It’s time for yet another UK fiscal event. Will the OBR fix its BoE bond-sale projections?
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Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict
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DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
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Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
ZA/UM Studio unveils Project [C4] as its upcoming espionage RPG
ZA/UM Studio today introduced its next game, codenamed Project [C4], a new mind-warping espionage RPG.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
CEO Kelly Ortberg Bets Boeing’s Future on Restoring Its Damaged Corporate Culture
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Boeing shares jump after CFO gives upbeat outlook, says cash burn is easing
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It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growthFinancial Times - 5d -
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home
Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.The New York Times - 6d -
Europe tries to fix its plumbing — and leave Starlink behind
Many governments outside the US do not want to rely on Elon Musk’s satellite companyFinancial Times - 22h -
Yet Another Live-Service Game Is Sunsetting This Summer Months After Release
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The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump
The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.The Hill - 6d -
New national forest to see 20m trees planted
The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.BBC News - 30m -
Meta exposé tops bestseller chart despite company’s attempt to ban its promotion
Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK. An exposé by a former employee ...The Guardian - 7h -
Transportation Secretary Says Boeing Requires Oversight After Loss of Trust
Boeing is making strides, but has not yet won back the people, Secretary Duffy notes.Inc. - 5d -
Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event
Notre Dame offered four-star slot receiver Julius Jones at its Pot of Gold event.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.CNBC - 1d -
The SEC has disarmed. Now it’s time for crypto to ‘deliver on its promises.’
The crypto industry continues to rack up wins in Washington, with Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing on X on Wednesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its appeal of ...MarketWatch - 1d -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Stitch Fix’s stock rallies after styling service boosts full-year sales forecast
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How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
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ThyssenKrupp’s warship division expects its market size to triple as defense spending surges
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No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 6d -
This Irish Startup Aims to Amp Up the American Rave Scene. Its Big Idea? Bingo
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Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.NBC News - 3d -
Another day, (maybe more than just) another rout
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2025 NASCAR at Phoenix odds, predictions, time: Model that hit 19 winners says Shriners Children's 500 picks
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Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Nike says its effort to focus on athletes’ needs is paying off, and the stock is rallying
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Nearly 50% Off For A Limited Time On PC
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Government’s employment reforms clash with its welfare plans
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Saint Francis (Pa.) vs. Alabama State odds, prediction, time: 2025 First Four picks from proven model
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's First-Month Sales Blow Away Its Predecessor
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Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
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