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Opening statements set in trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie
Lawyers are scheduled to deliver opening statements Monday at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie.NBC News - 1d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand loosens ‘golden visa’ rules to attract investors
Some applicants need only spend one week a year in country and English skills no longer requiredFinancial Times - 1d -
BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition
German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVsFinancial Times - 1d -
On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation.MarketWatch - 2d -
The 180-Year-Old Economic Principle Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About Thanks To AI
Jevons Paradox has found a new audience with AI evangelists.Inc. - 2d -
You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey
The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Importance of In-Person Collaboration
In-person collaboration and interaction is not a ‘nice-to-have.’ It’s a privilege.Inc. - 2d -
‘What’s high tech about clothing?’ Life on the margins of China’s economic reboot
The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plansFinancial Times - 2d -
Late Daly try secures dramatic England victory against France
Watch highlights as a late Elliot Daly try gives England a dramatic 26-25 Six Nations win against France in a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Stadium.BBC News - 3d -
Daly try gives England precious victory over France
England strike in the 79th-minute to win a roller-coaster Six Nations encounter against France at Allianz Stadium.BBC News - 3d -
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How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.CBS News - 3d -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.BBC News - 3d -
Eye on America: Starter home struggles and the sandwich generation’s retirement woes
In Texas, we examine how a shortage of millions of homes for sale is driving up demand and squeezing out families looking to purchase starter homes. And in Massachusetts, we hear from members of ...CBS News - 3d -
China’s economic miracle appears to be in the past. Here’s why the future looks bleaker and bleaker.
Weak consumption, an aging population and an exodus of personal wealth from the country put China on a perilous path.MarketWatch - 3d -
How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.BBC News - 3d -
How Birmingham Is Trying to Reduce Gun Violence
Birmingham, Ala., which had a record year for homicides, is trying to curb shootings by blocking streets. But the effort has come to mean something else.The New York Times - 3d -
How will a weakened Iran navigate the turbulent future?
Mohsen M Milani’s book charts the Islamic Republic’s rise to ‘peak power’ and the fall-out from Hamas’s assault on IsraelFinancial Times - 3d -
Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.CBS News - 3d -
After another limited free-agent market, MLB faces a new economic problem
If Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso can't get the deals they want, what does that mean for MLB free agency as a whole?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Khamenei of Iran Denounces Negotiation With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar
Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that puts a pause on his closing of the de minimis trade exemption.CNBC - 4d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
Santorini restricts traffic, imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activityABC News - 4d -
13 Best Weighted Blankets, Robes, and Eye Masks (2025)
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.Wired - 4d -
Iran supreme leader says US talks 'not intelligent' but doesn't rule them out
Iran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with TehranABC News - 4d -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - 4d -
Unity is working with Toyota on the next-gen human machine interface for cars
Unity was chosen by Toyota Motor to help it deliver a graphical user interface for Toyota’s next human-machine interface for cars.VentureBeat - 4d -
Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show
Trump administration appointees and allies of Elon Musk wanted to use the Treasury’s sensitive payment system to block disbursements.The New York Times - 4d -
French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?
With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.VentureBeat - 5d -
Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda
The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.The New York Times - 5d -
Iran inaugurates its first drone-carrier warship
Iran has inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainlandABC News - 5d -
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”Wired - 5d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 5d
