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Trump orders trade chief to revive tariff retaliation against digital taxes
Digital service taxes a longstanding trade irritant for USCountries including France, Canada, UK have DSTsWhite House says it will scrutinize EU tech regulations Adds details from White House fact sheet and background throughoutBy Nandita Bose, David Lawder and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (R...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Five of Chile's stolen children take off to reunite with birth families
HOUSTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Five U.S. adoptees took off from Houston on Friday to reunite with their birth families in Chile for the first time after they were stolen as infants decades ago during the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship."I will finally get to meet the person that brought me into this ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Retail Investors Hold Back As Whales Drive The Market – Insights
Bitcoin is attempting to establish a short-term direction after successfully holding the $90K level but struggling to reclaim the $100K mark. The price continues to trade within a tight range, fluctuating between $94K and $100K, creating uncertainty among investors. While Bitcoin’s long-term outlook...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
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Soccer-Lucca's controversial penalty secures Udinese win over Lecce
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Udinese earned a tense 1-0 away win over Lecce on Friday, not so much for the battle with the hosts but for the controversy surrounding Lorenzo Lucca's winning penalty, which infuriated his teammates.The game took a dramatic turn just after the half-hour mark when Udinese were...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Trump administration pushes out top China export policy official, sources say
Adds departure of second official paragraphs 9-11By Alexandra Alper and Karen FreifeldWASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has forced out a senior Commerce Department official overseeing export restrictions on China, three people familiar with the matter said.Matthew Borman is lea...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Commodities
In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
Trump: Ukraine 'don't have any cards, but they're playing tough'Trump predicts a deal on critical minerals soonZelenskiy says he seeks a 'fair result' in U.S. dealUS proposes UN resolution to mark Russia invasionRecasts with Trump comments on Russian invasion, paragraphs 1-4B...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bybit says $1.5 billion worth of crypto stolen in ether wallet hack
Adds $1.5 billion figure in headline and paragraph 1Feb 21 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Friday an attacker gained control of an ether wallet and transferred around $1.5 billion worth of holdings to an unidentified address.The ether cold wallet was the only one that was attacked ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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US's Rubio speaks to Kenyan president about conflict in eastern Congo
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto about the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the State Department said on Friday.Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Judge extends block on Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems
Judge extends block on DOGE's Treasury accessStates cite risk of improper disclosure of sensitive informationMixed results in other lawsuits involving DOGE's access to federal systemsAdds New York Attorney General's statement in paragraph 7By Daniel Wiessner and Luc Cohen Feb 21 (Reut...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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FACTBOX-How hard have US agencies been hit by Trump and Musk's layoffs?
Adds cuts at the Pentagon and Comptroller of the Currency Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, firing more than 20,000 employees in an ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Commodities
Trump's 10% oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10 billion annually, Goldman Sachs says
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Friday a proposed 10% U.S. oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10 billion per year, as Canadian and Latin American heavy crudes remain reliant on U.S. refiners due to limited alternative buyers and processing capabilities.President Donald Trump plans to ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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LIVESTOCK-CME cattle recover on hopes for improved US slaughter rates
By Tom Polansek Feb 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures rose on Friday in a modest rebound from recent losses.Hopes for improving demand from U.S. meatpackers and higher beef prices supported the recovery, traders said, after futures and cash prices ha...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Why Lumen Stock Fell Today After First Posting Big Gains
Lumen (NYSE: LUMN) stock ended Friday's trading in the red despite posting big gains early in the session. The telecommunications company's share price ended the day down 0.5%, even though it had been up as much as 7.9%.Lumen got a big valuation boost early in today's trading thanks to an analyst's ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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Trump says US to make new rules to stop firms from advancing China's military interests
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will make new rules to stop U.S. firms from advancing China's military interests and to stop China-affiliated persons from buying up critical U.S. businesses and assets.Trump also said the U.S. will expedite e...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Trump Justice Department taps another Jones Day lawyer for senior role
By Mike Scarcella Feb 21 (Reuters) - A longtime attorney at Washington law firm Jones Day is taking a top role in the U.S. Justice Department’s civil division, where he will be part of a core group defending Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s domestic policy agenda.The lawyer, Yaakov Roth, ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Israel prepares to receive six more Gaza hostages
Six living hostages to be handed overHamas releases body after misidentification of Shiri BibasCeasefire holds despite accusations By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Israel prepared on Saturday to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Panic Or Opportunity? Dogecoin Whales Liquidate 100 Million Coins
The crypto market is paying attention to a massive Dogecoin (DOGE) transaction. A whale transferred 100 million DOGE, or about $25.42 million, to Binance. The move has raised questions about whether a sell-off is about to happen or if this is just another typical shift in holdings. Related Reading: ...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Prediction: Camping World Will Beat the Market. Here's Why
In this episode of the Motley Fool Scoreboard, Toby Bordelon, and Rick Munarriz evaluate Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH). With insights into the RV market, management, and financials, they provide a comprehensive analysis of whether Camping World is a stock worth considering for 2025.*Stock price...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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US judge blocks Trump's bid to ban DEI by federal agencies, contractors
Feb 21 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from implementing bans on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and by businesses that contract with the federal government. U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson said the directi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
