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How February revealed the toughness of the UFC's 'easiest' weight class
Fans and pundits hearken back to the days of Anderson Silva, but 185 pounds may be at its best right now.ESPN - 5d -
Timothée Chalamet’s Bold SAG Speech Is a Master Class in Personal Branding
The actor made a declaration about his ambitions not just to his peers, but to the entire industry.Inc. - 5d -
Class-Action Complaint Alleges That Passes Distributes Illicit Content
A model alleges the platform company encouraged her to post explicit content that it sold to subscribers known as ‘big spenders’ and ‘whales.’Inc. - 2d -
Bong Joon Ho, ‘Mickey17’ Director, Brings Class Warfare To Outer Space
Bong Joon Ho has turned his funny-sad excavations of life under capitalism into unlikely blockbusters. With “Mickey 17,” he’s bending a whole new genre.The New York Times - 2d -
Peaty omitted from GB's world-class programme for 2025
Six-time Olympic medallist Adam Peaty is not included in the group of elite swimmers that will be supported by Aquatics GB throughout 2025.BBC News - 1d -
Trump's lies on tax cuts are another gut punch to America's working-class
He and congressional Republicans are getting ready to sell out Americans and our future so he can deliver massive tax cuts to billionaires like Elon Musk.The Hill - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft big board: The 50 best players in this class
It's a great year for teams that need help in the trenches or pass rushing, while a QB1 sneaks into top 10. Tap in for a scouting report.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
This ETF provider thinks it's time to rethink investing in China
Investors may want to reduce their exposure to the world's largest emerging market.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge
The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S.
Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The company also said it will hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
TSMC to announce $100B investment in US chip manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to announce a $100 billion investment in U.S. chip manufacturing plants on Monday, the White House confirmed. The multibillion-dollar ...The Hill - 3d -
Breaking down Trump's investment plan with TSMC
President Trump is set to announce an investment of $100 billion from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company for new manufacturing plants in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 3d -
TSMC unveils $100bn advanced chipmaking investment in the US
Taiwanese company’s overture to Trump administration marks effort to ward off tariffs on importsFinancial Times - 2d -
Mavs raise ticket costs, cite 'investments' in team
Citing "ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement," the Dallas Mavericks are upping season-ticket prices by at least 8.5% for next season.ESPN - 2d -
Liberty's Ionescu invests in NWSL club Bay FC
New York Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu is becoming an investor for the NWSL club Bay FC, the club announced Monday.ESPN - 2d -
3 signs it's not too late to invest in gold
Think it's too late to invest in gold? Here's why it could still be worth investing in now.CBS News - 22h -
The UK’s inflationary basket case
It all keeps adding up / We think we’re cracking upFinancial Times - 13h -
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Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliamentFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?Financial Times - Feb. 25 -
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?
Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending
Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussionsFinancial Times - 6d -
China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’
Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2. China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get you, ...The Guardian - 6d -
If the best defence against AI is more AI, this could be tech’s Oppenheimer moment
An unsettling new book advocates a closer relationship between Silicon Valley and the US government to harness artificial intelligence in the name of national security. Oscar Wilde’s quip, “Life ...The Guardian - 4d -
Europe juggles protecting Ukraine with rebuilding its own defences
Also in this newsletter: the free market case for more green subsidiesFinancial Times - 3d -
European defence shares jump as blistering rally gathers pace
Euro surges after pressure builds on continent’s governments to boost military spendingFinancial Times - 3d -
EU to propose new common fundraising to fuel defence splurge
Also in this newsletter: Ireland moves to relax its rules for deploying peacekeepersFinancial Times - 2d -
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"BBC News - 2d -
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Germany’s future coalition partners to relax debt rules to boost defence budget
Conservative alliance and Social Democrats to propose exempting spending of more than 1% of GDP on defence. The prospective partners in Germany’s next government have said they will seek to loosen ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU think-tank looks to ETFs to boost European defence companies
There has been a surge in interest in weapons makers, but current ETFs offer only global exposureFinancial Times - 1d -
Greek PM calls on EU’s biggest party to back defence spending initiatives
Also in this newsletter: can Europe’s steel industry be saved?Financial Times - 1d -
Germany’s Merz strikes ‘game-changing’ deal to boost defence spending
Move to relax debt brake marks historic shift in country’s conservative approach to borrowingFinancial Times - 1d -
European markets soar as Germany lifts ‘debt brake’ to raise defence spending
Berlin’s ‘big bazooka’ move sends industrial stocks surging but fiscal sea change also hikes borrowing costs. Business live – German debt ‘bazooka’ rallies stocks and euro European financial ...The Guardian - 1d -
Germany seeks ‘long-term’ EU exemption for defence spending
Friedrich Merz leads German pivot in Europe’s ‘rearmament’ raceFinancial Times - 1d -
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Can Europe’s defence groups step up if Trump pulls back?
Region’s arms companies have been soaring but the US president’s approach could turbocharge their ascentFinancial Times - 14h
