Rubio says both Russia and Ukraine ‘have to make concessions’ for peace deal US secretary of state says talks between Putin and Trump had ‘made progress’ but ‘big areas of disagreement’ remain The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025
Voices: Pricing people out of using Mounjaro would be bad news for the NHS COMMENT: The astronomical rise in weight-loss drug prices caused by Trump’s tariffs could have a significant – and dangerous – impact on Britain’s pharmacies and patients, writes Leyla Hannbeck, CEO of the Independent Pharmacies Association The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump US envoy says Putin agreed at summit for Ukraine to have security guarantee from allies similar to NATO’s Article 5. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Ukrainians left disappointed at Trump rolling out red carpet for ‘tyrant’ Putin Ukrainians have reacted with anger to the welcome received by Russian president Vladimir Putin as he arrived in Alaska for a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday (15 Aug). The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Keir Starmer hopes to exploit curious relationship with Trump in Ukraine talks PM has positioned himself as someone who can get along with US president while stressing Europe’s red lines The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
Consumer Tech News (August 11–August 15): Consumer Sentiment Slips, Stimulus Sparks Rallies, and Cisco & Applied Materials Headline Earnings With earnings season nearing its end and the macroeconomy running hot, shifting sentiment, bold policy moves, and volatile commodity prices are setting the stage for a mixed corporate performance. Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025
Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfolding, says Rajan Menon of City College of New York The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes Members of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Scott Bessent Sees Nvidia-AMD China Deal As Blueprint, Facebook Users Claim $725 Million, Intel Surges On Trump Stake Buzz — Weekly Tech Recap The weekend was a whirlwind of tech and market news. From a massive data privacy settlement for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to a unique revenue-sharing agreement between the U.S. government and chip giants, the stories were as diverse as they were impactful. Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025
‘We’re anti-federal chaos’: Democratic cities prepare for worst after Trump’s tirades against DC and LA After Trump’s takeover of the US capital, mayors from Seattle to Baltimore vow to protect their cities The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025
Democratic socialists think they’re on a winning streak – can they build on Zohran Mamdani’s victory? Energized after a big New York victory, the group is trying to expand their reach The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025
Why Investors Never Seem To Earn the ‘Average’ Market Return Most investors miss out on average market returns—experts explain the behavioral traps and timing mistakes that quietly erode your portfolio gains. GOBankingRates · Aug 17, 2025
Trump Sparks Outrage Over 'Donbas Betrayal' in Peace Deal Handing Ukraine's Key Region to Russia US President Donald Trump backs ceding Ukraine's Donbas to Russia in a peace deal, sparking alarm among NATO allies and fears for Ukraine's sovereignty. International Business Times UK · Aug 17, 2025
Cuban Has Resisted Presidential Run, but Says a Trump Third-Term Bid Could Draw Him Into the Race Billionaire Mark Cuban has resisted calls to run for president, but recently said that any effort by President Donald Trump to seek a third term could drawn him into the race. Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025
Fortune · Aug 17, 2025 Gen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby Experts say high-end Swiss-made watches carry social cachet strong enough to retain young luxury watch fanatics willing to spend big.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel's plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment The explosion this week at U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh-area plant has reignited debate about its future
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter China American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities
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GOBankingRates · Aug 17, 2025 How Much Richer Is Warren Buffett Than Donald Trump? Warren Buffett’s net worth makes him 28 times richer than Donald Trump thanks to decades of savvy investing and Berkshire Hathaway's growth.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Watch: US fighter jets escort Putin out of Alaska after Trump summit The Kremlin has released footage of Vladimir Putin being escorted out of Alaska by US fighter jets after his meeting with Donald Trump on Friday (15 Aug).
Euronews · Aug 17, 2025 Zelenskyy urges Europe to remain united against Russia's 'anti-European' war in Ukraine Many European leaders are set to join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his visit to the White House on Monday to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Starmer to join Ukraine’s Zelensky at White House showdown with Trump IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025 Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts are likely a dud, but other documents could reveal much The din might have died down for now, but the Epstein imbroglio might rear its head again when Congress returns
The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025 Trump’s DC crackdown will do little to prevent crime, advocates say: ‘That’s not what creates safety’ Trump wants to combat crime with prosecution. Prevention workers share tactics that actually end violence
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2025 Macron, other European leaders to join Zelensky in US for White House meeting with Trump European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow's invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following an Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.