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No more minting 'wasteful' pennies, Trump tells Treasury
The US President cites rising costs as the reason for discontinuing production of the one cent coinBBC News - 1d -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump directs Treasury to stop making pennies
President Trump on Sunday announced that he asked the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies, calling the one cent coin wasteful. He said in a Truth Social post that he told Treasury ...The Hill - 1d -
How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.BBC News - 1d -
Trump recognizes Feb. 9 as first ever 'Gulf of America Day'
President Trump announced that Sunday was the first ever "Gulf of America Day," following an executive order that set in motion the process of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico. The president ...The Hill - 1d -
Jets, Aaron Rodgers expected to part ways
Aaron Rodgers' time with the New York Jets will end after two seasons and an announcement about the future hall of fame quarterback's future could be made this week.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected
He is making us a corrupted, brittle superpower.The New York Times - 2d -
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Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’
The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”The Hill - 2d -
M&S boss says retailers 'raided like a piggy bank'
Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".BBC News - 2d -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Germany’s weak economy has strong foundations
Embracing creative destruction would revive the country’s fortunesFinancial Times - 2d -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - 2d -
LeJuan Watts, Ethan Price rally Washington State over Pepperdine 87-86, ending 5-game skid
LeJuan Watts made a layup with 11 seconds left to cap a game-ending 9-1 run, and Ethan Price blocked a 3-point attempt by Stefan Todorovic at the buzzer to help Washington State end a five-game ...ABC News - 2d -
Your pictures on the theme of 'winter walks'
Images from our readers on the theme of "winter walks".BBC News - 2d -
What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?
Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.BBC News - 2d -
Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies
The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.Inc. - 3d -
Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls
Lost boys find ways to ransack the capital.The New York Times - 3d -
When will flu season end?
Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.The Hill - 3d -
Home prices up in nearly 90 percent of cities at end of 2024
Some of the biggest year-over-year median price bumps were in the Midwest.The Hill - 3d -
What Are You Projecting on Your Business?
Self-fulfilling prophecies can have a profound effect on the health of your business.Inc. - 3d -
Eye on America: Starter home struggles and the sandwich generation’s retirement woes
In Texas, we examine how a shortage of millions of homes for sale is driving up demand and squeezing out families looking to purchase starter homes. And in Massachusetts, we hear from members of ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump says America was at its richest in the late 1800s. Here are the facts.
As President Donald Trump promises that more tariffs will be coming, he has made an effort to give history lessons to explain his fondness for imposing taxes on imports. Here’s what historians make ...MarketWatch - 3d -
What time does the Super Bowl start and end?
Need to know when the 2025 Super Bowl will start? And what time will it will end? Here are the key times to know.CBS News - 3d -
What Scotland must do to end misery against Ireland
Scotland have a miserable recent record against Ireland - this is how Gregor Townsend's side can defeat the Six Nations champions.BBC News - 3d -
St. John's comeback win at UConn means, after decades of waiting, the Johnnies are finally all the way back
Rick Pitino is doing it again. He has one of the best defenses in the country and, if this keeps up, is going get SJU its first Big East title since '92CBS Sports - 3d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 3d -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - 3d -
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.CNBC - 3d -
What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses
A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.Inc. - 3d -
Where Is Xur Today? (February 7-11) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide
It's the start of the weekend in Destiny 2, and like clockwork, Xur has set up shop once again in the Tower. With the start of the new Heresy episode, it's a good idea to pay a visit to the arms ...GameSpot - 3d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 4d -
What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.The New York Times - 4d -
Is Your Partner Your Best Friend?
Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much.The New York Times - 4d -
Andreessen Horowitz Defends Hiring Daniel Penny
Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger who died, was hired to join the firm’s American Dynamism investment team.The New York Times - 4d -
Humpback Whales Sing the Way Humans Speak
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.The New York Times - 4d
