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‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silentABC News - Feb. 21 -
Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik
An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...The Guardian - 5d -
ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official
Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor saysFinancial Times - 5d -
‘I feel trapped’: how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans
Scores in the US say they’re grappling with raised mortgage and loan interest rates and exploding insurance premiums. “I bought my home in a hurry in 2020,” said Meg, 60, an office manager from ...The Guardian - 4d -
PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
PayPal Open is designed to unify the payment company's fragmented suite of enterprise solutions under a single brand.CNBC - 4d -
PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
For Frank Keller, it’s a pivotal moment at PayPal.NBC News - 4d -
Do you know these heart disease risk factors? Many Americans don't, survey finds.
Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.CBS News - 4d -
A New AI Worry: Many Young Coders No Longer Know How Their Code Really Works
Research recently showed that using AI may impact workers’ long term critical thinking powers. Another alarm bell raises worries that overreliance on AI to help write code will also have a ...Inc. - 4d -
It’s Elon Musk’s ‘pronatalist’ bonanza – so many families, so little time | Marina Hyde
With the mothers of his kids begging for his attention on social media, he makes much of ‘pronatalism’. Is that just a fancy word for bad parenting?. If only Elon Musk could impregnate humans at ...The Guardian - 3d -
As many as 41% of employers plan to use AI to replace roles—but it’s not a 'jobs apocalypse,' experts say
A recent survey says that as many as 41% of employers are considering downsizing due to AI. What is the outlook for employees?CNBC - 2d -
Court forces movie theater chain to pay for causing 'mental agony' by playing too many ads
An Indian man has successfully won damages from the country's biggest movie theater after he complained about having to watch too many advertisements.NBC News - 1d -
Trump and California don’t see eye to eye, but critique of high-speed train has many on board
Dream of going from LA to San Francisco in three hours is past deadline, over budget, and after 16 years, incomplete. Californians know their state is a punching bag for Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits and stability.CNBC - 1d -
'He can't believe it!' - Rohit drop denies Axar hat-trick
Watch as India's Axar Patel is denied a hat-trick as captain Rohit Sharma drops the ball at slip in their opening game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Palantir drops for a second day as cult stock loses momentum
Wednesday's decline came as investors keyed in on the CEO's new stock sale plan and the possibility of defense cuts.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Women: Notre Dame moves to No. 1, UCLA drops down
UCLA dropped in the rankings this week after its lone loss to USC, while Notre Dame takes the No. 1 spot.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January
The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Eric Adams's trial adjourned indefinitely as judge weighs dropping charges
The federal judge overseeing New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s (D) criminal case indefinitely delayed his April trial as he considers a controversial effort by President Trump’s Justice Department ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’
Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
SEC will drop lawsuit against Coinbase, cryptocurrency company says
The Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its lawsuit against Coinbase pending approval, the cryptocurrency company said. In 2023, The U.S. alleged Coinbase was operating as an unregistered ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Justice department drops discrimination case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Case brought during Biden presidency accused space company of refusing, unlawfully, to hire certain immigrants. The US Department of Justice on Thursday said it would drop a case accusing Elon ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges
Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Needle drop! The world’s first sewing machine orchestra takes Munich
This weekend, a symphony of Singers (not that kind) will lead an experimental performance that stitches together feminism and fashion – and offers the audience free repairs. Stepping into the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - 6d -
UK pop stars drop out of global bestseller charts
British acts miss out on the worldwide annual music charts for the first time in two decades.BBC News - 6d -
Border crossings drop as Trump weighs reviving Title 42 policy
President Trump is crediting his sweeping crackdown on immigration for a continued drop in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo ...CBS News - 4d -
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Bitcoin drops to a 3-month low below $90,000 in risk-off move
Bitcoin fell through the $90,000 level overnight, weakened by sell pressure in equities as the crypto market awaits its next market catalyst.CNBC - 3d -
Border officials credit drop in illegal migrant crossings to Trump administration
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies for the drop it's seeing in border apprehensions. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo ...CBS News - 3d -
Tesla shares falling as European sales drop. Is Musk to blame?
Tesla's shares dropped by more than 9% as sales in at least five European countries disappoint. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the potential correlation to Elon Musk.CBS News - 2d -
Premier League as it happened: Haaland back on scoresheet, Arsenal drop points again
Four Premier League games kick off on Wednesday that have implications for the title race, the top four and beyond. Follow all the action live with ESPN.ESPN - 2d -
Instacart suffers steepest drop on record after disappointing revenue, lackluster forecast
Instacart shares plummeted 12%, their worst day on record, after missing on revenue and issuing lackluster guidance.CNBC - 2d -
Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January
Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.CNBC - 1d -
CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank That Accused It of Tricking Customers
The move, on a suit that had accused the bank of tricking customers, was one of several dismissals ordered by Trump officials who are dismantling the agency.The New York Times - 1d -
Mavericks' Anthony Davis 'making good progress,' will miss another 2 weeks with left adductor strain
Davis suffered the injury in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20
