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Italian defence group set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar
Leonardo’s planned joint venture would give Turkish company longed-for access to Europe’s marketFinancial Times - 13h -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - 5d -
NOAA set to slash jobs 'imminently'
Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “imminently,” a source with knowledge told The Hill. The person, who asked to speak anonymously due to fear of ...The Hill - 5d -
Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts
A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.Wired - 2d -
Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition
Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.The New York Times - 6d -
Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
Man accidentally sets marathon record on crutches
Chris Terrill, 73, took part in the Brighton Marathon after a hip replacement operation.BBC News - 2d -
Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season?
With Mohamed Salah top of the Premier League goal and assists charts this season, BBC Sport looks at how he compares to other great strikers and what records he could break.BBC News - 2d -
Stokes set to miss Hundred to manage fitness
England's Ben Stokes is set to miss The Hundred to focus on his fitness after not being retained by Northern Superchargers for the 2025 tournament.BBC News - 1d -
Bonmatí: Rubiales verdict sets new precedent
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí says Luis Rubiales' conviction for sexual assault sets a precedent moving forward and hopes it will lead to changes for women in and out of football.ESPN - 15h -
Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?
YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.The Hill - 5d -
Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings
Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity marketFinancial Times - 5d -
'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership
"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".NBC News - 5d -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - 4d -
How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers
A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...The Hill - 4d -
Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.MarketWatch - 4d -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - 4d -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - 3d -
UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy
Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government. Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businessesFinancial Times - 3d -
North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un
Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.The New York Times - 2d -
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Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.The New York Times - 2d -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April
Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.CBS News - 1d -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - 21h -
UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is flying to Washington for a high-stakes visit.The New York Times - 12h -
These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - 13h -
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Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 8h -
House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...The Hill - 9h -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.Inc. - 5h -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 6d -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from U.S. arrive in Costa Rica
The flight of 135 deportees, half of them minors, included families from China, Afghanistan, Russia and more.NBC News - 5d -
Trump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kids
The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration ...CBS News - 5d -
Investigations Into 6 Killings Look to a Fringe Group Known as the Zizians
The violent deaths, including of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, a landlord in California, and a couple in Pennsylvania, have led law enforcement to a group with obscure ideas.The New York Times - 4d -
