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Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds
Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...The Hill - 16h -
Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending
Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - 21h -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 2d -
How European nations are appealing to Trump, boosting defense spending
European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins ...CBS News - 18h -
Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending
Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussionsFinancial Times - 5h -
Roblox gets a speed boost on Chromebooks
Roblox is taking flight on Chromebook as the platform is giving a speed boost to the immersive gaming and creation platform.VentureBeat - 23h -
Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."ESPN - 6d -
Interior halts employee spending and travel
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior halts employee spending and travel The Interior Department has paused spending and travel ...The Hill - 1d -
Maduro surrenders to Trump but clings to power
Nicolas Maduro, the communist Venezuelan tyrant, has offered to the new Trump administration fully paid return flights for migrants, deported of Tren de Aragua criminals, increased oil production, ...The Hill - 5d -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - 5d -
English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges
Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charityFinancial Times - 3d -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - 3d -
Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the ...The Hill - 2d -
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending
Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talentFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending
The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.BBC News - 2d -
Where NATO members rank on defense spending
President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...The Hill - 1d -
UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two yearsFinancial Times - 1d -
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.BBC News - 1d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Is there no limit to Trump’s ever-expanding presidential powers?
Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to bend the federal bureaucracy to his will.The Hill - 4d -
Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There
Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.Wired - 3d -
5 Powerful Ways to Create an Inspiring Work Culture
To retain top talent and remain competitive, follow these strategies for building a modern work culture.Inc. - 2d -
Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours
A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hoursABC News - 2d -
The Dubious Theory Behind Trump’s Power Grab
If the president gets his way, it will mark a significant change in the operations of the national government and a major shift in power.The New York Times - 2d -
Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Country
Most residents had power restored by midnight but the situation remained unstable. President Gabriel Boric blamed power companies for not acting faster.The New York Times - 2d -
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.The New York Times - 1d -
Flower power! Female in Focus awards – in pictures
This year’s prizes go to female photographers exploring autism, breast cancer and the lesbian community at Sappho’s rock Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
What to know about a series of powerful volcanic eruptions
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...CBS News - 1d -
Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?
YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings
Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity marketFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership
"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".NBC News - 6d -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - 6d -
How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers
A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...The Hill - 6d -
Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.MarketWatch - 5d -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - 5d -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - 5d