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Today: March 14, 2026
Today: March 14, 2026

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Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
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As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
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A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid

A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
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Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe

Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference
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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization

Sex workers at a brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are fighting to unionize

Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization
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At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'

President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'
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Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation as Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer comes after emails show she stayed close with Jeffrey Epstein long after his conviction on sex crimes

Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman
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DEA quietly resumes anti-drug coordination with Bolivia almost 20 years since its expulsion

A top Bolivian official says the United States has resumed intelligence coordination on counternarcotics efforts with Bolivia under its new president

DEA quietly resumes anti-drug coordination with Bolivia almost 20 years since its expulsion
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Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

U.S. stocks steadied after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that’s been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off
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Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant

A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion

Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant
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Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’
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Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

The Trump administration is scaling back its immigration enforcement surge in and around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but state officials and residents say its effects on Minnesota’s economy and immigrant communities will linger

Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Opinion|Political

How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections

An FBI raid on a Georgia elections facility has sparked concern about Trump administration interference in the 2026 midterms. An obscure 1970s Supreme Court case provides guardrails against that.

How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal

Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections

Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
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Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting
Business|Economy|Food

Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter

Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
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Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
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Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
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Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

Dubai has replaced the longtime head of DP World after emails linked him to Jeffrey Epstein

Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking
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World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium

World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year

Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows
Business|Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders
Economy|Environment|Sports|Travel

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season
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US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds

The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own, according to a report compiled by the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds
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Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
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Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual

Sports are a big part of prediction markets

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
Business|Economy|Health

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?
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Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring
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Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms

President Donald Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
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Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
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Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers

Taiwan has reached a trade deal with the United States that cuts almost all of its tariff barriers

Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers
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'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches

'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
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Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout
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US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
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Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

Financial groups in Canada and the UK have paused new projects with DP World after emails show its CEO had a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein
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A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two

President Donald Trump-endorsed housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson suspended her campaign Thursday for Arizona governor

Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two
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GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
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A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it is now valued at $380 billion

Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI
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Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation
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The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations

The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
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Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
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White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup
Business|Crime|Economy

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say
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US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

U.S. stocks fell sharply as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology

US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points

Venezuela’s ruling party lawmakers have debated an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of people held for political reasons

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points
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Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
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EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
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Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers
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Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections
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Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
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EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump
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Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago

Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago
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US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates

US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease
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What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into U.S. cities

What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law
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2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis

2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
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Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle
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Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
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Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
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Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape
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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been “colonized” by immigrants

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant
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Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison say it's escalating its fight over the two Panama Canal ports that it operates

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports
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Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it
Business|Economy

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|World

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year
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Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms
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‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
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Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme
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The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
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You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services
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Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US

A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States

Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US
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Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom

Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group reports it swung back to profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures paid off

Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom
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China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%

China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry

China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%
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Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress

Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul
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Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs
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San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school
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Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown
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Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown
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House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke

The House has voted to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada

House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke
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Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration's agenda

The Congressional Black Caucus is building a new coalition with major civil rights groups to push back on President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda

Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration's agenda
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Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Activists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says

The IRS has erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new court filing

A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
Business|Economy|Food

McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers

McDonald’s focus on value is paying off

McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'

Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'
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US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report

U.S. stocks wobbled after feeling both the upside and downside of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market

US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report
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Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment
Business|Economy|Environment|Interview|Technology

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy
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Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks
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In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes
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National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
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The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones
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How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms
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Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars
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They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money
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Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure

The Kennedy Center is warning staff that a planned two-year renovation shutdown will lead to job cuts and “skeletal teams.”

Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure
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Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all
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A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats
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Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands

Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025
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CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

To lower health care costs, the Trump administration will have to wrangle a complex system fraught with competing interests.

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
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Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service
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This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
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Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension

A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into semiconductor chipmaker Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its Chinese CEO

Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension
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Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
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Crowded Democratic field in California governor's race might provide a rare opening for the GOP

How many Democrats are too many

Crowded Democratic field in California governor's race might provide a rare opening for the GOP
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Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects

Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
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Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages
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Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
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Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge
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Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation
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The Latest: ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress

The men in charge of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda delivered a staunch defense of immigration enforcement operations in a three-hour testimony to Congress

The Latest: ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress
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Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census

Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census

Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census
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Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz says the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end soon

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
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Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
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Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy

The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
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US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers

Stocks drifted to a mixed finish after flirting with record highs

US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers
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Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'
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U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan

U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
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Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay
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US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
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Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction
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Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after the late financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
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Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge
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Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
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UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout

Keir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout
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Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth
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Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire

Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire
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Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
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Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage
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Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month
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Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay
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McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day
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The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index
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Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit
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Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone

Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone

Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone
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Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
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As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival

Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.

As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
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Coca-Cola demand rises in fourth quarter but shares slide on tepid outlook

Coca-Cola saw stronger demand globally in the fourth quarter but its shares slipped on investors’ concerns about its tepid outlook

Coca-Cola demand rises in fourth quarter but shares slide on tepid outlook
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones

Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones
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Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
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Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways
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The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy
Economy|Health|Political|World

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom
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China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected
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Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn
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Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results

Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results
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Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US

Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption worldwide

Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US
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Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project
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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
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As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services
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Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
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Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama

An Alabama circuit judge has denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide

Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama
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Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River

Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening
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UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes

The United Nations says it’s waiting to find out how much of the nearly $4 billion the United States owes the world organization the Trump administration intends to pay and when the money will arrive

UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes
Economy|Education

San Francisco teachers strike over wages and health benefits

Some 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years

San Francisco teachers strike over wages and health benefits
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US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it has boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
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The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns
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US stocks drift higher as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilize

U.S. stocks drifted higher following big rallies for markets in Asia earlier in the day

US stocks drift higher as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilize
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Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines of a fuel shortage for refueling on the island

Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis
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Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says

The Trump administration has significantly reduced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's activities over the past year

Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says
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Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year
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Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants

Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants

Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants
Economy|Travel|World

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage

Air Canada said Monday it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage
Economy|Environment|Finance|US

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches

A hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
Economy|Education|Finance

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
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Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO

Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday

Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO
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What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ

What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ

What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ
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Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback

The Bhumjaithai Party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is on track to win the most seats in Thailand’s general election, according to unofficial results

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback
Economy|Election|Political|World

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi looks to translate her election gains into a new conservative shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi looks to translate her election gains into a new conservative shift
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Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the powers of the Palestinian Authority

Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
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GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links
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YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery

YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery

YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
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‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power
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UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has resigned over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Morgan McSweeney said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties
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FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
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GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line

GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line

GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line
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Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs

Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs

Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs
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Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing

The White House is trying to show it's lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want to see the price of homes come down

Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
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Baghdad traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues

Hundreds of traders and customs clearance company owners have protested in central Baghdad to demand that Iraq's government reverse new customs tariffs

Baghdad traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues
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South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?

For more than a year now, South Korea has seen the monthly number of births rise year-on-year — sparking hope among some that it could be a sign of recovery from the country’s dire population crisis. But is it enough to reverse South Korea’s falling fertility — or is this a temporary bump?

South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?
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Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
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Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty

While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter

Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
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Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

North Korean state media says the country's leadership will convene a major political conference later this month

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February
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WNBA's newest offer makes small revenue sharing increases, housing concessions AP sources say

The WNBA’s newest proposal to the players’ union that was delivered Friday made small increases to its revenue sharing offer and concessions on housing according to two people familiar with the negotiations

WNBA's newest offer makes small revenue sharing increases, housing concessions AP sources say
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper
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Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1
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Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire

Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire
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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue

Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
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North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain

North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain

North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
Business|Economy|Election|Health

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19
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Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month

President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month
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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy

Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements, including a major telecommunications project and a low-cost joint airline

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy
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Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker
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Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive

Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive

Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive
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AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel

AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel

AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel
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India and the US move closer to reducing Trump tariffs

India and the United States have released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods

India and the US move closer to reducing Trump tariffs
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How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts
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FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly

FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly

FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
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Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project

Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project

Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project
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South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
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The Latest: Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash

President Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been deleted

The Latest: Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash
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As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?

Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll

As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?
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Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing

Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
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WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to begin on time

Nneka Ogwumike is confident there will be a WNBA season this year, but knows a lot has to happen for it to start on time

WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to begin on time
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US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
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US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging

The U.S. stock market roared back, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now

US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging
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Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say

The magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport

Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say
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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm

The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap

Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
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Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever

Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever

Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever
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FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
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Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo

Wine giant Gallo says it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase Four Roses Distillery from Japanese-based Kirin

Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo
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Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program

Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program

Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program
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Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims

Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims

Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims
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Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics

The Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota is now being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
Economy|Health|Science|US|World

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
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In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
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How the world’s most boring investment started trading like a meme stock

How the world’s most boring investment started trading like a meme stock

How the world’s most boring investment started trading like a meme stock
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Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble

Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble

Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?

Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices

The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.

Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices
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Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’

New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’
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Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

Talk of boycotts have added to fears among the US tourism industry that foreign tourists will continue to stay away.

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?
Economy|Education|Health|World

With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofit

A division of the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated by Trump administration cuts last year was reborn Thursday as an independent nonprofit

With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofit
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Trump's aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington

Local leaders across the U.S. describe an increasingly hostile relationship with Washington, driven by President Donald Trump's immigration policies

Trump's aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
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Japan’s conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will her gamble pay off?

Japan’s conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will her gamble pay off?

Japan’s conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will her gamble pay off?
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Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms

Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease

Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story

President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U_S_ economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
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US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'

The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”

US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'
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Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance

Argentina and the United States have reached an expansive trade deal, a win for Argentine President Javier Milei as he moves to open up the South American nation’s notoriously protectionist economy and a reflection of the close alliance between the radical libertarian and U.S. President Donald Trump

Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance
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TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients

TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients

TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients
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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
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Amazon's shares fall after announcing surge in capital spending but posts strong 4Q holiday sales

Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and a better-than-expected growth in its prominent cloud computing unit

Amazon's shares fall after announcing surge in capital spending but posts strong 4Q holiday sales
Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him

Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him

Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him
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Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question for its 2030 census practice test

Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
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Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring

Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring

Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands
Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World

CIA terminates its World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime

CIA terminates its World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime

CIA terminates its World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime
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Falling tech stocks and a plunge for bitcoin hit Wall Street

Sharp drops hit Wall Street as technology stocks sank and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set in the fall

Falling tech stocks and a plunge for bitcoin hit Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stocks drop on weak labor market data and AI concerns

Stocks drop on weak labor market data and AI concerns

Stocks drop on weak labor market data and AI concerns
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

In Venezuela, political critics are emerging from hiding following the U.S. ouster of President Nicolás Maduro

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech
Business|Economy|Food|US

Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand

Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain

Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand
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Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users

OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, are gearing up for a major showdown

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
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Minute Maid’s frozen juices are being discontinued

Minute Maid’s frozen juices are being discontinued

Minute Maid’s frozen juices are being discontinued
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Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate

Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources

Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate barely budged this week, staying close to 6% as the spring home-buying season nears

Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%
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No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin?

No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin?

No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin?
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Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman
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US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish

US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
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Celebrity coaches and video applications: Here’s what we’re learning about Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’

Celebrity coaches and video applications: Here’s what we’re learning about Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’

Celebrity coaches and video applications: Here’s what we’re learning about Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’
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Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient
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Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors

Federal immigration raids in Minnesota prompted a social backlash. But the business community is largely hedging its bets due to a changed political calculus.

Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low range of the past few years

US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out

In 2026, Little Caesars Arena will host the Pistons, Red Wings and concerts with A$AP Rocky and Cardi B. But building it wasn’t necessarily a huge moneymaker.

Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto

The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico

Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto
Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Sports

See this year’s Super Bowl feast and what it will cost you

See this year’s Super Bowl feast and what it will cost you

See this year’s Super Bowl feast and what it will cost you
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Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead
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Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
Africa|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war

From scarcity to pride: How one country rebuilt its food culture after decades of war
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever
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UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds
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TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions

Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract computer chip maker, has announced it will be manufacturing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet booming AI demand

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia
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Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s president says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan’s ties with the United States are “rock solid,” the island’s president said Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on the phone, including about the self-ruled island’s future

Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s president says after Trump-Xi call
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Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public

Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public

Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure

The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure

The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure
Business|Economy

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says
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EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires

EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires
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Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, on Friday

Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
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The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota

Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants

The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota
Economy|Technology|World

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool

The CIA is ending the publication of its popular World Factbook reference manual

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age

Google’s latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that’s turning into another potential boon for the company

Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age
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Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand

The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage

Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

More drops for technology stocks weigh on Wall Street

More drops for technology stocks weighed on Wall Street

More drops for technology stocks weigh on Wall Street
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Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees

Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees

Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately

President Donald Trump's border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to turn over arrested immigrants

Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?
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Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases

Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases

Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases
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Woman fights for refund after Value City Furniture order

Woman fights for refund after Value City Furniture order

Woman fights for refund after Value City Furniture order
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China's Xi and Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the burgeoning economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and their relations with the United States in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

China's Xi and Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
Business|Economy|Environment

Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler

Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler

Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler
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Maxine Waters’ ‘Can you shut him up’ moment with Scott Bessent, explained

Maxine Waters’ ‘Can you shut him up’ moment with Scott Bessent, explained

Maxine Waters’ ‘Can you shut him up’ moment with Scott Bessent, explained
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Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks
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Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff
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Private-sector hiring slumped in January, adding just 22,000 jobs

Private-sector hiring slumped in January, adding just 22,000 jobs

Private-sector hiring slumped in January, adding just 22,000 jobs
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Renters facing high costs are turning to "rent now, pay later" services like Flex, Livble, and Affirm

Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|US

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations
Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
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Edmunds puts sedans Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla to the test

With average new car prices nearing $50,000, the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra remain vital, affordable entry-level options

Edmunds puts sedans Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla to the test
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Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
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Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings has started arbitration against Panama after its Supreme Court ruled a canal port concession unconstitutional

Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract
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One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030
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Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics
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Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults

President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours

Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
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The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote

The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
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Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions

Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post
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Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed

Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed

Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed
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Ex-leader Harper says Canada should make 'any sacrifice necessary' to preserve independence from US

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the country should make “any sacrifice necessary” to preserve the independence of the country in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump

Ex-leader Harper says Canada should make 'any sacrifice necessary' to preserve independence from US
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Celtics adding Vucevic in trade with Bulls for Simons, AP source says

The Boston Celtics are adding depth for the playoff run by acquiring Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls

Celtics adding Vucevic in trade with Bulls for Simons, AP source says
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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
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Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space

Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities

Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
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Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks

Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks

Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks
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Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back

The U.S. stock market sank after a mixed day of trading

Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back
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Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray
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Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants

Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants

Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants
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Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro will take over for Bob Iger as CEO

Disney is naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger

Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro will take over for Bob Iger as CEO
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SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1

The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1

SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1
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Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs

CheapInsurance.com used NOAA data to analyze the rising number of billion-dollar disasters and their implications for the insurance marketplace in the U.S.  

Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs
Economy|Finance|US

What it takes to be middle class in America

SmartAsset calculated the middle-class income ranges for 100 major U.S. cities and all 50 states based on the latest data.

What it takes to be middle class in America
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How to tell if a profile is fake

PeopleWin explains how to spot fake internet profiles on social media and potentially uncover who is actually behind them.

How to tell if a profile is fake
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Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week

Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week

Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week
Economy|Education

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen

President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
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Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste

Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste

Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste
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There are many famous names in the Epstein files

There are many famous names in the Epstein files

There are many famous names in the Epstein files
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A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents

A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents

A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents
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The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than lower-income households and those without college diplomas, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality amid overall growth that may explain some of the negative sentiment around the economy

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds
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Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments

Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments

Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
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As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided

As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided

As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided
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SpaceX, xAI say they intend to merge

Elon Musk's companies SpaceX and xAI say they will merge ahead of an expected SpaceX IPO later this year.

SpaceX, xAI say they intend to merge
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?
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PayPal replaces CEO Chriss with HP's Lores

PayPal is replacing CEO Alex Chriss with Enrique Lores, saying that the pace of change and execution at the company has not met board expectations over the past two years

PayPal replaces CEO Chriss with HP's Lores
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PepsiCo is cutting the price of Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by 15%

PepsiCo is cutting the price of Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by 15%

PepsiCo is cutting the price of Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by 15%
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IMF chief on Venezuela's recovery: "Buckle up"

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the economic situation in Venezuela is "devastating," and the recovery will not be smooth.

IMF chief on Venezuela's recovery: "Buckle up"
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PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slips

PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips in an effort to win back consumers exasperated by rising prices

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slips
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Home buyers might be hoping for lower mortgage rates with a new Fed chief. They’ll have to wait

Home buyers might be hoping for lower mortgage rates with a new Fed chief. They’ll have to wait

Home buyers might be hoping for lower mortgage rates with a new Fed chief. They’ll have to wait
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms

A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms

A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms
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Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks

Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks

Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks
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China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first

China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first

China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first
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Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts

Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges

Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
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In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding

The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities

In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return
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An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war

An internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power

An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
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Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
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Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access

Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
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Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil

Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
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From clash to dialogue: Petro arrives in Washington for key encounter with Trump after year of tensions

From clash to dialogue: Petro arrives in Washington for key encounter with Trump after year of tensions

From clash to dialogue: Petro arrives in Washington for key encounter with Trump after year of tensions
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Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans
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Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump is imploring the House to end the partial government shutdown

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown
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Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility

Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely

Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility
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Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns

Legal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions

Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
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MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six more teams this season

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain
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WNBA and players' union meet for 3 hours to try to push forward stalled CBA negotiations

The WNBA and the players’ union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward

WNBA and players' union meet for 3 hours to try to push forward stalled CBA negotiations
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
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Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'

Ed Martin has been removed as head of the Justice Department group tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump

Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America

Reggaeton star’s comments on ICE have added to a conservative backlash to NFL’s choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by week's end

Turkey is trying to bring U.S. and Iranian officials to the negotiating table to ease tensions and avoid U.S. military action against Iran

Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by week's end
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume

A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume
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HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
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Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
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Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements

The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements

Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements
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It’s been a weird few days on Wall Street

It’s been a weird few days on Wall Street

It’s been a weird few days on Wall Street
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Trump slashes tariffs on India after he says Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Trump slashes tariffs on India after he says Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Trump slashes tariffs on India after he says Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
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January jobs report will be delayed due to partial government shutdown

January jobs report will be delayed due to partial government shutdown

January jobs report will be delayed due to partial government shutdown
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Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown

The Labor Department, citing the partial federal government shutdown, said Monday that it will not release the January jobs report on Friday as scheduled

Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown
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San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes

A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months

San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes
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World Athletics: 'Unconscionable' for bankrupt Grand Slam Track to look ahead before paying bills

Track and field’s international federation says it will only support future events held by the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league once its debts from the 2025 season are settled

World Athletics: 'Unconscionable' for bankrupt Grand Slam Track to look ahead before paying bills
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US-brokered talks on Russia’s war on Ukraine will resume in Abu Dhabi

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week

US-brokered talks on Russia’s war on Ukraine will resume in Abu Dhabi
Economy|Political|US

What recent polls show about the challenges facing Trump this year

President Donald Trump is promoting his administration’s work on affordability, but Americans don't seem to be buying it

What recent polls show about the challenges facing Trump this year
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Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts

Planned Parenthood has dropped its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to cut off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers

Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts
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Fulton County expected to make new court filing challenging legality of FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records

Fulton County expected to make new court filing challenging legality of FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records

Fulton County expected to make new court filing challenging legality of FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records
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Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
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Israeli police detain local officials suspected of pocketing aid sent after Oct 7 attack

Israeli authorities are investigating a group of local officials and businesspeople that investigators suspect siphoned millions of dollars of wartime aid being funneled to help people in the early days of the Israel-Hamas war

Israeli police detain local officials suspected of pocketing aid sent after Oct 7 attack
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners

A landslide last week collapsed tunnels at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead

What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners
Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stablecoin law allows crypto firms to profit from fraud, prosecutors say

Stablecoin law allows crypto firms to profit from fraud, prosecutors say

Stablecoin law allows crypto firms to profit from fraud, prosecutors say
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3 seasons in, PWHL set to enjoy international coming-out party during Milan Cortina Games

Less than three full seasons in, the Professional Women's Hockey League is gearing up for its international coming-out part at the Milan Cortina Games

3 seasons in, PWHL set to enjoy international coming-out party during Milan Cortina Games
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Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
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Disney's first quarter is powered by box-office hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

Disney is posting strong first quarter numbers, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”

Disney's first quarter is powered by box-office hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.

Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

Young Democrats across the United States are challenging veteran party figures, aiming to mount tougher opposition to President Donald Trump

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress
Business|Economy

Target’s brand new CEO faces a sales slump and turmoil in Minneapolis

Target’s brand new CEO faces a sales slump and turmoil in Minneapolis

Target’s brand new CEO faces a sales slump and turmoil in Minneapolis
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
Americas|Business|Economy|World

A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change

Thirty days after the U.S. captured then-President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in turmoil

A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change
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UAE-linked firm bought major stake in Trump family crypto company, Wall Street Journal reports

UAE-linked firm bought major stake in Trump family crypto company, Wall Street Journal reports

UAE-linked firm bought major stake in Trump family crypto company, Wall Street Journal reports
Crime|Economy|Environment

Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.

Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.

Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.
Economy|Environment

More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow

Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England

More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
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Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
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Hot dog vendor kicked out of normal spot for Super Bowl's clean zone

Hot dog vendor kicked out of normal spot for Super Bowl's clean zone

Hot dog vendor kicked out of normal spot for Super Bowl's clean zone
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14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says

14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says

14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says
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Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services

Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week
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A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics

A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics

A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics
Business|Economy|Political

Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner

Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner

Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention

A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
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With contempt vote looming, here’s what Epstein documents say about the Clintons

With contempt vote looming, here’s what Epstein documents say about the Clintons

With contempt vote looming, here’s what Epstein documents say about the Clintons
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

President Donald Trump says the United States is beginning to talk with Cuban leaders

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill

Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill

Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why

About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region

A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
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More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds
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Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended

Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
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Starbucks feeling the heat as more chains vie for US coffee drinkers

Starbucks revolutionized the United States' coffee culture

Starbucks feeling the heat as more chains vie for US coffee drinkers
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The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
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A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission

A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission
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Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight

President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification are subject to a new fee starting Sunday

No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID
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From a recalibration in Minnesota to an Epstein files release: Inside the Trump administration’s chaotic week

From a recalibration in Minnesota to an Epstein files release: Inside the Trump administration’s chaotic week

From a recalibration in Minnesota to an Epstein files release: Inside the Trump administration’s chaotic week
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Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

Rebel authorities in eastern Congo say at least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
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Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies

Protesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
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After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market

Organized crime in Mexico is tightening its grip on the vape market, a $1.5 billion industry

After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market
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Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown
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The federal government has shut down — at least for a few days. Here’s what could be affected

The federal government has shut down — at least for a few days. Here’s what could be affected

The federal government has shut down — at least for a few days. Here’s what could be affected
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Here's when you'll get your tax refund from the IRS

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15

Here's when you'll get your tax refund from the IRS
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Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing
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Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating

Starbucks says it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating at thousands of existing locations

Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating
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San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race
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Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
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Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores
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Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth

Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth

Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth
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Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
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Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion

Prosecutors say a deadly gas explosion in a Bronx high-rise last weekend has been traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it

Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
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Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
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Apple's iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligence

Apple’s iPhone sales soared to a new quarterly record during the holiday season, despite artificial intelligence blunders that prompted the technology trendsetter to get a helping hand from Google

Apple's iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligence
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How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook

This is not a typical employment law case because Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, has far more legal rights to her job than most American workers.

How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook
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Saks to close most of its Off 5th and Last Call discount stores

Saks to close most of its Off 5th and Last Call discount stores

Saks to close most of its Off 5th and Last Call discount stores
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As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

The biggest organizing body in rodeo, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming

As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
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How Tesla's grand robotic vision shapes their future business - and how much Musk gets paid

On Tesla's earning call, Elon Musk described how some car models were being discontinued to make way for robot manufacturing, giving investors a new look at Tesla's future with humanoid robotics. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

How Tesla's grand robotic vision shapes their future business - and how much Musk gets paid
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The iPhone 17 is easing Wall Street’s concerns about Apple’s AI troubles

The iPhone 17 is easing Wall Street’s concerns about Apple’s AI troubles

The iPhone 17 is easing Wall Street’s concerns about Apple’s AI troubles
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Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war

President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
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Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
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Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
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Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
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Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration

Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration

Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration
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Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning

President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info
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US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging

Stocks fell on Wall Street, while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates

US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging
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Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
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Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair
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A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
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What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago

Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years

What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago
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Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy

Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning
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Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
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Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
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Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
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Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat
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Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
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Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other

Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
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Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
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Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver
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The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials

The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
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What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America

Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.

What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America
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Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?

President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May

Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards

Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
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New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
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Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands

Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago

Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
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AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel

American Express reports a 13% profit increase in the fourth quarter

AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel
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Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues

The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues
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Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
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Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil

Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
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Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches
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More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal

More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
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Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program

U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
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US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
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'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers
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United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
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'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners

Grand Slam Track, a running league meant to boost athletes' finances, has declared bankruptcy, leaving many unpaid

'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners
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Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract

The Athletics have reached an agreement with All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on a $70 million, seven-year contract

Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

Trump’s pick to helm the Fed is well known in the financial world, but his monetary policy views have evolved to align more with the president’s desire for lower rates.

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
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Economics professor: 96% of tariff burden is on U.S. consumers

Julian Hinz, head of the Research Center Trade Policy at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, explains who bears the greatest burden as a result of U.S. import tariffs.

Economics professor: 96% of tariff burden is on U.S. consumers
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Boeing's sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q, bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries

Boeing’s sales surged nearly 60% in the fourth quarter as the aerospace company digs itself out of a string of crises that tarnished its reputation

Boeing's sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q, bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries
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Gifts of gym memberships and Botox treatments can lead to hurt feelings – and bad reviews for the businesses

Thinking of giving a gym membership or Botox gift card for Valentine’s Day? Think again.

Gifts of gym memberships and Botox treatments can lead to hurt feelings – and bad reviews for the businesses
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White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising

The slight decrease in diversity in corporate boardrooms in 2025 comes as the Trump administration and its allies have pushed to unwind diversity initiatives.

White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising
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Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.

Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025

Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
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Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014

U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects

Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
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Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
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Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor
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Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told U.S. President Donald Trump that he stands by his comments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos
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Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations

Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations

Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations
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Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days

Amazon is closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market

Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days
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Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

Tourism in Cuba is plummeting at a time when the island desperately needs that revenue

Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop
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Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring that arrives as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence

Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
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UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year

UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
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Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks
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Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million

Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million

Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million
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UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

UPS says it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed in Louisville, killing 15 people

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash
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Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

President Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025

Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
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US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro

US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
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Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
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Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks
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Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government has suspended oil shipments to Cuba, but says the pause in shipments has been a “sovereign decision” and not the result of pressure by the United States

Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
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‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants

‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants

‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants
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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers

Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
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Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence

President Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power

Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence
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Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras

Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras

Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras
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Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump's military operation to oust and arrest then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO
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3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs

When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly fast resolution seemed possible

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs
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US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes

Few ripples washed through Wall Street after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected

US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
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Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?

Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?

Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?
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ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
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Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran one month after protests began

Iran has reached out to Middle Eastern countries over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike

Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran one month after protests began
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Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks
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Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help

Two former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice

Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help
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Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies
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Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
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Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as holiday drinks and a viral bear cup helped drive sales

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog says Google should let news sites and content creators opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe

The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop out

President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor has led Tiffany's top Republican rival to drop out of the race

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop out
Business|Economy|Finance

IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce reductions and complex tax law changes

IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says
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Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months

Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months

Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months
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Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know

Claiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know
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France's finance minister demands tech firm Capgemini explain ICE contract

France's finance minister is urging Capgemini to clarify its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

France's finance minister demands tech firm Capgemini explain ICE contract
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Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell, placing her documentary promotion at the center of the business world

Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell, placing her documentary promotion at the center of the business world

Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell, placing her documentary promotion at the center of the business world
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Pizzeria overwhelmed by community support after social media plea

Pizzeria overwhelmed by community support after social media plea

Pizzeria overwhelmed by community support after social media plea
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'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.

'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.

'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Business|Economy

Fact check: Trump says Democrats don’t talk about affordability anymore (they do) because inflation is over (it isn’t)

Fact check: Trump says Democrats don’t talk about affordability anymore (they do) because inflation is over (it isn’t)

Fact check: Trump says Democrats don’t talk about affordability anymore (they do) because inflation is over (it isn’t)
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Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was given an aerial tour of a southern Sicilian town where days of heavy rains triggered a massive landslide

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
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Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money

The United States will allow Venezuela to sell oil that's currently under American sanctions and use the proceeds to pay for basic government services

Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules

A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government

Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules
Business|Economy|Finance

The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money

The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money

The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money
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Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a warning for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: Your comments against U.S. trade policy could backfire, especially at a time when the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is facing a formal review

Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners

Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $81.3B revenue

Microsoft reports revenue of $81.3 billion for the October-December quarter, marking a 17% increase from the previous year

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $81.3B revenue
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla made smallest annual profit since the pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis and robots

Tesla’s annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago as it lost the title of the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales

Tesla made smallest annual profit since the pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis and robots
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar

Meta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares higher in after-hours trading Wednesday

Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar
Crime|Economy|US

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

The Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers about $496 million through December

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting
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Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn

Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn

Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement

Elizabeth Kautz, mayor of Burnsville, Minnesota, says she carries her passport in her own city due to concerns about immigration enforcement

Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states

EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say
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After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began

A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including Microsoft's worst drop in nearly six years, finished with only relatively modest moves

After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million

Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million

Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
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As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat questions about his stamina

Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat questions about his stamina

Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat questions about his stamina
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Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation

Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation
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Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors

U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states

Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Norfolk Southern's profit slips 12% amid merger costs and economic uncertainty

Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad

Norfolk Southern's profit slips 12% amid merger costs and economic uncertainty
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Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses – and a quiet form of deregulation

Consequences will go far beyond the tax bill that businesses face, a tax law professor explains.

Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses – and a quiet form of deregulation
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry

Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health

In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties, leaving survivors without safe housing options

A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.

Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties, leaving survivors without safe housing options
Economy|Health|Opinion|Political|World

Afghan migrants stranded in Pakistan after the US suspends refugee resettlement

After a failed US intervention exposed Afghan civilians to Taliban threats, Washington is retreating from its humanitarian obligations.

Afghan migrants stranded in Pakistan after the US suspends refugee resettlement
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Starbucks wants to lure people back in the afternoon with new energy drinks and matcha

Starbucks wants to lure people back in the afternoon with new energy drinks and matcha

Starbucks wants to lure people back in the afternoon with new energy drinks and matcha
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements

US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.
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US ambassador warns of China's growing manufacturing dominance

The top U.S. envoy to China has called for fair and reciprocal trade between the world's two largest economies

US ambassador warns of China's growing manufacturing dominance
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo

The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products

Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products
Economy|Political|World

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
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Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit

President Donald Trump says he's informed Venezuela’s acting president that he'll open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote

Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote

Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
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India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump is making a big pitch in Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown

Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in Minneapolis
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

$1,000 car loan payments are on the rise, stressing household budgets

$1,000 car loan payments are on the rise, stressing household budgets

$1,000 car loan payments are on the rise, stressing household budgets
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Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
Business|Economy|Finance

The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates

The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates

The Fed has four new voters this year. They may complicate Trump’s push for lower rates
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EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Business|Economy|Political

Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.

President Donald Trump strong-armed America’s biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the United States

Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

In Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row, a renowned auction house makes a strategic move

In Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row, a renowned auction house makes a strategic move

In Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row, a renowned auction house makes a strategic move
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For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again

Wall Street ticked to a record as stocks zigzagged underneath the market’s surface following mixed profit reports from UnitedHealth, General Motors and other big companies

Wall Street sets a record while the US dollar's value slides again
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics

After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won’t like the result

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Russian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning before negotiations to renew the countries' free trade pact

Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks
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Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal
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Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts

President Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota

Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
Americas|Economy|World

Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders

Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders

Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders
Business|Crime|Economy|Sports|World

Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring

A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive made his first appearance in a U.S. court on charges he allegedly ran a billion-dollar multinational drug trafficking ring and orchestrated multiple killings

Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
Crime|Economy|Political|World

The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress

The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda

The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Treasury cancels $21 million in Booz Allen contracts, blaming Trump tax return leak

Treasury cancels $21 million in Booz Allen contracts, blaming Trump tax return leak

Treasury cancels $21 million in Booz Allen contracts, blaming Trump tax return leak
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?

Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?
Economy|Environment|Interview|World

The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'

The first refugee to lead the U_N_ refugee agency tells The Associated Press that the world faces a “very difficult moment in history.”

The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again

U.S. stock indexes ticked higher, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
Business|Crime|Economy

Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it

Businesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, whether it’s public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves

Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
Business|Economy|World

Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting

More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests

Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

The U.S. Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Economy|Europe|World

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
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Family fights for refund after winter storm cancels daughter’s flight to Scotland

Family fights for refund after winter storm cancels daughter’s flight to Scotland

Family fights for refund after winter storm cancels daughter’s flight to Scotland
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopens after 20-year closure

Historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopens after 20-year closure

Historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopens after 20-year closure
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Technology

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of Michigan

A Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state's next governor

Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of Michigan
Economy|Political|World

Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace as tensions rise with US

Priests and priestesses of the Afro-Cuban religion known as Santería have offered gifts to deities and asked for peace as tensions rise between the United States and Cuba and the island braces for more economic difficulties

Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace as tensions rise with US
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UAE conglomerate plans legal action against Lebanon over $1.7B investment losses

The Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group plans to take legal action against Lebanese authorities over investment losses of $1.7 billion

UAE conglomerate plans legal action against Lebanon over $1.7B investment losses
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Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products

Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic

Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.

Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic
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Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to the hard-right Reform UK party

Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform
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US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve

Nearly three-quarters of tourism professors are white, a recent analysis found, and nearly half are white men.

US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism

Voters in places like Aliquippa and Braddock aren’t becoming more radical; they’re responding to decades of disinvestment and institutional failure.

Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism
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Myanmar uses 'ghost ships' to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says

Amnesty International says Myanmar's military is using evasive tactics to import aviation fuel for air attacks in its civil war

Myanmar uses 'ghost ships' to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says
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Gold just hit a record $5,000. What’s driving the surge?

Gold just hit a record $5,000. What’s driving the surge?

Gold just hit a record $5,000. What’s driving the surge?
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Trump administration redoubles immigration enforcement strategy as cracks emerge in the president’s coalition

Trump administration redoubles immigration enforcement strategy as cracks emerge in the president’s coalition

Trump administration redoubles immigration enforcement strategy as cracks emerge in the president’s coalition
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Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China

Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
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France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean
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Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties
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How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
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Trump’s stock market: Worst first year of a term since George W. Bush

Trump’s stock market: Worst first year of a term since George W. Bush

Trump’s stock market: Worst first year of a term since George W. Bush
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‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage

‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage

‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage
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Neighbors spring into action as firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Northeast Baltimore amid freezing temps

Neighbors spring into action as firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Northeast Baltimore amid freezing temps

Neighbors spring into action as firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Northeast Baltimore amid freezing temps
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Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm
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Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China

Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney
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Gas explosion, fire on top floors of New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

Officials say one person was killed and 14 others injured in a gas explosion and fires at the top of a 17-story New York City apartment building

Gas explosion, fire on top floors of New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14
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Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you

Bad weather can derail even the best-laid travel plans

Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you
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US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

Top U.S. envoys have met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase
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Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
Economy|Interview|Travel|World

Voices of the Venezuelan diaspora after Maduro’s ouster: How millions live abroad as they wonder if it’s time to return

Voices of the Venezuelan diaspora after Maduro’s ouster: How millions live abroad as they wonder if it’s time to return

Voices of the Venezuelan diaspora after Maduro’s ouster: How millions live abroad as they wonder if it’s time to return
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Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

President Donald Trump has revoked an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Board of Peace

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say

Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country’s disaster management authority says, as authorities in the impoverished country struggle to open roads and gain access to cut-off villages

Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say
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Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents

As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through grassroots networks sheltering and supporting immigrants

Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces are "more ready than ever" as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'
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How a fiery Scott Bessent calmed market nerves over Greenland

How a fiery Scott Bessent calmed market nerves over Greenland

How a fiery Scott Bessent calmed market nerves over Greenland
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Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why

Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why

Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official accused of diverting over a billion dollars in public funds

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show
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Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
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FEMA extends housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until 2027

U.S. officials have granted an extension for housing assistance to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, according to Gov. Josh Green

FEMA extends housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until 2027
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The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience

Leaders at the World Economic Forum urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family of man crushed by a bulldozer in his tent at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues nonprofits

The family of a homeless man who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent has filed a second lawsuit against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment

Family of man crushed by a bulldozer in his tent at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues nonprofits
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Dumpsters fall off truck, snarl traffic on Interstate 95 in Danvers, Massachusetts

Dumpsters fall off truck, snarl traffic on Interstate 95 in Danvers, Massachusetts

Dumpsters fall off truck, snarl traffic on Interstate 95 in Danvers, Massachusetts
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California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
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NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm

An approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend

NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm
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Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech
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Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold's price rises to another record

The U.S. stock market finished its zigzag week full of tariff threats and cancellations with a quiet and tentative close

Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold's price rises to another record
Business|Economy|Education|Sports

NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments

The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players

NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments
Economy|Political|World

Haiti's transitional council deepens political chaos by voting to oust the prime minister

A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has announced that a majority of the panel has voted to fire the country’s embattled Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as the country’s political chaos deepens

Haiti's transitional council deepens political chaos by voting to oust the prime minister
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How one Army veteran turned rejection into a thriving company

How one Army veteran turned rejection into a thriving company

How one Army veteran turned rejection into a thriving company
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ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north

Militarized immigration enforcement used to be confined to near the US-Mexico border, far away from most Americans’ front lawns.

ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Republicans move forward with plans for a midterm convention featuring Trump

Republicans move forward with plans for a midterm convention featuring Trump

Republicans move forward with plans for a midterm convention featuring Trump
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally

Vice President JD Vance is encouraging anti-abortion activists to celebrate progress in limiting abortion

Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally
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Trump signs Board of Peace charter

President Donald Trump unveiled his 'Board of Peace' with a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The President has tasked the group with rebuilding Gaza and tackling global conflicts. The signing ceremony was attended by fewer than 20 countries.

Trump signs Board of Peace charter
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Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
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Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now

A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states

Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
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US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown

The United States has imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships accused of transporting hundreds of millions of dollars in forbidden Iranian oil to foreign markets

US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown
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There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winners

World Cup ticket prices are at exorbitant levels yet fans are still queueing up in their millions to attend soccer’s biggest tournament

There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winners
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Dallas Mavericks narrow search area for new arena

Dallas Mavericks narrow search area for new arena

Dallas Mavericks narrow search area for new arena
Economy|Education|Health

Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt

The decision to bring a dog into the family should recognize that, like other family members, they will require medical care.

Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt
Arts|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone
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Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
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'Horrifying': Milwaukee officials say no heat and water causes dozens to evacuate apartment

'Horrifying': Milwaukee officials say no heat and water causes dozens to evacuate apartment

'Horrifying': Milwaukee officials say no heat and water causes dozens to evacuate apartment
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Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view

The shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast

Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view
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Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
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In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception

The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve

In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception
Economy|Political|World

Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles

Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port

Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
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Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Japan will hold an early election next month as Takaichi aims to capitalize on her popularity

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament to pave the way for an early election on Feb. 8

Japan will hold an early election next month as Takaichi aims to capitalize on her popularity
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EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay
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2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions

Labor unions in Los Angeles are gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympics by planning strategically timed strikes to win better wages and benefits

2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

Utility companies and state officials are preparing for a forecasted ice storm that could bring down power lines and cause widespread outages

Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats

European Union leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland, but they are wary about his Board of Peace project

Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats
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As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands

As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands

As Trump zeroes in on Venezuela’s oil, Rodríguez moves to meet his demands
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People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump's vision

Desperate Palestinians at a garbage dump in a Gaza neighborhood are digging with their bare hands for plastic items to burn to keep warm in the cold and damp winter in the enclave, battered by two years of the Israel-Hamas war

People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump's vision
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Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston

A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston

Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him

President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
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'What the hell else you want me to say?': Chase CEO's tense exchange over Trump question

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon had a tense exchange at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday with moderator and Editor-in-Chief of The Economist Zanny Minton Beddoes when she asked a question about President Trump.

'What the hell else you want me to say?': Chase CEO's tense exchange over Trump question
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing European allies for their slow and fragmented response to Russia's invasion

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Vance's message in Minneapolis: Local officials must cooperate with the immigration crackdown

Vice President JD Vance says he came to Minneapolis to help “lower the temperature” in the city

Vance's message in Minneapolis: Local officials must cooperate with the immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CSX railroad profit slips 2% as shipping demand remained weak and severance costs hurt results

CSX said Thursday that its profit slipped 2% in the fourth quarter as the railroad dealt with weak demand and severance costs from layoffs that new CEO Steve Angel carried out last fall

CSX railroad profit slips 2% as shipping demand remained weak and severance costs hurt results
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela opens debate on an oil sector overhaul as Trump seeks role for US firms

Venezuela’s legislature is debating a major overhaul of its oil sector, the first since Hugo Chávez's era

Venezuela opens debate on an oil sector overhaul as Trump seeks role for US firms
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What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.
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US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland

U.S. stocks rose and regained more of their losses for the week

US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states

President Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review

Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review
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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons

President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons
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Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for dropping him as a customer after Jan. 6 attack

Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for dropping him as a customer after Jan. 6 attack

Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for dropping him as a customer after Jan. 6 attack
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Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice

Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice

Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice
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Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs

Leader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs
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Microsoft's plan for 15 new data centers in Wisconsin town moves forward

Microsoft's plan for 15 new data centers in Wisconsin town moves forward

Microsoft's plan for 15 new data centers in Wisconsin town moves forward
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Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks

U.S. President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to unveil a proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza

The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Extreme winter storm threat sparks historic natural gas spike

Extreme winter storm threat sparks historic natural gas spike

Extreme winter storm threat sparks historic natural gas spike
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No written document memorializes the future deal framework for Greenland, sources say

No written document memorializes the future deal framework for Greenland, sources say

No written document memorializes the future deal framework for Greenland, sources say
Economy|Europe|Political|World

France's navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

Officials say that France’s navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet

France's navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia
Business|Economy|Health

NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day

New York City nurses on strike are headed back to the bargaining table with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city’s biggest walkout of its kind in decades

NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices

Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices

Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Greenlanders march to let Trump know: 'We are not for sale'

Crowds marched in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, Saturday sending a message that their country is not for sale as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Greenlanders march to let Trump know: 'We are not for sale'
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New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.

New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.

New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.
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Teen's idea leads to bill offering tax credits for braille shipping labels

Teen's idea leads to bill offering tax credits for braille shipping labels

Teen's idea leads to bill offering tax credits for braille shipping labels
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Colombia imposes tariffs and halts energy sales to Ecuador as trade feud escalates

Colombia has announced a 30% tax on certain Ecuadorian products and says it will suspend energy sales to Ecuador

Colombia imposes tariffs and halts energy sales to Ecuador as trade feud escalates
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.

America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Women accused of stealing $8,000 worth of baby formula

Women accused of stealing $8,000 worth of baby formula

Women accused of stealing $8,000 worth of baby formula
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Wife searches for husband after ICE detention following traffic stop

Wife searches for husband after ICE detention following traffic stop

Wife searches for husband after ICE detention following traffic stop
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Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states

Texas has become the top source of new residents for nine other states, despite its own population growth

Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
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Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that price increases remain stubbornly elevated

Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows
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Missouri rejects a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA gambling scandals

Missouri gambling regulators have rejected an NCAA request to ban bets on college athletes' performance

Missouri rejects a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA gambling scandals
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Paramount extends its deadline for its Warner Bros. tender offer, again

Skydance-owned Paramount is again extending the tender offer window in its $77.9 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount extends its deadline for its Warner Bros. tender offer, again
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NBA and Abu Dhabi extend partnership, league will bring more games there

The NBA and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism have extended their partnership

NBA and Abu Dhabi extend partnership, league will bring more games there
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Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies

Pacific Life Insurance Company has asked a federal court to dismiss an $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife

Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies
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Newsom calls Trump’s speech in Davos 'remarkably insignificant'

In an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to what Donald Trump said about him in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Newsom calls Trump’s speech in Davos 'remarkably insignificant'
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Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
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US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

The Trump administration’s move to withdraw the US from these organizations risks undercutting lasting peace and global human rights accountability.

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict
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Democrats demand Trump officials disclose potential ‘profiteering’ from Venezuela oil dealings

Democrats demand Trump officials disclose potential ‘profiteering’ from Venezuela oil dealings

Democrats demand Trump officials disclose potential ‘profiteering’ from Venezuela oil dealings
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House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding

The House has passed this year's final batch of spending bills

House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding
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Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows

A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities

Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows
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Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that
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Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world

Joe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure

Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world
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Inflation fears are high. A new poll shows one group is particularly worried

Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high

Inflation fears are high. A new poll shows one group is particularly worried
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
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Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit

Japan has reported it posted a trade deficit for the fifth straight year in 2025 as exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a diplomatic rift with neighboring China

Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit
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Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial

Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist believed to be the largest in U.S. history to deport himself to South America, a move that stunned and upset prosecutors who were planning to try the case and send him to prison

Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial
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Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate

Investors may have gotten through to President Donald Trump about his designs for Greenland with a message he wasn’t hearing from European leaders: Threatening allies with tariffs and land seizure isn’t exactly the type of policy that generates confidence in the global marketplace

Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate
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ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Maine is seeing an increase in immigration enforcement activity this week

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
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Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge

Business in Minnesota has taken a hit as President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests

Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
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As Trump talks tariffs, his Argentine ally welcomes a first shipload of Chinese EVs

The vast field of over 5,800 electric and hybrid vehicles gleamed on the cargo deck of the BYD Changzhou, an Chinese container vessel unloading Wednesday at a river port in eastern Argentina

As Trump talks tariffs, his Argentine ally welcomes a first shipload of Chinese EVs
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Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness

Russian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness
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Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos
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Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

President Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
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US stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs

The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October

US stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs
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Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks
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Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve

Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
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The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries

The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat
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After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked
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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

The Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
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Jamie Dimon hesitates to criticize Trump… except for one plan he says will create ‘an economic disaster’

Jamie Dimon hesitates to criticize Trump… except for one plan he says will create ‘an economic disaster’

Jamie Dimon hesitates to criticize Trump… except for one plan he says will create ‘an economic disaster’
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What the EU's 'trade bazooka' is and how it works

Europeans are rattled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, and are preparing countermeasures against the United States

What the EU's 'trade bazooka' is and how it works
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Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
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Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan's Famous is sold for $450 million

Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal

Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan's Famous is sold for $450 million
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In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'

The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision

In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'
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Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO
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Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
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Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?
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The EU pushed back on Trump’s latest tariff threats. Hours later, he backed down

The EU pushed back on Trump’s latest tariff threats. Hours later, he backed down

The EU pushed back on Trump’s latest tariff threats. Hours later, he backed down
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Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summit

President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs continue to raise concerns in Europe

Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summit
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Executive says ICE is "evicted" from local offices, hasn't been paying rent

Executive says ICE is "evicted" from local offices, hasn't been paying rent

Executive says ICE is "evicted" from local offices, hasn't been paying rent
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says Denmark and its investment in the US are ‘irrelevant’

Treasury Secretary Bessent says Denmark and its investment in the US are ‘irrelevant’

Treasury Secretary Bessent says Denmark and its investment in the US are ‘irrelevant’
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From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost
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Detroit police seize over $172,000 street value of drugs, weapons

Detroit police seize over $172,000 street value of drugs, weapons

Detroit police seize over $172,000 street value of drugs, weapons
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Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
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Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

While federal immigrant agents need to produce a judicial warrant to enter a classroom, they can freely operate in public spaces at and around schools.

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
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From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace

“When they make a wasteland, they call it ‘peace,‘” wrote the Roman historian Tacitus, in a turn of phrase that a classics scholar says has been relevant for centuries – including right now.

From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
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EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns

European Union lawmakers have voted to hold up a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns
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Edmunds tests the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE seeking the better luxury plug-in SUV

If practicality, fuel economy, and premium amenities are all high on the list of priorities for your next vehicle purchase, a luxury plug-in hybrid sport-utility vehicle might be just what you’re looking for

Edmunds tests the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE seeking the better luxury plug-in SUV
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Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour 'too far apart' to strike a deal

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have grown “too far apart” to form an alliance and bring a splintered sport back together

Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour 'too far apart' to strike a deal
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FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision
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The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders
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Second rail tragedy rocks Spain, as passenger train derails days after dozens killed in high-speed collision

Second rail tragedy rocks Spain, as passenger train derails days after dozens killed in high-speed collision

Second rail tragedy rocks Spain, as passenger train derails days after dozens killed in high-speed collision
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Warren Buffett's successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares

Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month

Warren Buffett's successor eyes selling off Berkshire Hathaway's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares
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Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos
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Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month

Israeli settlers are celebrating the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank on land where Israel and the U.S. once hoped to build a hospital for Palestinian children

Israel's settler movement takes victory lap as a sparse outpost becomes a settlement within a month
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FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

A look at false and misleading claims made as President Donald Trump marks his first year back in office by highlighting accomplishments at Davos and at a White House briefing

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
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US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

U.S. forces have boarded and taken control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
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IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season

The head of the IRS is announcing a shake-up he says will improve taxpayer service and modernize the agency

IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season
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Amazon CEO: Prices have gone up from tariffs

Amazon CEO: Prices have gone up from tariffs

Amazon CEO: Prices have gone up from tariffs
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Veteran AP videographer describes grisly images and 'burning smoke' of a Haitian gang attack

An Associated Press videographer in Haiti was filming a group of tactical police patrolling the capital on Monday when gang members attacked

Veteran AP videographer describes grisly images and 'burning smoke' of a Haitian gang attack
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Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions

President Donald Trump wanted to recap his first year back in office

Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions
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Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
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Trump's Greenland threats spark outrage from EU and test longtime NATO alliance

President Donald Trump's push to control Greenland has sparked major tensions with Europe

Trump's Greenland threats spark outrage from EU and test longtime NATO alliance
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Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

A 1951 defense agreement between the United States and Denmark allows the US to build military installations on Greenland to protect the region.

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests
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Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros

Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been inaugurated as New Jersey's 57th governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump
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Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland

Stocks sank on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland

Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland
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Baby dies from cold in Gaza as leaders meet to discuss Trump's Board of Peace

Grim humanitarian conditions remain in Gaza months after the ceasefire paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas militants

Baby dies from cold in Gaza as leaders meet to discuss Trump's Board of Peace
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Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats

Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats

Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats
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China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump's shifting trade policy could disrupt deal

The Trump administration says China has fulfilled its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans, but it’s not clear if the trade agreement announced in October can withstand President Donald Trump’s ever-shifting trade policy as American farmers are still dealing with high production costs

China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump's shifting trade policy could disrupt deal
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Supreme Court takes up politically charged case with independence of the Federal Reserve at stake

President Donald Trump’s bid to reshape the Federal Reserve board is putting the Supreme Court in a familiar position, weighing an emergency appeal from the president’s lawyers in a politically charged case

Supreme Court takes up politically charged case with independence of the Federal Reserve at stake
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The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means

Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.

The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means
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Another hearing delay for a Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds

A federal judge in Miami has rescheduled a hearing for a Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds

Another hearing delay for a Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds
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Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei

Iran has warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to Khamenei’s near 40-year reign

Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
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The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos

The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos
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The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences
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Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash

Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros

Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders rally with nurses on ninth day of strike

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders rally with nurses on ninth day of strike
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New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles

New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles

New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles
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Cassidy primary shows how Trump pits Republicans against each other as they face midterm reckoning

President Donald Trump is fighting a two-front war at the outset of this year’s midterm campaigns, working to prevent Democratic victories while also attempting to purge the Republican Party of the few remaining members who have defied him

Cassidy primary shows how Trump pits Republicans against each other as they face midterm reckoning
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Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts

Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open economy

Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
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Homeowner says blasting from nearby construction is cracking her house

Homeowner says blasting from nearby construction is cracking her house

Homeowner says blasting from nearby construction is cracking her house
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Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move

Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
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How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support

How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support

How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support
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The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems

A privately funded initiative called “Be The People” will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States

The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
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Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists

A book of essays by actor Lili Taylor, a memoir by restaurateur Keith McNally, and a bestseller from Andrew Ross Sorkin about the 1929 stock market crash are among the 11 finalists for a $50,000 literary prize

Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists
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Aimee Bock, "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme, says "I wish I could go back and do things differently"

Aimee Bock, "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme, says "I wish I could go back and do things differently"

Aimee Bock, "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme, says "I wish I could go back and do things differently"
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Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his second term

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term

Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his second term
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Opera is not dying – but it needs a second act for the streaming era

Updated management practices and monetized digital production could help opera companies rely less on subscriptions and big donors for revenue – bolstering budgets.

Opera is not dying – but it needs a second act for the streaming era
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NYC Mayor Mamdani, Sen. Bernie Sanders join striking nurses on picket line

NYC Mayor Mamdani, Sen. Bernie Sanders join striking nurses on picket line

NYC Mayor Mamdani, Sen. Bernie Sanders join striking nurses on picket line
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Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work

An Israeli official says the nation has been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan

Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work
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Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it

President Donald Trump promised the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, but achieving his goal wouldn’t have been possible without his big tax and spending cuts bill

Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it
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Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, it’s all cash

Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, it’s all cash

Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, it’s all cash
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With eyes on House majority, Democrats face Trump impeachment dilemma

With eyes on House majority, Democrats face Trump impeachment dilemma

With eyes on House majority, Democrats face Trump impeachment dilemma
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Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out how he'll make housing more affordable

On the anniversary of his inauguration, President Donald Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos, an annual gathering of the global elite

Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out how he'll make housing more affordable
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North Korea's Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier over issues in a factory modernization project

North Korea's Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress
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Slave descendants score a victory with voters in fight to protect their Georgia island homes

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves have won their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box

Slave descendants score a victory with voters in fight to protect their Georgia island homes
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Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
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NYSE working on a new platform for trading digital tokens around the clock

The New York Stock Exchange is working on a digital platform that would enable investors to trade digital tokens around the clock

NYSE working on a new platform for trading digital tokens around the clock
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Jerome Powell responds to criminal investigation into him and the Fed

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation of its headquarters in Washington, DC.

Jerome Powell responds to criminal investigation into him and the Fed
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Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend

The Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week

Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
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What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
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Repairs on Helene-damaged section of I-40 will cost nearly $2 billion

Repairs on Helene-damaged section of I-40 will cost nearly $2 billion

Repairs on Helene-damaged section of I-40 will cost nearly $2 billion
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AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair

AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case
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US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue

European shares mostly fell and U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland

US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
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Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway
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As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security

European Union leaders are using strong language like "intimidation" and "blackmail" to describe U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs over Greenland

As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
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Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs

Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs

Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs
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New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects
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Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact

Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact

Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact
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US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy

US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
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Syria’s military has seized swaths of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know.

Syria’s military has seized swaths of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know.

Syria’s military has seized swaths of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know.
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Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
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Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms
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Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’
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China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war
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China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution

China's population continues to shrink

China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution
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Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?
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President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise

President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise

President Trump says he can pull funding for sanctuary cities. Judges have repeatedly said otherwise