The United States and India have reached a trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs and strengthening strategic and economic ties. This collaboration is expected to improve supply chains and boost manufacturing opportunities in both nations. Indian investments in the U.S. are contributing to job creation and industry growth.
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The U.S. and India recently signed a trade agreement to lower tariffs.
The partnership aims to create strong supply chains and open up manufacturing opportunities.
Indian businesses, such as the Aditya Birla Group, are investing significantly in the U.S.
Indian investments have created over 5,400 jobs in the United States.
The U.S. is India’s largest export destination, showing strong trade ties between the two countries.
The Aditya Birla Group invested $125 million to purchase AluChem, an alumina company.
A new investment of $5 billion is being made in an aluminum facility in Alabama.
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A home with an unusual basement design is for sale in Wyoming. The property, which resembles a finished basement with a simple roof, is listed for $178,000 and has drawn attention online due to its rare historical design.
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The house is located in Cokeville, Wyoming, and is priced at $178,000.
It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and covers 810 square feet.
The home has been fully remodeled in the past year with updates to paint, appliances, plumbing, electrical work, and a new metal roof.
The structure is a basement home, a style where the basement is built first, intended for expansion later.
Basement homes were common after World War II, particularly for affordable veteran housing.
Such homes were initially designed with sub-floors to allow for future upper levels.
Unfinished basement houses from that era are now considered very rare.
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The U.S. economy is showing signs of splitting into different levels, beyond just the rich and poor. A new report suggests middle-income families are falling further behind top earners, creating more economic layers.
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The U.S. economy is developing distinct financial tiers, not just a rich-poor divide.
"K-shaped" economy refers to different economic experiences for various income levels.
Bank of America reports middle-income earners lagging behind top earners in income growth.
In January, spending growth gaps were the widest since mid-2022 between income groups.
Higher-income households experienced a 3.7% wage growth year over year in January.
Middle-income households saw only a slight wage increase of 1.6% in January.
Rising housing costs are impacting middle- and lower-income groups significantly.
About a quarter of lower- and middle-income households spend over half their income on rent.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall of certain cake mixes from B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. as a Class I recall, indicating a high level of concern due to undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects Spice Cake Mix and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, which were distributed nationwide.
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The FDA classified the cake mix recall as Class I, its most serious risk category.
The recall involves products from B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc., based in Dallas.
The affected products are Spice Cake Mix and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix.
These products were packaged in 50-pound moisture-proof bags.
The recall was initiated due to undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
A total of 51 bags of Spice Cake Mix and 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix are affected.
The recalls were voluntary and started on December 23, 2025.
The Class I classification was assigned on February 12, 2026, indicating a potential risk of serious health consequences.
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Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, announced her resignation. This follows reports about her connections with Jeffrey Epstein, including receiving gifts and offering him advice. Goldman Sachs' CEO confirmed her decision to step down.
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Kathy Ruemmler was the top legal officer at Goldman Sachs.
She announced her resignation due to her links with Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents from the Department of Justice revealed she received gifts from Epstein and advised him.
Ruemmler expressed that media focus on her ties to Epstein became a distraction.
She previously worked as White House counsel under President Obama.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated respect for her decision and praised her contributions.
Ruemmler denied providing legal help to Epstein or speaking on his behalf.
Her resignation is part of a broader trend where prominent figures face scrutiny over their associations with Epstein.
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Home sales in the U.S. dropped significantly in January, continuing a slowing trend from the previous year. Experts worry about a potential new housing crisis due to high prices, elevated borrowing costs, and decreasing consumer confidence. Despite the challenges, some experts are optimistic that buyers may see improved conditions in the coming months.
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Home sales across the U.S. fell 8.4% in January compared to December.
Sales decreased 4.4% from the same time last year.
The largest sales decline was in the Western U.S., where sales dropped 10.3%.
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates in 2022 to fight inflation, making mortgages more expensive.
High home prices and high borrowing costs have slowed the housing market.
Nationwide inventory increased by 3.4% year-over-year.
A balanced market typically has a six-month supply; the current market has a 3.7-month supply.
Home price growth is slowing, with the median price for existing homes at $396,800.
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Kathryn Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, resigned after the Department of Justice released files containing her name linked to Jeffrey Epstein. She informed Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon of her decision, effective June 30.
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Kathryn Ruemmler was the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Goldman Sachs.
Her name appeared in documents released by the Department of Justice about Jeffrey Epstein.
Ruemmler has working history with Wall Street and was a former White House counsel.
She will leave her position on June 30.
The documents released include 3 million files related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon praised Ruemmler in a statement.
The resignations follow increased scrutiny after the document release.
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The United States and Taiwan have signed a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%. In exchange, Taiwan agreed to purchase about $85 billion worth of US energy, aircraft, and equipment. The agreement also includes Taiwan reducing or eliminating tariffs on many US products.
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The trade deal lowers tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%, aligning with tariffs for South Korea and Japan.
Taiwan has agreed to spend approximately $85 billion on US energy, aircraft, and equipment.
Taiwan will eliminate or reduce 99% of tariff barriers for US goods such as auto parts, chemicals, and pork.
The US will exempt various Taiwanese products from tariffs, including pineapples and ginseng.
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te highlighted the economic benefits of the deal for Taiwan's exports.
The agreement does not include new commitments from Taiwan to invest in the US chip industry.
Taiwan’s exports to the US represent nearly one-third of its total exports.
The deal aims to strengthen supply chains, especially in high-tech sectors.
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Taylor Swift has asked the U.S. government to stop a company's attempt to trademark "Swift Home" for bedding products. She is concerned this could confuse people into thinking she supports or is linked to these products. Her legal team says the use of the name closely resembles her own trademarked signature.
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Taylor Swift is involved in a legal case over the trademark "Swift Home."
The company Cathay Home wants to trademark "Swift Home" for its bedding products.
Swift's team says the use of "Swift" could confuse consumers and falsely imply her endorsement.
Swift's legal team argues that Cathay Home's branding is similar to her own signature.
Taylor Swift owns trademarks for her name, signature, and other related items.
Swift's legal team filed a document to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Swift has a significant number of trademarks in various countries.
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An article by Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discusses harnessing insecurities for motivation, especially in the context of using AI technology. Research shows that many high-performing professionals feel like they are impostors, but this feeling can drive them to work harder and succeed.
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Jim VandeHei talks about using personal insecurities as motivation to learn new skills, like AI.
MIT research found that people feeling like impostors tend to work 13% harder under pressure.
A study reviewed nearly 12,000 people and found that 62% of high achievers experience imposter syndrome.
The article suggests embracing self-doubt can lead to personal growth and success.
VandeHei advises addressing weaknesses with curiosity and continuous effort.
The focus is on learning and improving skills rather than pretending to know everything.
The piece encourages channeling feelings of inadequacy into a drive for learning and effort.
Successful people often feel self-doubt but use it to motivate themselves.
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Recent research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that nearly the entire cost of President Trump's tariffs, imposed on goods from several countries, is being paid by American companies and consumers. The tariffs increased prices for imports, with most of the cost passed on to U.S. shoppers, rather than the exporting countries lowering their prices. Other economic studies support these findings, noting that tariffs act like a new tax on American households.
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The average tariff rate on imported goods in 2025 rose to 13% from 2.6% at the start of the year.
The New York Fed found that 90% of the cost from these tariffs was paid by U.S. companies and consumers.
Exporting countries like Mexico, China, Canada, and the EU did not lower prices to maintain U.S. demand.
Past and current research, like that from the Kiel Institute, confirms almost all tariff costs are passed to U.S. import prices.
The National Bureau of Economic Research also reported that U.S. consumers bear almost all tariff costs.
The Tax Foundation said tariffs added $1,000 to American household costs in 2025 and an estimated $1,300 in 2026.
The "effective" tariff rate, considering reduced goods purchases, is now 9.9%, the highest since 1946.
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Charli XCX is working on the soundtrack for the movie adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," moving away from her previous dance-style music to focus on a more gothic and orchestral sound. The soundtrack includes a mix of darker themes and orchestral elements, recorded at famous studios like Abbey Road, and it features collaborations with notable artists.
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Charli XCX is creating the soundtrack for the "Wuthering Heights" movie adaptation.
The new work marks a shift from her previous dance music style to a gothic, orchestral sound.
Finn Keane, who worked with Charli on past projects, is also involved in this soundtrack.
They recorded orchestral elements at Abbey Road Studios to capture the gothic feel.
The soundtrack includes influences from artists like The Cure and Kate Bush.
John Cale, an 83-year-old Welsh musician, contributed a spoken-word poem to the project.
There are 12 tracks in total on the soundtrack, including collaborations with other artists.
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Travel agents report a 9% increase in February half-term holiday bookings compared to last year. The increase is partly due to persistent rainy weather and the political environment. However, travellers to Europe may face delays because of a new EU border system.
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February half-term holiday bookings have risen by 9% compared to last year.
Rainy weather and political factors are prompting more people to book holidays.
Almost 50,000 passengers will travel from Manchester Airport this Friday, a record for February half-term.
Jet2, an airline and tour operator, has also seen an increase in bookings.
New EU border security system may cause delays for UK travellers to Europe.
UK experienced one of its wettest Januaries on record, which continued into February.
Popular travel destinations include Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, Dubai, and Tenerife.
Domestic tourism in the UK is also expected to see a boost during the half-term break.
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Kathy Ruemmler, who was a top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, quit her job after emails showed her links to Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler had described Epstein as like a brother and had accepted gifts from him while working in private practice.
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Kathy Ruemmler was a legal officer at Goldman Sachs.
She announced she would leave her role by June 30, 2026.
Emails connected her to Jeffrey Epstein, calling him a "brother."
She received gifts like a luxury fur coat and handbags from Epstein.
Ruemmler now describes Epstein as a "monster."
The situation reflects broader fallout from Epstein files affecting notable figures.
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A California man planned a vacation to propose to his fiancée but faced difficulties at the airport when Southwest Airlines asked him to buy an extra seat due to his size. He had already booked two seats (one for him, another for his partner) but was told by the airline staff that he needed to purchase an additional one, leading to unexpected expenses.
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The man is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 350 pounds.
He routinely buys two seats for comfort due to his size.
He called Southwest Airlines twice to confirm his booking was correct under their "customer of size" policy.
At the airport, staff told him he needed to purchase another seat, beyond the two he had already booked.
He had to pay approximately $900 on the spot to get on the flight.
Southwest Airlines' policy requires passengers needing extra space to buy additional seats beforehand.
Refunds for these seats are possible if the flight leaves with an open seat.
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Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. is recalling a specific batch of Wellsley Farms' Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon due to potential Listeria contamination. The recalled product was sold in BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in several U.S. states and customers are being notified directly. No illnesses have been reported.
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The recall involves Wellsley Farms' Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon with lot number 3896 and UPC code 888670025963.
The product was available in 2-pound bags from January 31 to February 7, 2026.
It was sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in states including New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found Listeria in a random sample of the product.
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. is investigating how the contamination happened and working to prevent future incidents.
BJ’s Wholesale Club is contacting customers who may have bought the product.
Customers who think they have purchased the product can call 1-888-628-0730 for a refund.
The FDA oversees and provides information on voluntary product recalls to ensure public safety.
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Tesco plans to let people under 18 use its Clubcard loyalty program this year. This change comes after discussions about making loyalty schemes more accessible to younger customers. The scheme allows shoppers to get discounts and collect points for vouchers, helping them save money on products.
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Tesco aims to allow under-18s to access its Clubcard loyalty scheme in 2023.
The Clubcard offers discounts on products and points that can be turned into vouchers.
The decision follows calls for broader access to loyalty schemes for younger customers.
The UK's competition regulator stated that supermarkets should consider allowing younger people to benefit from their loyalty schemes.
Most UK supermarkets require customers to be 18 or over to join their loyalty programs.
Some supermarkets like Morrisons allow young customers to use a parent or guardian's account for discounts.
Tesco is reviewing its Clubcard to make it available to under-18s this year.
Which?, a consumer group, noted that access to these discounts can significantly help families save money.
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The BBC plans to cut its spending by about 10% over the next three years due to financial pressures. These additional cuts will be on top of a previously planned £150 million savings target. The broadcaster is discussing its future funding with the government as its current funding system faces challenges.
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The BBC aims to cut 10% of its costs over the next three years.
The broadcaster spent more than £4 billion on public services last year.
These cuts are in addition to £150 million in savings planned by March 2028.
Details on which programs or services will be affected are not yet available.
Outgoing director general Tim Davie announced the savings plan.
The BBC negotiates with the government on its funding and future as a public broadcaster.
The number of TV licences sold, the primary income source for the BBC, has been declining recently.
The BBC acknowledges the need for reform in the licensing fee system.
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A new beauty store has opened on the island of Ireland, attracting thousands of visitors. People lined up in large numbers to visit the store in Belfast.
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A beauty store has opened on the island of Ireland.
The store is located in Belfast.
Thousands of people queued to visit the store.
The event is significant for the local retail economy.
The store's opening attracted a considerable amount of attention.
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New data shows that exports of Scottish salmon have increased, while exports of Scotch whisky have slightly decreased. Despite tariffs, American and Asian markets have been strong for salmon, while whisky faced challenges in key markets.
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Scottish salmon exports rose by 9% in tonnage to about 111,000 tonnes, reaching a value of £828m, despite a price drop.
Scotch whisky exports slightly fell by less than 1% to £4.36 billion, with a 4.3% decrease in volume.
Both salmon and whisky faced 10% tariffs in the USA since April.
The USA and China have been important markets for salmon, with shipments to the USA increasing by 34% in value.
Salmon exports to China increased by 55% in volume, aided by new freight flights.
In whisky, the US remained the biggest market in terms of value, while India imported the most by volume, mainly for blending.
Tariffs and geopolitical tensions have presented challenges for Scotch whisky, despite its global popularity.
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