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Pope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says
The pontiff required high flows of oxygen and also received a blood transfusion after tests showed conditions associated with anemia, ...

Trump tariffs promise chaos, but China’s Xi Jinping may be the biggest threat to the global economy, former Treasury official warns
“When it comes to manufactured goods, trade with China is virtually a one-way street.” Read More

Buffett says Berkshire ‘will forever’ deploy most of its capital in equities and never prefer cash over good businesses
“In effect, I have depended on the success of American businesses and I will continue to do so.” Read More

Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer
Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits all

US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion article

This NATO ally will ‘buy, buy, buy’ more weapons as quickly as possible after intelligence report says Russia may start a war in Europe in a few years
“This is particularly true if Russia assesses that the US cannot or will not support the European NATO countries in ...

Trump pushes Musk to be ‘more aggressive’ in federal cuts
“Elon is doing a great job, but I would like to see him get more aggressive,” Trump wrote on Truth ...

Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile hits record as Buffett dumps stocks
Billionaire investor trimmed the conglomerate’s equity portfolio and put money in Treasury bills

Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, top Navy officer, and Air Force’s vice chief
CQ Brown’s support of Black Lives Matter after the police killing of George Floyd made him fodder for Trump’s wars ...

Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump some advice while Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile swells to $334 billion
“And never forget that we need you to maintain a stable currency and that result requires both wisdom and vigilance ...

Her 12-year-old son has autism and epilepsy and was kicked out of class. Now she waits for answers with the Education Department in limbo
“It’s a scary time right now to be a parent of special needs kiddos,” said one mom. Read More

Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia
Harold Hamm warns executives will be wary of any peace deal between Trump and Putin

Nutritionists offer these 6 ways to get back to a healthy diet
These moves are simple and easy to do on your own. Read More

Hamas frees two hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end
Militant group due to release a further four hostages on Saturday as part of exchange for 600 Palestinian prisoners

Donald Trump’s decision to cut down the federal workforce could lead to an economic disaster in some parts of the country
Brace for impact. Read More

Trump’s layoffs of thousands of Forest Service employees will mean more destructive wildfires, say fired workers
“This is 100% a safety thing…that’s why I’m speaking out.” Read More

America’s foremost DEI shareholder activist warns that anti-diversity groups are forcing companies to underperform
Removing obstacles to women and people of color creates a true meritocracy, and shareholders know that’s good for business, says ...

Palantir CEO Alex Karp made nearly $2 billion from selling company stock last year—mostly in the leadup to the presidential election
The controversial defense contractor saw a sixfold surge in the value of its stock last year. Read More

Target backtracking its DEI efforts backfired. Store traffic dropped nearly 10% after the company’s move to conclude its diversity-related goals and initiatives
It was the first drop in foot traffic this year for Target. Read More

There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge
Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy

The anti-woke overcorrection is here
Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogma

Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid
Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

Trump fires top US military official in Pentagon shake-up
President removes CQ Brown and other senior officers who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policies

Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

The dangers of drinking: Experts explain the 4 ways alcohol can cause cancer
You don’t have to partake in binge drinking or have alcohol use disorder to increase your risk of alcohol-associated cancer. ...

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from Maine after governor vows state will ‘follow the law’ on transgender athletes
An executive order Trump signed gives federal agencies wide latitude to make sure entities that receive federal funding abide by ...

Lawyer for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says ‘under no circumstances can I continue’ as defense counsel
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges lodged against him after his September arrest. Read More

As investors await Warren Buffett’s annual letter, is Berkshire Hathaway hoarding cash out of fear—or waiting for an opportunity?
Berkshire has built a record $325 billion cash heap as a historically expensive stock market presents few obvious value buys. ...

LA fire chief ousted as mayor claims 1,000 firefighters were sent home the day wildfires began ravaging the city
The fire chief said in televised interviews that her department was underfunded and understaffed and emergency vehicles had been idled ...

Bybit just suffered the biggest attack in crypto history suffering $1.4 billion in losses
ByBit CEO says the platform is experiencing “massive withdrawals.” Read More