US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump’s tariffs
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.
Month: February 2026
Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men’s…
Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years
The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain’s longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938
Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.
Why there’s no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Road users say headlight glare is an issue – but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.
Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit over Epstein files controversy
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to “ensure the focus remains on the summit’s key priorities”.
‘We’re still on edge’: Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits
“You cannot go to sleep on this president,” says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.
Bitter rivals clash as US women’s hockey eyes Olympic gold medal in final against defending champion Canada
The stage is officially set in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games — the United States against Canada for women’s hockey…
LaMelo Ball’s custom Hummer loses wheel in Charlotte crash during All-Star break
The NBA All-Star break did not end well for Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball. He crashed his custom Hummer…
Team USA stars Brittany Bowe, Hilary Knight announce engagement at Milan Cortina Olympics
American speedskater Brittany Bowe will not leave the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a medal, but she will return home…