Black boxes recovered in deadly Washington DC plane crash
Investigators from the US federal agency noted that mid-air collisions like this are rare in the US, and they said it was far too early to speculate on what caused the crash; however, we will look at crowded airspaces and complex issues surrounding airports.
Also, economic growth in the US slowed at the end of last year, as trade and investment declined and the country was hit by hurricanes and strikes.
And, shoplifting, shrinkage, the five-finger discount—whatever you call it—stealing from shops is on the rise. Here in the UK, the British Retail Consortium has told the BBC retail crime is "out of control."Throughout the program, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Karen Percy, Senior freelance reporter, who's in Melbourne, and Emily Peck, Markets correspondent at Axios, in New York.
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China's DeepSeek shakes US markets as AI battle heats up
As US tech reels from China’s cut-price AI app, we speak with the head of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing machine maker and the CEO behind the biggest AI chip.The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year, despite strong criticism from President Trump.And how much does it really cost to advertise during the Super Bowl?
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Could Heathrow's multi-billion pound runway be the future of UK aviation?
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a bold vision for Britain’s infrastructure, with Heathrow’s long-debated third runway taking centre stage. The project, which could transform air travel and boost the economy, has faced decades of opposition due to environmental and planning concerns. Could this be the moment it finally takes off? Plus, a federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump’s push to halt federal funding for progressive initiatives. And the Chinese Lunar New Year arrives amid economic concerns.
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Nvidia’s value crashes by $600 billion as DeepSeek shakes up AI market
Nvidia has fallen from its position as the world’s most valuable company, experiencing the largest single-day drop in stock market history.Also on the programme, we explore what Trump’s tariffs could mean for Colombia’s economy.And the debate in London over whether Heathrow, the city’s largest airport, should be granted permission to expand.
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Trump's oil plan: can lowering the price end the Ukraine war?
Donald Trump says he'll put pressure on OPEC to bring down oil prices - he says that will help end the war in Ukraine. Is he right?The Bank of Japan has risen interest rates to 0.5 percent, their highest for 17 years. We speak to Naomi Fink, the Chief Global Strategist at Nikko Asset Management Group in Japan - one of Asia’s largest asset managersAs the 60-day ceasefire period in Lebanon comes to an end, the war between Israel and Hezbollah but are Lebanese managing to resume something like normal life?And are you a celeb at risk of getting cancelled?... Now there's an insurance policy to help you deal with it. A insurance company in London has teamed up with a crisis communications group, to offer an insurance policy for this sort of event. We explore what they offer and why.
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