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Shutdown fight collides with GOP push for Trump priorities
The race to prevent a government shutdown next month is colliding with Republican efforts to enact President Trump’s tax and funding priorities. Congressional negotiators have been struggling for ...The Hill - 2d -
Sirianni: 'Unfair' to Eagles if tush push banned
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni called it "a little unfair" that some in the NFL are angling to have the tush push banned because it's highly successful for Philadelphia, adding that the idea that it's ...ESPN - 2d -
BP shows activists are often pushing at an open door
Clever boards can pre-empt attacks by behaving more like activists themselvesFinancial Times - 1d -
Time is enemy for lawmakers pushing PBM changes
Time is slipping away from lawmakers who hope to resurrect a slate of changes to the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry. PBMs dodged a bullet when those changes — which included transparency ...The Hill - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again
In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. on Thursday night.ESPN - 6d -
As Connor McDavid Delivered for Canada, the Symbolism was Unmistakable
The Canadian player’s winner on Thursday night appropriately evoked memories of Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada
The debate is the first of two in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader.BBC News - 2d -
Trump revives Canada’s Liberals in electoral turnaround
US president’s taunts galvanise governing party and upend Conservative opposition’s strategyFinancial Times - 18h -
Musubi, AI content moderation startup, raises $5 million in seed funding
Musubi, a startup that uses AI to moderate online content, raised $5 million in a seed round.CNBC - 6d -
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - 6d -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - 3d -
Chinese investment surge into Vietnam raises risk of Trump retaliation
Shifts to avoid trade war have increased Hanoi’s vulnerability as surplus with US has grownFinancial Times - 2d -
Quantum Machines raises $170M to accelerate adoption of quantum computing
Quantum Machines has raised $170 million in funding to accelerate quantum computing and improve its advanced quantum control solutions.VentureBeat - 2d -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.The New York Times - 2d -
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 1d -
DeepSeek raises new questions for Nvidia and the tech giants that hoard its chips
DeepSeek shook the market, but companies like Nvidia are still developing AI platforms that foundation models can use to operate.CNBC - 1d -
GM raises quarterly dividend, initiates $6 billion stock buyback
General Motors said Wednesday that it is raising its quarterly dividend and initiating a new $6 billion share repurchase program.CNBC - 1d -
GSK proposes raising chief’s pay to as much as £21.6mn a year
UK drugmaker says Emma Walmsley is underpaid compared with global competitors as it abandons diversity targetsFinancial Times - 9h -
Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’
Tourism and local officials in Mexico deny any knowledge of proposed follow-up to disastrous 2017 event. When tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week , there was just one ...The Guardian - 2h -
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.The New York Times - 35m -
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 - Feb. 19 -
China’s record-breaking blockbuster buoyed by patriotic viewers
‘Ne Zha 2’ rakes in $1.7bn with help from companies organising group outings and repeat viewingsFinancial Times - 6d -
This ETF provider thinks it's time to rethink investing in China
Investors may want to reduce their exposure to the world's largest emerging market.CNBC - 5d -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump trade overhaul clouds China’s shipping forecast
US president’s proposed new fees risk higher costs for companies, consumers and a struggling global trade systemFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why
Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.CNBC - 1d -
Trump’s New Crackdown on China Is Just Beginning
The administration is positioning itself to clamp down on Chinese investment and access to technology. But the wild card may be the president himself.The New York Times - 1d -
DeepSeek spreads across China with Beijing’s backing
AI start-up’s models are being rapidly adopted by state-owned enterprises, hospitals and local governmentsFinancial Times - 20h -
What Trump’s closer ties to Russia mean for China
Rapprochement with Moscow over war in Ukraine serves Beijing’s aim of multipolar world orderFinancial Times - 17h -
TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - 14h -
Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas
Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs
This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.Inc. - 5d -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine
The president has sent the message that he’s committed to tariffs, and that he sees room for deals with Ukraine and Russia.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...The Hill - 2d