China tariff uncertainty gives trans-Pacific business cloudy outlook: Matson
While the US-based carrier experienced a strong 2024, growth this year is under threat due to tariffs and the unknowns involving when Red Sea transits will resume.
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Donald Trump praises Keir Starmer’s ‘beautiful’ accent as he makes special pledge
Donald Trump praised Sir Keir Starmer’s “beautiful” accent as he pledged to continue the “special” relationship between the US and UK.
Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88
When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.
More Than 100,000 African Seeds Put in Svalbard Vault For Safekeeping
More than 100,000 seeds from across Africa have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world’s repository for specimens intended to preserve crop diversity in the event of disaster. From a report: Among the latest additions are seeds cri…
Sources: Meta plans to launch a standalone Meta AI app in Q2 and test a paid subscription service for Meta AI, as Zuckerberg tries to make Meta the leader in AI (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
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Sources: Meta plans to launch a standalone Meta AI app in Q2 and test a paid subscription service for Meta AI, as Zuckerberg tries to make Meta the leader in AI — Meta AI will soon become one of the social me…
Behind the scenes, GOP senators challenge legality of Trump’s aid cuts – The Washington Post
Behind the scenes, GOP senators challenge legality of Trump’s aid cuts The Washington PostClipped Wings The DispatchNazi-Adjacent DOGE Kids Are Overruling the Secretary of State? Am I Hearing This Right? SlateDeep State…
No militaries ‘more intertwined’ than UK and US says Starmer
“With your family roots in Scotland and your close bond with His Majesty the King, it’s good to know that the United Kingdom has a true friend in the Oval Office”, said British PM Keir Starmer.
The post No militaries ‘more intertwined’ than UK and US says Starmer first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Replay: UK’s Starmer gives joint press conference with Trump
2025-02-27 21:29 Replay: UK’s Starmer gives joint press conference with Trump
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not author…