Trump's pride cometh before a fall

Donald Trump is a president at the height of his political power — and well aware of it.

The Hill - 7h

Cometh the hour, cometh eventually Friedrich Merz

Expectations of Germany’s next chancellor are already sky-high but coalition talks will be tough

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Pride Toronto loses corporate funding as Trump’s DEI purge has chilling effect

Canadian event loses three sponsors who also do business in the US to avoid being seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Pride Toronto , one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North ...

The Guardian - 5d

Martin Bakole to face Joseph Parker on short notice after Daniel Dubois falls ill days before event

The heavyweight showdown was expected to produce the next challenger to unified king Oleksandr Usyk

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown

The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Zelenskyy aims for a ceasefire with Trump before discussing peace

Also in this newsletter: why the EU shouldn’t let itself be bullied on tech regulation

Financial Times - 4d

The Uplift: A lion's pride

A young high school football player proves his worth by being a small but mighty force on his team. David Begnaud shares how that little lion became the pride of his school. A teacher gets what she ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid

Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Trump: GOP senator had 'close call' with fall

President Trump weighed in on the recent head injury sustained by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) after he slipped and fell on ice during a trip home, wishing him a speedy recovery but noting the ...

The Hill - 6d

European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners

Financial Times - 5d

2025 NFL mock draft: Travis Hunter falls outside top five as two quarterbacks go before Heisman Trophy winner

The Titans and Giants take QBs in the top three

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

What happened before Trump, Zelenskyy engaged in the Oval Office shouting match

The start of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started with optimism, a tone that shifted as the event went on.

ABC News - 3d

Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting

Officials say minerals deal would serve as commitment to US security guarantee and Ukraine leader shouldn’t have pressed issue. Inside the Trump White House, officials blamed the Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - 3d

Klobuchar on Trump-Zelensky blowout: 'The future of the free world is before us'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said during an interview that the “future of the free world is before us” in light of the heated White House meeting on Friday between President Trump, Vice President ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump says Zelenskyy needs to be 'more appreciative' before restarting negotiations

President Trump said he believed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy needed to be "more appreciative" of the support coming from the U.S. before negotiations for a mineral deal and further aid continue.

NBC News - 1d

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims on Tariffs, Ukraine and DOGE Before Address to Congress

The president has repeatedly made false or misleading claims in pursuing an aggressive agenda in the first weeks of his second term.

The New York Times - 10h

Trump’s ‘DJT’ stock falls for seventh straight trading session

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock fell for its seventh trading session in a row, as worries about inflation and consumer strength continued to weigh on the broad market.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Falling Treasury yields signal that Trump policies are starting to spook investors

U.S. government debt rallied aggressively overnight and into Tuesday’s trading session, pushing yields below key technical levels in a way that appeared to be shaking confidence in the broader market.

MarketWatch - 6d

Stocks fall after Trump confirms Mexico, Canada tariffs are set to begin

Stocks fell after President Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on nearly all goods from Mexico and Canada are set to begin. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 23h

Stocks fall as Trump says tariffs on Mexico, Canada will go into effect

Tariffs could raise prices for gasoline, avocados and iPhones.

ABC News - 20h

Hayes praises Macario's 'pride' in USWNT return

United States women's national team head coach Emma Hayes celebrated Catarina Macario's return and goal in Thursday's 2-0 SheBelieves Cup win against Colombia.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Chiefs star gets in White House visit before the Eagles: President Trump meets with Harrison Butker

The Eagles haven't visited the White House yet, but one Chiefs player has

CBS Sports - 5d

Canada will respond to Trump tariffs ‘like they’ve never seen before,’ says Ontario premier

President Trump dashed hopes for a last-minute deal that would avoid 25% tariffs being imposed on Canada and Mexico. Ontario Premier Doug Ford discusses what actions Canada may be willing to take ...

NBC News - 23h

Trump to deliver prime-time address before Congress as policy shake-ups test key alliances

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver a joint address to Congress, where he is expected to lay out his efforts to rapidly slash the size of the federal government.

NBC News - 9h

What to know about Trump's new tariffs, pause on Ukraine aid before congressional address

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night after his long-anticipated tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday morning. Mr. Trump has also put a ...

CBS News - 7h

Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.

Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Trump was supposed to be good for crypto. So why is bitcoin in danger of falling toward $70,000?

The ultimate “Trump trade” has run into trouble.

MarketWatch - 6d

Asian tech stocks fall as Trump doubles down on tariffs, keeping investors on edge

Asian tech stocks were also under pressure from the 8.69% fall in artificial intelligence darling Nvidia's shares overnight.

CNBC - 15h

Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streets. Hungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in ...

The Guardian - 6d

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.

The New York Times - 5d

Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar

“Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade

ABC News - 1d

Gene Hackman and 'Hoosiers' long have been point of pride for tiny Milan, Indiana

The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town

ABC News - 5d

This Never Happened With an American President Before

Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.

The New York Times - 3d

Pens honor late broadcaster Lange before game

The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during an emotional ceremony before Saturday's game against Washington.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Trilogy fight should happen before Canelo, Benavidez

Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev 2 was as good, if not better, than their first fight. Let's finish the trilogy now before other big bouts get in the way.

ESPN - Feb. 24

What to do before gold's price hits $3,000

Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.

CBS News - Feb. 25

What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish use visual tricks to avoid being eaten. New research shows how they deploy similar camouflage to bamboozle their prey.

The New York Times - 1d

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 21

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - Feb. 21

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