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German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...The Guardian - 5d -
Newsom threatens to pull funds unless California cities crack down on homelessness
‘We’re not going to fund failure,’ says governor, who warned local authorities they could lose out on millions of dollars. California ’s governor warned cities and counties that they could lose ...The Guardian - 4d -
Republican budget blueprint to fund Trump’s agenda narrowly passes House
Vote passes 217-215 in win for president as Democrats assail proposal over planned cuts to social safety-net programs. Republicans unified behind a budget blueprint on Tuesday evening, just barely ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.CNBC - 4d -
Trump administration has hours to unfreeze foreign assistance funding
The Trump administration has until midnight Wednesday to restore funding for foreign assistance programs. A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a last-minute attempt by the administration to keep the ...CBS News - 3d -
Hungarian film-makers struggle for funding despite production boom
While country draws international talent, domestic movies are more likely to get made if they align with Orbán politics. The office of Proton Cinema lies on the ground floor of a modernist house in ...The Guardian - 3d -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 3d -
How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund
AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 3d -
GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many AmericansABC News - 3d -
UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing
Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer RothesayFinancial Times - 2d -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs put you in the driver’s seat
Plus: What Warren Buffett really thinks about the stock market, and a potential successor to the “Magnificent Seven” stocks.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump on 'clean' stopgap funding measure: 'Let's get it done!'
President Trump on Thursday threw his support behind advancing a "clean" stopgap funding measure, urging Congress to move his legislative agenda forward with a continuing resolution. "As usual, ...The Hill - 2d -
Hedge funds hit back against new leverage limits
Bodies representing big funds unleash lobbying offensive against global regulators’ plansFinancial Times - 2d -
This fund manager sees tailwinds for banks despite unexpectedly slow start to the year
Cheryl Pate of Angel Oak Capital Advisors remains optimistic but says more favorable conditions for banks may take longer to materializeMarketWatch - 2d -
Flat owner's £65,000 bill because flat is 'too short for cladding funding'
Funding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high.BBC News - 1d -
JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore
Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South Africa. One of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted environmental and “sustainable” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge extends block on Trump gender-affirming care federal funding ban
A federal judge extended a temporary injunction on Friday blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender ...The Hill - 21h -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - Feb. 19 -
World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance
We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one
How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
30 things we love in the world of food, 2025
From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice. *** Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - 6d -
Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - 6d -
World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves
Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 5d -
The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.
The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs are raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.The New York Times - 5d -
Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine
Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.The Hill - 4d -
A journey through the hyper-political world of microchips
From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race for tech supremacy. A small town in the Netherlands ...The Guardian - 2d -
How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it?BBC News - 2d -
Europe should hijack Trump’s revolutionary plans for the world
Liberal nationalists must respond with imagination to US policies rather than gripe at being cut out of Ukraine talksFinancial Times - 2d -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 1d -
World leaders react to the tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
After a tense meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, world leaders are now reacting to the exchange. New questions continue to arise ...NBC News - 1d -
Pope calls for world peace from hospital
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Nicola Jennings on realpolitik in the new world order – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 2h -
This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Miura, Kihara hold on to short program lead to capture second Four Continents title
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan have won the pairs event at the Four Continents figure skating competition, recapturing the title they first took home two years agoABC News - Feb. 21 -
Santa Clara makes program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79
Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 22 points and Santa Clara made a program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79ABC News - Feb. 22
