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Unexpectedly dovish Bank of England decision sends pound and yields lower
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter-point, its third reduction since August.MarketWatch - 14h -
Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.CBS News - 15h -
Colombian president Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whisky
Leader’s remarks at chaotic televised cabinet meeting follow surge in production of coca in his countryFinancial Times - 1d -
Jordan's son charged with possession of cocaine
Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of Michael Jordan, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, a second-degree misdemeanor, by police in Florida.ESPN - 1d -
Michael Jordan's son arrested on cocaine possession, resisting arrest charges
Marcus Jordan was arrested shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday in Maitland, Florida, according to the arrest affidavit.ABC News - 2d -
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: David Benavidez picks up impressive win as he continues to hunt for big names
The 'Mexican Monster' is a real threat to the light heavyweight titles after moving up two fights agoCBS Sports - 2d -
Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable
The authorities said they believed the vessel may have been involved in damaging the cable, the latest act of apparent sabotage in the Baltic Sea.The New York Times - 5d -
A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.
When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Russia Seizes Another Town in Ukraine in Push to Take All of Donetsk
Moscow’s troops used the same pincer tactic on Velyka Novosilka that has enabled their recent capture of town after town in eastern Ukraine.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese city in a bid to occupy territory and exploit minerals.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Ex-Belgium star arrested in cocaine investigation
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from South America, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
To seize AI’s benefits, ministers must be prepared to fail in public
DeepSeek’s lower costs bode well for Keir Starmer, but government needs to be more open about its use of AIFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
WATCH: Heart-pounding rescue of 3 skiers caught on camera
Authorities rescued three backcountry skiers, including one who fell about 500 feet, after they received an SOS alert from an iPhone.ABC News - Jan. 27 -
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage
Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Sweden seizes vessel suspected of 'sabotage' in undersea data cable rupture
An fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and a Swedish island was damaged.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
How Britain can seize the next decade
Marginal gains in the country’s strengths and weaknesses would go a long wayFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
Europe should stop panicking and seize the opportunities Trump offers
It is time for the EU to get down to businessFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
Rwandan army ‘ready to invade DRC’ and help rebels seize city
Intelligence sources suggest battle for Congolese regional capital Goma is imminent before UN crisis talks on Sunday . Large numbers of troops from Rwanda have been pouring across the border into ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
On-the-run smuggler who trafficked seven tonnes of cocaine 'in Sierra Leone'
Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Pound for pound: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... but what's different?
The lightweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN's top 10.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
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Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
Toronto police have seized over 835 kilograms of cocaine that is alleged to have ties to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war
Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel groupABC News - Jan. 22 -
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Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his second inaugural address Monday. "We ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
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How much has the pound been trashed?
Our sideways charts get a second outing シFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Manifest embarrassment: Calls for Greenland echo threats to seize Cuba
The country hit a wall when it attempted to take Cuba from Spain in 1854.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
The NASCAR Father Fighting L.A. Fires in a 400,000-Pound Airplane
“It takes kind of a little bit of a psycho,” R.K. Smithley said.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Chicago customs seized 1,500 Glock switches to turn guns automatic in 2024
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Oilers Need To Seize Big Opportunity Against Division Rivals
The Oilers and Kings meet for the second time this season on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel
A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
A 300-Pound Pig Is Rescued From Los Angeles Wildfires
As the Los Angeles wildfires strained the city’s animal shelters, community members stepped in to help a couple rescue their pet potbellied pig.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Breton, a 1,400-pound great white shark, returns to Florida coast
Breton, who was first tagged in 2020, has previously made trips to Florida around this time of year.CBS News - Jan. 8
