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Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.NBC News - 44m -
The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries
One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...NBC News - 6d -
The N.F.L. Draft Has a New Consensus Top Prospect
The two-way star Travis Hunter has been surpassed in the rankings.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - 5d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 1d -
Trump holds first cabinet meeting
Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes the first cabinet meeting of his new administration, with Elon Musk expected to be in attendance.NBC News - 18h -
Europe’s elite fears Trump, Musk and the truth
The EU's ruling class has become fanatical in its desire to censor.The Hill - 5d -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - 5d -
For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now
Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.The New York Times - 4d -
Confusion, fear at the Justice Department under Trump
The Department of Justice is in upheaval from firings and resignations in the first weeks of the Trump administration. Fear has silenced many in the department, but two prosecutors are speaking up.CBS News - 3d -
Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia
Harold Hamm warns executives will be wary of any peace deal between Trump and PutinFinancial Times - 4d -
Producers braced for glut of palm oil after Indonesia curbs exports
Clampdown on exports of used cooking oil squeezes demand from European energy suppliersFinancial Times - 2d -
BP’s going back to petroleum as it plans more oil spending and production
Embattled oil major BP on Wednesday unveiled what it billed as a strategic reset, planning to increase oil and gas investment while reducing outlays for greener fuels.MarketWatch - 21h -
BP pivots back to oil and gas after ‘misplaced’ faith in green energy
Chief says group was too optimistic over shift to renewablesFinancial Times - 17h -
BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again
British energy company BP has confirmed it is to slash spending on green ventures and up its oil and gas productionABC News - 16h -
BP to ‘Fundamentally Reset’ Strategy in Shift Back to Oil and Gas
The energy giant said it would cut planned investment in clean energy and redirect spending toward fossil fuels.The New York Times - 13h -
Trump and Musk float 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not benefit.
President Donald Trump recently touted the of "DOGE dividends," which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.NBC News - 3d -
Commercial lawsuits launched in England’s High Court reach 6-year low
Lawyers say London remains global centre for dispute resolution but litigation funders are being more selectiveFinancial Times - 3d -
The Baldwins review – Alec’s dreadful reality show is a new low for TV
This fly-on-the-wall series about the actor’s family in the lead up to the Rust trial feels in extremely poor taste. It’s entirely unnecessary television that makes the actor and his wife look ...The Guardian - 2d -
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024
The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costsABC News - 2d -
Fired Workers Reject ‘Low Performance’ Judgments as They Take to Social Media
Meta’s recent cull of workers supposedly targeted weaker performers. But they and federal workers hit by DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts are fighting against that label, fearing it will affect ...Inc. - 2d -
Krispy Kreme’s stock heads for a new low as company warns of weaker revenue
Krispy Kreme Inc.’s stock was down more than 23% Tuesday and heading toward a new low, weighed down by the doughnut maker’s fourth-quarter results and weak full-year outlook.MarketWatch - 1d -
Bitcoin drops to a 3-month low below $90,000 in risk-off move
Bitcoin fell through the $90,000 level overnight, weakened by sell pressure in equities as the crypto market awaits its next market catalyst.CNBC - 1d -
Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations as it starts to break out of sales slump
Lowe's followed rival Home Depot in reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales.CNBC - 10h -
High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility
American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.CBS News - 6h -
Trump and Zelensky’s war of words
The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
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A realist analysis: This is Zelensky’s war
Ultimately, this war did not have to happen. The interaction of systemic pressures with human flaws drove Ukraine into conflict.The Hill - 15h -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - 2d -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - 1d -
Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike
We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher priceFinancial Times - 1d -
What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?
Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.Wired - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs
This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.Inc. - 4d -
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.CBS News - 4d -
Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - 2d -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'
During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - 2d -
Tuchel holds talks with White over England future
England head coach Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Arsenal defender Ben White ahead of naming his first squad next month.BBC News - 1d