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FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing
Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas outputFinancial Times - 20h -
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.BBC News - 17h -
US anti-pipeline activists say charges against them ‘meant to intimidate’
Protesters who tried to disrupt completion of Mountain Valley pipeline to defend themselves in Virginia court. Climate activists who tried to disrupt the completion of a fossil-fuel pipeline ...The Guardian - 14h -
4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea
President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...The Hill - 12h -
Call Of Duty Uses Generative AI For Some Content, Activision Admits
An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets.". About a year ago, ...GameSpot - 12h -
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said TuesdayABC News - 10h -
House Oversight Democrats launch probe of US Attorney for DC
House Oversight Democrats have launched an investigation into the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after he publicized his own efforts to probe threats to officials, an effort that has ...The Hill - 9h -
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BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.BBC News - 8h -
How a dramatic day at the UN deepened cracks between Europe and US
The US shocked Europe by siding with Russia, Belarus and North Korea to pass resolutions on the conflict in Ukraine.BBC News - 7h -
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender ...The Guardian - 9h -
US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs
White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect the economyFinancial Times - 4h -
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits.The New York Times - 3h -
US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years
Oil prices drop while government bonds climb on worries Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit economyFinancial Times - 3h -
US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.ABC News - 2h -
Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?
Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.BBC News - 2h -
Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate workFinancial Times - 2h -
US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions
Blueprint would lead to large increase in America’s deficit, independent analysts sayFinancial Times - 34m -
Rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted of assault charge over alleged Hollywood shooting
ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
WATCH: Our hearts are melting over twin sisters acting out 'Wicked'
They really are "Dancing Through Life" together.ABC News - 5d -
Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls
Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteriesFinancial Times - 4d -
The ‘west’ is over. In the Trumpian era, Europe is on its own | Alexander Hurst
Trump and JD Vance are clear: the US is no longer an ally, but an antagonist to democratic values. In 1966, after years of friction with the US over whether France should have its own independent ...The Guardian - 4d -
Australia warns airlines over Chinese live-fire exercises
Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman SeaFinancial Times - 4d -
Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing
Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mnFinancial Times - 4d -
How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.The Hill - 4d -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much moreABC News - 4d -
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BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".BBC News - 4d -
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...The Guardian - 4d -
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Confidence dropped 10% from January to the lowest level since late 2023.MarketWatch - 4d -
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".BBC News - 4d -
With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next
The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hipsABC News - 4d -
Ford, Rivian recall over 250,000 vehicles due to seatbelt, headlight issues
The companies said the repairs on the issues will be performed free of charge for owners.CBS News - 4d -
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.CBS News - 4d -
Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise
The family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.The New York Times - 4d -
LA mayor removes fire chief amid tensions over deadly wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has removed the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, amid ongoing tensions over the handling of and response to the region's deadly January wildfires. Crowley was ...The Hill - 4d -
Acting head of ICE reassigned amid frustrations over deportation efforts
Caleb Vitello was installed by President Trump to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an acting capacity at the start of his second administration in January.CBS News - 4d -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 4d
