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McConnell warns of 'big, lingering concerns' with Trump tariff plan
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday warned of “big, lingering concerns" with President Trump’s tariff plan. "In recent weeks, the president sought to impose sweeping ...The Hill - 1h -
'New day in L.A.': Sparks, Plum expect to win now
The Sparks made one thing clear while introducing two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum: The expectation to win is now. Said Plum: "It's a new day in L.A."ESPN - 1h -
A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
Bad news at the breakfast table: Your morning cup of coffee could soon be getting more expensive.NBC News - 3h -
Noaa imposes limits on scientists, sparking concerns over global forecasts
‘Crackdown on climate’ predicted as oversight enacted over agency staffers’ email and meetings with foreign nationals. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) has placed ...The Guardian - 13h -
Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.
Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health.The New York Times - 23h -
What's happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?
A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show referenced Sudan and the Gaza Strip, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousandsABC News - 2d -
Murkowski backs Kennedy for HHS secretary despite 'concerns'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite having “concerns” about his views on vaccines ...The Hill - 7h -
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Global war fears rising among security experts: Survey
Global war fears are rising among experts around the world with over 40 percent expecting a new world conflict in the next decade, according to a new survey. The poll, released Wednesday by the ...The Hill - 11h -
Concern over Israeli hostage release amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using similar language to President Trump, calling for Hamas to release hostages by Saturday or the ceasefire in Gaza is off. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump ...CBS News - 11h -
East Germany is a far-right stronghold — and economic concerns helped make it happen
The far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) is dominating polls in East Germany just weeks before the federal election on Feb. 23.CNBC - 18h -
Chinese cranes at U.S. ports raise homeland security concerns
A yearlong congressional investigation found that automated cranes built by ZPMC for U.S. ports could potentially be monitored by the Chinese government.CBS News - 1d -
Chinese cranes at U.S. ports raise national security concerns
Ship-to-shore cranes are essential to operations at U.S. ports, so a congressional investigation into their connection to a Chinese-owned company is sparking serious security concerns. Carter Evans ...CBS News - 1d -
Canned tuna sold by major U.S. grocers recalled over botulism concerns
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.CBS News - 1d -
Coca-Cola sales easily top estimates as global demand rises
Shares of Coke have risen 7% over the past year, raising its market cap up to $275 billion.CNBC - 1d -
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Trump widens his attack on global trade with steel and aluminium tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘If there’s no immigrant labour, there’s no milk, no cheese, no butter, no ice cream’Financial Times - 1d -
Trump’s mass deportation plans spark panic in the Caribbean amid fake news
Nations try to reassure citizens as Trump threatens unprecedented crackdown but scale remains unclear. Nations across the Caribbean have been attempting to reassure their citizens at home and in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgentFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand government loses ground in polls as economic concerns grow
1News Verian poll shows Christoper Luxon dropped 22% in the preferred prime minister stakes, his lowest result as leader. New Zealand’s National-led coalition government is losing support among ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Bob Simon reported from Tunisia in 2011 after protests against the repressive government not only toppled its autocratic ruler but also sparked uprisings across the region that led to Egyptian ...CBS News - 2d -
Christie’s plan for AI art auction sparks backlash from artists
Creative industries worry that generative artificial intelligence models could replicate or even replace their original worksFinancial Times - 2d -
US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights
The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.The Hill - 2d -
USAID cuts threaten global women's program championed by Ivanka Trump
Five years ago, Lillian Achom stood with President Trump as he backed her women's development work - work she says is threatened by his USAID cut.CBS News - 2d -
‘Engine of inequality’: delegates discuss AI’s global impact at Paris summit
Emmanuel Macron’s tech envoy warns attenders current trajectory of artificial intelligence is unsustainable. The impact of artificial intelligence on the environment and inequality have featured in ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Marriages in China plunged by a record last year, fanning birthrate concerns
Marriages in China fell by a record fifth last year, despite efforts by officials to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country’s declining population.NBC News - 2d -
Dismay as UK poised to cut funding for global vaccination group Gavi
Exclusive: Aid charities alarmed as decision would come in wake of Donald Trump’s decision to freeze USAid activities. The UK is poised to cut funding to a global vaccination group that has ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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What we learned as Steph sparks comeback win in Butler's debut
Steph Curry looked resuscitated while scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 132-111 victory over the Bulls at United Center in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas
The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...The Hill - 4d -
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.BBC News - 5d -
Emiliano Grillo's hole-in-one at famed 16th hole at Phoenix Open sparks massive fan celebration
The ace was the second of Grillo's career on the Tour, and the 12th on No. 16 at TPC Scottsdale since hosting the Phoenix Open beginning in 1987.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying
Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announcedFinancial Times - 5d -
'Looks like a stream of blood.' Argentina river turns red, sparking toxic leak fears
A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumpingABC News - 5d
