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Wealth of US ‘oil-garchs’ went up 15% in nine months as industry figures plan Trump inauguration party
Oil and gas firms have given more than $75m to Trump’s campaign and stand to benefit from his ‘drill, baby drill’ plan. As Joe Biden warns in his farewell address as president that “an oligarchy is ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun
I didn’t remember committing my crime but I knew I had fallen through the cracks of the system. Could prison really be my salvation?. Sixteen months ago, I somehow found myself standing bewildered ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land
A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024
Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giantsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX says its Starship spacecraft broke up midflight as videos of debris emerge online
SpaceX said its Starship space vehicle broke up during a flight meant to test the megarocket's capabilities. Videos on social media appeared to show debris streaming across the sky.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Starbucks Reverses Its Open-Door Policy for Bathroom Use and Lounging
Starbucks said visitors to the coffee shops would be required to buy something in order to use the restroom or stay in the store, as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
UK ministers signal support for China mega-embassy in London
David Lammy and Yvette Cooper outline conditions for proposed diplomatic complex at former Royal Mint siteFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Aonic invests $10M in gaming rewards company Mega Fortuna
Aonic is investing $10 million in Mega Fortuna, which is best known for its gaming rewards and discovery platform.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Steve Jobs Used the 2-Hour Rule to Come Up With Some of His Greatest Ideas. So Can You
Steve Jobs knew that constant busyness is the enemy of great ideas. Put his insight to use with the two-hour rule.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Los Angeles community steps up to offer wildfire victims a sense of 'normalcy'
Feeling helpless about the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, everyone, from celebrities and influencers to normal Angelenos, have rushed to help those in need.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Armed gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed
The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
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GSK to buy US cancer drug firm IDRx for up to $1.15bn
Massachusetts-based company is working on new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Business live – latest updates GSK has struck a deal worth up to $1.15bn (£950m) to acquire a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Trump’s trade coercion will harm the US and its allies
Greenland gambit suggests the country is now a threat to as much as a guarantor of securityFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes
One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House
A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Takeaways from Trump’s Criminal Sentencing
Friday’s punishment was largely symbolic, but it ensured that Donald J. Trump would become America’s first felon president.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Taiwan's Lock-Kneed Soldiers Kick Up a Fuss Over Tabooed Tradition
Goose-stepping has a bad rap in the West, thanks to Nazi Germany. In Taiwan, it’s a beloved tradition that army veterans are fighting to keep.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...The Hill - 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 -
5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador; no initial reports of damage
A strong earthquake drove frightened residents of El Salvador’s capital into the streets, but there was no immediate report of damage or deathsABC News - Jan. 9 -
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since JulyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores
Amazon Retail Ad Service will allow sites to show "contextually relevant ads in the right place and at the right time" in search results, the company said.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts
Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boardsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt criminal sentencing
The eleventh-hour filing comes after two lower courts rejected his efforts to block Friday's sentencing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Delta Just Announced Its Plan to Use AI to Solve the Worst Thing About Traveling
A new in-app concierge relies on AI to give customers a personalized experience.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor
The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Trump asks US supreme court to halt sentencing in New York criminal case
President-elect turns to nation’s top court after state appeals court denied bid to pause criminal proceedings. Donald Trump has asked the US supreme court to pause criminal proceedings in his ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Surgeon general offers 'parting prescription' for US
Outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offered a “parting prescription” to the U.S. in a document released Tuesday. “As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up
The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.Wired - Jan. 7 -
This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology
Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
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‘Kiss and capture’: scientists offer new theory on how Pluto got its largest moon
Findings suggest Charon collided with dwarf planet and then pair briefly rotated together before separating. It sounds like one of Kipling’s Just So Stories but it is rooted in science: experts ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructureABC News - Jan. 6 -
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Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs
A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.The Hill - Jan. 5
