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UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.BBC News - 3d -
Trump to address nation amid sagging approval ratings
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night amid sinking approval ratings, according to recent polling data.ABC News - 1d -
Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances
Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Risers and fallers: Brook Lopez to see increased usage down the stretch
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
Buffett said Berkshire will moderately increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses over time.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds
A six-year study found no increase in cardiac arrests or cardiac deaths among athletes during the Covid pandemic, contradicting anti-vaccine misinformation that has circulated.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Police killings set record in 2024, but with smallest increase in years: Report
In 2024, police officers in the US killed 1,365 people, a slight increase from the 1,329 civilians killed in 2023, according to the Mapping Police Violence report.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
U.S. considers increasing egg imports amid skyrocketing prices
Strategy to fight avian influenza includes vaccine research and more money for biosecurity, USDA says.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Cybersecurity expert warns of increased attacks from foreign adversaries
The FBI says that North Korea is responsible for stealing $1.5 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit last week. According to CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, groups ...CBS News - 6d -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs
China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...The Hill - 5d -
US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases
Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump takes actions to increase lumber supplies and curb wood imports
The president signed an executive order to increase the possible supplies of timber and lumber and possibly lower housing and construction costs, according to senior administration officials.CBS News - 4d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
The Treasury secretary's comments come just two days before the tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.CNBC - 3d -
Chipotle CEO says company will absorb any cost increases from tariffs
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on America’s largest trading partners is sending ripples through the U.S. economy, as businesses and consumers alike prepare to pay Yet for Chipotle ...NBC News - 3d -
Oil prices fall after Opec+ confirms it will increase crude production
Traders had been expecting cartel to postpone its plan to boost outputFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs take effect: What prices are set to increase?
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China took effect at midnight. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Christine Romans says it’s only a matter of time until ...NBC News - 2d -
Tesla faces ‘slower growth and rising risk’ among increasing reasons to worry
BofA Securities has cut its price target on Tesla’s stock, which is trading at a four-month low.MarketWatch - 1d -
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Oil Prices Drop Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and OPEC Increases
The international benchmark fell to its lowest point since 2021 after a decision by Saudi Arabia and other producers to pump more crude surprised the markets.The New York Times - 18h -
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games
The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift
Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Report: Deebo drawing 49ers trade interest from several teams
Several NFL teams reportedly are interested in trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Review: Trauma haunts 'The Monkey,' but the film is more interested in going bananas
Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing the jugular with splatter gags.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests
Months-long Guardian investigation exposes weaknesses in code of conduct that could trigger calls for greater reform. Calls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Anthropic closes in on $3.5 billion funding round as investor interest soars
AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise a new round of capital that would roughly triple its valuation to $61.5 billion, CNBC has confirmed.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk drawing trade interest from teams, report says
Teams reportedly have reached out to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason about a potential trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Fired federal workers told their termination is in the government's 'best interest'
NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest reaction among federal workers to the government layoffs as widespread uncertainty continues to loom.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Browns GM has no 'interest' in trading Myles Garrett despite his request
Myles Garrett officially requested a trade out of Cleveland ahead of the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Former Blackwater CEO: 'No indication' government interested in mass deportation memo
Editor's note: This report has been updated to reflect the estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. Blackwater founder Erik Prince said while his mass immigration proposal seeking to ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest
Financial Conduct Authority says some investors may be losing out as industry rapidly expandsFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Jeffries: Cuomo comeback bid would draw 'a lot' of interest
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said a potential political comeback bid from former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) would draw “a lot” of interest from constituents in the Empire ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Lloyds Bank overstated interest-bearing deposits to BoE by £44bn
Error fed into data set used by watchdog in review of UK’s cash savings marketFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest
Norwegian soccer will vote this weekend on whether to scrap the use of video reviews in its top league after a turbulent couple of years since the technology was introduced in the Nordic countryABC News - Feb. 27 -
Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project
As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.The New York Times - 6d -
Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos
On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.Wired - 6d -
Giants interested in Aaron Rodgers after missing out on Matt Stafford
After missing out on Matt Stafford, the Giants have interest in Aaron RodgersYahoo Sports - 5d -
Giving away Chagos Islands not in UK's interest, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says she remains opposed to a deal, despite US President Donald Trump signalling support.BBC News - 4d
