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Is UK inflation on the rise again?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
NASA says chance of asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 is 2.3%
NASA is monitoring a 300-foot-long asteroid called the 2024 YR4. The chances of a collision are low but NASA said there is a 2.3% chance that the asteroid will hit Earth in 2032. NBC News’ Kathy ...NBC News - 6d -
NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth
An asteroid that measures up to 300 feet across could smack into Earth in 2032, and while NASA says the chances of a collision are “extremely low,” the probability has been increasing since the ...NBC News - 6d -
UK statistics agency to scrap one of main household surveys
Decision comes as ONS struggles with falling response rates to surveys behind headline economic statisticsFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
US to remain in Ukraine arms initiative, says UK
Donald Trump had previously warned that he could suspend US shipments to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d -
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
U.S. headed toward demographic cliff as population ages
The U.S. is heading toward a demographic cliff. Over the next decade, there will be fewer 18-year-olds available to fill the nation's universities. An analysis of census data projects by 2039, the ...CBS News - 5d -
UK recruiters say toughest conditions in jobs market since Covid
KPMG/REC report points to impact of tax-raising measures in October Budget on employer confidenceFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
UK lacks coherent rural policy, says environment committee chair
Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protestFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
HMRC ‘vastly underestimating’ UK tax evasion, MPs say
Cross-party committee warns agency is not ‘sufficiently curious’ about scale of illegal practiceFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in UkraineBBC News - 3d -
UK market for ‘competitive socialising’ risks oversupply, say executives
Operators ask whether customers will keep going back to axe-throwingFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump steel tariffs negative for both UK and US, says Reynolds
US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering the country "without exceptions".BBC News - 2d -
One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.BBC News - 6d -
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one, Ukraine says
A pre-dawn Russian missile salvo on the Ukrainian capital killed at least one civilian and injured four others on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said.NBC News - 6d -
Fallout Star Says No One Will Predict What Happens In Season 2
It's not just Walton Goggins who is hyping Fallout Season 2 . Ella Purnell, who plays Lucy, said at MegaCon Orlando recently that Season 2 is a "wild ride" that may surprise viewers.. "It's going ...GameSpot - 6d -
At least one U.S. citizen released from Belarus, Trump official says
Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, disclosed the release Wednesday.CBS News - 6d -
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.CBS News - 5d -
Elephant seals return to California beach after population rebounds
Elephant seals have seen a population rebound and are returning in droves to Drake's Beach in California. The gathering of the seals has also brought on curious human onlookers. Max Darrow has the ...CBS News - 2d -
Europe’s population crisis: see how your country compares – visualised
How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic reality. The rise of the far-right could speed up the population decline of Europe, projections show, creating economic shocks ...The Guardian - 22h -
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medicationABC News - Feb. 5 -
Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.ABC News - 5d -
AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
UK inflation threat receding, says BoE rate-setter who voted for big cut
MPC’s Catherine Mann says ‘demand conditions’ in economy are ‘quite a bit weaker’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss
Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happenFinancial Times - 6d -
UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall
Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next weekFinancial Times - 4d -
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’
Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens. The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling victim to ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK must act more promptly over latest Iran detentions, says Richard Ratcliffe
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expresses concern for Craig and Lindsay Foreman who were held in January. The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has called on ministers to act “more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say
Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections. The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Couple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges the government to work "more promptly" than it did on her case.BBC News - 2d -
Nigel Farage says Tories ‘not on the right in any measurable way’ and calls Labour government ‘miserable’ – UK politics live
Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and ‘declinist’ Labour government in new attacks. Good morning, defence secretary John Healey has finished speaking, so I can take a quick pause and ...The Guardian - 13h -
Joe Burrow makes a surprising pick for 2025 Super Bowl: QB says Chiefs-Eagles will come down to this one thing
The Bengals star is the only active QB who has beaten Patrick Mahomes in the playoffsCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Explosion at a department store in Taiwan kills one person and leaves 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities say
Explosion at a department store in Taiwan kills one person and leaves 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities sayABC News - 6d -
Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.CNBC - 5d -
Credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says.
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.NBC News - 5d