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Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - 6d -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 3d -
Fantasy Baseball: Forget base-stealers — it's time we spotlight the big slugger in drafts once again
All anyone cares and talks about in fantasy baseball draft season is stolen bases, but Andy Behrens says we shouldn't ignore the non-base stealers.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Forget Stargate. Apple now has its own $500 billion investment plan.
Apple is matching the amount of the Stargate AI joint venture — and building goodwill with the new administration in a familiar approach.MarketWatch - 4d -
Forget the pundits — here's what ought to win. And what should have gotten a chance
Some contenders seem to have their Academy Awards all sewn up, but in a perfect world, we'd rather it have gone this way — with several other titles in the mix.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Hey DOGE: Forget 5 Bullet Points—Here’s How to Actually Measure Performance
An excellent executive scorecard isn’t just a report, but an innovative way to optimize your company’s performance.Inc. - 2d -
How to Watch the 2025 Oscars Online
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday, and you’ll be able to stream it through Hulu as well.Wired - 12h -
Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges
Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?
The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.Wired - 5d -
These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - 2d -
England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone
Tom Rowland was a powerhouse England under-18 prop. Eight years later and four stone lighter, he is about to become part of the first sub-85kg New Zealand team.BBC News - 1d -
Cortez Masto, Grassley push for grants for small police departments
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing to launch a grant program to boost resources for small law enforcement departments across the country. Dubbed the ...The Hill - 1d -
1 Small Change Will Help You Learn Better, According to a Psychology Professor
Entrepreneurs are lifelong learners by definition. There’s a simple way to improve comprehension. Not enough people use it.Inc. - 16h -
WATCH: Teen celebrates 15th birthday after 18-hour surgery
After an 18-hour surgery to repair his left artery, Matthew got to celebrate his birthday at home doing what he loves best: playing his guitar and his viola.ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
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Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - 6d -
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.BBC News - 4d -
Trump celebrates end of Joy Reid MSNBC show: 'Finally'
President Trump says he is thrilled MSNBC host Joy Reid will no longer preside over a prime-time show on the network, a major change that comes as part of an overhaul of the channel's programming ...The Hill - 4d -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - 3d -
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-AdhaABC News - 1d -
Weekly quiz: How did the UK's oldest horse celebrate her birthday?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 1d -
‘Our people were so innovative’: Māori art celebrated in landmark book
Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous history of Māori art showcases creative work across a diverse range of mediums. A new landmark book celebrating Māori art has clocked up a couple of impressive firsts: ...The Guardian - 18h -
Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30
Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choiceFinancial Times - 13h -
Celebrity tributes pour in for Gene Hackman: 'Powerful, subtle, brilliant'
Celebrity tributes are pouring in for Gene Hackman after the revered 95-year-old actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.NBC News - 6h -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 2d -
5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business
Selling to a private equity firm can be a lucrative outcome, but only if you have your ducks in a row.Inc. - 2d -
Indian economy and business: your questions answered
In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and moreFinancial Times - 22h -
“No Other Land” Is the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch
“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?
From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Oscars flashback: Charlie Kaufman expresses 'Eternal' gratitude
Two years after pulling off a creative double nomination, Charlie Kaufman joined the winner's circle with his screenplay for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar
Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...The Guardian - 4d -
Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners
When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?BBC News - 4d -
Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar
Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...The Guardian - 3d -
12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.BBC News - 2d -
Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders
Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books
The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.Los Angeles Times - 2d