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The Foreign Ministry in Pyongyang warns US-South Korean exercises threaten “conflict”.North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles as South Korea and the United States initiated military drills. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday that North Korea’s fifth launch event this year fired several missiles off the west coast into the sea. The launch came as South Korea and the US began their annual Freedom Shield joint exercises. The drills are scheduled to last until March 20. That drew condemnation from nuclear-armed Pyongyang, which issued a statement calling the exercises a “dangerous provocative act” that increases the risk…

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Trump doesn’t rule out recession, rising inflation – CBS News Watch CBS News In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn’t say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

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Bizarre video shows dozens of trans rights activists recently protesting at a New York City education council meeting by silently dancing “La Macarena.”The meeting, which was held by the Community Education Council for District 2 (CEC 2), was held on Feb. 26. A YouTube stream of the meeting shows the protesters quietly performing the iconic ’90s dance, some out of step with others.The dance began when a female attendee named Jo Vitale took the microphone to voice support for Resolution 248, a measure passed last year that was aimed at researching the effects of allowing biological males to compete with…

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new video loaded: Mark Carney Set to Lead Canada and Take On TrumptranscriptBacktranscriptMark Carney Set to Lead Canada and Take On TrumpAs President Trump threatens to make Canada the 51st state, the Liberal Party chose the former central banker to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister.“In first place, the next prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney —” “There’s someone who’s trying to weaken our economy. Yeah, Donald Trump. Donald Trump. He’s attacking Canadian families, workers and businesses, and we cannot let him succeed. The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Canada never, ever will be part…

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This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersGood morning. The jobs report on Friday was not nearly as bad as investors feared. The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February, below most economists’ predictions but not by much. Unemployment increased, but only from 4.0 per cent to 4.1 per cent. This still suggests some weakness; we are probably below break-even jobs growth. But for now, the economic vibes shift remains mostly vibes. Email…

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Welcome to FT Asset Management, our weekly newsletter on the movers and shakers behind a multitrillion-dollar global industry. This article is an on-site version of the newsletter. Subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered every Monday. Explore all of our newsletters here.Does the format, content and tone work for you? Let me know: harriet.agnew@ft.com One scoop to start: Billionaire Izzy Englander is exploring opening up the ownership of his $76bn hedge fund Millennium Management to its top executives for the first time, in the latest step to prepare it for life beyond its founder.And one important investigation: Canada’s…

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Between streaming and cable, there is a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that air or stream this week, March 6-10. Details and times are subject to change.They’re on the case.It’s been a little while since we last saw Amanda Seyfried on the small screen, but now she is back in a new mini-series, “Long Bright River.” Based on a book by Liz Moore of the same name, the story follows Mickey Fitzpatrick (Seyfried), a Philadelphia police officer who patrols a neighborhood known for opioid use — in part to…

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King Charles lll looks to music in times of sorrow and joy. On Friday, His Majesty shared a message on the royal family’s official Instagram page announcing his new collaboration with Apple Music, a playlist titled The King’s Music Room – featuring some of his favorite artists and songs. “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others,” King Charles said in the Instagram video.KING CHARLES DELIVERS CHRISTMAS SPEECH, THANKS ‘SELFLESS DOCTORS AND NURSES’ AMID CANCER TREATMENT King Charles’ new Apple Playlist will be announced on Commonwealth Day on…

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