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Corporate

Consumers Battle Unwanted Subscriptions Amid Dark Patterns

Millions of Americans grapple with accidental subscriptions for everything from toilet paper to iron supplements, often trapped by deceptive online tactics that make cancellation a nightmare. Experts warn these 'dark patterns' drain wallets and exploit forgetfulness in the booming $1.5 trillion subscription economy.

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Economy

US Unemployment Claims Fall 23,000 to 206,000 for Week Ending Feb 14

New unemployment claims in the United States plunged by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ending February 14, Labor Department data shows. The drop points to a labor market holding firmer than some forecasts predicted.

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Welt

Ocasio-Cortez fordert klassenbasierte Politik gegen autoritären Populismus

Die US-Abgeordnete Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hat wohlhabende Demokratien aufgefordert, arbeiterschwerpunktmäßige Politik zu verfolgen. Ziel sei der Kampf gegen den Aufstieg autoritärer Populisten, erklärte sie laut Teilnehmern auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.

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Internacional

¿Puede el internacionalismo de clase vencer al trumpismo?

La representante Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urgió a las democracias ricas a adoptar políticas centradas en la clase trabajadora para combatir el populismo autoritario. Habló la semana pasada en la Conferencia de Seguridad de Múnich y rechazó el postureo en política exterior por medidas que beneficien a la gente común.

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Middle East

US Forces Ready for Iran Strikes as Early as This Weekend

President Donald Trump can launch military strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said. The rapid deployment of US aircraft carriers, fighter jets and missile defenses has positioned forces for action despite recent indirect talks in Geneva.

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Americas

Sacramento Students Stage Walkout at Capitol Over ICE Actions After Minneapolis Shootings

Thousands of Sacramento high school students rallied at the California state Capitol on Jan. 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement by ICE following deadly shootings in Minneapolis. The student-led walkout drew participants from multiple schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Warns UK Against Ceding Diego Garcia to Mauritius

President Donald Trump urged Britain on Thursday not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius, calling the planned sovereignty transfer a threat to a vital U.S.-UK military base. He posted on Truth Social that the strategically located island in the Chagos archipelago 'should not be taken away from the UK.'

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Baseball

Giants’ Birdsong Faces Make-or-Break Spring for Rotation Spot

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong heads into 2026 spring training with the most to prove. The 24-year-old right-hander must fix command issues that derailed his season to earn a rotation berth.

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Americas

Venezuelan relatives enter fifth day of hunger strike for prisoner amnesty

Relatives of Venezuelan political prisoners marked the fifth day of their hunger strike outside Caracas' Zona 7 prison on Wednesday. The action comes ahead of a Thursday parliamentary session that could approve a delayed amnesty law.

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Economy

Mexico IMEF Holds 2026 GDP Forecast at 1.3% Amid USMCA Renewal Risks

Mexico's finance executives association IMEF kept its 2026 GDP growth prediction steady at 1.3 percent. The forecast hinges on renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement by July 1.

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Economy

Indonesia, US Firms Ink $7 Billion Trade Deals Before Prabowo-Trump Summit

Indonesian and US companies signed agreements worth more than $7 billion on Wednesday evening, just ahead of a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump to finalize a trade pact.

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Space

Distal Transradial Access: Novelty or Future Standard in Interventional Radiology?

Distal transradial access, a technique using the anatomical snuffbox at the wrist's base, is gaining traction as a safer alternative to traditional radial artery procedures. Experts debate whether it will evolve from experimental approach to routine standard of care.

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Märkte

Wall-Street-Veteran Constan rät Kunden: Alle US-Anlagen verkaufen

Andy Constan, 40-jähriger Wall-Street-Veteran und Gründer von Damped Spring Advisors, hat sein Long-Only-Portfolio komplett aus US-Aktien und -Anleihen genommen. Er nennt steigende Renditen im Ausland und globale Politikwechsel als Gründe.

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Mercados

Veterano de Wall Street saca cartera de activos estadounidenses

Andy Constan, fundador de Damped Spring Advisors con 40 años en Wall Street, retiró todos los activos estadounidenses de su cartera long-only. Según explicó, los mayores rendimientos extranjeros y cambios globales impulsan la decisión.

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US Politics

Trump’s AI Agenda Sparks Backlash in MAGA Strongholds

Donald Trump's aggressive push for AI dominance has ignited a revolt among supporters in Republican heartlands. Conservative activists in states like Texas and Florida accuse his administration of favoring Silicon Valley elites over American workers.

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