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President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately'
The comments represented an initial strike at Fed officials, with whom Trump had a highly contentious relationship during his first term in office.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
SK Hynix profit soars to a record high on AI boom, but shares drop on demand uncertainty
SK Hynix CFO Kim Woohyun said that the outlook for memory demand in 2025 was clouded by inventory adjustments, protective trade policies and geopolitical risks.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Susan Collins: 'Troubling' that Hegseth FBI report omitted key information
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to have omitted ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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What's left on Giants' offseason needs list ahead of spring training?
Alex Pavlovic highlights positions the San Francisco Giants should look to upgrade with MLB spring training right around the corner.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s blitz of new policies gives anti-immigration beliefs a troubling platform
Trump’s agenda is clear: keep people out or make them pay. The US’s fabric as a nation of immigrants is tearing apart. Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers hoping for a safe haven to build a ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Marvel Rivals Spring Festival Introduces New Costumes And Superhero Soccer
Although springtime doesn't technically begin until March 20, NetEase is getting a jump on the warmer weather by launching a Spring Festival in Marvel Rivals later this week. In the announcement ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
Reeves backs plans for looser limits on mortgage lending
UK chancellor favours proposals by financial regulator for banks to take more risks to boost home ownershipFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Instagram announces new video app amid TikTok troubles
Instagram announced a new video creation app Sunday amid legal struggles faced in the U.S. by TikTok, another social media platform with a focus on visual content. “Today we’re announcing Edits, a ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
With Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers Further Separate Themselves
The defending World Series champs just added the favorite to win the N.L. Rookie of the Year award and one of the best pitchers in the world.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Even Before TikTok’s Troubles, Chinese Companies Were Wary of Washington
Start-ups with Chinese ties have found it increasingly difficult to do business and list shares in the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Will spring come early? NOAA releases weather predictions for every state
A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pactABC News - Jan. 16 -
4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January
If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
The GOP Rivalry That Could Spell Big Trouble for Trump
With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.Politico - Jan. 16 -
‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians
If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv . In an underground command post in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier peered at a map. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Crashlands 2 Comes In For A Landing This Spring
Nearly nine years ago, the original Crashlands introduced players to an alien space trucker named Flux Dabes as she survived a crash landing on the planet Woanope and crafted her way out of that ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
Blue Origin Scraps New Rocket Debut Launch Due to Tech Trouble
Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off the first launch of its massive New Glenn rocket in the final minutes of its countdown.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Injuries further mar Packers' season-ending loss
The Packers' struggling offense combined with some shaky special teams to doom them again in Sunday's wild-card loss to the Eagles, with a quintet of injuries adding to their issues.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Is US inflation set to rise further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Strong Job Market Could Prove Costly for Homebuyers and Businesses. Here’s Why
The job market has shown resilience with unemployment falling to 4.1 percent last month.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for spring projects now
Considering a home equity loan to pay for your planned spring projects? Here's why you should start the process now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Your new year pension tidy up could drag on until spring
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market
Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Henry Zeffman: Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Trump's NATO Vision Spells Trouble for the Alliance
A call for much higher arms spending and the threat of grabbing allies’ land dial up pressure on members.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?
The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025
Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Mexico drops migrants in troubled resort as it disperses them far from US border
Two weeks ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Mexico continues dissolving attention-grabbing migrant caravans and dispersing migrants throughout the country to keep them ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Praised abroad, troubled at home: Canada’s political ‘prince’ bows out
Justin Trudeau’s popularity undermined by higher costs and rising anti-immigration sentimentFinancial Times - Jan. 7
