can adjust their portfolios as they get older to boost their passive income. This strategy allows individuals to boost their cash flow and preserve more of their wealth. Typically, ETFs that have higher yields are also less…
- Oscar nominations 2025: Surprises, snubs, and everything to know about the Academy Awards announcement fastcompanyThe Big Apple might be the city that doesn’t sleep, but this morning the City of Angels was abuzz bright and early for the announcement of the 97th Academy Award nominations. This time-honored event was delayed twice due to the…
- Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting seattletimesLeading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.
- By the Numbers: Exactly How Popular Is Netflix’s Squid Game 2? observerNot to be too hyperbolic, but Squid Game Season 1 stands as one of Netflix’s most important and impactful television shows ever. The too-close-for-comfort dystopian thriller cleverly spins socioeconomic inequality into thriller…
- Palantir Could Ride AI Fed Spending 'Tidal Wave,' Says Analyst investorsAccess to this page has been denied because we believe you are using automation tools to browse the website. This may happen as a result of the following: - Javascript is disabled or blocked by an extension (ad blockers for example) -…
- Car giant Stellantis gears up for multi-billion dollar US investment euronewsThe global car maker Stellantis has announced that it would be heavily focusing on investing in its US operations in the coming future, in order to increase its sales volume and market share. Car giant Stellantis has revealed that it is…
- Kyoto: 'total thrill ride' explores pivotal climate change conference theweekJoe Murphy and Joe Robertson's play Kyoto – first seen at the RSC in Stratford – is set at the UN Climate Change Conference in 1997, when countries around the world agreed the first international treaty on curbing greenhouse gas…
- Waitress dies from Turkish ski resort blaze, one of 78 lives lost as concerns over safety revive seattletimesOfficials say a waitress who jumped out of a burning hotel at a popular ski resort has succumbed to her injuries.
- Why top signals could be less obvious this cycle blockworksThis is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. North Korean hackers. Accidentally throwing out your seed phrase. The IRS, DOJ and SEC. Being forced to interact with customer service departments at…
- Trump wants federal workers back at their desks. Why that may be harder than it sounds edition.cnnIt was no surprise when President Donald Trump this week issued a memorandum to the heads of federal departments and agencies, essentially directing them to get their employees back to the office full-time. Among other things, soon after…
- Austrian property mogul Rene Benko held on suspicion of fraud euronewsThe magnate was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of falsifying an invoice and trying to hide assets from creditors, according to prosecutors. Rene Benko, the property tycoon and founder of the now collapsed company Signa, has been…
- More Kentucky Dirty Dealings: Attorney General Schemes to Leave Hundreds of Millions in Pension Recovery on the Table, Give Sweetheart… nakedcapitalismA new legal low: the Kentucky Attorney General wants to gift the pension fund's money to KKR and Blackstone to settle claims against them.
- 2 AI Stocks That Could Split Their Stock in 2025 247wallstAI stocks have been on a tear in the past two years, and the recent Stargate announcement has caused some of these stocks to start accelerating again. These AI companies have now reached prices that were unimaginable even just two years…
- Mark Cuban Floats the Idea of Launching His Own Meme Coin Like $TRUMP — But With a Twist entrepreneurIn a provocative post on X, the "Shark Tank" star and billionaire teased the idea of using the proceeds from a meme coin to "make a dent in the US debt."
- Can salad dressing transform capitalism? | Alex Amouyel tedWhat if businesses were designed to maximize impact — not just profits? Alex Amouyel, president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, details the organization’s commitment to donate all of the profits from the food company it owns — and…
- Federal Public Defender Submits Brief with Nonexistent Citation, Apparently Refuses to Admit This to the Judge at a Hearing reasonA short excerpt from the nearly 10,000-word opinion in U.S. v. Hayes, decided last week by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim (E.D. Cal.): The Court finds that Mr. Francisco submitted a fictitious or non-existent case and quotation in his…
- Russian ‘spy ship’ confronted off UK raises concerns semaforThe News British warships confronted a Russian “spy ship,” raising concerns of attacks on undersea cables and of growing escalation in UK waters. The British defense minister said the Yantar had been “mapping the UK’s critical underwater…
- Senate panel advances Turner for HUD on party-line vote politicoThe Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11, along party lines, on Thursday to advance Scott Turner’s nomination to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, with Democrats voting no over concerns about Turner’s…
- Meta's pay-or-consent model under fire from EU consumer group go.theregisterCompany 'strongly disagrees' with law infringement allegations Meta has again come under fire for its pay-or-consent model in the EU.…
- I Used to Only Shop at REI, but These 10 Outdoor Retailers Are Better 247wallstWhen it comes to buying outdoor gear, REI is unsurprisingly one of the top options for most people. Whether for hiking and camping gear or general outdoor recreation activities for men, women, and children, REI is a name that needs little…
- Tariffs on Canada could lead to $200M increase in electricity costs in Mass., Healey says bostonheraldPresident Donald Trump’s pledge to place 25% tariffs on products from Canada could lead to an estimated $200 million annual increase in the total cost of electricity in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey told the business community Thursday…
- CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business seattletimesCNN is expected to lay off about 200 of its employees, or 6% of its workforce, in part of a shift toward a more digital-oriented future.
- CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business chicagotribuneCNN expects to lay off about 200 people as part of a restructuring announced on Thursday that pivots the news organization toward a more digitally oriented future. The company’s CEO, Mark Thompson, said he expects the job cuts in CNN’s…
- An odd year in movies, explained by this year’s Oscar nominations voxAdrien Brody and Felicity Jones in The Brutalist. | Universal Pictures, Focus Features After a surprisingly delightful, Barbenheimer-themed Oscars in 2024, this year’s nominations are a return to form. As per usual, the nominees are a mix…
- Roaring Kitty makes cryptic ‘Futurama’ post. Everyone is trying to figure it out marketwatchThe latest post on Roaring Kitty’s X account features a heart-wrenching clip from the sci-fi cartoon comedy
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- Trump suggests FEMA’s future is in doubt: ‘It gets in the way’ msnbcDonald Trump doesn’t appear to be interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA; he appears interested in eliminating the agency altogether.
- Randy 'Crawdaddy' Miod, a Malibu Surfing Legend, Dies in LA Fire at 55 wsjWhen the fires hit, he was determined to stay behind to protect his house, his cat and the life he loved.
- European CEOs Call for Investment in AI Infrastructure pymntsPresident Donald Trump’s announcement of Stargate, a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, reportedly spurred calls for a similar initiative in Europe. SAP CEO Christian Klein told CNBC in a report posted…
- Trump’s early moves could actually increase drug prices for seniors marketwatchPerhaps retirement issues aren’t top of mind for the president.
- Home prices rose in every major metro area last month marketplaceHome prices rose in every major metro area around the country in December for the first time since 2022, according to new data from Redfin. The biggest increases were in Cleveland, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Prices just keep going up —…
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- 2025 Oscar Nominations: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads the Way With 13 nytimes“The Brutalist” and “Wicked” secured 10 nominations apiece in a year with a wide-open best picture race. Acting nominees include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet.
- 2U names education vet Kees Bol to lead embattled edtech company into ‘next phase’ bizjournalsThe new CEO joins 2U during a pivotal time for the company, which provides online educational resources for courses and degree programs at universities across the country.
- California’s home insurance prices set to soar siliconvalleyHere’s the California home insurance debacle made simple: No more bargains. Property owners are keenly aware of the state’s numerous risks to their property, most notably wildfires. But they might be surprised to learn that California…
- As egg shortage continues, some businesses are starting to crack marketplaceGeorge Ohanessian co-owns Heidi’s Restaurant, a breakfast diner in Waltham, Massachusetts. These days, he’s spending less time at the grill than he’d like, because he’s been busy “finding eggs,” he said. “They’re expensive. They’re hard…
- Stablecoins will drive a ‘decent amount’ of activity in 2025: Polygon Labs CEO blockworksStablecoins will drive a ‘decent amount’ of activity in 2025: Polygon Labs CEO Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron thinks that yield-bearing stablecoins could be the next big narrative ddRender/Shutterstock modified by Blockworks This is a…
- Power-sharing: Why don’t more countries import their electricity? economistWhy don’t more countries import their electricity? The economics make sense, but the geopolitics are nerve-racking The waters off Singapore teem with tankers, container ships, freighters and smacks, importing everything from oil to…
- Longform links: outperforming others abnormalreturnsBooks An excerpt from "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son" by Lionel Barber. (politico.com) An excerpt from "The Siren's Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource" by…
- I’m 67, childless, and have $4.3 million. Do I have enough to start giving money away to my nieces and nephews? marketwatchYour definition of “enough” is what matters most, because you can’t take back gifts.
- UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms theguardianCMA examining impact of tech firms’ operating systems, app stores and browsers on consumers and businesses The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into the impact of Apple and Google’s mobile platforms on consumers and…
- Starbucks corporate layoffs looming in March: CEO foxbusinessThe global coffeehouse chain Starbucks will be cutting corporate jobs as its CEO Brian Niccol continues to implement changes to bolster lagging sales and improve profitability. Niccol made the announcement via a notice to employees that…
- Trade Wars Would be ‘Catastrophic’ for World Economy: WTO asiafinancialTit-for-tat trade wars would have catastrophic consequences for global growth, the head of the World Trade Organization warned on Thursday. “If we have tit-for-tat retaliation, whether it’s 25% tariff (or) 60% and we go to where we were…
- LinkedIn sued for allegedly using private messages to train AI siliconrepublicLinkedIn's actions are especially egregious as Premium users pay the company for heightened privacy, the lawsuit claims. Read more: LinkedIn sued for allegedly using private messages to train AI
- Credit unions face growing competition from fintechs and smaller banks bizjournalsDiscover why some consumers are turning to fintech companies and smaller banks instead of credit unions for their financial needs.
- EU watchdogs launch new governance structure to support T+1 transition thetradenewsThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), European Commission (EC) and European Central Bank (ECB) have launched a new governance structure to support the transition to T+1 settlement within the EU. The new governance…
- Oracle: Time To Bet Big On $500 Billion Stargate Stardom seekingalphaWhat a stunning announcement this week. If you have been following President Trump’s “avalanche” of executive orders as he sought to drive the urgency in his “Make America Great Again” mandate, I believe nothing is more spectacular than…
- D.C.'s Beanstack raises $1.5M, including follow-on from Mark Cuban bizjournalsThe company appeared on the ABC program a decade ago. A lot has changed since then.
- Jefferies to leverage Propellant Digital’s data solutions thetradenewsJefferies is set to leverage Propellant Digital’s data solutions as the next step in its data journey. Angela Lobo Charlie Gibson, head of sales at Propellant, tells The TRADE: “In today’s fixed income markets, where fragmentation and…
- Wahlburgers locations closing after Hy-Vee in-store deal ends: fast-casual burger chain joins list of restaurants with smaller footprint fastcompanyFans of the casual dining burger chain Wahlburgers will be disappointed to know that a majority of its locations will shutter within the next two weeks. That’s because a partnership between Wahlburgers—which was founded by actors Mark…
- Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes bbcRachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes Plans to abolish non-dom status will be amended to allow a more generous phase out of tax benefits, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. Reeves told an audience at the World Economic Forum in…
- What is the pan-Europe customs area that the EU is open to the UK joining? theguardianTrade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions EU trade chief says it ‘could consider’ UK joining PEM Business live – latest updates The EU trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, has…
- Can RFK Jr. remake school lunch? voxA school lunch from the Portland School Department’s central kitchen in Portland, Maine, on January 4, 2008. | Jack Milton/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a lot of controversial agenda items if he is…
- Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report says theguardianInvestments ‘likely to pay dividends’, analysis says, as Trump unleashes dozens of pro-fossil fuel executive actions Big oil spent a stunning $445m throughout the last election cycle to influence Donald Trump and Congress, a new analysis…
- L.A. Fires Will Drain Public Coffers From Pasadena to Utah wsjLocal-government taxes and fees are taking a hit ahead of a costly rebuild. Initial shortfalls are even spreading to bond markets.
- Tech war: China poised to expand AI infrastructure to keep pace with US Stargate project scmpChinese local governments, telecommunications firms and Big Tech companies have been building new AI facilities over the past few years.
- Trump Escalates His War on D.E.I nytimesPresident Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies has begun in federal agencies, and is jolting corporate America as well.
- Mortgage registrations in Hong Kong hit record low in 2024, Centaline says scmpOwners registered 47,917 mortgages on various properties in 2024, the least since Centaline Property began tracking the data in 2000.
- Opinion: Carter: How Trump’s TikTok ban reprieve could actually work siliconvalleyAs U.S. TikTok users rejoice at the site’s return from its 14-hour hiatus, curmudgeonly critics — me included — wonder whether President Donald Trump can really get around the congressional statute aimed at banning it. The short answer:…
- Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump cbsnewsSaudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
- Rob Urie: On Being Censored for the Last Four Years nakedcapitalismYves here. This important post fills out the picture of how extensive censorship became under the Biden Administration. I hope you’ll circulate his piece widely, since it demonstrates the campaign went well beyond social media and…
- 8 WFH Tax Deductions Remote Workers Are Entitled to in 2025 techIf you’re one of the estimated 22.5 million US workers currently working from home, you’re probably feeling pretty smug about saving money on office commutes, and city lunches. However, from investing in ergonomic office chairs to…
- Does US exit spell the end for global tax reform deal? dwNewly inaugurated US President Donald Trump has wasted no time and signed an executive order that throws the idea of a global corporate minimum tax into chaos. The international agreement, which was conceived and championed by the…
- Forget The S&P 500 - 3 Small Dividend Stocks At Big Discounts seekingalphaIntroduction Earlier this week, President Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Interestingly enough, the moment he took office, he already made history, as The Wall Street Journal wrote in a recent…
- Milei Implements Peer Approval for Food marginalrevolutionReason: In a sweeping move to overhaul Argentina’s food trade policies, Javier Milei’s administration officially deregulated food imports and exports on Monday. The reform, outlined in Decree 35/2025, seeks to boost foreign trade, cut…
- Why are the costs of eggs and gas going up again? todayThe costs of eggs and gas are on the rise again. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down how the global market and a bird flu crisis are impacting the prices.
- At Davos, Saudi Arabia pitches itself as a new hub for Chinese investment scmpSaudi minister urges China ‘not to miss opportunities’ to invest in the Gulf state – and exploit its access to different markets.
- In first days, Trump deals ‘death blow’ to DEI and affirmative action washingtonpostThe president moved to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs throughout the federal government with a flurry of executive orders, upending decades of policy.
- Links 1/23/2025 nakedcapitalismDo Insects Feel Pain? The New Yorker Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of Egypt Smithsonian James Galbraith – The Origins of the Modern Era of the Federal Reserve: Five Books…
- I'm Buying This +8% Yield Hand Over Fist: Ares Capital seekingalphaCo-authored by Treading Softly. While the idiomatic expression “missing the boat” is used frequently and commonly believed to be Americanism, the oldest sources dating back to the 18th century originated in England. The idea behind this…
- This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis nprThis economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis Three decades ago, Nancy Wallace narrowly escaped death in what was then California's most destructive wildfire. Since then, the problem of wildfires…
- 2025 Buick Enclave gets exactly what it deserves bostonheraldBuick has easily made great strides in recent years and 2025 is no different. More exceptional revisions are witnessed on the newest refresh in the fleet to their flagship vehicle, the Enclave. Our 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring tester…
- Bytedance ‘Plans $20 Billion Outlay on AI Infrastructure This Year’ asiafinancialChinese tech giant Bytedance is looking at capital spending of more than 150 billion yuan ($20.6 billion) this year, mostly on artificial intelligence. The company, which owns TikTok, will spend half of that amount abroad on AI-related…
- Browns coach Kevin Stefanski takes back play-calling role following 3-14 season, coordinator switch apnewsBrowns coach Kevin Stefanski takes back play-calling role following 3-14 season, coordinator switch BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski will reassume play-calling duties following a 3-14 season and despite making a change at…
- How China is reacting to Trump amid tariff threats, TikTok bans washingtonpostBeijing was steeling itself for a first-week assault from Donald Trump. That hasn’t happened — yet — so Chinese leaders are making nice and hoping to cut a deal.
- Lincoln Park 3-bedroom rowhome with mahogany front door: $1.4M chicagotribuneAddress: 554 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago Price: $1,387,500 Listing date: Jan. 2, 2025 This three-bedroom, 2 ½-bath rowhome in Lincoln Park has a mahogany staircase, two en suite bathrooms and three stone fireplaces. Other significant…
- With Los Angeles in need of housing, downtown's empty office towers have appeal latimesWith Los Angeles in need of housing, downtown’s empty office towers have appeal The shimmering office towers of the downtown Los Angeles skyline conceal a hard truth — much of the space is empty. In the years since the pandemic, which…
- Japan supermarket sales up for fifth year in 2024 japantimes.jpPrice increases of rice and vegetables such as cabbage pushed up overall sales while the number of purchased items continued to decrease as customers became thriftier.
- Trump's AI deal fueling early cancer detection: Oracle's Larry Ellison foxbusinessOracle founder Larry Ellison said the massive artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project dubbed Stargate is helping to fuel the development of a cancer vaccine. President Donald Trump announced this week that Oracle, OpenAI and…
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- Japan contemplates global free-trade leadership as U.S. goes protectionist japantimes.jpJapan might take a leadership role in global free trade if the United States piles on tariffs and rejects multilateral institutions, some analysts and business leaders argue. It could find opportunity in the turmoil while avoiding direct…
- Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown? cbsnewsMass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
- A Chance to Rewrite Your Financial Future In Next 100 Days investorplaceEditor’s Note: Yesterday, Donald Trump took the oath of office and begin his second term as President of the United States. We are now in an unprecedented period of change, especially over the next 100 days. It will be a period of chaos…
- Don't Wait On Trump, Do What the Rich Do To Become Rich foxnewsChange is in the air. A new year, a new president and a new moment for it to be your turn to win. I’ve spent the last 40 years studying wealthy, successful people and the principles that made them members of that club. This new day in…
- Man City captain Kyle Walker lands in Italy ahead of expected transfer to AC Milan apnewsMan City captain Kyle Walker lands in Italy ahead of expected transfer to AC Milan Man City captain Kyle Walker lands in Italy ahead of expected transfer to AC Milan MILAN (AP) — Manchester City captain Kyle Walker landed in Italy on…
- Switzerland confirms October 2027 move to T+1 thetradenewsThe Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council (swissSPTC) has recommended a move to T+1 in October 2027 in line with the EU’s ambitions, and likely the UK. The recommendation is that the transition to a T+1 Settlement Cycle for the domestic…
- Oil & Gas Companies Should Pay for Los Angeles Fires nytimesWho should pay for the costliest wildfires in American history? The disaster in Los Angeles, driven by climate change, has killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 15,000 structures and caused up to an estimated $275 billion in…
- Japan to tighten investment pre-screening amid security concerns japantimes.jpWhile the updated regulations will impose an additional step for a broader range of investors, those who pass the screening can still invest in Japanese companies.
- Historical Test Cases of Tariffs and Industrial Policy: US, Japan, and China misesIn recent years, anti-market policies, such as tariffs and industrial policies, have resurged in popularity in the United States. Advocates for these measures submit they are essential to protecting domestic industries, fostering economic…
- Abundance*, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson marginalrevolutionThe NIH’s own research indicates that Pioneer Award recipients seem to produce influential, highly cited research. But despite efforts to help younger scientists, the share of basic NIH funding going to scientists under thirty-five…