Alleged Chinese Spy Linked to Prince Andrew Had Unusual Degree of Trust Ruling Says

China's $41 billion plan to boost consumption is just a start as deflationary pressures deepen

Chinese policymakers have increasingly acknowledged the need to counter deflationary pressure at home.

CNBC - 1d

Texas official on Chinese tariffs: Running into 'little rough spell' is 'fine'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said farmers may have a “little rough spell” under President Trump’s new tariff policies with China but the demographic should be “fine” in the long run. ...

The Hill - 19h

DeepSeek AI cranks open the spigots on Chinese venture capital

DeepSeek's artificial intelligence breakthrough is stirring up China's venture capital world after three straight years of decline.

CNBC - 5h

Chinese authorities summon Walmart executives over Trump’s tariffs

Move comes after reports that US retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to US levies

Financial Times - 33m

Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida

A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.

CBS News - 1d

Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training

Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...

The Guardian - 12h

‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...

The Guardian - 2d

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency. The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed ...

The Guardian - 1d

I signed a prenup, but my husband refuses to make a will or set up a trust. If he dies, will I inherit his estate?

“He has one adult son from whom he is estranged. He is 71 and I am 69.”

MarketWatch - 3d

Dodgers prospect Dalton Rushing sowing seeds of trust as he awaits his MLB debut

Dalton Rushing won 2024 Minor League Player of the Year and has earned positive reviews from the Dodgers, but he is still working to earn his MLB debut.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Does Verstappen fear Russell but not Norris? F1 Q&A

F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

BBC News - 1d

'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers

American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

CNBC - 15h

Customer Service Could Help Grow Your Business. Here’s How

Quality customer service not only retains customers, but also turns them into an exceptional marketing ally through word-of-mouth, loyalty, and trust.

Inc. - 5d

Gerald Stratford Is Still Growing Very Big Vegetables

A photo he shared on social media of himself holding a giant bundle of arugula propelled him to an unusual kind of internet fame.

The New York Times - 2h

Met Police probe suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe

Party alleges MP made verbal threats against chair Zia Yusuf

Financial Times - 19h

How the A-MEM framework supports powerful long-context memory so LLMs can take on more complicated tasks

A-MEM uses embeddings and LLMs to create dynamic memory notes that automatically link to create complex knowledge structures.

VentureBeat - 6d

Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows

Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.

BBC News - 2d

Flintoff earmarked as England white-ball coach if McCullum takes break

Test coach may be afforded time off before the Ashes Andrew Flintoff currently with England Lions Andrew Flintoff has been earmarked as a potential caretaker coach of the England senior ...

The Guardian - 1d

Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn alleges racist comments made by Illinois fans toward 13-year-old brother

Purdue is reportedly planning to file a report to the Big Ten over the incident

CBS Sports - 3d

Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir

The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.

NBC News - 2d

GOP senator knocks 'false' Tucker Carlson allegation he's fighting against JFK assassination files release

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is denying an accusation from conservative pundit Tucker Carlson that he worked to block the release of sensitive government information related to the assassination of ...

The Hill - 21h

GB's Azu claims 60m gold as Robertson wins bronze

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims men's 60m gold at the European Athletics Indoor Championships, as team-mate Andrew Robertson wins bronze.

BBC News - 3d

Fantasy Basketball Week 21 Start/Sit: Keon Johnson emerges as a viable option, plus other Nets you can trust

Plus, what to make of Naji Marshall's 34-point effort in Sunday's loss to the Suns

CBS Sports - 1d

China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect

The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.

The New York Times - 2d

New Chinese tariffs add pressure on American farmers amid ongoing trade war

China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods take effect today, cutting into American farmers' largest overseas market. The move follows the White House's decision to end a major source of farm ...

CBS News - 1d

China’s Geely sells Saxo Bank stake to Swiss private bank

Eight-year joint venture was a bet on Chinese capital markets opening up to the west

Financial Times - 1d

The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped

The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Rubio discusses Gaza reconstruction with Saudi Arabia, future of ceasefire uncertain

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the ...

CBS News - 23h

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in Italy. Two men held a press event in the Oval Office ...

The Guardian - 3h

Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

The New York Times - 4d

Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants

The justices declined to hear unusual arguments from Republican-led states that sought to end lawsuits against energy companies over their role in global warming.

The New York Times - 1d

Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl?

Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.

The New York Times - 21h

Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House

President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.

NBC News - 14h

Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite

President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”

The New York Times - 2d