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Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat
President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Warner Bros.’ stock gets boost from upbeat guidance about strong subscriber growth
Warner Bros. Discovery’s DTC and studios results were “very encouraging,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - 5d -
Shares of British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce hit all-time high on upbeat outlook, profit beat
Rolls-Royce on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected full-year earnings after making what it described as "significant" transformation progress.CNBC - 5d -
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 -
BMW delays £600m electric Mini factory upgrade in UK over 'uncertainty'
The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Tariff uncertainty is weighing on market action, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested uncertainty regarding tariff policy will continue to shape market action.CNBC - 6d -
Engie warns US that tariffs and tax uncertainty threaten investment
Comments by French energy group chief follow Trump’s decision to pause hundreds of billions of dollars of green fundsFinancial Times - 5d -
Ad giant WPP says economic uncertainty is building. Its stock is sliding.
WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, saw its shares plunge on Wednesday after it forecast that sales may drop this year.MarketWatch - 5d -
Chris Mason: Starmer wins Trump over - but Ukraine uncertainty lingers
No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.BBC News - 4d -
Oil prices post a loss in February as U.S.-Ukraine tensions feed uncertainty
Prices on Friday finished off at the session’s lowest levels after a tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dashed hopes for a Ukraine-Russia ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump’s trade war has rattled investors — uncertainty is a call to action
Lack of clarity on what’s ahead should, if we’re smart, enhance our financial-planning skills.MarketWatch - 3d -
Oval Office Confrontation Creates Uncertainty for Ukrainian Tennis Players
The country’s players are feeling the impact of Volodymyr Zelensky’s clash with President Trump ahead of two tennis tournaments in the United States.The New York Times - 3d -
Target Reports Solid Holiday Quarter But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty Ahead
The retailer ended 2024 with a good holiday season, but warned of uncertainty ahead.The New York Times - 15h -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 10h -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball
The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
'Mission small boat': Channel crossings are down, but will it last?
Yvette Cooper visits the French coast to see how authorities are tackling people smuggling gangs.BBC News - 4d -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 3d -
Stars Reach Looks To Fill The Star Wars Galaxies-Sized Hole In The MMO Space
Stars Reach , a new sci-fi MMO seeking funding on Kickstarter , has blown past its initial funding goal of $200,000 in less than an hour of being live. No doubt the pedigree behind Stars Reach is ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Jalen Milroe's hand size is a half-inch bigger at the NFL combine than at the Senior Bowl
Nine inches is considered to be the acceptable hand size threshold for an NFL QB, and Milroe now measures just over that.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court
Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...CBS News - 3d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Too busy for self care? This type of (in)activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Milei wins senate votes despite memecoin scandal
Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s presidentFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Yin triumphs at LPGA Thailand despite Iwai's 61
Angel Yin made seven birdies in a bogey-free final round to hold off a fast-finishing Akie Iwai to win the LPGA Thailand tournament by one shot.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells
During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
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Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine
Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.The Hill - 6d -
Arteta defiant about title despite Forest draw
Mikel Arteta has refused to concede the Premier League title, despite seeing Arsenal fall 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.ESPN - 5d -
Hayes: USWNT 'future is exciting' despite 1st loss
USWNT coach Emma Hayes played down the significance of the team's first loss since she took charge last year, when going down 2-1 to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.ESPN - 5d -
Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas
Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.The New York Times - 4d -
Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?
The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.Wired - Feb. 23 -
These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - 6d -
England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone
Tom Rowland was a powerhouse England under-18 prop. Eight years later and four stone lighter, he is about to become part of the first sub-85kg New Zealand team.BBC News - 5d -
Cortez Masto, Grassley push for grants for small police departments
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing to launch a grant program to boost resources for small law enforcement departments across the country. Dubbed the ...The Hill - 5d
