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Record rout: U.S. U17 scores 22 vs Virgin Islands
The U.S. Under-17 men's national team crushed the U.S. Virgin Islands 22-0 in their opening 2025 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers match, setting a record for most goals scored by a U.S. team in any World ...ESPN - 3h -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - 3h -
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 8h -
The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.The New York Times - 22h -
Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight
Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.The New York Times - 1d -
Sharge’s Loomos AI smart glasses hits $1.5M in 5 days on Kickstarter
Sharge, a wireless charging supplier, has raised $1.53 million for the Kickstarter launch of its Loomos AI Glasses in just a five days.VentureBeat - 1d -
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks
The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.NBC News - 3d -
As quakes rattle Greek islands, brave tourists enjoy having Santorini to themselves
More Greek islands closed schools Tuesday as hundreds of earthquakes ratted the Aegean Sea, while a handful of hardy tourists enjoyed having Santorini’s stunning views to themselvesABC News - Feb. 4 -
Ericsson Shares Slump as Earnings Hit by Weakness Outside of Core Networks Business
The company’s shares fell to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index as higher operating costs and weakness in some of its business units dented earnings.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
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Why is Trump imposing tariffs and which countries will be hit hardest? - in charts
These graphics explain how the US trade deficit has changed, why Trump may be targeting certain countries with tariffs – and what the impact could be. The US president, Donald Trump, has put global ...The Guardian - 13h -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - 14h -
UK to change ‘unintended’ non-dom hit to overseas bank accounts
The effect of the provision would be reversed pending ministerial sign-off, a Treasury official saidFinancial Times - 15h -
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgentFinancial Times - 15h -
Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.BBC News - 18h -
Trump to hit US steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs
Administration will grant no exclusions to any products, officials say, raising risk of trade warFinancial Times - 18h -
DNA and a Thumbprint Help Authorities Solve 2003 Long Island Murder
A former neighbor of Edna Schubert, 88, who was beaten to death in her Suffolk County home, was arrested after a retired detective urged the use of new technology in the case.The New York Times - 20h -
Tremors hitting Santorini reach new strength
Three more quakes above 4.0 magnitude are registered on Monday near the Greek tourist hotspot.BBC News - 21h -
NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.CBS News - 1d -
12:30 Report — Trump’s immigration agenda hits a snag
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Either the morning after the Super Bowl should be a holiday or the game should happen earlier in the day. How do we make this happen? In this edition: Another ...The Hill - 1d -
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7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake has shaken the Caribbean Sea south of the Cayman IslandsABC News - 1d -
New Zealand concerns rise as Cook Islands plans to sign agreement with China
Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ prime minister travels to China to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations’ constitutional ties.NBC News - 1d -
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
Agreement with south Pacific archipelago deepens concerns about Beijing’s influence in regionFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...The Guardian - 1d -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - 1d -
Islanders Upset No. 1 Wildcats With 5-3 Win (2025-02-09)
Washington Capitals prospect LW Eriks Mateiko played hero in the shootout for the Océanic, breaking the 2-2 plateau. Despite coming up short, 2025 NHL draft eligible G Louis-Antoine Denault had yet ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Resist City pressure to hit cash Isas, building societies tell Reeves
Curbing tax breaks on popular savings product would reduce funding for mortgages and business loans, UK chancellor warnedFinancial Times - 2d -
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands
The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump has not decided whether to back UK’s Chagos Islands deal
Sir Keir Starmer sought US president’s blessing for lease that will affect joint military base on Diego GarciaFinancial Times - 3d -
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Chile's president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to raging wildfiresABC News - 3d -
Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the regionABC News - 3d -
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks
The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.NBC News - 3d -
Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.
The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 4d -
Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini
Greece’s government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a weekABC News - 5d
