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1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency
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Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says
Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
3 ways Trump may be clearing a path for whistleblowers
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Path cleared for U.S.-Mexico bid for 2031 WWC
A bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup can face only a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest.ESPN - 3h -
Judge clears path to pull USAID personnel off the job
A Trump-appointed judge on Friday greenlighted the administration’s plans to place thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on administrative leave and recall many ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump announces US crypto reserve
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...The Hill - 3d -
$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?
You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?The Hill - 5d -
America Has a Rogue President
The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Pro-Trump techies enraged by president's crypto reserve announcement, causing early rift
Some of President Donald Trump's most vocal supporters in tech took to social media to slam his latest proposal for a crypto strategic reserve.CNBC - 2d -
Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live
Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
These safe haven currencies hold allure over the U.S. dollar amid Trump regime volatility, analysts say
Analysts are expecting to see shifts in currency valuations — with market watchers divided on which currencies they see as firm safe havens.CNBC - 2d -
Trump says he’s going to Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
President Trump said Thursday he intends to make a trip to Fort Knox in Kentucky to inspect the nation’s gold reserves amid a push from Elon Musk and some Republicans to conduct a review the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Pope Francis remains stable and prognosis reserved, Vatican says
The pope, 88, suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday.ABC News - 1d -
Donald Trump’s dream for a greater Gaza
Today, Gaza is a terrorist’s dream.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
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 - 6d -
Everything President Donald Trump has said about the film 'The Apprentice'
Here is everything President Donald Trump and his team have said about the "The Apprentice" before its two stars are up for Oscars on March 2.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...The Hill - 2d -
Youngone ends coal use in Vietnam, moves towards 40% emissions cut goal
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La Liga boss Javier Tebas says league 'on right path' to dealing with racism after more Vinicius Junior abuse
The Brazilian was targeted on Wednesday in Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match at Real SociedadCBS Sports - 6d -
Crypto exchange Bybit says it fully replenished reserves after record $1.5 billion hack
Bybit said it recovered nearly 447,000 ether tokens, replenishing its reserves through a mix of emergency loans and whale deposits.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Crypto prices soar after Trump says strategic reserve will include bitcoin, XRP, Solana and others
Cryptocurrency prices surged Sunday after President Donald Trump announced certain digital assets that would be included in his proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve.MarketWatch - 3d -
Inflation will move toward 2% target, but risks to outlook are rising, says Fed's Musalem
The risks for higher inflation are on the rise, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said Monday.CNBC - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US media
Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term revealed a wide range of aims for the administration – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. In his first full cabinet meeting of his ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
King invites US president for 'unprecedented' second state visit
Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.BBC News - 6d -
When the Queen served drop scones for a US president at Balmoral
President Eisenhower enjoyed an informal stay with the Queen during which she cooked drop scones.BBC 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. - Feb. 26 -
How much has the US given to Ukraine?
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has given over $300bn to Ukraine, but he is incorrect.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
The US has spurred the Chinese chip industry
Sanctions have accelerated the rise of Nvidia’s rivals as they seize a shift in AI useFinancial Times - 1d -
Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisisABC News - Feb. 23 -
President Trump says he will issue Pete Rose a 'complete pardon'
Rose died in September at age 83 from heart disease.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
FAA union president says DOGE fired essential employees without assessment
Dave Spero, the president of a union representing employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said at a Tuesday hearing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump voters say president needs more time to turn economy around
The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs ...CBS News - 1d -
Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal
Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.CBS News - 1d -
Panama president says ‘Trump is lying’ about reclaiming canal
José Raúl Mulino calls Panama canal rhetoric ‘new affront’ to sovereignty amid tensions over Chinese involvement. US politics live – latest updates Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Everton’s Carlos Alcaraz: ‘Moyes only says hola in Spanish, but his English is very clear’
Argentinian wants to settle down at his fourth club in three years and has begun like a house on fire at ‘loco’ Goodison. To describe Everton’s first impressions of Carlos Alcaraz as positive would ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
There is a clear Trump doctrine. Those who can’t see it won't have a say in reshaping the world | Nesrine Malik
The sooner the US’s former friends realise the old global order is over, the sooner they can organise to regain power and agency – the only language Trump understands. A resonant phrase during ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says
The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.BBC News - Feb. 24
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