Talks Boost Satellite

Starlink rival in talks to boost satellite services to Ukraine

Eutelsat shares surge as investors bet that European competitor could replace Elon Musk’s company

Financial Times - 10h

UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities

British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businesses

Financial Times - Feb. 23

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 discussions

Financial Times - 4d

Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing

Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systems

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Satellite image captures three tropical cyclones spinning in the South Pacific at once

Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are churning as the region’s season reaches its peak . Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific at the same time, satellite images show, in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Rocket Lab makes ‘bold’ satellite move, but shares slide on weak outlook

Rocket Lab USA Inc. shares fell about 13% in extended trading Thursday after the space-launch company topped Wall Street’s fourth-quarter revenue estimates but gave a weaker-than-expected ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Why automakers including Honda and Toyota are pouring millions into rockets and satellites

As cars are becoming more connected, automakers see access to space as an important investment.

CNBC - 9h

Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali’s transformation

Extent of decades of development is laid bare as Indonesia wrestles with how to control development on the holiday island. “I wonder what Bali used to be like?” is a common refrain heard on ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

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 - 5d

Fluidstack in talks to raise $200m

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

Biodiversity Talks in Rome End

Delegates at global biodiversity talks in Rome agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures.

The New York Times - 4d

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 - 5d

S. Carolina boosts class with No. 4 recruit Makeer

Agot Makeer, the No. 4 women's basketball recruit in the ESPN class of 2025, has committed to South Carolina.

ESPN - 3d

Pizza boosts Greggs but sausage roll still king

The bakery chain has grown its revenue and profits by moving away from its traditional roots.

BBC News - 10h

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 market

Financial 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 - Feb. 21

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 technology

Financial Times - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy

Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government. Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un

Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

A British politician is charged with taking bribes to boost Russia's agenda in Ukraine

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals

Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advances

Financial Times - Feb. 25

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 - Feb. 25

Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April

Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.

CBS News - 6d

Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth: Seagulls boost Champions League hopes

Brighton edged past Bournemouth in a thrilling encounter.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - 6d

These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars

The very best way to invest in the stock market

MarketWatch - 6d

Masdar, TAQA and Eni to boost UAE/ Italy/Albania energy co-operation

Yahoo News - 6d

House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...

The Hill - 6d

Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency

Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...

NBC News - 6d

California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.

Inc. - 6d

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 ...