UBS posts higher profit, signals US$3 billion buyback with upside
Group posted a profit which beat expectations in the fourth quarter, as the bank announced a US$3 billion buyback programme for 2026 with the potential for more. The Swiss…
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Companies replaced entry-level workers with AI. Now they are paying the price
Isaac, 33, has been a mid-level software development engineer at a Big Tech firm for four years, and noticed entry-level job postings dropping at his workplace at the start of 2025. The…
No longer a ‘boring’ telco: Singtel’s multibillion-dollar data centre bet with KKR to power its transformation
By teaming up with KKR to take a controlling stake in STT GDC, the telco is moving from the regional league to the global main stage When the market whispers about a S$13.8 billion deal,…
Judge: Federal agents in Oregon must limit tear gas at protests outside Portland ICE building
A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, just days after…
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held…
'The system sucks': Government lawyer says feds not prepared to handle immigration enforcement surge
A government lawyer begged a federal judge to hold her in contempt of court so she could spend 24 hours behind bars and finally get some sleep, rather than deal with the tsunami of legal…
Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
A complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons,…
Ex-leader Harper says Canada should make 'any sacrifice necessary' to preserve its independence
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Tuesday the country should make "any sacrifice necessary" to preserve the independence of the country in the face of threats from U.S.…
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, just days after…
Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities. Source link
Beware the Biden Nostalgia
The caricature that Joe Biden’s hapless image-makers engineered for the former president is about to make a comeback. Source link
“This Job Sucks”: DOJ Attorney Asks Judge to Hold Her in Contempt
It’s rough working for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota these days. Many of the office’s lawyers and staff have quit over the Justice Department’s handling of the Trump…
Woman Shot by Border Patrol Says Agent Appeared to Take “Trophy” Photo
A federal agent used his cell phone to take a picture of Marimar Martinez after she was shot five times by Border Patrol in Chicago—a chilling image that haunts her to this day. Martinez…
Renee Good’s Brothers Mourn That Her Death Has Not Stopped ICE Terror
“She told me that there are no bad people and that everyone makes mistakes. She has Nee’s spirit,” he said. His sister, he said, “carried peace, patience, and love for others wherever she…
Peter Attia was named more than 1,700 times in Jeffrey Epstein’s emails, sparking backlash
Until recently, Peter Attia was best known as a wellness influencer and a newly appointed contributor at CBS. He hosts a popular podcast, boasts more than 1.6 million Instagram followers,…
This one statistic clearly shows the housing market’s post-boom recalibration
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the pandemic housing boom, housing demand surged rapidly amid…
Individual States Join World Health Organization After Trump Drops It
One of the departures is the civil division chief, Ana Voss, who was in charge of handling the hundreds of wrongful detention petitions filed as a result of ICE’s immigration crackdown in…
Not a Single Republican Shows Up to Hear Renee Good’s Brothers Testify
Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum held by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia on the violence inflicted by federal…
Cracker Barrel’s new dining rule is not actually new, it says
These are tough times for many businesses across corporate America, many of whom are cutting down on business travel and perks on the road. And in these times, one company’s policy on…
Trump’s New Deportation Chief Is a “F*cking Dope,” Ex-Colleagues Say
One of the departures is the civil division chief, Ana Voss, who was in charge of handling the hundreds of wrongful detention petitions filed as a result of ICE’s immigration crackdown in…
Minnesota Prosecutors Quit En Masse Thanks to Pam Bondi’s Orders
One of the departures is the civil division chief, Ana Voss, who was in charge of handling the hundreds of wrongful detention petitions filed as a result of ICE’s immigration crackdown in…
How discounting hurts long-term loyalty and profits
Discounting has been part of retail’s toolkit for decades, and it can be effective, especially during high-stakes shopping seasons. But as promotions become more frequent across the…
Rolls-Royce defends pricing after airlines bash engine industry
A senior executive says that the cost reflects supply-chain disruptions and the fallout from geopolitical instability A senior Rolls-Royce executive on Tuesday (Feb 3) defended the…
Disappointment for some, relief for others as markets ponder Warsh’s nomination as next Fed chief
In some quarters, he is seen as a ‘credible choice’, who may hold his own against President Trump’s demand for rate cuts THE stock markets have shown a mixed reaction so far to the idea of…