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Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill
Claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster, which saw more than 300 tonnes of fuel leak into the water, filed in the Solomons High court. The companies allegedly responsible for the one of the ...The Guardian - 6h -
Tequila, mezcal are the only spirits growing in sales, but tariffs would be 'catastrophic,' industry group says
U.S. spirits sales declined in 2024 despite maintaining its market share ahead of beer and wine. Tequila and Mezcal grew, but tariffs could change that.CNBC - 8h -
Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect
Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said.CNBC - 14h -
Aguilar says Democrats would oppose spending bill with Department of Education cuts
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said that House Democrats would vote against a government funding bill if it included cuts to the Department of Education. Aguilar claimed Republicans "don't care about ...NBC News - 14h -
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump Wants to Clear Bombs From Gaza. He’s Sidelined Groups That Would Do It.
Shortly before the president said he would have to clear unexploded bombs to redevelop Gaza, he ordered all U.S.-funded demining groups globally to stop their work.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26 -
Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry
President Donald Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.NBC News - 12h -
You only need 2 or 3 cards to maximize rewards, says credit expert—here's how to choose
The key to building a credit card strategy is to tailor your card usage to how you already spend, experts say.CNBC - 17h -
Why US tariffs only compound the EU steel industry’s existential woes
Also in this newsletter: Poland’s very own deregulation supremoFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs are 'punitive,' former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warns of U.S. job losses
Lavin said that "we're in for a bit of bad news in the near term," adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Trump’s aid cuts will lead to a surge in propaganda and misinformation, say press freedom groups
From Ukraine to Afghanistan, independent media organisations across the world are being forced to lay off staff or shut down after losing USAid funding. Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze will lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.BBC News - 1d -
Analyzing Trump's growing appeal among young voters
President Trump likes to boast about how well he did with young voters in the 2024 election. He credits a wave of Republican podcasters and social media influencers for his growing support among ...CBS News - 1d -
Sam Altman says 'no thank you' to Musk-led group's bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman appeared to shut down a reported offer from an investor group led by Elon Musk to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, marking the latest back-and-forth ...The Hill - 1d -
GTA 6 Launch Could Help Improve Console Sales Significantly, Take-Two Boss Says
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is the biggest game coming out this year. It's expected to drive more than $1 billion in preorder revenue alone and sell 40 million copies in its first year . ...GameSpot - 1d -
'I'm only asking for basic respect' says trans doctor in NHS changing room row
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton denied being a man multiple times in a row over who can use women's changing rooms.BBC News - 1d -
EU says it will retaliate immediately if Trump imposes new tariffs
Bloc’s leaders also pledge to protect EU interests after US president announces escalation in aggressive trade policy. Europe will not hesitate to retaliate if Donald Trump imposes any new tariffs, ...The Guardian - 1d -
The growing problem of child homelessness in the US
Many feel forced to hide their status through shame or fear of being taken into careFinancial Times - 1d -
UK steel industry fears ‘devastating blow’ from Trump tariffs; Brussels vows to react; FTSE 100 hits record high – business live
US president says 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to be introduced this week as Chinese tariffs come into effect. Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies ...The Guardian - 1d -
President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on aluminum and steel
President Trump said he's going to impose 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum imports starting Monday. It will have the biggest impact on allies like Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - 1d -
Postecoglou backs players amid growing pressure
Two cup exits have left Tottenham staring at the prospect of another trophyless season and Ange Postecoglou facing perhaps his biggest crisis at the club.ESPN - 1d -
UN official says Sudan paramilitary group is preventing life-saving aid from famine-hit Darfur
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official in Sudan says the paramilitary group at war with the military in Sudan is preventing life-saving aid from reaching many people in the famine-hit Darfur ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump says he will announce new tariffs on aluminum, steel imports on Monday
President Trump also said he would announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.CBS News - 1d -
Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium
Imports of the metals will be hit with a 25% levy, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada.BBC News - 1d -
New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."CNBC - 2d -
Trump says Canada joining US 'would be greatest thing they could ever do'
President Trump on Sunday argued that if Canada were to join the United States, it would be the greatest thing the neighbors to the north could do. “I love the people of Canada. We have a great ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum coming Monday
President Trump said he will announce 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would also kick off reciprocal tariffs in the days after. Trump said that the steel and ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says he’ll roll out reciprocal tariffs this week. Here are his possible targets.
President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would soon have an announcement about reciprocal tariffs. Peter Navarro, a longtime adviser to the president, has a target list for him.MarketWatch - 2d -
Anthony Salvanto says Americans feel Trump is doing "what he said he would do in the campaign"
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump has a 53% approval rating in his first weeks in office."He's doing, ...CBS News - 2d -
Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn
Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...The Guardian - 2d -
A spirited take on maple syrup
This is not your grandad's maple syrup; Hollerhorn Distilling, in Naples, N.Y., makes spirits from locally-produced maple syrup, transforming the golden nectar, aged in used bourbon casks, into a ...CBS News - 2d -
Springfield, Ohio, Sues Neo-Nazi Group, Saying It Intimidated Haitians
In the lawsuit, the city states that people associated with the group made death threats last year against those who expressed support for Haitian residents.The New York Times - 3d -
How USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls
Women and girls are more susceptible to HIV and malaria in many developing countries.NBC News - 3d -
Deion Sanders would join the NFL only to coach his son, Shedeur
From the moment Deion Sanders sparked a winning culture in Colorado, many have wondered if his coaching career will take him to the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 4d -
Springfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazi group that it says led Haitian intimidation
An Ohio city that was racked with chaos and threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a neo-Nazi group that it alleges was at the heart of the ...NBC News - 4d -
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.Wired - 5d -
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.Wired - 5d
