Starmer to warn Zelenskyy peace with Russia means mending ties with Trump

What record levels of uncertainty mean for the stock market

It’s not always a bad thing.

MarketWatch - 20h

Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live

Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Paul Manafort: Peace is not in Zelensky's interest

Manafort, who advised former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, said Zelenskyy has political motivations for prolonging the conflict.

The Hill - 3h

Experts warn of a "disengagement crisis" in education

A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.

CBS News - 6d

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...

ABC News - Feb. 19

Three players tied atop international leaderboard in Mexico Open at VidantaWorld

Six of the seven PGA Tour events this year had international winners, and the Mexico Open kept up with trend Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review: Mid-Tier Goodness

This is a very nice 1440p video card, if you can get it.

Wired - Feb. 24

UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties

Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movement

Financial Times - 6d

Electric Shocks and Tied Crucifixion-Style: The Life of a Scam-Mill Worker

Tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations have been trafficked to cyberfraud hubs in Myanmar, where they must con victims or endure brutal punishment.

The New York Times - 5d

Former Barclays boss gambles on courtroom battle over ties to Epstein

Next week Jes Staley will challenge his ban from the City in a case that will reveal his conversations with the disgraced financier. Former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley is about to take a ...

The Guardian - 3d

Restoring Academic Ties With China Is a Matter of U.S. National Security

Decisions on U.S. policy toward China are being made based on diminishing insight into the country’s internal dynamics.

The New York Times - 2d

Professor, Scrutinized for Ties to China, Sues to Get His Job Back

Feng Tao, who was tenured at the University of Kansas, was cleared of charges brought under a discontinued Trump program aimed at Chinese spying.

The New York Times - 2d

‘Chips on the table’: Taiwan pushes for closer US ties as China threat looms

Trump-Zelenskyy clash crystallises fears about whether a more volatile White House will back Taipei

Financial Times - 3h

There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge

Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy

Financial Times - Feb. 22

What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

NBC News - Feb. 20

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - Feb. 21

What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Double lung transplant means couple can dance again

John Canning says he had to rely on oxygen 24 hours a day before he had the operation.

BBC News - Feb. 24

The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - Feb. 25

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.

BBC News - 6d

What FDA's cancelled meeting means for updated flu vaccine, public health

The Food and Drug Administration has canceled an annual advisers meeting to weigh in on yearly updates to the flu vaccine, raising some experts' concerns about next year's shot. CBS News chief ...

CBS News - 4d

Why Matthew Stafford and the Rams stayed together -- and what it means for L.A.

The Rams are focusing on the short term, keeping the quarterback who gives them the best chance to win another Super Bowl.

ESPN - 3d

What Friday's White House clash means for stocks — and for my investing strategy

We have a president who, at least in the short term, does not care if his policies knock down stock prices.

CNBC - 1d

Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza. Here's what that means

Israel has cut off the entry of all food and other goods into Gaza in an echo of the siege it imposed in the earliest days of its war with Hamas

ABC News - 1d

Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’

UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age. For more than half a century, the midlife crisis has been a feature of western ...

The Guardian - 1d

What tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean for consumers

President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect Tuesday. The president also plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on ...

CBS News - 15h

What NOAA cuts could mean for weather forecasts, natural disaster preparedness

The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American ...

CBS News - 15h

What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

BBC News - 7h

Zelenskyy’s toughest battle begins

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s president is facing his biggest fear: war without US support

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Zelenskyy’s humiliation in the White House

Ukraine’s president finds himself squeezed between two big powers

Financial Times - 3d

Zelensky says he'd step down 'if it brings peace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he would step down from the presidency if it meant achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine. “If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East

In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.