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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 -
‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners
From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps. How to navigate apps: from checking safety ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises
Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of capFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Mother says "it's terrifying" as measles cases rise in Texas amid outbreak
Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades. At least 124 people have come down with the virus — mostly kids and those who are not vaccinated. The outbreak has spread across nine ...CBS News - 5d -
Autodesk says it’s cutting 9% of its workforce, and shares rise
Design-software developer Autodesk Inc. on Thursday said it would cut around 9% of its workforce, or around 1,350 employees, amid a bigger effort to prioritize cloud services and artificial ...MarketWatch - 3d -
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The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign
Offensive posts by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón have caused controversyBBC News - 3d -
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”MarketWatch - 5d -
Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say
Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions. The rise of “0 to 100” killers who go from watching torture, mutilation and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile
Billionaire investor trimmed equity portfolio and put money in Treasury billsFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Red Wings Recall Forward, Place Copp on IR as Injuries Pile Up
On Monday morning, the Detroit Red Wings re-called forward Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids Griffins and placed forward Andrew Copp on injured reserve.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Chinese importers’ tactic for beating US tariffs: pile it high
Warehouses have become buffers against political volatilityFinancial Times - 3d -
How the Trump, Zelensky meeting went off the rails
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine were left in tatters following President Trump’s confrontational White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which erupted ...The Hill - 2d -
Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign
A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthy. On Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could ...The Guardian - 3d -
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare
The Eagles have an unstoppable play the league may try to ban againCBS Sports - 6d -
Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail projectABC News - Feb. 20 -
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Takes Aim at $4B in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The controversial transportation project is long-delayed. Can it stay on track?Inc. - Feb. 21 -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Greek rail disaster report cites errors and major systemic failures
A long-awaited investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash on has blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and major systemic failures for the head-on collision that killed 57 people two ...ABC News - 4d -
In 'Riff Raff,' a misfit family reunion goes violently off the rails
Ed Harris, Jennifer Coolidge and Gabrielle Union star as exes hoping to survive a broken love triangle and two assassins played by Bill Murray and Pete Davidson.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests
Centrist Democrats produced a five-page document of takeaways at a retreat organized by Third Way.Politico - 23h -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump preaches to the Maga choir at CPAC in campaign-style performance
US president hits familiar notes about election victories, ending the war in Ukraine and border militarization. In a campaign-style performance, Donald Trump delivered the more-than-hour-long ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Watch live: Ramaswamy expected to announce campaign for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday announced his campaign for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy built up his national profile through his long-shot presidential bid last year, before becoming a Trump surrogate and ...The Hill - 6d -
Progressives launch campaign against Trump, GOP tax agenda
Progressives have launched their first organized campaign against Republicans’ tax agenda, urging Democratic lawmakers and activists to fight jointly against what they say will be tax breaks for ...The Hill - 5d -
Marvel Multiverse Tabletop RPG Will Soon Have Spider-Verse And Avengers Campaigns
Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game: Spider-Verse Expansion $46.59 (was $50) | Releases March ...GameSpot - 5d -
How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds - Campaign Length And Mission List
A long and arduous journey awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds . Along the way, you'll battle numerous creatures and venture forth into vast landscapes. As such, you might be wondering how many ...GameSpot - 4d -
Ex-Biden staffer: Campaign was ‘gaslighting’ public with ‘denial’ of age, ability concerns
A former staffer for the Biden White House argued that then-President Biden’s campaign was “gaslighting” the public by denying concerns about his cognitive fitness for office. Michael LaRosa, who ...The Hill - 3d -
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches NYC mayoral campaign
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Saturday that he’s running to be the next mayor of New York City.NBC News - 1d -
Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.The New York Times - 1h -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
The political rise of the anti-vax movement
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuumFinancial Times - 5d -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
As anger mounts over rail disaster in Greece, workers strike and thousands are expected to protest
Two years after Greece’s deadliest train crash, nationwide strikes and protests are marking the anniversaryABC News - 3d -
Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade
Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.CNBC - 3d -
Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign
Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.CBS Sports - Feb. 23
