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UK competition regulator must be ‘less risk averse’, minister will urge
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds will set out ‘strategic steer’ for CMA on ThursdayFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
As egg prices spike, some see an opportunity that’s tough to beat
But it might already be too late not only to buy chickens and start a production facility but even to make a profit on shares of egg giant Cal-Maine.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Influencers to urge young people to not vape as part of UK government campaign
Big Manny and Bodalia will join forces in initiative after numbers of under-18s trying or using vapes soar. Influencers will urge young people not to start vaping as part of a government-funded ...The Guardian - 1d -
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton on China, TikTok and the risks he sees for America
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton talks with Tony Tony Dokoupil about his new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China," warning of threats ranging from TikTok's influence on children to what he sees ...CBS News - 14h -
NYT "Overlooked" series brings recognition to trailblazing women and people of color
Amy Padnani, obituary editor at The New York Times, shines a spotlight on trailblazers who were once overlooked in the newspaper's obituaries. Through the "Overlooked" series, Padnani highlights ...CBS News - 1d -
US should not have made concessions to Russia over Ukraine, says German minister
France also criticises Trump’s approach to ending war, resting on Kyiv forfeiting territory and Nato membership. The US should not have made concessions to Russia in advance of peace negotiations ...The Guardian - 6d -
Boy, 11, living alone in Gaza hospital, has 'witnessed scenes no child should see'
Zakaria, 11, volunteered at a busy Gaza hospital during the war - one of three children in a new BBC documentary.BBC News - 3d -
‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter
It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
When I blush, I get so red that people point it out. What should I do?
Going red in the face is on trend. People pay $25bn a year for the look, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino. Hi Ugly, . In the past year I have stopped wearing makeup and am feeling a lot ...The Guardian - 17h -
UK Supreme Court rejects chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance litigation
Judges’ decision a setback for banks facing multibillion-pound compensation billFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA
After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.The New York Times - 5h -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas
The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Investors rush to protect against Wall Street ‘volatility spikes’
US stocks have risen this year, but traders are hedging against big swings induced by Trump’s erratic policymakingFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump's plan to scrap the penny spikes interest for coin collectors
Collectors said the value of certain pennies could rise if the U.S. Treasury stopped manufacturing the coin.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
Bad news at the breakfast table: Your morning cup of coffee could soon be getting more expensive.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Serbia's striking students and populist president to hold parallel rallies as tensions spike
Serbia’s striking students and supporters of populist President Aleksandar Vucic have planned parallel rallies as both mark the country’s Statehood Day with notably contrasting messagesABC News - 4d -
Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government
Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new yearCNBC - 4d -
Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government
President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.NBC News - 3d -
Americans’ approval of Congress spikes to highest point in nearly 4 years
Congressional job approval among Americans shot up in the weeks since President Trump took office to the highest marks in nearly four years, according to a February Gallup survey, a change driven ...The Hill - 13h -
The mounting risks to US exceptionalism
Trump’s fire hose of policy changes could make companies more cautious on spending and investmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Looking at a Stranger and Seeing Myself
A DNA match revealed my birth mother. Our story began with sacrifice and ended with a rapturous hello.The New York Times - 6d -
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TotalEnergies urges Europe to seek LNG deal with Trump
Chief executive Pouyanné said a long-term deal with the US was necessary to guarantee energy securityFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Fetterman urges Trump to rescind ban on transgender troops
Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), the maverick Democrat who has praised President Trump at times, on Thursday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to bar transgender individuals from serving in ...The Hill - 6d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact
Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages
Gwynne apologises for the "badly misjudged" messages and is suspended as a Labour party member.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
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Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says
It comes after more than 100 sites put themselves forward for consideration by a government taskforce.BBC News - 6d -
Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister
A BBC investigation found the now chancellor was subject to an expenses complaint when working at HBOS.BBC News - 5d -
How the UK’s competition regulator lost the trust of ministers
CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink was told by phone he was to resign after months of rising frustration within governmentFinancial Times - 4d -
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'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK could act as a "bridge" between the US and Europe.BBC News - 3d -
Drake spikes DeMar DeRozan Raptors jersey during concert; Kings support star forward on social media
The rift between Drake and DeRozan began last yearCBS Sports - 15h -
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.CBS News - Feb. 6 -
Advisers urge wealthy Britons to consider life assurance to reduce IHT
Experts expect the arrangement to increase in popularity as ministers expand the scope of inheritance taxFinancial Times - Feb. 9
