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Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.Inc. - 4d -
U.S.-Canada 4 Nations Hockey Final Draws a Record 9.3 Million Viewers
Canada’s 3-2 victory in overtime over the United States topped the previous most-watched N.H.L. game in 2019 at 8.9 million.The New York Times - 6d -
Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat
Apple on Monday reaffirmed a commitment to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. soil in the coming years amid pressure from President Donald Trump.NBC News - 4d -
Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union, claiming that the bloc was formed "to screw" the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Mexico extradites 29 drug cartel members to U.S. for trial as Trump tariffs loom
Canada and Mexico are trying to get the United States not to follow through on a promise by President Trump to impose tariffs of 25% on imported goods.CNBC - 8h -
Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans
They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.CNBC - 6d -
The 3 Best Essential Oil Diffusers (and One to Avoid)
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - 4d -
Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering a far-reaching change to the budget process that would obscure the deficit impact of extending President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cuts in ...NBC News - 15h -
Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
WATCH: Southwest plane, jet narrowly avoid collision at Chicago's Midway Airport
The incident happened around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday and was captured on video by StreamTimeLive.The Hill - 3d -
Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing to avoid collision on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing after spotting a private business jet on a Chicago Midway Airport runway, CBS News has confirmed.CBS News - 3d -
Southwest plane narrowly avoids collision with jet at Chicago airport
Video captures the moment a Southwest Airlines plane attempted to land, narrowly missing a private jet on the runway. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, stating that the Southwest ...NBC News - 3d -
Flight from Boston aborts landing at D.C. airport to avoid plane
An American Airlines flight from Boston aborted its landing in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to avoid another plane.CBS News - 2d -
Plane canceled landing at Reagan Washington National to avoid departing flight
An American Airlines pilot canceled a landing at Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday to avoid colliding with a departing flight, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ...The Hill - 2d -
Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions
The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.The New York Times - 2d -
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What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)
The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.Wired - 14h -
Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital
The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains "critical", Vatican sources say.BBC News - 4d -
The good, the bad and the ugly of earnings statements
Too often companies bewilder readers by lapsing into corporate jargon or abbreviationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - 6d -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 3d -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Gugu Mbatha-Raw: ‘It’s good to trust your gut’
The British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw has worked with Reece Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey, been awarded an MBE and told stories that have challenged perceptions around race. So what, asks Rhik ...The Guardian - 5d -
Monday Leaderboard: Better to be lucky than good
Mexico Open thriller! Plus: Still no end to golf's civil war, and how long should a tap-in putt take?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What Makes a Good Red-Carpet Host?
Lilly Singh caught some flak for what online critics called cringey interviews before the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony. The job may be tougher than it looks.The New York Times - 4d -
Fight the Good Fight: A Call to Resilience in Challenging Times
The fast and furious changes keep coming. Now is the time to build sustainable resilience for both you and your team. These tips can help get you started.Inc. - 2d -
The Top N.B.A. Draft Prospect Is Unfathomably Good
We’ve never seen a player as young as Duke’s Cooper Flagg dominate college basketball, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
High Point hosts Kelly and Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -16.5; ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
China struggles to master high-end machine tools
Beijing’s push for self-reliance on strategically vital technology falls victim to incumbent competition and shifting prioritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Never a dull building: the highs — and lows — of Singapore’s skyline
The city-state is a lab for world-leading architects where even their less-successful experiments are at least intriguingFinancial Times - 3d -
'Incredible' Jokic dishes career-high 19 assists
Denver's Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists -- his 28th career game with at least 15 assists, the most by a non-guard in NBA history -- while adding 18 points and 9 rebounds as the Nuggets ...ESPN - 3d -
Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea
Ensuring fair competition in the digital sphere risks antagonising the new US administrationFinancial Times - 3d -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 3d -
The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.Inc. - 3d -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 2d -
Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - 2d