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Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been ...The Hill - 21h -
India v Pakistan: Cricket's ultimate grudge match in the desert
Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.BBC News - 2d -
India’s Outrage Machine Devours a Star YouTuber Over a Crude One-Liner
A joke made by Ranveer Allahbadia, a Joe Rogan for online Indians, has brought him death threats and criminal charges.The New York Times - 2d -
Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash in cricket's fiercest rivalry
India and Pakistan are renewing their epic rivalry on the cricket field in front of an audience of hundreds of millions of people tuning in to catch the two arch rivals go head-to-head in Dubai in ...ABC News - 1d -
Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India
Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally.The New York Times - 1d -
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Champions Trophy – as it happened
Kohli hits 100 not out after Pakistan make 241 Email Jim here | Sign up to The Spin Go off without incident. Cute children in white T-shirts look absolutely thrilled to be mascots. India ...The Guardian - 15h -
Kohli smashes four to reach century and secure India win over Pakistan
Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.BBC News - 15h -
Virat Kohli century steers India to Champions Trophy win over Pakistan
Group A: India, 244-4, bt Pakistan, 241, by 6wkts Kohli’s 51st ODI century seals victory in Dubai Virat Kohli’s record-extending 51st one-day century secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in ...The Guardian - 14h -
Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern
Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.CBS News - 8h -
Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?
YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.The Hill - 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 - 2d -
'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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers
A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 19h -
The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape
Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovationFinancial Times - 3d -
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - 2d -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - 2d -
Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK
Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.The New York Times - 2d -
£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds
Wealth floundering in so-called ‘dog’ funds rises 26 per cent in six months, as investor Nick Train’s UK Equity product named among themFinancial Times - 2d -
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 19h -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 8h -
UK targets people-smuggling gangs by partnering with Bulgaria
Government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - 3h -
5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk
Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China
U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.The New York Times - 4d -
2025 lapsed fan guide: Soto, trades, more
Everything you need to know about the '25 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.ESPN - 2d -
Dirk 'disappointed and sad' for Luka after trade
Mavericks legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki admitted he was shocked that Dallas decided to trade Luka Doncic.ESPN - 1d -
Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO
Spending money you don't have, and using cards too much, can give your kids financial anxiety as they grow up, says Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.CNBC - 19h -
Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.CBS News - 2d -
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.NBC News - 1d -
A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know
A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last weekABC News - 4d -
India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa after BBC investigation
The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.BBC News - 1d -
DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution
Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.CNBC - 56m -
Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing
Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mnFinancial 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 - 2d -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d