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UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings
Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".BBC News - 2d -
Target Reports Solid Holiday Quarter But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty Ahead
The retailer ended 2024 with a good holiday season, but warned of uncertainty ahead.The New York Times - 2d -
Why Elon Musk is targeting a free tax-filing software package
Musk plans cost-cutting – and Americans will end up footing the bill; the business of immigration surveillance; and a fond farewell to Skype. Hello, and welcome back. In this week’s Techscape: the ...The Guardian - 2d -
How Target shoppers could be hurt by Trump’s tariffs in the ‘next couple of days’
Target’s already buying less from China, but tariffs haven’t had the impact that President Donald Trump wanted.MarketWatch - 2d -
Target and Best Buy warn of price hikes from Trump's tariffs
Wall Street investors, retail executives and economic analysts are sounding growing alarms that the new administration’s trade policies could pinch shoppers and the economy.NBC News - 2d -
Target’s Sales Forecast Is Down Thanks to Tariffs and a Customer Spending Slump
CEO Brian Cornell says that tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China could increase prices “over the next couple of days.”Inc. - 2d -
Target, Best Buy warn of higher prices over Trump tariffs
Target and Best Buy warned on Tuesday that shoppers should expect to see higher prices on certain goods as President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China go into effect and those nations ...The Hill - 1d -
Protestors target Tesla as backlash to Elon Musk's political power grows
The average sale price of used Teslas has dropped, along with Tesla stock this year. NBC News' David Noriega looks at how Tesla might be caught up in the intersection of business and politics, and ...NBC News - 1d -
Watch: House Democrats target Trump actions in event post-joint address
House Democrats will hold an event Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, seeking to elevate the stories of "everyday Americans" who they argue have been harmed by President Trump's sweeping actions ...The Hill - 1d -
40-day Target boycott begins following company's DEI diversion
(NewsNation) — Target, a private company not required to follow President Trump's orders to dismiss diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, did just that in January. The Minnesota-based ...The Hill - 1d -
DOJ charges Chinese hackers, government officials in campaign targeting US agencies
The U.S. government has charged 10 Chinese hackers-for-hire and two of the country's security officials in a scheme to steal data from American entities and dissidents of the Chinese government, ...The Hill - 1d -
Justice Dept. Indicts 12 Chinese in Hacking Plot Against U.S. Targets
The suspects were charged as part of what U.S. officials called a “hackers for hire” system whose primary customer was the Chinese government.The New York Times - 1d -
Georgia pastor calls for Target boycott over DEI policies
A Georgia pastor is asking for a 40-day "fast" on Target during the Lent season over the company's controversial stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 22h -
Republicans need to cut Medicaid to hit budget savings target, CBO finds
Republicans can’t achieve their goal of slashing $2 trillion in federal spending over the next decade without cutting Medicaid, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In a ...The Hill - 19h -
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.The New York Times - 19h -
Drop in planning permissions casts doubt on England’s housebuilding target
Number of new homes given go ahead last year was lowest since 2014Financial Times - 14h -
Air France-KLM targets ‘unbelievable’ spending of American travellers
Surge in demand for premium leisure will help airline group boost profits, says chief Ben SmithFinancial Times - 12h -
High-rise flats could help Labour hit its housing target
The government must tackle leasehold and encourage high-density developmentFinancial Times - 9h -
Transfer rumors, news: Man United target Trafford as Onana backup
Manchester United are keen on Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 4h -
Trump raids will now target migrant families who entered the U.S. with their children
U.S. immigration agents are planning a new operation to arrest migrant families with children as part of a nationwide crackdown, according to three sources familiar with the planning.NBC News - 2h -
U.S. federal agencies targeted in Chinese hacker-for-hire scheme, DOJ says
The Justice Department has unveiled a hackers-for-hire scheme that was allegedly directed by the Chinese government. The targets reportedly included U.S. government agencies. CBS News Homeland ...CBS News - 2h -
Meta is targeting 'hundreds of millions' of businesses in agentic AI deployment
Meta expects a market of hundreds of millions of small businesses where gen AI will directly interact with customers, says head of AI for Business, Clara Shih.CNBC - 2h -
Trump raids will now target migrant families who entered the U.S. with their children
U.S. immigration agents are planning a new operation to arrest migrant families with children as part of a nationwide crackdown, according to three sources familiar with the planning.NBC News - 2h -
Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries
Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 11-week low as economic concerns build
Yields on 2- and 10-year U.S. government debt fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as traders considered the risks of slowing global growth and a potential domestic recession.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening
Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the message it sends about the mood among consumers right now.MarketWatch - 6d -
The People’s Union USA’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Organizer Served Jail Time on Sex Charge
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to “disseminating voyeuristic material.”The New York Times - 5d -
In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei has signaled that a new and much-anticipated deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminentABC News - 4d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 4d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — ...CBS News - 4d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.CBS News - 4d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 3d -
K-pop stocks defy South Korea's political and economic woes — as well as Trump tariff threats
There is one sector that has offered hope to investors this year. One of South Korea's largest cultural exports: K-pop.CNBC - 1d -
Latest negative economic data is 'Biden data' and Trump will fix it, Commerce chief Lutnick says
The stock market dropped sharply in recent days as investors worried about the effects of President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.CNBC - 1d -
Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah
Selling off assets to foreign owners, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services only leads to inequality and instability. In 1994, I joined a march protesting against how the World ...The Guardian - 9h -
Republicans want corporate oligarchy. We need economic democracy | Rashida Tlaib and Michael A McCarthy
The GOP budget seeks vast cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and more. Instead, let’s build an economy for everyone. American families are exhausted. They deserve a government that chooses them over ...The Guardian - 9h -
FinCEN Sets New Deadline and Teases Future Leniency With CTA
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also dangled a carrot in front of smaller enterprises.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records
Canada's dramatic win over the United States in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.ESPN - Feb. 21