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Why Argentina is back in love with the peso — for now
Despite Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy, the national currency is having a resurgenceFinancial Times - 6d -
What is Nato and why isn't Ukraine a member?
The US says it is unlikely that Ukraine will become a Nato member, despite a long-standing commitment to join.BBC News - 5d -
Why McConnell is voting against some Trump nominees
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican no vote against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence Wednesday and Thursday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ...CBS News - 5d -
Why Trump wants to impose reciprocal tariffs
President Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, marking another step in his challenge to the economic consensus that tariffs increase consumer prices. The ...CBS News - 5d -
Column: Why the Rock Hall Needs to Induct Maná
The iconic rock en español band would be the first primarily Spanish-language act inducted — and that's an even bigger honor in Trump's AmericaLos Angeles Times - 5d -
Why GameStop might jump on board the bitcoin bandwagon
Shares of GameStop gained more than 7% in premarket trading following a report that the company is weighing a bitcoin investment.MarketWatch - 4d -
Why Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans Is Untenable for Jordan
President Trump’s plan would send a huge number of refugees to Jordan, adding new frictions to the kingdom’s often tense, sometimes violent history with displaced Palestinians.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Investors Appear Unfazed by the Latest Trump Tariffs
The dollar fell and global stock markets are holding up despite President Trump announcing his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.The New York Times - 4d -
Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.BBC News - 4d -
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Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.BBC News - 2d -
Trump Offered a Buyout. Here’s Why They Took It
The Trump administration promised to pay workers who accepted a buyout through September 30Inc. - 2d -
Why Musk may want to control OpenAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to take control of OpenAI is fanning the flames of a longtime feud with co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and complicating the path forward for the popular ...The Hill - 2d -
Why Ristar Should've Been The Genesis's Mascot, Not Sonic
Ristar is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, February 16, 2025. Below, we make the case that despite Sonic's breakout celebrity, Ristar really deserved to be the face of Sega. It's fair ...GameSpot - 2d -
Why the Jevons Paradox Matters When It Comes to AI
This economic theory helps to explain the connection between technological efficiency and how it can be linked to increasing consumption and shaping tech trends.Inc. - 2d -
Why is Trump targeting the head of the agency that protects whistleblowers?
President Trump's administration wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the decision to fire the head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.CBS News - 1d -
Musk and markets: why Doge is not cutting through
Also in today’s newsletter, JD Vance gives investors something other than tariffs to chew on for a changeFinancial Times - 19h -
Why Everyone Is Still Talking About ‘Paddington 2’
With the third movie now in theaters, let’s look at how the 2018 film became a sleeper hit, thanks to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.The New York Times - 19h -
Why UBS and Goldman Sachs are boosting their gold forecasts
There’s plenty of room for gold to rise, a UBS strategist says.MarketWatch - 16h -
KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion
Kevin Durant clarified why he was not interested in a trade from the Phoenix Suns back to the Golden State Warriors before the NBA trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Why AI should be a hallmark of US foreign assistance
AI is the key to winning friends and influencing countries in the 21st century.The Hill - 8h -
Why the Stock Market Just Won’t Quit
Investors keep piling into equities despite tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and DeepSeek fears.Inc. - 10h -
Why is the anti-abortion movement scared of telemedicine?
Virtual abortion clinics aren’t just an alternative. They are often the only realistic option for patients who can’t take a day off work or drive hundreds of miles to the nearest clinic.The Hill - 6h -
Justice Department agrees not to reveal names of FBI agents who worked Jan. 6 cases
In a court filing Friday, the Justice Department agreed not to reveal the names of FBI personnel who took part in the Jan. 6 investigations. This comes as anonymous FBI agents sued to keep their ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Administration vows to rehire DOGE Treasury Department staffer who left over posts
One day after a DOGE Treasury Department employee resigned over racist social media posts, the Trump administration has vowed to rehire him.ABC News - Feb. 7 -
State Department announces $7B arms sale to Israel after Congress blocked initial deal
The Trump administration announced a $7 billion arms sale to Israel, including munitions and missiles, just days after Congress blocked an initial deal. The State Department said Friday that it ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Veterans at State Department dispirited after DEI crackdown puts affinity group on pause
Since 2014, military veterans employed by the State Department have found kinship in a volunteer resource group known as Veterans@State.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Adams has spent time with President Donald Trump recently, including meeting with him in South Florida and attending his inauguration.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Justice Department tells prosecutors to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case
The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
3 top consumer bureau officials depart after Trump admin halts work
Three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) left the agency Tuesday, after the agency’s acting director ordered staff to halt all work. CFPB Deputy Director Zixta ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
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 - 5d -
Justice Department moves to dismiss Eric Adams case after extraordinary internal revolt
The Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.NBC News - 4d -
Al Golden soaks in Broyles Award as departing Notre Dame defensive coordinator transitions to NFL
Al Golden opens up about his award-winning season at Notre DameCBS Sports - 2d -
William Byron wins Daytona 500 after Trump departs rain-delayed race
President Trump attended Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president, but left hours before it concluded during a lengthy rain delay.CBS News - 1d -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Justice Department officials ordered to appear in court
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his legal team have been ordered to appear before the judge deciding whether to throw out Adams' corruption case. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent ...CBS News - 9h -
Life, from New York
Our comedy columnist reflects on 50 years of “Saturday Night Live.”The New York Times - 2d -
This DOGE Engineer Has Access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sources tell WIRED that NOAA employees were ordered to give an engineer from Elon Musk’s DOGE task force access to all of the agency’s Google sites by the end of business on Wednesday.Wired - Feb. 5 -
A Hollywood insider has written her first novel — and Darren Star is adapting it
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas revisits the world of 1980s talent agencies in her debut novel, 'Climbing in Heels,' which onetime colleague Darren Star has signed on to adapt.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - Feb. 6
