Ukraine Offers Rare Earth Deal to Trump for More Us Military Aid

US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - Feb. 21

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer

Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits all

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Meghan’s New Name? He’s Been Using It for Years.

The founder of a New York clothing brand learned that he had something in common with the Duchess of Sussex this week: a business called As Ever.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Germany’s election winner pledges ‘independence from US’

Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration is ‘largely indifferent’ to Europe’s fate

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest

The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.

BBC News - Feb. 24

US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance

Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...

The Hill - 6d

Will a ‘user fee’ on US Treasuries actually work?

Taking another look at the mooted Mar-a-Lago Accord

Financial Times - 6d

El Salvador’s prisons are no place for US deportees

New U.S. policies risk perpetuating a cycle of violence and abuse that has for decades undermined the rights of Salvadorans and prompted migration to the United States.

The Hill - 6d

US bond yield slide hits dollar

Treasury yields have declined amid signs US economic growth is slowing

Financial Times - 6d

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - 6d

The Playbook, Inning 8: Advanced stats to use

How to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season? Part 8 explains some of the advanced statistics available to the fantasy baseball manager and how to apply them correctly.

ESPN - 6d

The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending

Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talent

Financial Times - 5d

US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown

A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.

ABC News - 5d

A US-Canadian border friendship feels the strain

Relations between Detroit and Windsor, joined by a cross-border tunnel, are being marred by Trump’s threats

Financial Times - 5d

Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz

Financial Times - 5d

These US cities could see surge in pests this spring

Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests, a pest-management group says.

ABC News - 5d

3 Lessons the DEI Rollback Has Taught Us

We can learn a lot about corporate integrity from how companies respond to DEI.

Inc. - 5d

US sees first measles death in a decade

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sees first measles death in a decade A growing measles outbreak in West Texas claimed its first victim — ...

The Hill - 4d

Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us

In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.

CBS News - 4d

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - 4d

As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?

The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas

ABC News - 4d

Best prop firms for US traders in 2025

Learn about the best prop trading firms in the USA based on recent testing. Prop firm's rankings are based on challenges, fees, trading platforms and more.

CBS News - 4d

How the Tate brothers won US backing for their release

‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel ban

Financial Times - 4d

Key takeaways from the PM's meeting with US president

A surprise letter from King Charles III to a possible trade deal - the key moments from Starmer's visit to the White House.

BBC News - 3d

Use Apple Invites to Organize Your Next Event

Apple’s new event planning app lets you gather friends and family in one place—even if they’re on Android.

Wired - 3d

What is at stake in the US-UK trade talks?

President Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffs

Financial Times - 3d

Russia asks for resumption of direct flights to, from US

Russia’s top diplomat made a request Friday for the U.S. to reopen its air space to direct flights between the countries, as President Trump has sought to warm relations with Moscow as he pushes ...

The Hill - 3d

The US is losing its next generation of health scientists

The U.S. research and training infrastructure is under attack by the Trump administration, and there have been destructive consequences.

The Hill - 1d

Starmer’s call for ‘coalition of the willing’ sends reminder to US

Phrase holds memories of 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq in which UK played supporting role. Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a ...

The Guardian - 1d

TikTok investigated over use of children's data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.

BBC News - 15h

TSMC to announce $100B investment in US chip manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to announce a $100 billion investment in U.S. chip manufacturing plants on Monday, the White House confirmed. The multibillion-dollar ...

The Hill - 5h