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Average springtime temperatures rising across U.S.
While there are still a few more weeks of winter, warmer temperatures are sweeping the U.S. Data from the nonprofit Climate Central shows that over the past few decades, temperatures in spring have ...CBS News - 3d -
And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors
With this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, Hollywood women of a certain age have never been more bankable or in demand. What’s behind the cultural shift?. Something seems different about ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say
People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%BBC News - 1d -
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Intel’s stock is rising — and this time it’s not because of sale rumors
Nvidia and Broadcom reportedly are testing Intel’s manufacturing technology. That’s a potentially encouraging signal for the business.MarketWatch - 18h -
Rising Temperatures Are Scrambling the Base of the Ocean Food Web
Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.The New York Times - 7h -
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
Greenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homelandABC News - 2h -
4 Key Policies to Lead American Renewal Through Entrepreneurship
It’s Entrepreneurship Week. Here’s how the U.S. can do better to support the innovators who strengthen local and regional economies.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure
Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
House GOP plan to pass Trump agenda set to face key test
The House GOP’s plan to pass a large chunk of President Trump’s agenda is set to face a key test this week when the conference looks to adopt a budget resolution, which would set the legislative ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election
A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts. German election 2025: results in full German voters ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Super Micro expected to meet a key deadline, but other hurdles remain
The server maker still faces government investigations and needs to bolster its management ranks.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Johnson searches for consensus on budget resolution as opposition grows ahead of key vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team are feverishly searching for consensus on the House GOP conference's plan to advance President Trump's legislative agenda, which has thus far ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - Feb. 25 -
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Divide with key allies grows over Trump deal that favors Russia
While the divide between the United States and key allies grows over support for Ukraine, President Donald Trump appears focused on terms of a deal that are favorable for Russia. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 6d -
House aims to vote on budget resolution in key test for Johnson
"There may be a vote tonight, there may not be," House Speaker Mike Johnson said after a meeting with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.CBS News - 6d -
Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race
In 2023, Democratic money helped elect a liberal to the state Supreme Court, swinging it to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.The New York Times - 5d -
At Lucid, key-person risk is a ‘reality’ investors have yet to understand
The departure of Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson is a blow to the EV maker that the market has yet to understand, one analyst said.MarketWatch - 5d -
Key takeaways from Trump's 1st Cabinet meeting -- with Elon Musk
President Donald Trump hheld the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance was Elon Musk.ABC News - 5d -
Curry's vintage 'flurry' keys 56-point night in win
Stephen Curry caught fire for 22 of his season-high 56 points in the pivotal third quarter, leading the Warriors to a come-from-behind 121-115 win over the Magic.ESPN - 3d -
How Elon Musk Built His DOGE Operation: Timeline and Key Takeaways
The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk’s effort to piece together new details about it.The New York Times - 3d -
Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings
Absence of leading authors comes as staff cuts are made to federal agenciesFinancial Times - 3d -
Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR
‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation. Skoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump and Zelenskyy key takeaways: Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
With Ukraine's future in the balance, the high-stakes meeting on Friday between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a shouting match.ABC News - 3d -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer’s plan for peace in Ukraine: key takeaways from London summit
UK prime minister and a host of leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met to discuss ending the war. Europe is “at a crossroads in history”, said Keir Starmer as he hosted 18 leaders at a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is Europe about to soar?
The future of the world might depend on its successFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon
The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration's federal mass job cuts may amount to the largest in history. That has financial ramifications for households and the economy.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy
Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”MarketWatch - 6d -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.NBC News - 6d -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.CNBC - 6d -
'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn
Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.CNBC - 6d -
Ukraine’s economy could grow by 5% next year if hostilities end, EBRD says
European reconstruction bank will help rebuild country if peace is agreed but a lasting end to conflict is needed. The war-torn Ukrainian economy could expand by 5% next year if a ceasefire is ...The Guardian - 5d
