Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

Source: BBC

The twisty tale of India’s Religare

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Source: Financial Times

Watch: Bulldog puppies stolen in chaotic pet shop heist

A man allegedly faked a seizure to distract a Colorado pet shop's staff as his accomplice grabbed the puppies.

Source: BBC

US consumer confidence plunges in February in its biggest decline in four years

Index reflects consumer optimism, which is shaky as inflation seems to be stuck and a trade war over tariffs looms

US consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline …

Source: The Guardian

Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes

At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘There’s no better feeling’: TikTok star Go-Jo to represent Australia at Eurovision 2025

Singer of viral hit Mrs Hollywood hopes his milkshakes bring everyone on board at Basel this year when he sings Milkshake Man, an ode to self-confidence

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Source: The Guardian

US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers

Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications

The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender athletes …

Source: The Guardian

Earnings estimates are flatlining. This strategist says stop buying stocks.

Truist Advisory Services cut its view on equities to neutral, saying the risk/reward backdrop is looking more mixed.

Source: MarketWatch

Sonos speakers and soundbars are 25 percent off for existing customers

Since its app fiasco last year, Sonos has been busy slowly rebuilding its reputation with customers. This latest sale, which is exclusive to existing customers, seems to be a part …

Source: The Verge

Despite his critical condition, the Pope continues daily calls with Gaza's embattled Catholic parish

Despite his condition, Pope Francis has upheld a tradition he began at the start of the war in Gaza, making nightly calls to the strip's only Catholic parish.

Source: NBC News

‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram

An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.

Source: Wired

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.

Source: Al Jazeera