NBA legend Larry Bird implores LeBron James critics to ‘quit whining’
February 19, 2024
Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird slammed LeBron James critics ahead of the NBA All-Star Game and implored them to appreciate his greatness.
International
N.S. man’s letters indicate suicide risk as short-staffed jail kept inmates in cells
February 19, 2024
The wife of a man who recently died by suicide at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility see his death as a sign of a dangerously under-resourced corrections system.
Magnificent 7 profits now exceed almost every country in the world. Should we be worried?
February 19, 2024
The so-called "Magnificent 7" U.S. tech behemoths encompass Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla.
Pennsylvania authorities identify police officer wounded in fatal gunfire exchange
February 19, 2024
A southeastern Pennsylvania officer who was wounded in a shooting in over the weekend has been identified by authorities as Chester Police Detective Steve Byrne.
Blocking Pornhub access in Canada an option, owners say. Here’s why
February 19, 2024
A House of Commons committee is set to study legislation proposed by Independent Sen. Julie Miville-Dechêne that would require Canadians to verify their age to access porn online.
US students are putting off college decisions due to delay in financial aid applications
February 19, 2024
For many students, the excitement of being accepted into college is being overshadowed this year by a delayed rollout of a revised federal financial aid application.
As Jimmy Carter marks 1 year in hospice care, advocates hope to dispel hospice misconceptions
February 19, 2024
Though Rosalynn Carter passed away shortly after entering hospice care, Jimmy Carter is still alive a year later. The Carters’ different experiences show the range of hospice services.
Young environmentalists bash ‘out of touch’ Biden campaign as concern over Trump 2024 victory grows
February 19, 2024
Young climate activists are criticizing the Biden campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential election, raising concerns about throwing the race to former President Trump.
Did inflation ease in January? Here’s what economists expect
February 19, 2024
Statistics Canada is set to release its January consumer price index report on Tuesday and forecasters expect Canada's inflation rate fell.
EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?
February 19, 2024
European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?
‘China has a lot more to lose’: U.S. considering sanctioning Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war
February 19, 2024
The U.S. is considering slapping sanctions on Chinese companies it believes are helping Russia fuel its war in Ukraine, members of Congress told CNBC.
Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt
February 19, 2024
To raise or not to raise new debt together? That's the question hanging over the shoulders of European officials as they promise to spend more on defense.
Russia says an investigation is underway into Navalny’s death, denies refusing to release his body
February 19, 2024
The Kremlin on Monday confirmed an investigation into the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ongoing.
UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’
February 19, 2024
Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.
World News in Brief: Millions battle hunger due to Sudan war, human rights essential to peace, surge in fighting along Ukraine frontline
February 19, 2024
At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis arising from the war in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Monday.
We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
February 19, 2024
The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need for an end to restrictions imposed by the Taliban de facto authorities on women and girls in Afghanistan.
UK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘undercuts human rights’: UN rights chief
February 19, 2024
The United Kingdom’s legislative moves to facilitate the prompt removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule of law and risk delivering a “serious blow” to human rights, the UN rights chief warned on Monday.
Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 people, invest in AI as CEO warns intense EV rivalry may end in ‘bloodbath’
February 19, 2024
Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 new people and invest 3.5 billion Chinese yuan ($486.2 million) in artificial intelligence technology, according to the company's CEO.
Houthis claim ‘catastrophic’ attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship
February 19, 2024
The Iran-backed Houthi group on Sunday damaged a ship offshore Yemen, prompting its crew to abandon the vessel.
Nintendo shares fall nearly 6% after report that the Switch 2 will be delayed until 2025
February 19, 2024
Nintendo shares fell nearly 6% after a report said the launch of the Switch 2, the next version of its flagship gaming console, would be delayed until 2025.
CNBC Daily Open: Is progress on inflation stalling?
February 19, 2024
That's the fear gripping Wall Street as another inflation gauge on Friday came in hotter-than-expected.
Singapore’s AI ambitions get a boost with $740 million investment plan
February 19, 2024
Singapore will invest more than 1 billion Singapore dollars (about $743 million) over the next five years for AI, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday.
Deep-sea mining ‘seems to be inevitable,’ UN regulator says, as fight for critical minerals heats up
February 19, 2024
Michael Lodge, secretary-general of the ISA, told CNBC that global interest in deep-sea mining has climbed to levels not seen since the 1970s.
EU reportedly set to fine Apple 500 million euros amid antitrust crackdown
February 19, 2024
The European Commission is set to fine Apple a historic 500 million euros over alleged breaches of EU competition law, the Financial Times reports
Singapore outbound flights to cost more from 2026 over green fuel requirements
February 19, 2024
All flights departing from Singapore are required to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 2026, the country's transport minister said Monday.
With no Boeing passenger jets at the Singapore Airshow, Airbus and China take centerstage
February 19, 2024
While there will be aerial displays of commercial liners by Airbus and China's Comac C919, Boeing will not have any commercial aircraft at the Singapore Airshow.
China Lunar New Year travel spending surpasses pre-Covid levels — is consumption revival in sight?
February 19, 2024
China's travel activity and spending jumped above pre-pandemic levels during the Lunar New year holiday, signaling that consumption was improving in the world's second-largest economy.
Tech Leaders Fled San Francisco During the Pandemic. Now, They’re Coming Back.
February 19, 2024
Founders and investors who ditched the Bay Area for Miami and elsewhere are returning to a boom in artificial intelligence and an abundance of tech talent.
China will showcase its domestic jetliner at the Singapore Airshow. Here’s what else to expect
February 19, 2024
The Singapore Airshow this year is gearing up to showcase Chinese aircrafts, as the city-state hosts one of Asia's largest aerospace and defense events.
China’s central bank leaves key policy rate unchanged under shadow of the Federal Reserve
February 19, 2024
China's central bank held its key rate, rolling over medium-term loans amid uncertainties about the Fed's plans, constraining Beijing's monetary policy options.
The Fed is set to cut rates this year. Here are the Asian currencies that stand to benefit
February 19, 2024
A weak U.S. dollar is generally positive for emerging markets, which is often the case when the Fed cuts interest rates outside of an economic crisis.
These are the only 2 ETFs that made money every year for the past decade
February 19, 2024
The two funds stood out among 8,300 equity ETFs worldwide screened by CNBC Pro. Both funds have more than doubled investors' cash over the past decade.
Sony plunged $10 billion after its PS5 sales cut. But a bigger issue is its near decade low games margin
February 19, 2024
Around $10 billion of value was wiped off Sony's stock this week after it cut its sales forecast for its flagship PlayStation 5 console for the fiscal year.
Companies — profitable or not — make 2024 the year of cost cuts
February 19, 2024
The largest U.S. companies are cutting jobs and reducing expenses as Americans pull back after a period of aggressive inflation.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire keeps new stock pick secret — again. Here’s what it means
February 18, 2024
For the second quarter in a row, Berkshire asked regulators for permission to keep one or more stock purchases secret.
‘It is urgent’: European leaders appeal for greater support for Ukraine as Russia makes major gain
February 18, 2024
The West is suffering a "colossal failure of imagination" in thinking Russia's war in Ukraine will not hit them next, defense policymakers heard.
China’s Wang Yi tells Blinken U.S. should lift sanctions on Chinese firms
February 18, 2024
Washington should lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Trump will quit NATO, Hillary Clinton says, as anxiety mounts over U.S. commitment to the alliance
February 18, 2024
NATO members on Saturday weighed the U.S.'s possible withdrawal from the military alliance if Donald Trump returns to the White House.