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UK manufacturers increase pressure on government over industrial strategy

Despite gloomy outlook on business costs, executives report ‘heightened optimism’ about investment

Financial Times - 8h

UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry

Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalist

Financial Times - 10h

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.

ABC News - 1d

California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger

There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.

ABC News - 1d

Reward for capture of Venezuela's Maduro increased to $25 million

The increase to $25 million reflects "the gravity of his crimes and the continued threat he poses," a senior official said.

CBS News - 2d

A Trump playbook for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

At this late hour, the United States cannot afford more diplomacy on Tehran’s terms.

The Hill - 2d

Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency

This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Wired - 3d

Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.

The New York Times - 3d

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

BBC News - 3d

Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases

Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading

Financial Times - 3d

Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs

Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economy

Financial Times - 4d

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - 4d

Bitcoin drops below $97,000 as Treasury yields pressure risk assets

Bitcoin slumped on Tuesday as a spike in Treasury yields weighed on risk assets broadly.

CNBC - 5d

Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...

The Hill - 5d

‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.

The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.

MarketWatch - 5d

Withings unveils health mirror and advanced blood pressure monitor

Withings, a connected health company, has expanded its cardiovascular products with BPM Vision, an advanced blood pressure monitor.

VentureBeat - 5d

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance

BBC News - 5d

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 - 6d

Canada’s Trudeau to Quit After Intense Pressure From Liberals

Yahoo News - 6d

Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

CNBC - 6d

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - 6d

World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge

Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Venezuelan Regime Hunts for Foreign Hostages to Pressure Its Rivals

Maduro has turned up the heat on the incoming Trump administration by recently seizing 50 foreigners, several of them American passport holders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Forged by pressure, Chiquis lets her artistry flourish on 'Diamantes'

After a decade of putting in the work as a musician, Janney Marín 'Chiquis' Rivera has hit a new stride in her sound.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 5

Tulip Siddiq under rising pressure to resign over property scandal

Anti-corruption minister received accommodation from a developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure

Ukrainian forces have launched a major new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, a region that Ukraine captured parts of over the summer but has, in the past couple of months, struggled to hold amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Isak extends Newcastle hot streak to increase heat on Postecoglou’s Spurs

Ange Postecoglou stood, as he always does, hands in pockets, at the edge of his technical area. It had been another frustrating afternoon, a defeat that means Spurs have now won just one of their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Postecoglou shrugs off pressure with Spurs in need of January business

Tottenham’s injury-decimated squad will be tested to the maximum against Newcastle but the manager will not panic. January can be the crucial month in the lifespan of a Tottenham manager. During ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

Pokemon Go Community Day Ticket Prices Increased For January Event

Each month, Pokemon Go players take part in the mobile game's Community Day: A recurring monthly event in which one Pokemon takes center stage and becomes available to catch in its Shiny form. ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024

Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.

Inc. - Jan. 3

French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack

The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.

NBC News - Jan. 3