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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 - 9h -
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 - 16h -
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.CNBC - 17h -
A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation
President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.The New York Times - 1d -
Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January
The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.CNBC - 4h -
Medical training’s AI leap: How agentic RAG, open-weight LLMs and real-time case insights are shaping a new generation of doctors at NYU Langone
NYU Langone has built an LLM research companion and medical advisor, and is pioneering what it calls AI-driven “precision medical education."VentureBeat - 1d -
Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze
The company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year fell below analysts’ expectations.Inc. - 1d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - 22h -
With tariffs ramping up, this investment option can provide protection against inflation
The threat of tariffs on imports is causing some investors to consider increasing their exposure to TIPS to help buffer their portfolios against inflation.CNBC - 2h -
'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.ESPN - 16h -
U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'
There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.ESPN - 4h -
New court hearing for Luigi Mangione case expected
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione's case in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin. This comes as Mangione's legal defense team makes moves to prove his ...CBS News - 1h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 1h -
Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025
Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.CNBC - 22h -
Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought
Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.Inc. - 1d -
The 3 Best Essential Oil Diffusers (and One to Avoid)
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.Wired - 1d -
Court dismisses Rubiales' appeal of 3-year ban
The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.ESPN - 3h -
Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...CBS News - 19h -
Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot
The San Antonio Spurs said they discovered deep vein thrombosis when Wembanyama returned from All-Star weekend.The New York Times - 16h -
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights
Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budgetFinancial Times - 16h -
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 - 11h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 6h -
Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us
The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.BBC News - 3h -
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.BBC News - 1h -
Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order
iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user dataFinancial Times - 3h -
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 - 3h -
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...The Guardian - 3h -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - 1d -
Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew
A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...The Hill - 6h -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - 2h -
Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...CBS News - 19h -
Man Utd have 'more problems than solutions' - Amorim
Manchester United currently have "more problems than solutions", says head coach Ruben Amorim as his side prepares to face rejuvenated Everton.BBC News - 6h -
Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond
007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...The Guardian - 6h -
Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue
Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.NBC News - 3h -
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.CBS News - 2h -
Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry
Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.VentureBeat - 1d -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - 1d