Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

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  The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

  The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?
  
  Wired - 1d
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  Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

  Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.
  
  Inc. - 1d
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  StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises

  Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap
  
  Financial Times - 11h

• Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

  Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.
  
  ESPN - 5h
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  LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

  Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...
  
  The Guardian - 2h
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  Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show

  Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

  President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals

  Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...
  
  The Guardian - 2d

• Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

  Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.
  
  MarketWatch - 4h

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  Trump’s Crypto Love Affair Is Blossoming as Musk’s DOGE Reigns in Regulators

  Lawsuits are being dropped in the friendlier regulatory environment, while officials investigating Musk’s companies are getting DOGE’d.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?

  Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.
  
  Inc. - 2h
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  U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans

  The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.
  
  Inc. - 2h
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  Meta Approves Executive Bonuses Up to 200 Percent After Laying Off 1 in 20 Workers

  Your company should consider the message this sends to the non-executive workforce, and not follow the tech giant’s example.
  
  Inc. - 2h
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  How Google’s New AI Co-Scientist Tool Gives Us a Taste of Tomorrow’s Workplace

  Scientists often use sophisticated technology, so an AI tool designed to help them begin new investigations may see broad take-up among the community. It’s also a hint of how many other workplaces ...
  
  Inc. - 2h

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  Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?

  Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.
  
  The New York Times - 12m
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  Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection

  Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France
  
  Financial Times - 21m

• Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

  Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.
  
  CNBC - 21m
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  Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit in biggest-ever heist

  Theft deals blow to an industry that has been reinvigorated by Donald Trump’s re-election
  
  Financial Times - 32m

• Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon

  The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.
  
  CNBC - 37m