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NATO's Rutte tells Europe to 'stop complaining' about being sidelined, pledges spending targets increase
The NATO secretary general confirmed the alliance would reach a new agreement for defense spending targets when members meet in June.CNBC - 5d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined
As top global officials gather for the Munich Security Conference, the future of Ukraine and reshaping Europe's defense architecture will be central to talks.CNBC - 6d -
Is America preparing to abandon NATO and Europe?
We live in an era of multipolarity, where American hegemony is contested, and the assumptions that underpinned NATO’s longevity are eroding.The Hill - 6h -
Dominion Energy Will Spend $50 Billion to Increase Capacity
The Virginia-based utility firm aims to meet record energy demand from data centers.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine. But divisions run deep
European leaders were summoned by French President Emmanuel Macron in a high-profile display of European coordination on UkraineABC News - 2d -
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” to aim for a return to Ukraine’s borders as they were before 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Vance meets with Zelenskyy after demanding NATO allies boost defense spending
Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after Vance demanded that the NATO alliance step up defense spending. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz and ...CBS News - 6d -
Bond investors brace for Europe’s defence spending ‘bazooka’
Sovereign debt yield curves at their steepest in more than two years as investors anticipate more supplyFinancial Times - 1d -
Kevin Durant derides NBA All-Star criticism: 'It's more fun to complain about the NBA than to actually watch it'
Durant went on a posting spree on X on Monday, responding to fans who complained about All-Star weekend.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NATO Worries Grow That Europe Will Be Left Out of Talks to End War in Ukraine
President Trump has made it clear that he is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine. The move has left Europe worried that it, and Ukraine, could be left out as he negotiates with Russia’s ...The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Russia asked US for Nato withdrawal from eastern Europe, says Romania
Moscow’s demand during Riyadh talks rejected but allies fear Donald Trump could yet allow restoration of former Soviet blocFinancial Times - 13h -
Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...The New York Times - 6h -
Vance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed Extreme
His comments shocked attendees at the Munich Security Conference and seemed to target efforts to sideline the hard-right party the Alternative for Germany.The New York Times - 5d -
NATO drills underscore European fears about waning American support
As NATO conducts large-scale military exercises, European allies worry about the future of U.S. backing amid President Trump's attacks on Ukraine and its leadership.CBS News - 10h -
Vance, in First Foreign Speech, Tells Europe That U.S. Will Dominate A.I.
Speaking in Paris at an artificial intelligence summit, the vice president gave an America First vision of the technology — with the U.S. dominating the chips, the software and the rules.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 4d -
Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending
Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 6d -
Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Why Europe’s defence spending may need a bold new approach
In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe’s postwar dependence on the US. Putting aside the petulant Giorgia Meloni, who drove up to the steps of the Élysée ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ukraine and NATO allies fear being left out of potential Trump-Putin peace talks
President Trump is pressing ahead with his plan for trying to end the nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine. At the White House, Mr. Trump said U.S. and Russian officials will be meeting in Munich, and ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Goldman Sachs targets leading role in active ETFs in Europe
Competition heats up as other fund groups are poised to expand product rangesFinancial Times - 6d -
Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything
Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.MarketWatch - 1d -
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
What the UK’s largest freezer tells us about future of food
Automated stores run by global companies such as NewCold have become critical in keeping supermarkets stockedFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Inside the Royal Free - what it tells us about the NHS
From frustrated staff and ageing equipment to life-saving care, what life on the frontline is like.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
The top 5 things no one tells you about retirement
Almost half of retirees struggled in the transition to retirementMarketWatch - 5d -
NATO allies warn Ukraine and Europe can't be left out of peace talks with Russia
NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Europe must take a stand when it comes to Ukraine's future in NATO, foreign ministers say
Europe is confronting an "existential" moment in its history, foreign ministers told a CNBC-moderated panel at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.CNBC - 5d -
Bonds issued by defense contractors are being snapped up, as stocks fall on talk of spending cuts
Bond spreads have tightened in recent weeks as stocks have slumped on fears that “DOGE” will target the Pentagon.MarketWatch - 2d -
What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Film in Europe is booming, but the gongs and glamour only tell one side of the story | Moritz Pfeifer
The Berlinale opens today to an industry thriving on EU funds. But where is the money going – and are audiences benefiting too?. European film is booming. Really. In spite of the disruption caused ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Analyzing Vance's critical remarks about free speech, immigration in Europe
If there were any doubts among America's European allies that "there's a new sheriff in town," they were erased Friday when Vice President JD Vance said those exact words in his first major speech ...CBS News - 6d -
What to Know About VAT, the Tax System Used in Europe That Trump Despises
The president says the VAT system used across Europe gives other countries unfair trade advantages. Here’s how the system started.The New York Times - 3d -
‘She is financially irresponsible’: My husband secretly gives our daughter, 37, thousands of dollars. She spends the money wildly. How do I stop this?
“My husband has been giving her money each month. The deposits from October 2024 through February 2025 total almost $13,000.”MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
What do Super Bowl results tell us about Eagles and Chiefs when it comes to 2025 fantasy football drafts?
Matt Harmon breaks down the Eagles' dominant win over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and what it could mean for 2025 fantasy drafts.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10