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Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row
A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".BBC News - 4d -
Keir Starmer announces £1.6bn package for Ukraine – video
The prime minister announced an extra £1.6bn in UK export finance for Ukraine on Sunday, on top of the £2.2bn loan promised the previous day. Speaking after a summit in London, Starmer said leaders ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer’s diplomacy on Ukraine wins him plaudits at home
Prime minister draws praise from Conservatives for his diplomatic effortsFinancial Times - 1d -
The odd couple: Trump and Starmer make nice, for now
Avoiding pitfalls is far short of concrete achievements.The Hill - 1h -
Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey
Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his militant group to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands ...ABC News - 5d -
Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, residents urged to stay indoors
Tropical Cyclone Garance hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildingsABC News - 5d -
DC-area Democrats urge RFK Jr. to reinstate fired NIH, HSS staff
Washington, D.C.-area Democrats are urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reinstate the staff fired from HSS and the National Institute of Health. ...The Hill - 20h -
Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate ahead of ‘very rare’ cyclone
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.NBC News - 6h -
EU ambassador to China urges Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants
Jorge Toledo’s comments come after approvals for coal power projects increased in second half of 2024. The EU’s ambassador to China has urged Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants, ...The Guardian - 25m -
UK pledges £200mn for Grangemouth refinery
Investment comes amid growing pressure to ensure just transition for workers at Scottish facilityFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
UK announces £1.6bn missile deal
The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.BBC News - 2d -
Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings
Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity marketFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership
"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".NBC News - Feb. 21 -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - 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 -
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Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth: Seagulls boost Champions League hopes
Brighton edged past Bournemouth in a thrilling encounter.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April
Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
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House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 6d -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.Inc. - 6d -
A buyout of Walgreens is supposed to boost the stock, but this analyst says sell
Deutsche Bank believes the hype over a Sycamore buyout and subsequent breakup has gone too far, and puts the deal at risk.MarketWatch - 5d -
China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births
Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliamentFinancial Times - 2d -
AMC’s stock could get a boost from these three factors: analyst
AMC Entertainment Holdings is in a good position for growth after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue last week.MarketWatch - 2d -
Capri may sell struggling Versace to Prada. That’s boosting Capri’s stock.
Versace would return to Italian ownership after it was acquired by Michael Kors in 2018.MarketWatch - 1d -
BAE chief in line for bonus boost under ‘golden handcuffs’ pay deal
UK’s biggest defence contractor becomes latest FTSE 100 company to propose bigger rewards for top executivesFinancial Times - 1d -
Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion, Boosted by Its Latest Claude AI Model
Anthropic’s fundraising success shows how a well-timed product launch can dazzle investors.Inc. - 1d -
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Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s bodyABC News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - Feb. 20
