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Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game changed a lyric in “O Canada” from “in all of us command” to “that only us command.”ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves
Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit. The millions that US tech companies invested in currying favor with Donald ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Whether Trump’s foreign policy takes off or crashes, this analyst sees two ways to profit
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is a lot less unpredictable than sometimes shocking headlines would suggest, this veteran analyst says.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Award-winning singe-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump took officeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump meets British Prime Minister as peace talks over Ukraine kick off
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. In an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Starmer praised President Trump for kick starting peace talks, while ...NBC News - 6d -
Stocks kick off March with biggest drop in months as Trump tariffs rattle market
U.S. stocks endured another serious setback on Monday as what one trader described as a tariff “tape bomb” from President Trump caused the S&P 500 to tally its biggest daily drop in months.MarketWatch - 2d -
Canadian leader threatens to cut off energy to some U.S. states over Trump's tariffs
The head of the Canadian province of Ontario is threatening to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday.CBS News - 20h -
Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, will only free hostages in return for lasting truce
The Hamas militant group has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza ...ABC News - 9h -
Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump's tariffs and a German 'paradigm shift'
Government borrowing costs rose across the globe on Thursday, although German bond yields came off highs.CNBC - 2h -
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Musk’s cost-cutting drive quietly deletes billions in claimed savings from website
‘Wall of receipts’ drops five largest savings claimed by ‘department of government efficiency’ after debunking. US politics live – latest updates When Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting drive, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
U.S. retailers publicly scrap some 'DEI' initiatives while quietly supporting others
Several U.S. retailers that publicly scrapped diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including Target, Amazon and Tractor Supply — are maintaining certain efforts behind the scenes.NBC News - 1h -
Liverpool must conquer profligacy if they are to lay down a title marker
Arne Slot’s side have spurned chances and need to restore scoring touch in time for Manchester City on Sunday . The path to Munich suddenly looks more complicated for Liverpool , with Paris ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace
A pair of stunning catches to dismiss dangerous England batters helped set Australia up for making record run chase. Catches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
The Papers: 'PM lays down peace demand' and 'New breed of danger dog'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
PayPal lays out strategy for Venmo to reach $2 billion in revenue in 2027
Facing competitors like Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay, PayPal is focused on expanding Venmo’s role in digital commerce.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Israel’s Military Lays Out Its Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Failures
The highly anticipated public findings, the first from its internal inquiries into the devastating Hamas-led attack, do not apportion individual responsibility, though officials said that may come ...The New York Times - 6d -
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.NBC News - 9h -
Details on judge's allowance of government layoffs
A federal judge has refused to stop President Trump's mass firings, saying unions representing those workers have to take their claims to the Federal Labor Relations Authority. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants
After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping blockFinancial Times - 2d -
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
JPMorgan Chase sets aside $50bn for direct lending in private credit push
Move by Wall Street bank comes as increasing number of groups bypass traditional debt marketsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
White House says follow agency heads, not Musk, on employee directive
The White House on Tuesday said Cabinet secretaries would have final say over whether employees need to respond to an Elon Musk-inspired memo asking workers to list five accomplishments from the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Conservative Activists Find Direct Access to Elon Musk and DOGE on X
Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Judge orders rescission of OPM memos directing agencies to fire probationary employees
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to rescind memos that directed agencies across the federal government to fire probationary employees, finding they were ...The Hill - 6d -
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with WashingtonABC News - 6d -
Chicago Is on a Path to N.H.L. Failure, and It Must Find a New Direction
A team that is eight seasons removed from its last playoff appearance is still years away from its next one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Hegseth calls for DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Sunday he is now directing all department civilian employees to respond to emails from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asking for a recap of what ...The Hill - 3d -
UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rightsABC News - 3d -
White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia
Sources say work on so-called ‘options paper’ comes as Trump seeks to restore Moscow ties and end Ukraine war. The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S., Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.The New York Times - 1d -
Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices through direct-to-consumer pharmacy
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk on Wednesday announced it will be offering a direct-to-patient program for uninsured and underinsured individuals to be able to pay cash for its weight loss ...The Hill - 23h -
Israel stops humanitarian aid to Gaza while U.S. in direct talks with Hamas
The flow of aid into Gaza had been a key aspect to the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Now, it's being used as an ultimatum. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.CBS News - 18h -
U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.The New York Times - 13h -
U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.The New York Times - 13h -
China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at 'Two Sessions' meeting
Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
NBA Hater Report: Luka Dončić laying bricks for Lakers; Jimmy Butler turning invisible on Warriors
Also, Paul George is killing the Sixers whether he plays well or notCBS Sports - 2d -
China targets 'around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.CNBC - 1d