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One Nation, Under God
Americans have stopped leaving Christianity. And the country is overwhelmingly spiritual, a new report found.The New York Times - 6d -
The options to fund European defence
Governments are discussing how to boost investment in Europe’s arms industryFinancial Times - 5d -
Can I fix my energy prices?
Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry
Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.BBC News - 5d -
Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake
The bank temporarily credited a customer’s account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.The New York Times - 4d -
The Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament Doesn’t Need to Be Fixed
Since 1985, the tournament has proved time and time again that it needs no alterations, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Is Breaking Things We Can’t Just Fix
The president’s about-face on Ukraine has taught our allies a lesson they won’t be unlearning anytime soon.The New York Times - 2d -
No, DOGE can’t fix the deficit. Here’s why.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made some cuts, but these amount to only 1.25 percent to 3 percent of the federal budget deficit, and are unlikely to ...The Hill - 2d -
Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Fixes All These Issues
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds launched on February 28 and became a smashing success out of the gate, selling 8 million copies in three days to become Capcom's fastest-selling game ever . The ...GameSpot - 5h -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing
Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as plannedFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that attempt to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marriage.NBC News - 6d -
Murkowski joins Democrats supporting measure granting protections to Ukrainians in US
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined Democrats on Thursday to support a measure that would grant Ukrainians in the U.S. temporary guest status, allowing them to stay in the country until ...The Hill - 5d -
Republicans block measure condemning Trump administration vote on UN Russia resolution
Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to an effort by Democrats to condemn the Trump administration's decision to vote against a United Nations resolution laying blame for the war in Ukraine at ...The Hill - 5d -
Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed’s favorite inflation measure
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation reading — the most anticipated data of the week.CNBC - 4d -
Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected
The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.CNBC - 4d -
Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls
What current consumer-sentiment readings really mean for stocks.MarketWatch - 3d -
EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say
The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.CNBC - 1d -
GOP rep introduces measure putting Trump's face on $100 bill
First-term GOP Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas) has introduced a measure that would require all $100 bills to have President Trump’s face on them. The legislation, titled the Golden Age Act of 2025, ...The Hill - 1d -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition
Four children can now see shapes, find toys, recognise their parents’ faces and some can read and write. Doctors in London have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Brutal flu season puts strain on doctors, hospitals
This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Doctor on trial for abusing hundreds of patients in France confesses
Yahoo News - Feb. 24 -
Doctors must defy ICE to fulfill their duty to heal
Health care workers must act now to protect the vulnerable, uphold their ethical commitments and ensure that hospitals remain spaces of healing, not fear.The Hill - 6d -
Doctors advise Carter to not have foot surgery
Doctors have advised Abdul Carter against having foot surgery, the former Penn State star's agent told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe
Are your goals holding your team back or elevating their ambition?Inc. - 3d -
In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on
Donald Trump has promised to "terminate" diversity programmes. But a rebrand might yet save them.BBC News - 2d -
Minimum credit card payments are rising: How to tackle your card debt now
Struggling to pay more than the minimum on your credit card debt? These solutions could help.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.
But lawyers representing passengers from the Delta flight that flipped upside down in Toronto say the $30,000 is just a ‘start’ — and they could be in line for a lot moreMarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Student loan borrowers face abrupt 180 as GOP budget plans threaten to raise payments
Student loan borrowers could see their payments increase under budget plans currently under discussion by House Republicans, a violent about-face after years of working with the Biden ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network
Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.Inc. - 6d -
Data shows some California fire victims at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments
New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor ...CBS News - 6d -
3.2 million people get boosted Social Security: Who qualifies for retroactive payments?
A law signed by former President Joe Biden in January is starting to show its impact, as millions of people begin to receive bigger Social Security payments plus back pay.The Hill - 5d -
The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.CNBC - 5d -
Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.CNBC - 3d -
Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment
Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are back in a Swiss court as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges openedABC News - 1d -
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Micro-retirement: has gen Z found a brilliant fix for burnout?
Why wait until you’re in your 60s or 70s to enjoy yourself? Some young people are opting for short periods off throughout their working lives. Name: Micro-retirement.. Age: Coined in 2007, but ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Google Just Fixed the Worst Thing About Websites. It’s the Start of the End of an Era
The world’s most popular email service is getting a security upgrade.Inc. - Feb. 25
