Latest in Extreme Measures
Sort by
212 items
-
Pensions risk: the downside of weight-loss drugs
The health benefits could be so extreme that it upends the annuity market, hitting retirement incomes and insurersFinancial Times - 4d -
'Record' payout for world's longest-serving death row inmate
Nearly 50 years on death row had inflicted "extremely severe" mental and physical pain on Iwao Hakamata, a judge said.BBC News - 3d -
Iga Świątek Verbally Harassed by 'Aggressive' Fan During Miami Open Practice
“We take the safety and security of all players and tournament attendees extremely seriously,” the Miami Open said in a statement to PEOPLEYahoo Sports - 1d -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
How Trustpilot Helps Companies Build Trust With Customers
Most businesses aren’t doing a good job of measuring—and fostering—trust.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on TuesdayFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US Senate passes stop-gap funding bill to avert government shutdown
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measureFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Head-to-Head (H2H) points league: First base drains quickly in this format
Many of the usual fallback first basemen just don't measure up in this formatCBS Sports - 6d -
Columbia University cedes to Trump’s demands with series of reforms
Measures at Ivy League institution trigger concern over academic freedomFinancial Times - 6d -
Australia unveils unexpected tax cuts in pre-election budget
Labor sets out measures to alleviate cost of living pressureFinancial Times - 3d -
EU rejects Russian ceasefire demand for sanctions relief
Kremlin says agreement is dependent on dropping measures imposed on agricultural bankFinancial Times - 1d -
Elon Musk is wrong about GDP
The tech tycoon is not the first to misunderstand what gross domestic product is meant to measureFinancial Times - 6h -
Elon Musk is wrong about GDP
The tech tycoon is not the first to misunderstand what gross domestic product is meant to measureFinancial Times - 6h -
Why is Donald Trump crashing the US economy? Because he’s high on his own supply of fake news | Jonathan Freedland
Addicted to Fox News and outlets even more extreme, the president finds support and justification for actions disastrous to Americans and the world. Not content with shattering the post-1945 ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Paul Skenes rare card sells for more than the pitcher will earn this season
An 11-year-old child who found a rare baseball card for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has officially sold the extremely valuable memorabilia.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims
Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.NBC News - 6d -
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measureABC News - Mar. 5 -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
House to vote on government funding bill as shutdown deadline approaches
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs
Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producersFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Shutdown fight moves to Senate as Democrats weigh support for bill
Senate Democrats are considering the path forward after the House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grabFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
What is the highest score on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship?
Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
UK deregulation frees space ‘for bolder reforms’, says top bank lobbyist
David Postings tells FT he has been ‘working closely’ with Treasury on measures aimed at boosting growthFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolveFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan
Chinese top officials have pledged to ramp up monetary easing measures, including interest rate cuts "at appropriate times."CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - Mar. 20 -
Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Chinese companies over Iranian oil shipments
Measures from the US Treasury department are latest salvo in a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on TehranFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops to 4-Year Low on Tariff Fears
The survey’s measure of future expectations hit a 12-year low and breached a level associated with an economic downturn.Inc. - 1d -
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts
The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany slams Trump’s 25% auto tariffs as bad news for U.S., EU and global trade
The measures, which coincide with an even broader push on levies, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.CNBC - 1d -
US trading partners warn of retaliation to Trump’s 25% car tariffs
Automakers’ shares drop as Asian, European and North American countries rush to respond to US president’s latest measuresFinancial Times - 23h -
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts
The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.The New York Times - 22h -
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts
The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.The New York Times - 22h
