German unemployment rises in January to 6.4%

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - Feb. 20

StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - Feb. 21

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.

ABC News - 6d

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - 6d

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - 6d

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

BBC News - 6d

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...

The Guardian - 5d

Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat

Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank

Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.

The New York Times - 3d

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 4d

Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks

Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.

CNBC - 3d

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

BBC News - 3d

Spain wine export revenue rises in 2024 but volumes fall

Yahoo News - 3d

Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns

Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.

CBS News - 3d

Rise Of The Golden Idol DLC Release Date May Be Hidden In Plain Sight

Following its launch back in October, The Rise of the Golden Idol is set to add some additional chapters to its tale of murder and mystery in the first expansion, called The Sins of New Wells. ...

GameSpot - 3d

UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...

The Guardian - 2d

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

The New York Times - 2d

Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise

A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...

The Guardian - 2d

Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA

Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.

The Hill - 2d

Mother says "it's terrifying" as measles cases rise in Texas amid outbreak

Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine ...

CBS News - 2d

Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate

Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax rises

Financial Times - 1d

The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros?

Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus?. How did something as ...

The Guardian - 1d

Will gold's price keep rising this spring? Here's what experts think.

The price of gold has been climbing, and there's a chance that trend could continue, experts say. Here's why.

CBS News - 1d

Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training

Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour market

Financial Times - 1d

Autodesk says it’s cutting 9% of its workforce, and shares rise

Design-software developer Autodesk Inc. on Thursday said it would cut around 9% of its workforce, or around 1,350 employees, amid a bigger effort to prioritize cloud services and artificial ...

MarketWatch - 18h

UK house prices rise more than expected in February

Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in April

Financial Times - 7h

Will Men Wear Really, Really, Ridiculously Low-Rise Jeans?

Rear-end revealing denim at Diesel proves there are still some taboos.

The New York Times - 2h

‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Fades Amid Rising Economic Anxiety

Stocks soared after President Trump’s win. But that rally largely reversed in February. On Friday, the S&P 500 was on track for its worst week of the year.

The New York Times - 2h

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21