Business & Finance US fixation on the hard-hat economy and making manufacturing great again makes little sense | US economy 14 February 2026 Elizabeth The exhortations to protect America’s industrial muscle have resonated in the US at least since maverick presidential candidate Ross Perot brought up the supposed “giant sucking sound” of jobs pulled…
Business & Finance ‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain | UK weather 14 February 2026 Elizabeth With 76 flood warnings still in force across the UK and further downpours forecast this week and next, parts of the country have endured rain almost without pause since the…
Business & Finance US inflation falls more than expected to 2.4% in January 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. US inflation fell more than expected to 2.4 per cent…
Business & Finance American Girl’s 40th anniversary redesign sparks major fan backlash 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. American Girl is marking its 40th anniversary with a bold redesign of its beloved historical dolls, prompting swift backlash on social media. The Mattel-owned…
Business & Finance Trump risking it all as allies, world economy move back towards China 14 February 2026 Elizabeth British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a ceremonial welcome with Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China, ahead of their meeting at the Great Hall of The People…
Business & Finance Business Briefs for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 | Local News 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Agriculture — Vermont Land Trust announced applications for the 2026 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award are open until March 1. Farmers can learn more and apply online at vlt.org/eric. The $5,000…
Business & Finance Slowing U.S. population growth could reduce GDP by $100 billion in 2026, analysis finds 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Slowing population growth could soon weigh on the U.S. economy, trimming an estimated $104 billion from the country’s gross domestic product compared with what it would have been if population…
Business & Finance West Virginia House amends bill aimed at helping small businesses | News, Sports, Jobs 14 February 2026 Elizabeth House Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss, right, said Friday a bill creating the West Virginia First Small Business Growth Program would help the state compete to keep small businesses from…
Business & Finance K-shaped economy widens as middle-class spending slows: economist 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in 2026, experts say. Spending growth for higher-income Americans remained relatively stable between…
Business & Finance Some Wake County Schools reconsider photography company partnership amid Epstein file concerns :: WRAL.com 14 February 2026 Elizabeth Some parents with children in Wake County Public Schools are voicing concerns over the district’s association with Lifetouch, a well-known yearbook photography company. This comes on the heels of revelations…