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10 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.Wired - 4d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - 4d -
Judges block Musk's efforts to slash federal spending
Federal judges block President Trump and Elon Musk's attempts to slash spending and reshape the federal workforce. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.NBC News - 4d -
Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.The New York Times - 5d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 5d -
Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill
Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - 5d -
Record Valentine's Day spending expected
Valentine's Day is just a week away, and candy sales are expected to soar. It's a busy time of year for chocolatiers, including Norman Love Confections, a Florida company that produces ...CBS News - 5d -
While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear
Pep Guardiola has denied that Manchester City's January recruitment drive was motivated by concern within the club that they could be hit with a transfer embargo.ESPN - 5d -
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over ‘racial discrimination’ against Afrikaners
US president also offers asylum to Afrikaners and criticises law that allows land seizures without compensation in some circumstances. The US president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.Wired - 5d -
‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands
The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force. David Lammy was never a politician to mince his words. He has previously ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - 5d -
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'
A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.BBC News - 5d -
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks
The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.NBC News - 5d -
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’
Leaders praise each other at White House but president warns Japan could face tariffs if it doesn’t cut US trade deficit to zero. The Japanese prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, and the US president, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - 5d -
Trump says he is cutting off Biden's access to intelligence material
Former presidents are traditionally allowed to receive intelligence briefings if they are being consulted about events that occurred while they were in office.NBC News - 5d -
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.BBC News - 5d -
Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 5d -
Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again
The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - 5d -
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China
President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.
The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump touches on tariffs, DOGE and Jan. 6 investigators in press conference
NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports on what President Trump discussed in his wide-ranging press conference with the prime minister of Japan. Reporters questioned the president on DOGE's actions, ...NBC News - 6d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 6d -
Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary
Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.CNBC - 6d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the ...CBS News - Feb. 5