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Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?

President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.

ABC News - 2d

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.

The New York Times - 1d

US stocks rebound as government shutdown fears recede

Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs linger

Financial Times - 1d

Should Europe draw closer to China?

Geopolitical and economic disputes mean Beijing is no natural replacement for the US despite the crisis in transatlantic ties

Financial Times - 23h

Why America is obsessed with eggs

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - 20h

Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?

As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?

Wired - Mar. 8

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts

Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.

NBC News - 6d

'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory

Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.

BBC News - 5d

How the SailGP Championship Is Like Formula 1 on Water

From towering catamarans racing at 60 M.P.H. to $12.8 million in prize money, here’s everything to know about the global competition.

The New York Times - 5d

European stocks steady after US markets plunge

The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".

BBC News - 4d

The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs

Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producers

Financial Times - 4d

Opus Major raises $10M to bring people together through music and games

Opus Major has raised $10 million in funding to build a global game studio dedicated to crafting games and entertainment.

VentureBeat - 3d

Ruling Stops Promotion of Meta Exposé Book

Meta’s former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams penned the tell-all.

Inc. - 3d

Xsolla unveils solutions for game devs ahead of GDC 2025

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a series of new and enhanced solutions for game developers ahead of GDC 2025.

VentureBeat - 2d

America’s retreat leaves a leadership void that the free world must fill

The world has changed, and the leadership must change with it. Global decision-making has long been concentrated in too few hands.

The Hill - 2d

Pope Francis Projects a Lonely Moral Voice in a New World of Politics and Trump

The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.

The New York Times - 2d

Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value

Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.

NBC News - 23h

Martin Wolf talks to Keyu Jin: Has China’s economy run out of gas?

The property crash and trade war are taking their toll

Financial Times - 6d

How much does cryptocrime pay?

Long ‘pig butchering’, short ransomware was the trade of 2024

Financial Times - 2d

2025 NFL free agency domino effect: Geno Smith to Raiders among moves with biggest ramifications

Which signings and trades caused additional ripple effects?

CBS Sports - 1d

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance

The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Erik Johnson Traded To Avalanche; Flyers Receive Winger In Return

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 13 of his 17 NHL seasons, and where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

The Maple Leafs Did Very Maple Leaf Things At The NHL Trade Deadline

Brock Nelson was out there. Mikko Rantanen was out there. Brad Marchand was out there.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Whatever the Seahawks’ Plan Is After Trading Geno Smith, It Better Work

The franchise shipped its established starting quarterback away for a late Day 2 draft pick. What’s going on in Seattle?

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Canada to choose new leader to face Trump in trade war with US

Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party head

Financial Times - Mar. 9

DK Metcalf traded to Pittsburgh Steelers: Fantasy football fallout

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the major deal the Steelers made to acquire the veteran receiver.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump

The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".

BBC News - 6d

Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline

Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.

ESPN - 6d

China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates

Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timber

Financial Times - 6d

NFL free agency: Fantasy football fallout and analysis of deals (and trades)

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down all the major deals going down during NFL free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Ontario hits power exports to US with 25% surcharge as trade war escalates

Canadian province’s decision will affect 1.5mn households and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota and New York

Financial Times - 5d

Eagles trade Kenny Pickett to Browns for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and late pick

Pickett is heading back to the AFC North division

CBS Sports - 5d

Rams will release Cooper Kupp this week minus an unlikely trade partner

Cooper Kupp won't be a Ram for much longer.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War

Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.

Inc. - 4d

Dow drops 600 points as Trump escalates trade war with Canada

S&P 500 dips tentative toe into correction mode, following in the footsteps of the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite.

CBS News - 4d

Tariffs are causing stock-market panic and leading investors into riskier options trading

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump is already making stock-market volatility great again. That’s been a boon for the options market.

MarketWatch - 4d

Patriots' QB move may open trade market for this intriguing prospect. Or maybe not

Joe Milton showed off one of the league's strongest arms in limited work last season. New England just signed a different backup QB. So will it deal Milton?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Hedge funds slash bets as Trump’s trade war causes ‘a lot of pain’

Managers’ favourite stocks tumble as market volatility surges

Financial Times - 3d

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