Brussels to exempt most EU companies from carbon border tax

Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Warren pushes for Hegseth's wife to divest from defense company stocks

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, to divest from thousands of dollars worth of defense company stocks held by his wife, Jennifer ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm

Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Culture secretary rules out funding BBC from taxes

The culture secretary calls the TV licence "regressive" and is thinking "radically" about alternatives.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Singapore bets that the carbon credit market isn’t dead yet

Government fund’s bet on BeZero is the latest in a series of investments in carbon credit companies

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say

Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

CBS News - Jan. 16

College sports leaders mulling '5-in-5' rule to eliminate redshirts, waivers and other exemptions

While the rule has long been discussed in NCAA circles, the idea has resurfaced as a matter to solve endless waivers and eligibility issues.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Cruz reintroduces bill exempting tips from federal taxes

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced legislation to exempt federal taxes on tips in an effort to support service industry workers. “American workers in many industries rely on tipped wages to make ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Gaza to receive €120 million in humanitarian aid from EU in 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Building resilience with AI threat modeling: Lessons from the Rate Companies

Discover how AI threat modeling is helping CISOs redefine zero trust in 2025 by combating identity-based attacks.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom

'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13, Aura Edition) Review: Ultra Light

The standard bearer of ultralight laptops gets smaller than ever—but performance and battery life remain elusive.

Wired - Jan. 15

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Europe Accuses China of Unfairly Blocking EU Companies

The bloc alleges discrimination in the Chinese procurement market, raising the possibility of retaliation.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

Wired - Jan. 14

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target

Financial Times - Jan. 13

The Observer view: With Hollywood ablaze, ditching carbon targets would be an act of recklessness | Observer editorial

Legislation aimed at limiting the US’s role in global warming is likely to be an early target of Donald Trump. The devastating wave of wildfires that has reduced thousands of Hollywood homes to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

From iced buns to brussels sprouts: nine nutritionists on what they really eat (it may surprise you)

Is it all green juice and overnight oats, or do health experts enjoy the occasional burger or chocolate eclair? They reveal their tips and treats. What do you eat for breakfast? A savoury ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Trump's tax-cut obstacle course

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP worries Trump’s tax agenda at risk Senate Republicans fear ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Ukraine receives €3bn from EU as part of major G7 aid package

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Companies from Coca-Cola to Anheuser-Busch are getting in on the canned cocktail market. Here's why

Americans consumed over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, an increase of almost 25% from 2022.

CNBC - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?

Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world. The challenges of reaching net zero emissions are often ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days

Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to create. The world’s richest 1% have already used up their fair share of the global carbon ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes

The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Poland's president seeks exemption for Netanyahu visit despite ICC warrant

Poland's president wants Benjamin Netanyahu to be able to attend events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz despite an ICC arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

Financial Times - Jan. 9

The secret to meeting in Brussels

Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Potential fallout from Mick Cronin's most recent rant and UCLA player callouts

Cronin didn't hold back publicly calling out his players after the home loss to Michigan. Could these rants impact the UCLA locker room recruiting?

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Marvel Rivals' Most Popular Heroes From Season 0

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is fast approaching, but ahead of it, NetEase has released a ton of data about Marvel Rivals, including win rates and pick rates . This data is broken down by quick ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

France says EU won't tolerate attack on borders after Trump Greenland takeover remarks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the European Union (EU) will stand firm in its alliance in the face of repeated comments from President-elect Trump about the U.S. acquiring Greenland ...

The Hill - Jan. 8