English farmland could be cut by 9% to hit green targets

Tenth of England’s farmland must be rewilded to hit climate targets, ministers estimate

Under proposed ‘land use framework’, 760,000 hectares would need to be converted to woodland or heath by 2050

Financial Times - 1h

English farmland could be cut by 9% to hit green targets

The government's launches a consultation on converting farmland to woodland and wild habitats.

BBC News - 3h

Dems launch group to hit Trump on tax cuts

Organizers say the nonprofit will be backed by an eight-figure funding campaign.

Politico - 1d

Inflation finishes 2024 well above Fed’s 2% target, PCE shows. Rate cuts on hold.

The price gauge used by the Federal Reserve to help set U.S. interest rates accelerated in December, pushing the bank further from its inflation goal and reducing the chance of another reduction in ...

MarketWatch - 5h

The Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hitting Pause After a Series of Cuts

The U.S. central bank did not cut borrowing costs amid a solid economy and rising inflation risks.

The New York Times - 1d

No interest rate cut by Federal Reserve as inflation remains above target

The Federal Reserve did not apply a cut to its benchmark rate as inflation remains stubborn. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

CBS News - 2d

We're cutting our price target on Danaher as frustration mounts after a messy quarter

Shares tumbled more than 8% after in response to fourth-quarter earnings and 2025 guidance.

CNBC - 2d

The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.

The New York Times - 2d

Power cuts and flood warnings as Storm Herminia hits

About 700 homes are without power and the Met Office is warning of heavy rain across Wales.

BBC News - 4d

Vanderbilt fans storm court after upset of No. 9 Kentucky, hit with $500K fine for third offense

Vanderbilt's athletic director was openly pleading with students to not storm the court before the game ended.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?

President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...

CBS News - 6d

Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers

Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

CBS News - 6d

Trump Drive to Cut Safety Net Could Hit His Voters

The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food and housing, but many of those programs now reach the struggling working class he is courting.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

What Republicans Could Cut to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts: Medicaid and More

President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

CNN hit with 6% staff cut as network sets a plan for a digital future

Cable cord-cutting and a decline in revenue led to a significant workforce reduction at the Warner Bros. Discovery unit while new employees are hired for digital efforts.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs as rising costs hit business

Supermarket chain will lose a fifth of senior management roles and close in-store cafés

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?

BBC News - Jan. 23

Elon Musk's DOGE has a new cost-cutting target: the U.S. penny

Elon Musk's DOGE is taking aim at the U.S. penny, pointing out that it costs more to manufacture than it's worth.

CBS News - Jan. 22

How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next

The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...

Inc. - Jan. 22

Liam Delap stands alone as the classic English No 9 of the future

Improbable hype around the Ipswich forward is growing as he faces the club that reared and discarded him. This season: one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Last season: not in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Quantum-computing stocks could be rich takeover targets. Here’s what to know.

Innovative startups could help tech giants capitalize on this world-changing application.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok within days

The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to TikTok by declining to block a law that could lead to the social media platform being banned in the United States within days.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Hit or Miss? Rating the longest soccer contracts after Haaland's 9½-year deal

Erling Haaland has signed a new 9½-year contract at Manchester City, but what are some lessons from history regarding long-term deals?

ESPN - Jan. 17

China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024

Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Everton’s plan to cut short Armando Broja loan hits hitch with Chelsea

Chelsea ask for total loan cost to be paid before return Striker is injured and set to miss most of rest of season Everton’s attempt to cut short Armando Broja’s loan has hit complications with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

TSMC cuts profitability target as cost of diversifying supply chains bites

World’s biggest chipmaker faces less efficient operations in US and Japan but gets boost from AI demand

Financial Times - Jan. 16

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Square Enix Could Cut Off Game Services For Harassers With New Policy

To counter fan harassment of its employees, from voice actors to developers, Square Enix has implemented a new Group Customer Harassment Policy. The new policy states and defines "customer ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil

Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze

Financial Times - Jan. 10

How Trump’s Greenland Plan Could Hit Ozempic, Legos and Hearing Aids

Putting tariffs on Denmark unless it cedes the island of Greenland could hurt access to a few key products, including popular medicines.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble

Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Whitehall estimates child sexual abuse compensation could hit £10bn

Starmer has criticised previous Conservative government for not implementing recommendations of 2022 Jay review

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop

Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences

Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.

CBS News - Jan. 4