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The Trump Memecoin’s ‘Money-Grab’ Economics
When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.Wired - 2d -
Inside this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Leaders of some of the world's largest economies are in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the annual World Economic Forum. President Trump will address attendees Thursday via a live video feed. CBS ...CBS News - 5h -
Presidents' unprecedented pardon power sparks scrutiny
The unprecedented use of pardons by former President Biden on his last day in office coupled with President Trump’s sweeping pardon of violent Jan. 6 offenders on his first has sparked renewed ...The Hill - 21h -
Latest news on Trump's immigration, economic policies
President Trump's executive orders are reshaping federal policies on immigration and border security. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from the U.S.-Mexico border. Also, CBS MoneyWatch ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump addressing World Economic Forum Thursday
President Trump is expected to address attendees via a live video feed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Patrick Foulis, foreign editor for the Economist, joined CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Breaking down Trump's expected economic impact
President Trump's economic impact could be determined by his take on big tech, immigration policies and cryptocurrencies. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 2d -
Key leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum
A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.NBC News - 2d -
Employee Engagement 2.0? It’s Called Economic Engagement
Engagement comes naturally when employee self-interest aligns with the purpose of the business.Inc. - 4d -
Britain needs to rediscover its economic spirit of adventure
History teaches us that lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progressFinancial Times - 4d -
World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos
Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump announces White House economic policy team
The White House National Economic Council advises the president on U.S. and global economic policy.CNBC - 5d -
The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.BBC News - 5d -
Trump’s Treasury pick warns unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’
Scott Bessent also tells US senators in heated confirmation hearing that he backs tougher sanctions on Russian oilFinancial Times - 5d -
Will the Democrats overcorrect on US economic policy?
Bidenomics’ lasting legacy may depend on Republican successFinancial Times - 6d -
Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus
After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern
Facebook owner’s move to loosen policing of online content has raised fears of a surge in misinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
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Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The looming battles over US economic policy thinking
Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visionsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Apple’s ‘decidedly unattractive’ outlook sparks rare bearish call on the stock
An analyst says Apple’s stock price bakes in only good news, but he sees more than 20% downside as negative developments pile up.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair
Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tech stocks got slammed because economic data sparked a jump in bond yields
Data on job openings and service-sector activity sent markets into “good news is bad news” mode on Tuesday.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Trump threatens economic, not military force, to annex Canada
President-elect Trump said Tuesday he was not considering using military force to make Canada part of the United States after repeatedly musing about the idea of the country becoming the 51st ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
An economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s greatest legacy
He drove radical reform of an anti-market policy regime that was strangling growthFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasingABC News - Jan. 7 -
Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers
Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open Argentina’s protectionist economy, unnerving domestic industryFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
A very nice man is interested in me, but I don’t feel a spark
Why not see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency?. The question Last year I joined a choir where I became friends with a very nice man. Two months ago, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi
AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock
JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Hagi sparks Rangers’ domination of Celtic in easy Scottish Premiership win
Celtic’s job is to prove this Old Firm outcome proves nowhere near as significant as Rangers would like it to be. One glance at the Scottish Premiership table – Celtic still lead their old ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The Erdoğan whisperer behind Turkey’s economic pivot
Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
South Korea Jet Crash Sparks Debate Over Barrier's Proximity to Runway
Investigators probing the deadly crash are seeking clues on why the plane hit the runway without its landing gear down after an apparent bird strike.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - Dec. 31
