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The exasperating state of modern marketing
Why is simple, straightforward clarity beyond so many organisations?

End of an era? Germany in disarray as US scolds staunchest European ally
Washington’s message at Munich security conference sends shockwaves through transatlantic alliance

China tightens grip on tech, minerals and engineers as trade war spirals
Groups such as Apple contractor Foxconn hit by efforts to stop knowhow and equipment leaving the country

Zelensky rejects Trump-led deal to give US access to Ukrainian minerals — ‘it does not protect us’
Trump, who has been highly critical of the money Washington has sent to Ukraine to fight Russia’s invasion, pushed for ...

Trump is rushing toward a deal with Putin, leaving Europe in the dust
The fear for many officials is that by dialing back support for Ukraine, Trump is inviting Putin to probe NATO’s ...

Trump’s trade war could spiral into a debt war that sends interest rates soaring, former White House official warns
“This makes Treasury markets a ripe target if negotiations result in prolonged conflict.” Read More

Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight aircraft maker’s delay in delivering a new Air Force One
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said last month that Musk is working with the company to help speed delivery of the ...

Protesters target Tesla showrooms over Elon Musk’s cost-cutting
The billionaire has become a focus of outrage at the Trump administration’s attacks on government agencies

Marco Rubio speaks with Sergei Lavrov ahead of US-Russia talks next week
Officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in sign that high-level contact has resumed after being halted by Ukraine war

Housing markets with a lot of federal workers have been thrown into disarray by Trump’s RTO order and layoff fears, Redfin says
Some people are holding off on buying new homes as federal job insecurity rises. Read More

Trump thinks defense spending could be halved, but the Pentagon’s costliest weapons program is ‘relatively affordable,’ analyst says
“Unmanned capabilities merit continued investment but they are far from capable of replacing F-35 and may not be for some ...

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers as soon as next week — in the middle of tax season
Jan. 27 was the official start date of the 2025 tax season, and the IRS expects more than 140 million ...

San Francisco police officially rule OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death a suicide in long awaited report
Balaji’s death has been the subject of rampant conspiracy theories and online speculation. Read More

JPMorgan employee who questioned Jamie Dimon’s RTO mandate says he was fired—then told he could stay—after testy town hall
Worker who questioned Jamie Dimon’s RTO mandate says he was fired—then told he could keep his job—after testy town hall ...

More Americans see gambling on sports as an investment tool, but DraftKings CEO says most bettors know ‘they’re likely to lose money’ over the long term
While DraftKings CEO says betting is for entertainment only, 31% of sports bettors surveyed view gambling as an investment strategy. ...

JPMorgan snubs regulators over disclosure of private equity loans
US bank was alone among its peers in declining to break down lending by borrower type

Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instruction — ‘It was stepped on’
The Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C., may have also had inaccurate ...

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway could be prepping for pool parties packed with pizza, beer, and premium pinot noir
The conglomerate boosted its stakes in Domino’s Pizza and Pool Corp. and revealed a new position in the alcoholic beverage ...

Trump Media losses surge as it hands staff $107 million in stock
Revenue slipped more than 12% to $3.6 million while its annual loss swelled more than six-fold. Read More

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team’s access to the US government’s payment system
The audit will also review the past two years of the system’s transactions as it relates to Musk’s assertion of ...

Wall Street’s Magnificent Seven lose their shine
Big-name groups such as Tesla have slid in 2025 after posting strong gains in previous two years

UK ministers explore further scaling back audit reform legislation
Ministers discussed ditching a measure forcing Big Four accounting firms to share audits with smaller firms

90% of Americans have been a victim of tourist traps—here’s how to avoid them
Recognizing these red flags can help you avoid common pitfalls while traveling, and discover more genuine aspects of a destination. ...

US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine
Call for detailed proposals as European leaders seek role in Trump-Putin talks

Tesla is suing critics and customers in China alike—and can count on its ties to the regime to tip the scales in its favor
The EV manufacturer is victorious in court in almost every case thanks to a justice system that acts as the ...

Ukraine rejects Trump bid to take rights to half its mineral reserves
Kyiv wants security guarantees to be tied to any natural resources deal

How to understand Elon Musk
His attack on government is not ideologically coherent but it can be traced to an engineering mindset that values radical ...

Hamas frees three Gaza hostages as ceasefire hits four-week mark
Israel due to release more than 350 Palestinian prisoners under the terms of the deal

How does a VAT work? Here’s why Europe’s consumption tax has Trump vowing reciprocal tariffs
A value-added tax is not a tariff, but Trump blames it for America’s trade deficit with the European Union. Read ...