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Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
It’s a growth scare first and a tariff scare second
Plus retail investor sentiment and Doge job cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer
Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits allFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
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Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Analyzing potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
UK services exports shine amid economic gloom
Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analystsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day
Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...CBS News - 6d -
Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...The Hill - 5d -
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
If you want to change things, you have to get real.MarketWatch - 5d -
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 5d -
Why Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" day
Many Americans are protesting inflation and higher prices by refusing to spend money on Feb. 28 at major retailers. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 5d -
Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash
Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term.BBC News - 2d -
The economic costs of Trump’s assault on the global order
America is trying to undo the very system of open trade that it createdFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump outlines his economic plans to Congress
In his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump outlined his vision for reducing inflation and boosting the American economy. The president made his case for tariffs on U.S. allies, ...CBS News - 1d -
On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
3/5: America Decides
Tariffs on cars from Mexico & Canada delayed for one month; Education Secretary McMahon lays out 'final mission'CBS News - 8h -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Experience: I sailed alone around the world aged 16
My parents weren’t thrilled with the idea, but they knew I’d do it anyway. I was born during my parents’ sea voyage around the world, and always wanted to make the trip myself. They divorced when ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him
Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the warABC News - Feb. 21 -
Supergiant Games battles back accusations it is working around SAG-AFTRA strike
After a public callout, the developers of Hades took to social media to clarify that they are not intending to recast union voice actors.VentureBeat - Feb. 21 -
WIld "super pigs" wreak havoc around U.S-Canada border
On the U.S.-Canada border, there's an epic battle between man and beast going on -- and it seems the beasts are winning. Large wild hogs are wreaking havoc on ranches and farmland on both sides of ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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1,200 Acres of Powder for Around $100: Skiing Vermont’s Bolton Valley
Brought back from the brink by devoted skiers and a new generation of a skiing family, Bolton Valley has cultivated a niche among Eastern ski areas as an affordable downhill and backcountry resort.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Large ICE raid near Houston leads to around 118 arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies participated in a large raid outside of Houston targeting undocumented migrants. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.The New York Times - 5d -
European allies rally around Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy rift
European allies rallied around Ukraine and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader's contentious White House meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance.CBS News - 5d -
European Leaders Rally Around Zelensky After Explosive Meeting With Trump
The statements piled up on social media, offering words of encouragement to the Ukrainian leader and his people.The New York Times - 5d -
Europeans rally around Zelenskyy but will struggle to formulate a plan to defend Ukraine
The showdown in the Oval Office has exposed the huge rift between the US and EuropeFinancial Times - 5d -
New Jersey community rallies around restaurant owners detained by ICE
Dozens of Haddon Township, N.J., residents gathered to write letters supporting the release Emine Emanet, a local restaurant owner currently in ICE custody. WCAU's Claudia Vargas reports.NBC News - 2d -
DOGE’s Foreign Aid Cuts Have Sparked ‘Total Chaos’ Around the World
Human rights organizations say the cuts have undermined years of global democracy-building and free-speech initiatives and put the lives of their staff at risk.Wired - 1d -
Trump voters say president needs more time to turn economy around
The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs ...CBS News - 1d -
Is China investable again?
It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downsideFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - 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
