World Asset Tracking

‘Chilling effect’ spreads to European asset managers over climate even as risks rise

Investors tiptoe around social responsibility to avoid political pressure, while still assessing economic costs

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Tracking NFL coaching changes: Bears get their guy, and five openings remain

Five NFL teams have head-coach openings. Here's what to know about the coaching carousel.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Hamilton raises $1.7M to tokenize real-world assets on Bitcoin

Hamilton, a protocol specializing in tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) on Bitcoin, has raised a $1.7 million pre-seed funding round.

VentureBeat - Jan. 20

Darwin Núñez’s injury-time double at Brentford keeps Liverpool on title track

The Brentford fans ought to have known better. After all, Darwin Núñez had scored a fabulous goal against their team in the corresponding fixture last season. Still, when the centre-forward entered ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts

A visual guide to the war

Financial Times - Jan. 17

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - Jan. 17

CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are hospitalized with the flu for H5N1 bird flu. Health care workers in ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Newsom fast-tracks temporary housing in fire-stricken areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday issued an executive order to expedite the availability of temporary housing in areas ravaged by the ongoing fires, as well as protect residents against ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

ABC News - Jan. 16

These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks

A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Poll: Do Americans want more states? Are we on the right track now?

A January 10-11 survey of 1,000 registered voters found President Joe Biden with a 37% approval rating in the final week of his presidency, 12 points lower than when Emerson first polled his ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Are 1-ounce gold bars liquid assets?

Liquidity matters when you're determining what assets to add to your portfolio — and that includes precious metals.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.

Wired - Jan. 13

Asset managers turn to defensive positioning as equity prices soar

Elevated level of stocks and prospect of higher for longer rates have some firms sending up caution flares

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Bessent to divest from assets on road to leading Treasury

President-elect Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent has plans to divest from funds and other investments as he prepares to take over as the country’s top economic official. In an ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales

Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

BBC News - Jan. 13

8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track

Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles

A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to keep yourself on track

Why do millions make New Year's resolutions knowing the odds of them ever following through with them are minimal? Fitness expert Jasper Rook Williams has some advice.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Santa Anita racing ppd., track used for fire relief

A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.

ESPN - Jan. 11

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts

A flareup of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend

ABC News - Jan. 11

The strange world of the Euro-Gulf

The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbable

Financial Times - Jan. 11

NATO takes over key asset before start of Trump term

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story NATO takes over Polish air defenses from United States The ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked

A company that tracks American location data through smartphones has been hacked by Russian cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity researchers

NBC News - Jan. 10

U.S. Buyers Group to Bid for TikTok Assets as Supreme Court Decision Nears

Billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty and several partners offered few details on their plan to buy the U.S. assets of the platform, announced the day before the high court will decide its fate.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles QB fully practices, on track to return for wild-card game vs. Packers

Hurts (concussion) went from limited Wednesday to a full participant Thursday

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track

In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Pentagon sending assets to California to battle wildfires

The Defense Department is sending additional assets to California to assist with the massive wildfire spreading across Los Angeles and the southern part of the state. Pentagon deputy press ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government

The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.

BBC News - Jan. 8

British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

2025 Cotton Bowl weather: Texas vs. Ohio State game on track as scheduled amid wintry conditions in DFW area

North Texas is set to receive more than 4 inches of snow ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Los Angeles wildfires: TODAY's Al Roker tracks Santa Ana winds

Dangerous winds in Los Angeles are intensifying the rapidly-spreading wildfires. Meanwhile, much of the rest of the country is bracing for a major winter storm. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the forecast.

NBC News - Jan. 8

NZ regulator to study Woolworths’ plan to buy Beak & Johnston assets

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Irish RB Love on track to play vs. confident PSU

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 7