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“Intensive work” is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.Read More

The ‘coalition of the willing’ can barely defend itself, let alone protect Ukraine from Russian aggressionRead More

There’s growing anxiety across Europe that the transatlantic partnership that stretches back decades is strained after the US president said some European leaders were “weak”Read More

Beijing’s hypersonic missiles ‘could sink US aircraft carriers within minutes’Read More

Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 on Wednesday (December 10). The country’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, hailed the ban as a way for Australian families to “take back power from big tech companies.” In the UK, ministers have said they will be keeping a “close eye” on Australia’s ban; Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, told BBC Breakfast the government would “certainly consider” a ban “not only if it worked, but if young people believe that it was working and trusted that that was a solution”. The Independent asked the…

The weaponization of trade to ‘strengthen American power and pre-eminence’ is entrenched in the new U.S. National Security Strategy recently released by the White House.Read More

Instacart, an online grocery delivery service, is being accused of charging shoppers different prices without their knowledge, with some items costing 20% more.Read More

Local restaurant owners at Strange Town, Mekong Cafe, Seven Swans Creperie and more share how business has slowed and they’re struggling.Read More

Cindy Rose faces mounting pressure to stabilize ad agency titan WPP. So far in her tenure, wins have been dampened by bad news.Read More

Last month, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) celebrated Small Business Saturday with a countdown sharing the important work our member banks do to support Main Streets across America. This blog provides a look back on small business stories, insights, and more from our members. From jewelers and manufacturers to home…Read More