Growth Prompts Significant

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly

Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment costs about $1,000 a month without insurance.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Satellite videos show explosive growth of California fires from space

Timelapse footage published by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere shows how the Palisades and Eaton Fires ignited and rapidly grew over the last two days.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Biden administration jettisons effort to protect old-growth forests

The Biden administration is dropping its efforts to issue a policy to protect old-growth forests — though the president previously touted protecting such forests as an important component of his ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

2 dead, multiple 'significant injuries' in LA wildfires

Two people are dead and several other individuals have suffered from “significant injuries” due to the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. L.A. County Fire Chief ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood

A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico

The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Destructive winds will lead to explosive fire growth in Southern California

The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires raging in Southern California will be fueled by peak winds of 100 mph, placing 19 million people at risk. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Disney’s stock gets upgrade amid content ‘renaissance’ and streaming profit growth

Walt Disney Co.’s stock was upgraded to buy Tuesday by analyst firm Redburn Atlantic, which cited improved content performance and growth in streaming profit.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Samsung Expects Further Profit Growth Slowdown, Missing Estimates

The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones said sluggish demand for conventional chips used in personal computers and mobile phones weighed on its memory business for the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy race

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Tesla faces more risk than its stock reflects, prompting a downgrade

Tesla Inc.’s stock slipped 3.4% Tuesday, after Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral from buy, arguing that it already reflects the long-term potential of such items as robotaxi and ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Reverse GDP Growth

Estimates of the effects of the president-elect’s plan to expel millions of undocumented workers are colored by politics, but detailed studies warn of major labor disruption, spiking business ...

Inc. - Jan. 7

ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table

ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases

Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economy

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances

Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.

CNBC - Jan. 7

UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC

A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings

Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global trade

Financial Times - Jan. 6

How Oakland's Creative Growth enabled generations of artists

In 1974, psychologist Elias Katz and his wife Florence, an artist, started Creative Growth Art Center, a space where artists with disabilities could make art, some of which has been acquired and ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Warriors lose Kuminga to 'significant' ankle sprain

The Warriors could be without forward Jonathan Kuminga for an extended period after he suffered a "significant" sprain in his right ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Kuminga sustained ‘significant' ankle sprain, will undergo MRI

The Golden State Warriors are bracing for Jonathan Kuminga to miss a significant amount of time after spraining his right ankle Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns

Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-rigging

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reports ‘significant’ Russian, North Korean troop losses in Kursk

In nightly video address Zelenskyy says Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses in fighting in southern Russian region. What we know on day 1,046. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth

As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Trey Lance to get significant reps in Cowboys' regular-season finale vs. Commanders, per report

Lance has thrown just seven passes since breaking his ankle in 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Report: Trey Lance will see "significant snaps" for the Cowboys on Sunday

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was evasive when asked if Cooper Rush would start at quarterback again Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

PGA Tour considering significant Tour Championship format change effective as early as 2025, per report

A bracket-style finale could be coming to the PGA Tour postseason this summer

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Economists Fear Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Harm U.S. Growth

A new survey finds a majority of economists fear protectionist plans by the President-elect will spark inflation and eventually undermine U.S. economic expansion.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Neil Young confirms he will headline Glastonbury after ‘error in information’ prompted him to pull out

‘Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary,’ Young wrote, as Emily Eavis confirmed that Young and band the Chrome Hearts will headline the Pyramid stage. Neil Young has confirmed that he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3