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U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs

The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.

MarketWatch - 6d

Trade deficit balloons to record high in January as companies scramble to import goods to avoid tariffs

The U.S. international trade deficit widened 34% in January to $131.4 billion, the Commerce Department said Thursday. It’s the widest deficit going back to the start of the series in 1992.

MarketWatch - 9h

Berkshire operating earnings surge 71% in fourth quarter, cash hoard balloons to record $334 billion

Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter results on Saturday. The company's Class A shares popped more than 25% in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 24

No, DOGE can’t fix the deficit. Here’s why.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made some cuts, but these amount to only 1.25 percent to 3 percent of the federal budget deficit, and are unlikely to ...

The Hill - 4d

Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans

They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases

Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald Trump

Financial Times - 6d

Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and the New York Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime Sunday night

ABC News - 3d

Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cuts

WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering a far-reaching change to the budget process that would obscure the deficit impact of extending President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cuts in ...

NBC News - 6d

Ole Miss rallies from 15-point deficit to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77

Tameiya Sadler scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Ole Miss rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to stun No. 7 LSU 85-77 on Sunday

ABC News - 3d

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - Feb. 21

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 viewings

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Record-breaking Arctic blast coming to an end

Nineteen states from Nebraska to Florida are facing cold weather alerts on Friday as a brutal Arctic blast persists -- but the warmup is finally on the way.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Man accidentally sets marathon record on crutches

Chris Terrill, 73, took part in the Brighton Marathon after a hip replacement operation.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

BBC News - Feb. 25

Liverpool's Salah breaks records in win vs. City

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the first player in Europe's top five leagues to surpass 50 direct goal involvements this season.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit

Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck

Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.

NBC News - Feb. 27

Ville Husso Breaks Record With New Team

Sometimes, a change of scenery is for the best.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

Bond says he'll break Worthy's combine record

Isaiah Bond predicted he will break fellow Longhorn Xavier Worthy's record 40-yard dash time at the NFL scouting combine.

ESPN - 6d

FBI returns records in Mar-a-Lago search to Trump

The White House said Friday the FBI has returned property seized in the 2022 search for classified documents at President Donald Trump’s Florida home. It was not immediately clear whether the boxes ...

NBC News - 5d

England suffer record defeat as Australia score 90

England suffer a record defeat at the hands of world champions Australia in Las Vegas as Tamika Upton scores five of their 17 tries.

BBC News - 4d

UK death rate 'reaches record low'

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

BBC News - 3d

What record levels of uncertainty mean for the stock market

It’s not always a bad thing.

MarketWatch - 3d

Americans apply for UK citizenship in record numbers

Donald Trump’s election and British tax changes believed to be behind 40% rise in applications

Financial Times - 3d

Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn

S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tn

Financial Times - 2d

Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven

Eindhoven is packed with carnival-goers but on Tuesday it was Arsenal enjoying their own party, setting a Champions League record in the process.

BBC News - 2d

Vlasic breaks NHL career shot-blocking record

Marc-Edouard Vlasic's third blocked shot Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres was No. 2,165 for his career.

ESPN - 1d

More funding for judges to tackle record court delays

The announcement of new support for courts comes as two reports warn the justice system is struggling.

BBC News - 1d

Arsenal set UCL record but Arteta craves trophies

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal want trophies and not records after they made Champions League history by thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 at Philips Stadion.

ESPN - 1d

Inquiry into claims Nottingham victim records were accessed

A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed "inappropriately".

BBC News - 56m

Philadelphia plane crash NTSB report finds cockpit voice recorder didn't record flight

The preliminary report on the Philadelphia jet crash found the cockpit voice recorder likely hadn't recorded audio for several years.

CBS News - 2h

Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead

The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records

Canada's dramatic win over the United States in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Bugatti's Four World Record Cars United: A Celebration of Speed and Innovation

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred

Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wickets Highest successful run chase in ICC tournament history They say good things come to those who wait and, after nearly three decades ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

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