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Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried
Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Washington state warning pet owners after bird flu confirmed in 2 indoor cats
Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groups
Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday, despite warnings that they faced torture and possible death if they were returned.NBC News - 6d -
British Airways owner warns business travel may never return to pre-pandemic levels
IAG posts record annual profits driven by demand for transatlantic travelFinancial Times - 6d -
Panama, Costa Rica turning into a 'black hole' for deportees from US, observers warn
Officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones, denying them access to legal services and moving them between remote outposts as they wrestle with the ...ABC News - 6d -
Bank of England rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages
Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradualFinancial Times - 6d -
FBI investigations of far right on road to nowhere under Kash Patel, experts warn
Patel has signalled he isn’t interested in pursuing insurrectionists amid resurgence of extremist groups . With Kash Patel officially appointed as the new FBI director and Dan Bongino as his ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s ‘World War III’ warning to Zelensky rattled stocks. Why they quickly recovered.
Markets are reacting like it’s “theater” and a Ukraine-Russia peace deal can still move forward, strategist says.MarketWatch - 5d -
UK’s AI plans pose ‘existential threat’ to film studios, warns Bridget Jones producer
Working Title among British groups to criticise proposals to weaken copyright lawsFinancial Times - 5d -
Four million Queenslanders warned they could be in ‘firing line’ when Cyclone Alfred heads towards coast
Bureau of Meteorology says guidance ‘favours landfall on Thursday’ as premier David Crisafulli warns ‘large system presents big challenge’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘There’s quite a similarity’: US civil rights pioneers warn of ‘surge backwards’ under Trump
They faced violence and racism as they fought on the frontlines for justice and equality. Now Trump is reversing the progress they toiled for. Carolyn McKinstry knows about the dangers of extremism ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ray Dalio warns U.S. could face a surprise debt-crisis ‘heart attack’ within three years
“When you reach the part of the cycle that you have to borrow money to pay debt service, and the holders of those bonds say it’s a risky situation — in the private debt market, we call that the ...MarketWatch - 3d -
CTA warns that tariffs could lower U.S. consumer purchasing power by $90B to $143B
The CTA warned today that the tariffs on foreign goods will fuel inflation and hurt U.S. consumer purchasing power by up to $143 billion.VentureBeat - 2d -
Trump’s rollback of AI guardrails leaves US workers ‘at real risk’, labor experts warn
Measures issued by Joe Biden were swiftly repealed, leaving employees vulnerable to downgraded jobs. Donald Trump’s rollback of basic guardrails for artificial intelligence leaves US workers “at ...The Guardian - 2d -
Target warns February sales were soft, adding to concerns about consumer health
Target’s weak first-quarter guidance added to concerns about consumer health after weak January spending numbers and a slide in consumer confidence.CNBC - 2d -
Best Buy shares plunge as CEO warns price increases are 'highly likely' due to Trump tariffs
Best Buy beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as the company's computing and phone sales increased.CNBC - 2d -
Trudeau hits out at 'dumb' tariffs as Trump warns of further hikes against Canada
Canada has imposed its own retaliatory tariffs, which will remain in place until the US reverses course.BBC News - 1d -
Ross Stores warns of ‘heightened volatility,’ but says it’s too early to gauge impact of this Trump policy
Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the discount retailer forecast the possibility of weaker same-store sales this year, following slowing trends over recent weeks as harsh ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released.NBC News - 23h -
Restricting power across US-Canada border risks grid stability, watchdog warns
Any move to stymie electricity flows amid trade war would create a ‘big problem’, regulator Nerc saysFinancial Times - 17h -
It's 'never been easier' to become an online scammer as cybercrime markets flourish, security experts warn
"It has become child's play to create really convincing fake emails, audio notes, images or videos designed to scam ... victims," says Netskope's Tony Burnside.CNBC - 13h -
UK construction in biggest downturn since 2020; recruiters warn of tough business conditions – business live
Dollar slides after US president exempts carmakers from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; euro and sterling reverse earlier gains. The eurozone saw the biggest slump in construction in three months ...The Guardian - 10h -
Trump issues "last warning" for Hamas after White House confirms direct talks with group
President Trump has issued what he's calling a last warning for Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, warning in a social media post that if the group doesn't comply, no Hamas ...CBS News - 8h -
Reaction from Israel to Trump's "last warning" for Hamas, direct U.S. talks with group
President Trump is warning Hamas that he'll send Israel "everything it needs to finish the job" if all remaining hostages held in Gaza aren't released. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined ...CBS News - 6h -
ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy
Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to US. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has cut interest rates ...The Guardian - 6h -
‘Don’t get your operation on a Thursday,’ this hospital expert warned. Here’s his plan to lower costs and save lives.
Eugene Litvak has a proven way to improve U.S. hospitals. If only they’d let him.MarketWatch - 2h -
Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?
Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows
Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year. Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities
Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew
A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
If we want to win the 5G war with China, we need to fully embrace American capitalism
The race to dominate 5G technology is a decisive battle for economic supremacy in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the U.S. has fallen behind.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?
Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Abdul Carter landing spots: These five teams are natural fits for All-American pass rusher from Penn State
The five landing spots for Abdul Carter in this draftCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
‘I feel trapped’: how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans
Scores in the US say they’re grappling with raised mortgage and loan interest rates and exploding insurance premiums. “I bought my home in a hurry in 2020,” said Meg, 60, an office manager from ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
American woman detained in Paris after newborn baby fatally thrown from window
An American woman was being held in police custody in Paris following the death of a newborn baby, who was thrown from the window of a hotel, authorities said.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Do you know these heart disease risk factors? Many Americans don't, survey finds.
Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say
Officials say three American women have been found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in BelizeABC News - Feb. 24 -
Will Americans get $5,000 checks from DOGE savings like Trump, Musk claim?
It's not clear if the Trump administration could share savings produced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Americans. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'jeopardize Americans' sensitive data,' letter says
Twenty-one civil service employees resigned en masse Tuesday from Elon Musk's DOGE, according to a letter posted online and shared with media outlets.NBC News - Feb. 25