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Sinner dismisses health fears to reach semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismisses concerns about his physical state to thrash home hope Alex De Minaur and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

BBC News - 1h

Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins

Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor losses

Financial Times - 8h

Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally

The billionaire says his critics "need better dirty tricks" after a gesture likened to a Nazi salute.

BBC News - 15h

Trump faces TikTok backlash

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, China hawks at odds over TikTok ban President Trump’s plan to save TikTok is putting him at a ...

The Hill - 15h

Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs

The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.

BBC News - 22h

Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants: Will there be political backlash?

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to talk about some of President Donald Trump’s first actions as president singing a flurry of executive orders and pardons — and the comparisons ...

NBC News - 1d

Biden Ends Presidency With Fears of Trump’s Retribution

“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.

The New York Times - 1d

‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash

Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...

The Guardian - 2d

Shein backlash divides shoppers: 'Everywhere else is too expensive'

Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.

BBC News - 3d

Bond funds are offering a ‘double whammy’ for investors

Many of these funds are trading at deep discounts and may have tempting distribution yields

MarketWatch - 3d

Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Fear Tactics

There is a real risk that the nation’s institutions will succumb to Trump’s campaign of intimidation and not do their jobs.

The New York Times - 4d

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - 4d

Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity

Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

CBS News - 5d

Investor interest in defense grows

Yahoo News - 5d

What do bond yields mean for equity investors?

Some stocks avoid ripples in the fixed income market

Financial Times - 6d

TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started

Whatever US politicians were hoping for, what they got was a huge increase in users signing up to Duolingo to learn Chinese and American users flooding Chinese apps.

Wired - 6d

Los Angeles mayor facing growing backlash over fires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her response to the deadly wildfires gripping her city. Some critics say the mayor's decision to travel to Ghana despite fire ...

CBS News - 6d

Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI

The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Footloose CFOs need not scare off investors

A clutch of finance chiefs are heading out the door, but this is all part of the rough and tumble of corporate life

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Syria's Alawites, Sect of the Assads, Fear for Their Future

They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires

Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Amorim quiet on signings, eases Mainoo exit fears

Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie ...

ESPN - Jan. 10

Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Gloucester remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash

Gloucester will remove the Russia flag from the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt for all matches moving forward and have issued an apology “for any offence this may have caused”.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash

The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Indian investors rush into highly valued defence stocks

Asset managers have launched specialist funds as push for domestic armaments sends share prices soaring

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash

Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.

Inc. - Jan. 6

China rushes to reassure investors as equities and renminbi fall

CSI 300 down 4.2% this year and currency slides to 15-month low as Donald Trump’s return weighs on markets

Financial Times - Jan. 6

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence

A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military

The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call

A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjust

Financial Times - Jan. 2

US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig

Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

South Korean investors pile into US equities as domestic stock market languishes

Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’