China sets growth target around 5% despite threat from US tariffs

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 - 6d

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

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

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 Europe

Financial 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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Speaker Johnson says Education Department's dismantling is welcomed "around the country"

An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody ...

CBS News - 8h

Is China investable again?

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Milei wins senate votes despite memecoin scandal

Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s president

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Yin triumphs at LPGA Thailand despite Iwai's 61

Angel Yin made seven birdies in a bogey-free final round to hold off a fast-finishing Akie Iwai to win the LPGA Thailand tournament by one shot.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells

During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social ...

ESPN - Feb. 24

Germany looks to nuclear despite unlikely comeback

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

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 - Feb. 26

Arteta defiant about title despite Forest draw

Mikel Arteta has refused to concede the Premier League title, despite seeing Arsenal fall 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

ESPN - Feb. 27

Hayes: USWNT 'future is exciting' despite 1st loss

USWNT coach Emma Hayes played down the significance of the team's first loss since she took charge last year, when going down 2-1 to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.

ESPN - 6d

Chiefs plan to use franchise tag on Trey Smith, prevent top pending free agent OL from hitting open market

Smith will make $23.4 million on a fully guaranteed, one-year contract

CBS Sports - Feb. 27

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

Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition

In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter discussed the apparel company's new acquisition.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers

DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.

CNBC - Feb. 21

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Planet Fitness shares stumble as outlook points to slower earnings growth

Planet Fitness’ stock falls as the full-year earnings growth outlook disappoints.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - Feb. 26

C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down

C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival

Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last year

Financial Times - 6d

Rocket Lab’s outlook disappoints, but SpaceX-style growth is still ahead: analyst

KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Rocket Lab’s long-term-growth prospects are still strong.

MarketWatch - 6d

Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...

The Hill - 6d

The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.

CNBC - 6d

10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth

These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show high growth rates for revenue and profits through 2026.

MarketWatch - 3d

Tesla faces ‘slower growth and rising risk’ among increasing reasons to worry

BofA Securities has cut its price target on Tesla’s stock, which is trading at a four-month low.

MarketWatch - 2d

Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February

Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.

Inc. - 1d

Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth

Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.

CBS News - 9h

Costco reports mixed second-quarter earnings, comparable sales growth

Costco on Thursday reported mixed earnings for the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 1h

NOAA set to slash jobs 'imminently'

Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “imminently,” a source with knowledge told The Hill. The person, who asked to speak anonymously due to fear of ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

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