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‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety
A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine marks 3 years since Russian invasion amid concern about Trump's stand
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the date in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
NCAA Tournament expansion not a done deal, decision unlikely in the 'near-term' amid myriad concerns
In an exclusive to CBS Sports, the NCAA's top basketball executive Dan Gavitt shares where things currently stand for the future of March MadnessCBS Sports - 4d -
These stock-market sectors are dominating the S&P 500 so far this year as investors play defense
It may be time for investors to shore up portfolios with defensive stocks — but their appeal goes beyond just providing protection.MarketWatch - 6d -
‘Shocked’ reaction to White House Zelensky meeting sends Europe defense stocks soaring
JPMorgan lifts price targets of European defense companies by an average of 25% after furious reaction in European capitals to Trump-Zelensky meeting.MarketWatch - 1d -
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow
The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.The New York Times - 6d -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - 6d -
Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.NBC News - 6d -
Moving the Goalposts | How can women’s football hold on to its unique selling point amid rising abuse?
This week’s newsletter wonders if we can still find the balance between access to players as well as providing them with the protection that ensures their safety?. When did we stop seeing those in ...The Guardian - 6d -
G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US
Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
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Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United NationsABC News - 6d -
Bonds are rising as stocks suffer February drop. But don’t count on long-term bonds as a cushion.
Bonds are up so far in February, outperforming U.S. stocks ahead of upcoming inflation data.MarketWatch - 6d -
How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires
Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
US companies left out of defence stock rally amid Trump’s Pentagon cuts
Fears over spending come as European groups’ shares soar on White House’s threat to cut support for region’s securityFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture
Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Okta delivers what some of its bigger peers couldn’t: a rosy outlook
Unlike Salesforce and ServiceNow, Okta beat with its outlook, and its CEO said that forecast is still “prudent.”MarketWatch - 11h -
UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two yearsFinancial Times - 5d -
LSU women's track athlete dies in car crash
Two people, including a Louisiana State University student, died in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night, according to college officials.ABC News - 3d -
Damselfly peering through leaf among eye-catching entries in nature photo awards
The winners of the Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024 have been announced.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Ravens: Allegations against Tucker 'concerning'
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the number of sexual misconduct allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker is "serious and concerning" but indicated that the team will wait before ...ESPN - 6d -
Growing concern over measles outbreak
In Texas, officials are reporting that one unvaccinated child has died of measles. Officials say at least 124 people have been infected and 18 people hospitalized. Almost all have been babies and ...NBC News - 5d -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Lab-Grown Meat Gains Support in Nebraska
Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Democrats struggle to reverse Trump's gains with Latinos
Democrats are struggling to reverse the rightward shift among Latino voters seen in November, when President Trump made significant gains with the once reliably blue voting bloc. While a majority ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Dodgers giving Korean rookie Hyeseong Kim every chance to succeed
The 26-year-old from Korea will be given the chance to play multiple positions while trying to adjust to the elite pitching in the major leagues.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un
Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto
The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firmABC News - 5d -
Field hat-trick as dominant Wigan get back on track at Hull
Wigan Warriors return to winning ways before next week's trip to Las Vegas as the champions sweep aside Hull FC at MKM Stadium.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation
The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Carson Hocevar finishes runner-up after on-track aggression ruffles feathers
HAMPTON, Ga. -- Immediately after exiting his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, Carson Hocevar walked toward the frontstretch and conversed with Ross Chastain in a multi-minute conversation. ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
FTSE 350 on track to miss 40% target for female executives
Government-backed review says pace of change in top roles has ‘slowed’ among UK’s biggest companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Why the CDC is warning that this flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade
With at least 33 million cases, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, this year's flu season is proving severe. CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in on the alarming ...CBS News - 6d -
The New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track Defects
New York City's transit authority is one of a few US systems experimenting with using sensors and AI to improve track inspections.Wired - 5d -
Trump's labor secretary pick on track to clear Senate committee with Democratic help
The former lawmaker will need at least one Democrat in her corner if Sen. Rand Paul's opposition holds firm.CBS News - 5d -
NFL mulls changes to OT, adds first-down tracking
The NFL is mulling changes to overtime rules to decrease the coin-toss advantage, and the league plans to use its virtual measuring system to determine first downs.ESPN - 4d
