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This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 4d -
Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'
Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.ESPN - 4d -
Gutting USAID Will Have a Monumental Effect on Combating Climate Change
The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world—until Elon Musk showed up.Wired - 4d -
Have the Phillies built baseball's deepest rotation?
Only a handful of rotations across MLB are three-deep in quality starters, much less the five the Phillies have put together. What's the ceiling for this staff?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).The New York Times - 4d -
This will be the year that Guinness loses its cool. Cheers to that! | Lauren O’Neill
It was once a left-field choice but now, like the Aperol spritz before it, my favourite pint has lost its lustre. Anyone for a Murphy’s?. I’m not sure I can remember exactly when I sensed it. Maybe ...The Guardian - 4d -
'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'
Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.BBC News - 4d -
Trump should not take bond investors for granted
It needs only a small reduction in the dollar slice of global reserves to hit prices and raise borrowing costsFinancial Times - 4d -
Rangers Have No Excuses Following Unacceptable Loss To Penguins
Here are some takeaways from the Rangers' loss to the Penguins.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Blackhawks Have Offensive Explosion; Beat Predators 6-2
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators in a big way. Their offensive explosion led to the 6-2 victory.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Indiana coach candidates: Michigan's Dusty May, Texas A&M's Buzz Williams lead options to replace Mike Woodson
Here are some names to watch as the Hoosiers begins the search to replace Woodson, who will resign at end of seasonCBS Sports - 4d -
Courthouse Weddings Have Never Been More Chic
These low-key nuptials are growing in popularity and becoming an aesthetic, offering couples intimate yet affordable settings for their big day.The New York Times - 4d -
Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says
Looking at the sectors and parts of the market that may go up as tariffs hit the market.CNBC - 4d -
Expedia’s stock rallies 17% as Wall Street cheers the return of its dividend
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Expedia will pay out a quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share.MarketWatch - 4d -
Crude falls for the week as Trump’s historic moves ‘write the script’ for oil in the short term
Oil futures climbed Friday from their lowest levels of the year, but tallied a third straight weekly fall amid rising U.S. inventories and worries that the Trump administration’s higher tariffs on ...MarketWatch - 4d -
2-year Treasury yield ends at highest in 2 weeks after jobs-data revisions
Yields on U.S. government debt jumped on Friday, but finished mixed for the week, after January’s nonfarm-payrolls data included upward revisions for prior months that revealed the labor market was ...MarketWatch - 4d -
C. Richard Kramlich, Early Investor in Silicon Valley, Dies at 89
He was among the first backers of Apple Computer and 3Com, earning windfalls, but it was his humaneness that distinguished him from other venture capitalists.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 5d -
Constantly scrolling on your phone? Why we can’t stand feeling bored
In one study, nearly half of participants left alone for 15 minutes with no stimulation chose to have an electric shock. People hate feeling bored. We hate it so much that we spend hours ...The Guardian - 5d -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - 5d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Finding One Last Free Agent for Every M.L.B. Team
Spring training is around the corner, and these players could fill a need at a new home.The New York Times - 5d -
LinkedIn Made $2 Billion in Subscriptions Last Year. How’s Hiring Going for You?
Something smells fishy.Inc. - 5d -
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution
Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump ...The New York Times - 5d -
Super Bowl LIX: Eagles are better, but Chiefs have you-know-who
This week's Four Verts blocks out all the noise and looks at the four biggest Super Bowl themes, while also issuing a warning about being "bored" with the Chiefs.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Last man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty
Corey Walker pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of robbery, with firearm and gang enhancements, in the fatal shooting of rapper Pop Smoke.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - 5d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 5d -
TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?Wired - 5d -
How to Boil an Egg? Scientists Claim to Have Cracked the Recipe.
Their new method takes 32 minutes.The New York Times - 6d -
Why you should be rooting for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX
"Fly, Eagles, Fly" has a nice ring to it, but Philadelphia is a bit of a throwback. If you are tired of the shotgun and passing it every down, this team is for you.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.
Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.The New York Times - 6d -
Why the N.F.L. Hired Kyle Smith as Its New Fashion Editor
Kyle Smith’s job isn’t quite like any other in professional sports.The New York Times - 6d -
Jeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequences
The US president creates uncertainty and injects more instability, our international editor writes.BBC News - Feb. 5
