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N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - 14h -
Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s bodyABC News - 5d -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - 5d -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 5d -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - 4d -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 4d -
Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.MarketWatch - 3d -
No free lunch at Manchester United as Jim Ratcliffe puts squeeze on spending
Football club could also lay off as many as 200 people in Jim Ratcliffe’s latest round of spending cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia reports fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.CNBC - 14h -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.NBC News - 8h -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - 5h -
US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions
Bill would lead to large increase in America’s deficit, independent analysts sayFinancial Times - 3h -
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 2h -
US companies left out of defence stock rally amid Trump’s Pentagon cuts
Fears over spending come as European groups’ shares soar on White House’s threat to cut support for region’s securityFinancial Times - 1d -
Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – Europe live
Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across Europe. The London summit is understood to be still in planning and would serve as a ...The Guardian - 17h -
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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
£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 - 4d -
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi
British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.BBC News - 1d -
Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?
Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethinkFinancial Times - 1d -
Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK
The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.BBC News - 1d -
Trump changed conversation on Ukraine ‘for the better’, says UK
Keir Starmer reiterates Britain is ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on the ground in Ukraine to secure peaceFinancial Times - 1d -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 19h -
UK’s Best Employers 2025: interactive ranking
Some 20,000 employees were surveyed by the FT and Statista for the inaugural edition of this annual listFinancial Times - 17h -
Unit Network raises $18M for decentralized platform enabling real-world and digital asset trading
Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling tradING of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, has raised $18 million.VentureBeat - 5d -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it’s paying them each $10,000 to show up.NBC News - 5d -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it's paying them each $10,000 to show up.CNBC - 5d -
Duke's demolition of Illinois raises the Blue Devils' reputation yet another notch in advance of March
Auburn's still No. 1 in the polls, but Duke has pulled ahead of the Tigers in the computer metrics — and looks every bit their equalCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though ...ABC News - 1d -
Acid Labs raises $8M to build viral Web3 games on social chat platforms
Acid Labs has raised $8 million in funding for its instant social games on messaging platforms.VentureBeat - 1d -
Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for 'Woj bombs' to raise NIL money at St. Bonaventure
Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men’s ...ABC News - 1d -
Student loan borrowers face abrupt 180 as GOP budget plans threaten to raise payments
Student loan borrowers could see their payments increase under budget plans currently under discussion by House Republicans, a violent about-face after years of working with the Biden ...The Hill - 18h -
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We're raising our Coterra Energy price target after a solid quarter, slight outlook tweak
Capital efficiency was a highlight with output levels above management's outlook range and spending near the low end.CNBC - 11h -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - 5d
