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BlackRock $23 billion deal places key Panama ports under U.S. control

Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate two key ports in Panama to BlackRock consortium.

CBS News - 21h

Prada Moving in on $1.6 Billion Deal for Versace

Prada and Capri could make a deal for Versace in March.

Inc. - 2d

Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal

Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion

The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.

The New York Times - 1d

Honeywell beefs up energy security offerings with $2 billion Sundyne deal

Conglomerate adds pump-maker business to its Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) unit.

MarketWatch - 21h

Trump says a minerals deal with Ukraine is worth billions. It might not be as valuable as he hopes

Analysts questions the size of Ukraine's natural resources deposits, how accessible they are and easy to extract, and the ultimate value of a potential deal.

CNBC - 5d

Ramp secures $13 billion valuation in deal allowing employees, investors to sell shares

The deal is also the latest in a string of private companies letting employees cash out shares and lowering the pressure on themselves to go public.

CNBC - 2d

Trump Still Considering Tariffs on Taiwanese Chips, Despite $100 Billion TSMC Deal

Enforcing the tariffs on Taiwan would be difficult, and they wouldn’t necessarily be enough to meaningfully increase semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, experts told WIRED.

Wired - 22h

Flames Place Veteran Defenseman On Waivers

The Calgary Flames are back to work preparing for their next game on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, kickstarting the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing

For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.

CBS News - 5d

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.

CBS News - Feb. 24

El Salvador’s prisons are no place for US deportees

New U.S. policies risk perpetuating a cycle of violence and abuse that has for decades undermined the rights of Salvadorans and prompted migration to the United States.

The Hill - Feb. 25

US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown

A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.

ABC News - Feb. 26

Panthers' Tkachuk placed on IR with groin injury

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed four games since suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, was placed on injured reserve.

ESPN - 2d

Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?

The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump trade war intensifies as tariffs go into place

Americans awoke Tuesday morning to an intensifying trade war, as President Trump’s newest tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports were imposed and those countries quickly moved to ...

The Hill - 1d

WATCH: Massive warehouse fire forces residents to shelter in place in Pennsylvania

Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to avoid the site of a large industrial fire in Abington Township due to air quality concerns. Evacuations have been recommended.

ABC News - Feb. 19

‘Breathing in the fragrances of the Atlas cedar trees’: readers’ favourite places in Morocco

From unexpected city charms in Rabat to the dunes of the Sahara and a festival celebrating nomadic life, our tipsters share their best discoveries. The calm city of Khenifra is well worth a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s Place

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, is preparing himself to serve as interim mayor if Eric Adams resigns or is removed.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

USAID placing thousands on administrative leave after judge ruling

All USAID direct hires deemed non-essential will be placed on administrative leave at 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday.

CBS News - Feb. 23

NZ minister resigns after he 'placed hand' on staff's arm

The incident last week comes months after he allegedly called a winery worker a "loser".

BBC News - Feb. 24

Musk: Federal workers who haven’t returned to office will be placed on leave this week

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk said early Monday that federal workers who haven’t returned to the office will be placed on administrative leave this week. Last month, ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Red Wings Recall Forward, Place Copp on IR as Injuries Pile Up

On Monday morning, the Detroit Red Wings re-called forward Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids Griffins and placed forward Andrew Copp on injured reserve.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

NZ secure semi-final place with victory over Bangladesh

Rachin Ravindra's "classy" century helps New Zealand book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

BBC News - Feb. 24

New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’. A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he had resigned from his post after ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Couple's trauma after body placed next to them on flight

Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Israel and Hamas exchange to take place after ceasefire impasse resolved

Yahoo News - 6d

NFL's specialist showcase places international stars in combine spotlight

The specialist showcase has evolved into the combine's newest high-pressure competition.

ESPN - 6d

Love story between two bald eagles plays out in unlikely place

Two bald eagles have been nesting in a tree in the San Bernardino National Forest since 2018. They've grown a fanbase, thanks to two solar-powered webcams that observe the birds. Now, the pair is ...

CBS News - 4d

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate

The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.

The New York Times - 3d

Johnson: US 'not abandoning Ukraine,' but Zelensky's priorities 'in the wrong place'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that the U.S. is not "abandoning Ukraine" but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's priorities are not in the right place following a heated exchange ...

The Hill - 3d

Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?

Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year.

BBC News - 2d

Massive dust storm in New Mexico forces drivers to shelter in place

A massive dust storm in New Mexico swept across parts of the state Monday with nearly zero visibility and winds up to 45 miles an hour. Drivers were asked to shelter in place as officials tried to ...

NBC News - 1d

A W.N.B.A. Superstar’s ‘Pinch-Me Moment’ Took Place Away From the Court

The last 12 months for Sabrina Ionescu have been like a movie. Now, she owns a sports team.

The New York Times - 1d

15 N.Y. Prison Workers Placed on Leave as Inmate’s Death Is Investigated

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that early reports suggested “extremely disturbing conduct” leading to the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22, in an upstate prison.

The New York Times - 18h

Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S.

Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The company also said it will hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - Feb. 24