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U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals

The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.

The New York Times - 3d

U.S., Ukraine discuss deal to exchange rare mineral rights in exchange for security

The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a deal to exchange the rights to rare Ukrainian minerals to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. It comes after ...

NBC News - 3d

Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit

The Ukrainian leader also said he would step down if Ukraine was allowed to join NATO, though it was unclear if he was serious or not.

The New York Times - 2d

U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump | 60 Minutes

Monday marks three years since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine's decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back.

CBS News - 2d

U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?

Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?

MarketWatch - 2d

Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years

Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.

CBS News - 1d

United Nations rejects shocking U.S. resolution on Ukraine-Russia war

The United Nations General Assembly rejected a U.S. resolution urging the end to the Ukraine-Russia war. The drafted resolution included no acknowledgment of Russian aggression or Ukrainian ...

CBS News - 1d

U.N. rejects U.S. resolution on Ukraine war that downplayed Russian role

The United States failed to get the U.N. General Assembly to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without mentioning Moscow's aggression.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom

The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

The New York Times - 1d

Oil prices end higher as U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran

Oil futures finished higher on Monday, with prices finding support after a nearly 3% decline Friday, as the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, impacting its crude sector.

MarketWatch - 1d

Chinese medical devices are in health systems across U.S., and the government and hospitals are worried

Chinese-made medical devices are found in almost every corner of the medical ecosystem, from hospitals to clinics, and the government is getting more concerned.

CNBC - 1d

U.S. Votes Against U.N. Resolution Demanding Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine

The United States opposed a resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, but won Security Council approval of one calling for peace without assigning blame, exposing fissures between allies.

The New York Times - 1d

Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth

President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.

The New York Times - 1d

Crypto Trader OKX Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal U.S. Operation

Federal prosecutors said OKX, based in Seychelles, violated anti-money laundering laws for years. The company agreed to pay more than $500 million in fines and penalties.

The New York Times - 1d

World reacts to U.S. resolution on Ukraine-Russia war at United Nations

There have been strong reactions to a United Nations General Assembly resolution drafted by the U.S. that was void of key language on the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab ...

CBS News - 21h

Did Macron's meeting with Trump impact U.S. position on Ukraine-Russia war?

President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron was amicable, but the two may not share the same views on how the Ukraine-Russia war should come to an end. CBS News' Weijia Jiang ...

CBS News - 21h

Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?

The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.

CBS News - 19h

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

The New York Times - 20h

Changes at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's new immigration policies

New data shows a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings as the Trump administration touts new changes at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News - 18h

How big U.S. bank BNY manages armies of AI agents

As investment bank BNY plans to upgrade its AI tool Eliza, it's looking forward to creating smart recommendation AI agents.

VentureBeat - 18h

U.S. pilot of crashed WWII bomber "Heaven Can Wait" is accounted for

Airmen from other warplanes in the formation reported seeing "Heaven Can Wait" pitching up violently before banking left and plummeting into the ocean.

CBS News - 13h

How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state

From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.

CNBC - 13h

DOGE cuts could hamper U.S. response to next pandemic

Around 700 people have been laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent weeks due to cuts from the Trump administration. Some public health experts are expressing ...

CBS News - 10h

Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say

The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.

CBS News - 10h

U.S. aid cuts will "deepen the suffering" in Sudan, front-line doctor says

A doctor battling to save lives amid Sudan's "forgotten war" tells CBS News he can't understand Mr. Trump's aid freeze, but Sudanese people will suffer for it.

CBS News - 9h

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

The New York Times - 6h

"Security incident" prompts 3-hour lockdown at U.S. Navy base in Italy

An unspecified "security incident" at U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy prompted a shelter-in-place order for several hours.

CBS News - 8m

Ukraine reportedly agrees a critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.

Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement over access to Kyiv's deposits of rare earth minerals, according to media reports.

CNBC - 29m

Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City

Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round Wednesday

ABC News - 6d

After Champions League capitulation to Real Madrid, has Manchester City's empire fallen?

Man City lost 6-3 to Real Madrid on aggregate, and exited the Champions League earlier than it has in more than a decade.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points

Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight points

ABC News - 6d

MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites 'minimal coverage'

"Sunday Night Baseball" won't be on ESPN after this year.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

UEFA Champions League draw result, bracket: Liverpool vs. PSG, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid lead the action

Bayern Munich will face Bayer Leverkusen, while Barcelona face Benfica and Arsenal get PSV

CBS Sports - 4d

Liverpool face PSG as Champions League last-16 draw sets up Madrid derby

Arsenal get PSV and Aston Villa play Club Brugge Europa League: Spurs v AZ, Man Utd v Real Sociedad Rangers face Fenerbahce; Chelsea draw Copenhagen Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in ...

The Guardian - 4d

UEFA Champions League bracket predictions, picking every knockout round match: Can anybody stop Real Madrid?

Will it be an El Clasico final, or will Barcelona's side of the bracket get thrown into chaos?

CBS Sports - 4d

Liverpool vs PSG, Arsenal vs PSV: Our last-16 predictions and Champions League winner

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Leicester vs. Brentford prediction, odds, time: Feb. 21, 2025 Premier League picks, bets by proven expert

Betting expert Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Friday's EPL match between Brentford and Leicester

CBS Sports - 4d

Champions League round of 16 draw set with Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs. PSG; USWNT top Colombia at SheBelieves

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the MLS regular season kicks off this weekend

CBS Sports - 4d

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