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Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears

Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

UBS vs the Swiss regulation drive

Bank now finds itself confronted by the prospect of tougher rules than global competitors

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Why Being Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success

Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.

Inc. - Feb. 20

How Expert Advisors Can Drive Innovation and Trust

Scientific advisory boards can be a huge competitive advantage for innovative tech companies. Here’s how my business has benefited.

Inc. - Feb. 22

The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

3 Strategies for Self-Discovery That Drive Effective Leadership

Effective leadership demands self-discovery. Here are three strategies that help leaders reconnect with their inner compass while inspiring others.

Inc. - 3d

Does Pep Guardiola have drive to rebuild broken Manchester City?

The current iteration is done and manager must decide if he has the energy for exhausting process of reconstruction. There was some talk after Manchester City’s win against Newcastle United last ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive

Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year

Financial Times - Feb. 20

BYD’s Free Self-Driving Tech Might Not Be Such a Boon After All

Aside from unfavorable comparisons to rival advanced driver systems, calling it God’s Eye could be as misleading a moniker as Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.

Wired - Feb. 23

Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices

The company said the size of the surcharge will vary across locations and markets.

CNBC - 6d

US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing

Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unity

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing

Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas output

Financial Times - 6d

Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.

The New York Times - 5d

Three Reasons Why ‘Anti-Perks’ Are Driving Away Talent

Perks that fail to deliver benefits to employees, drive great candidates away and create stress and disengagement in the workplace.

Inc. - 4d

Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas

Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.

CBS News - 4d

Anti-Trump sentiment drives dramatic upturn in fortunes for Canada’s Liberals

Ruling party was deeply unpopular but threat of US tariffs combined with prospect of new leader spurs rise in polls. Canada ’s ruling Liberals, who a few weeks ago looked certain to lose an ...

The Guardian - 4d

Germans can drive fast as they want on motorways - so why don't they?

Yahoo News - 4d

4 Ways Leaders Can Use Discomfort to Drive Success

Uncomfortable? Great. It’s the first step toward your eventual success.

Inc. - 2d

How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth

While the primary aim is to help freelancers and gig workers, portable benefits have surprising potential to bolster entrepreneurship and thus the U.S. economy.

The Hill - 2d

Aaron Judge drives in a pair in spring debut as Yankees trounce Astros

Aaron Judge made his long-awaited spring training debut and picked up where he left off last season, driving in two runs to help lift the Yankees to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in head by 106 mph line drive in spring training game vs. Cubs

After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Miller, who walked off under his own power, will enter concussion protocol.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Ukraine's fate hinges on US need to drive a wedge between Russia and China again

Diplomacy between adversaries is crucial to defuse tensions and prevent direct conflict.

The Hill - 6d

Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived

Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.

MarketWatch - 6d

LA Golf Club, Atlanta Drive both rally for TGL playoff-clinching victories

Both Tony Finau's LA and Justin Thomas' Atlanta stepped up to win their halves of Monday's TGL doubleheader.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘Everything has changed’: UK embarks on biggest arms drive since cold war

Decision to plunder the development budget brings end to era of Britain as an ‘aid superpower’

Financial Times - 5d

Musk’s cost-cutting drive quietly deletes billions in claimed savings from website

‘Wall of receipts’ drops five largest savings claimed by ‘department of government efficiency’ after debunking. US politics live – latest updates When Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting drive, the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Pakistan reports 2 new polio cases of the year despite anti-polio drives

Officials say Pakistan has reported two new cases of polio in its southern and eastern provinces, posing a setback to the country’s efforts to eradicate a disease that remains endemic only in ...

ABC News - 3d

A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and now he faces his first big challenge: a deadly measles outbreak in West Texas.

NBC News - 2d

Donald Trump’s first month in charts

The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratings

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Trump holds first cabinet meeting

Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes the first cabinet meeting of his new administration, with Elon Musk expected to be in attendance.

NBC News - 4d

Don’t miss the first GamesBeat Engage event at SXSW

Heading to SXSW? You won’t want to miss the first GamesBeat Engage – an invite-only, salon-style gathering in Austin on March 11.

VentureBeat - Feb. 19

Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time

Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.

CNBC - Feb. 20

With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …

Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Delta faces first lawsuit in Toronto plane crash

Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Scotland's first 'slap fight' event cancelled

Experts warned competitors faced an 'elevated risk' of concussion if they participated in bouts.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance of 2025

Hundreds of supporters of suspected killer Luigi Mangione rallied outside of a New York City courthouse Friday. It marked the first court appearance of the year for Mangione, who has pleaded not ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Quarterback at No. 1

The Titans have their pick between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, while the Cowboys could land an electrifying running back.

The New York Times - 5d

Musk joining Trump's first Cabinet meeting

President Trump's first Cabinet meeting for his second term in the White House will include Elon Musk, who does not hold a Cabinet-level position. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

CBS News - 4d

Luka on first game against Mavs: 'Glad it's over'

Luka Doncic sounded more relieved than triumphant after leading the Lakers to a win in his first meeting against his former team.

ESPN - 4d

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