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China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy

Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol

Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Watch: California neighbors work to stop flames spreading between homes

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles watches as a group of neighbors in Altadena, Calif., work to stop flames spreading between homes as they wait for fire crews to arrive.

NBC News - Jan. 8

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Can Brussels stop Elon Musk’s political meddling in Europe?

Also in this newsletter: Is Ukraine seeking to capture more Russian territory?

Financial Times - Jan. 8

'25 LIV Golf slate features 14 stops, 6 in the U.S.

The 2025 LIV Golf schedule includes 14 tournaments in nine countries, including six stops in the U.S., the circuit announced Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 7

McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike

Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies

In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report

Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump attorneys ask Garland to stop release of special counsel report

Attorneys for Donald Trump are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's upcoming report on two dismissed criminal cases against the ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.

Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear

Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer. All ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Potential Next Stops for Former Red Wings Coach

After his ouster in Detroit, what are some potential options for former Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde's next gig?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Stop Firing People Over Email: A Leadership Wake-Up Call

Bring humanity back to tough decisions in the digital age.

Inc. - Jan. 6

China's economy is causing a hangover for spirits giants

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

A new start after 60: I was diagnosed with ADHD – and stopped hating myself

After decades of self-doubt and depression, I’ve finally found my place in the world. Jean Ward always wondered if there was something wrong with her, and hated herself for it. The feeling started ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea

Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America

The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq

A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting

A second-person narrative of social media.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?

Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentum

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump 'capable of stopping Putin'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is "capable of stopping" Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he will be a key factor in the outcome of ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’

Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Red Wings Prospect Can't Stop Putting Up Points

The Detroit Red Wings have an impressive prospect on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started

Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.

The Hill - Jan. 1

Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine ...