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Elon Musk threatens federal workers with firing

CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Elon Musk on Monday night doubled down on his threat to fire federal employees who fail to submit a list of five or …

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U.S. takes aim at neighbors with tariffs again

U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters It’s quiet… too quiet. After a few quiet weeks on the tariff front, U.S. President Donald Trump has again set his sights on Canada and Mexico, promising that tariffs paused earlier this month will “go forward” next week.  Trump …

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Markets relieved by German election as key industries face uncertainty

Skyscrapers on the skyline in the financial district of Frankfurt, Germany, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Germany Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leader of the free market-leaning FDP, issued a position paper on Friday calling for tax cuts and a slower approach to emissions reductions.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Germany’s election result delivered a jolt of optimism to lackluster …

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U.S. back on the tariff trail

US President Donald Trump speaks while signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House to impose 25% tariffs on all US imports of steel and aluminum, broadening his trade restrictions to some of the country’s top trading partners. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images It’s quiet… too quiet. After a few quiet weeks on the tariff …

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Hotels that provide shoes, handbags, clothes, baby and pet items

Many people love to travel. But few like to pack. But travelers are getting help from an unlikely source — hotels. “Hotels [are] making it easier for guests to jump into their favorite activities without packing or planning in advance,” said Henley Vazquez, founder of the New York-based travel agency Fora. Some hotels have been providing items to travelers “for …

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Chegg sues Google for hurting traffic as it considers alternatives

Chegg seen at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025.  Danielle DeVries | CNBC Chegg on Monday filed suit in federal district court against Google, claiming that artificial intelligence summaries of search results have hurt the online education company’s traffic and revenue. The legal move come nearly two years after former CEO Dan Rosensweig said students engaging with …

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USWNT are perfect through two matches, flexing depth at SheBelieves Cup ahead of title showdown with Japan

The U.S. women’s national team is undefeated in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup but sit in second place behind Japan with a final game between the two sides on Wednesday. The USWNT will face what is arguably their most difficult opponent this tournament against Japan and a trophy is on the line for SheBelieves Cup final matchday. Japan lead the competition …

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Bybit replenished reserves after record-breaking $1.5 billion hack

Bybit said it replenished its reserves following a $1.5 billion hack last week, the largest in the history of the crypto industry. In less than 72 hours, Bybit pieced together hundreds of thousands of ether tokens through a mix of emergency loans and large deposits. While the rapid recovery restored the exchange’s balance and kept customer withdrawals open, it did …

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