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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
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Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
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JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
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Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
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Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
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FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns

Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction

FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
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Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
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Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
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What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit
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Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
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Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
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Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
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Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war
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MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining

Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed

MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining
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The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran

The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
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South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict

South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut
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US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
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NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary

The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season

NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
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Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
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Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship
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Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies

Haiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide

Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies
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Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will once again have his past rival and current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for his reelection bid

Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October
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DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff
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Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
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Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup

Spice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever’s foods division, which includes household names like Hellmann’s and Knorr

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup
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Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
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MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
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Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
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Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
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Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal

Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
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As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
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Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
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McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business
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Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do

Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
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The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic

The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic

The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic
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Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal
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Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month to 6.9 million, another sign of sluggishness in the American labor market

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America
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Hollywood binges on the written word

Hollywood binges on the written word

Hollywood binges on the written word
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Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say
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Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
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Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms
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US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
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Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
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Union president Nneka Ogwumike: Revenue sharing and housing remain key hurdles in WNBA CBA talks

Players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike said that revenue sharing and team-funded housing were two major items that still needed to be figured out to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done with the WNBA

Union president Nneka Ogwumike: Revenue sharing and housing remain key hurdles in WNBA CBA talks
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Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled
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What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
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Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
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Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up

Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads

Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
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Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a long rivalry

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
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What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry
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The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
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Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network
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A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident

A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
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Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement

More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement
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US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
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What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill

Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
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Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

The Trump administration is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
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Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
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Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry
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US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy

US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship

State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
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Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
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'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
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Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing

Newly released data shows the U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran war, underscoring the risks that rising energy prices could pose

Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing
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California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
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Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
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Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
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US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market

U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish

US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
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Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
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Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
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The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
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In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
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Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans
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Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
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Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
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Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers

Cambodia has drafted its first law to crack down on online scam centers that fuel fraud and forced labor

Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers
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Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high
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Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
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Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'
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Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal

The WNBA and its players’ union met for 16 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement

Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal
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Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
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Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
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Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says

The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers

Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says
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China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
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The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
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A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
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Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video
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What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business
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Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
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Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
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What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough

Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
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When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient

When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings

When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient
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Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris for trade talks that set the stage for President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing

Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing
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Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
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Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role

Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
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With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
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Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate
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Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium
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After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset

Georgia’s film industry is struggling

After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset
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Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
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Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
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House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill
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Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
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Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
Economy|Education|Health

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

A combination of Colorado state tax credits for low-income families is predicted to lift more than 50,000 children out of poverty.

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children
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A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out

Hundreds of thousands of rural families could lose their affordable homes as mortgages the program supported expire by 2050.

A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market

US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
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Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
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Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you
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This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
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Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
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China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
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For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
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South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments
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WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session

Nneka Ogwumike and the other members of the WNBA players’ union executive committee feel that movement is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement

WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session
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Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets

Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets
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State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies
Business|Economy|Health

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
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Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight
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The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has become a test of who endures longer

The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
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Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s president in the nation’s most pronounced rightward shift since the return of democracy in 1990

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
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Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
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Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

President Donald Trump used a swing through Ohio and Kentucky to push an economic message and attack fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — even as the conflict in Iran threatened to overshadow all else

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Senators are venting their frustrations about the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers endure long lines at airports

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
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Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
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Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
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Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe
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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution
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Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts
Business|Economy|Finance

What to make of the new inflation report

CNN News Central's Kate Bolduan and CNN Business & Politics Correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich tick through the top headlines of the latest Consumer Price Index inflation report which measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers.

What to make of the new inflation report
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Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions
Economy|Political|World

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
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New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts

Among dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
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US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising

US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise
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Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
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Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
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A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
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US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks

The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
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PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model

The PGA Tour is exploring a major reset that puts more top players together in bigger events and bigger markets

PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks

Cambodia says it is close to shutting down all online scam centers operating in the Southeast Asian country

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
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A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House
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Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district

Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe
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Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k

Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k

Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k
Economy|World

Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
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Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
Business|Economy

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
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Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency
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Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
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Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
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'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
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Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Business|Economy|World

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Economy|Environment|Technology

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Business|Economy|Travel|World

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying
Business|Economy|Sports

WNBA, players' union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks

The WNBA and players’ union will meet again hours after a marathon negotiating session to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done

WNBA, players' union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection

The defection of another opposition lawmaker is all but assuring Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government soon

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
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What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance

A New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Sports

Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas

Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says
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Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents

Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Business|Economy|Food|Interview|Lifestyle

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected

The head of the College Sports Commission says the onset of $30 million football rosters funded mostly by companies providing third-party payments to players is within the rules but not the system some of its founders intended

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected
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Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century

Trump’s Iran war is historically unique in one critically important way: Early on, the war is not popular with the American public.

Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
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Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit
Economy|Political|Travel|World

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
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Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
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In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
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Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
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US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month as home shoppers benefited from easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season

US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
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'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims
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Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
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New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says
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Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
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FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
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Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown

Security checkpoint lines are stretching to hours-long across the country as TSA experiences a staff shortage due to a partial government shutdown.

Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown
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Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk
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War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
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The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why
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Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going
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UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
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Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
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Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90
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China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US

China has reported its exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, while trade with the United States contracted

China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
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US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
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Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
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The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
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Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
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A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
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What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
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War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things
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Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

The Justice Department says it's reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment that will benefit consumers by letting competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
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Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
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US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

U.S. stocks rose following a remarkable reversal, as oil prices went from their highest prices since 2022 back below $90 per barrel

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90
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Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
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US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
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Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

The Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
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Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
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Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending
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Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Economy|Health|Science|World

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants
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Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags
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Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN
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Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
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Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
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Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022
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Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump
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As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
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WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says

The WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press

WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets
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New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
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Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school
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Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
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Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage

Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
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War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports
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The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea

The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
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Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one
Americas|Economy|Political|World

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink
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Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
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Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

President Donald Trump has predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly

Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports
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How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran

CNN's Dana Bash spoke with President Donald Trump about the war with Iran, Cuba, gas prices and the elections in Texas.

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing more of its department stores as it focuses on its most profitable businesses and trims debt during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring

Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
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Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
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Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season

Andris Nelsons is leaving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra after the board decides not to renew him

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
Business|Economy|US|World

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

Georgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold
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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
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The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain

The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
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A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Science

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit
Business|Economy|US|World

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows
Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality

An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored

In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly?

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
Economy|Political|World

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day
Arts|Economy|Education|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Africa|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
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Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
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US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
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Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

U.S. stocks sank after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since 2024

Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
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Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
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Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
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Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets

Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
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Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover

A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter before he finally completed the takeover

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
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China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters

Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
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Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
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Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos
Crime|Economy|Political

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal
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US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies
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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
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With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder
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Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near the island

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
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Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran “with some regret” as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order

Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
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Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Economy|World

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
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US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
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Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook
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Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
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Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom

Democrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition

Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
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US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
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Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening
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MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
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Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its plan to split the company into two

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
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Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
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Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Business|Economy|US

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
Economy|Environment|Science

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
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Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate
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Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon
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What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places

What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
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Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
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Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

The new president of Honduras, who was elected with the backing of President Donald Trump, has ordered a review of economic agreements with China

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
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US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
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Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
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White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
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WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks

Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement

WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
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Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
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Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

Minnesota’s governor and attorney general are defending their efforts to combat fraud

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
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Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts
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Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust

Target plans to spend billions of dollars this year to end a persistent sales slump and to regain its image as a fun place to shop for stylish clothing, housewares, beauty products and packaged food at affordable prices

Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
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Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades
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Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised
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Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community
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Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate
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Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans
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China's factory activity contracts for a second month

China says its factory activity contracted for a second straight month in February

China's factory activity contracts for a second month
Economy|Finance|Political|US

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
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Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?
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Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway
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Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
Economy|Education|Health|Science

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
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Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
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New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
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Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit
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CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
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Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
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Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise

Target is investing another $2 billion in its business this year to spruce up the store experience, remodel stores and invest in its workers as it tries to turn around a persistent sales malaise and reclaim its authority on style

Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise
Business|Economy|Environment|World

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
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Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser
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Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines
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High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out
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Target’s plan to win you back

Target’s plan to win you back

Target’s plan to win you back
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Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
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Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud
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Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed

There are never enough lawyers to provide indigent defense, but the situation has gotten worse since the pandemic.

Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed
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Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
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Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?
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What we know about the widening US war with Iran

What we know about the widening US war with Iran

What we know about the widening US war with Iran
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China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
Economy|Political|US|World

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
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Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East

Travelers stranded by a widening war have started leaving the United Arab Emirates aboard a small number of evacuation flights

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East
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Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Economy|Health|Science|World

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050
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Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Israeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning

Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter
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United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles
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From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
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Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028

Moderate Democrats are pushing back on the party’s progressive energy

Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
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Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
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US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war

Oil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to tiny gains

US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
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Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
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WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
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Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation

Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says
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US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads
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The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation
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Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
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Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales
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3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
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A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
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Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
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Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
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America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by
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Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply
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India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties

India and Canada have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship

India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties
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Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
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Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
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Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
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Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere with an “America first” agenda

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast
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Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes

Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners

Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
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Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies
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Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel

Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines and online portals after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel

Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount

“Scream” is still making a killing

'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
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Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?
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What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
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Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

Regime change might seem straightforward at first

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard
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What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei
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How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed
Economy|Health|Technology

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
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The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
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Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed
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A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
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Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

America and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia halted operations

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran
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3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia
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Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
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Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing

Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates

Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing
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Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness
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From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost
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The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything
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Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

An official says a cargo plane carrying money has crashed near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says
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WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says

The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations

WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says
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Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why
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Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei
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The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours

Former President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
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Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers

The Treasury Department says it has ended its collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers
Economy|Finance|Political

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name

President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
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Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
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Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker

At least two retail customers have filed proposed class-action lawsuits against companies that have sued in trade court to ensure they receive refunds from tariffs now-deemed illegal

Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker
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Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
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Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers
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New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison

A New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump

New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
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Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
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Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
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Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
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Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same

Block, the company behind Square, Cashapp and Afterpay, is proactively slashing 40% of its workforce because of advances in AI. Will other companies follow suit? Tech expert Lance Ulanoff tells CNN's Becky Anderson even he is surprised at the speed of workforce changes.

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same
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South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
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Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI

Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 some employees due to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
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Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom

A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army

Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom
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Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress
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OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion

OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon
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FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs

Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs
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Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers
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Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift
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US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago
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What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?
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Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
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Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men

Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.

Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men
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US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December

The Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December

US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship
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How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France
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AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
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30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all
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AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
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Panamanian investigators remove documents from offices of company that ran canal ports

Panamanian investigators have carried documents out of offices belonging to a Hong Kong-owned company that operated ports at either end of the Panama Canal until its concession was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court last month

Panamanian investigators remove documents from offices of company that ran canal ports
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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount
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The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
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Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology

Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
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Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership

The United States signs a $1.2 billion health partnership with Congo that ties new funding to Congo spending more at home

Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership
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Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment

Canada’s minister for U.S. trade says the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement could be subject to annual review and that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration

Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
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Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech

An estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
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What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future

Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company

What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
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Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments

Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
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Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
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New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks
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AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
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The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower

The worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower, even though most stocks rose

The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower
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Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props
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The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says

A federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says
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Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
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Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action
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More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
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Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up
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Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations
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Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years
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Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022
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NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history
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Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
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What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
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Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
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Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls
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Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims
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US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows

The U.S. Treasury is moving to cut a small Swiss bank off from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Iran and Russia

US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows
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She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.
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India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties
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Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next

Ukraine's economy will see less growth this year and next due to damage to its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks

Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next
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UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
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SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games

SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested
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Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper
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US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links
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IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy

The IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy

IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
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Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor

Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
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Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t
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Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker

A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court has been convicted of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker
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Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
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Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity

Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy
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New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling

New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling

New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling
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The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
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Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply

Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
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Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

Bill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
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Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies

Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
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Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher

U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way

Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
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Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party

Arizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses

Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
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Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims

Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
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Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
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India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from lawmakers in Israel

India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance
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Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy
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Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal
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Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms

Iranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up

Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
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Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots
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Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support
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Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks

Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near
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Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad

A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure

Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad
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Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump’s return to office has seen sweeping changes to how immigration enforcement is carried out

Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement
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Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety
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Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community
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Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
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Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown
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These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’
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President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell

President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
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Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z
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Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
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Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing
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Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
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‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision
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Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union
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Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds
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Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say
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Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union

President Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
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Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

President Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'
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The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union has given his State of the Union address

The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union
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Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
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CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump’s depiction of the nation as being in a “golden age” during his State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes
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Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
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Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year

Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
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Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire
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Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid
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Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
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Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
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Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits

Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts
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US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside

US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides
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Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather
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US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target
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Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion
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Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat
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Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer

Spirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders

Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer
Economy|Education

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding

A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
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Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter
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Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts
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US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela

US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
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Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
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NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud
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State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple
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FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech
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She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
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Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
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US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026

The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier

US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
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AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
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Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home
Economy|Health|Science

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health

Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health
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FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal

FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
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50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

A gobsmacking amount of money is spent on federal elections in the US. The credit or blame for that reaches back to a landmark, 50-year-old Supreme Court decision.

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation
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Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network

Financing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
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Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis
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Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
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Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company

Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion
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Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules
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Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending

Home Depot’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was muted, as there was ongoing caution by American consumers amid a weak housing market

Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending
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4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union
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From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city
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TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives

A collaborative of funders called The Audacious Project raised $1 billion over two days to fund large projects proposed by more than a dozen nonprofits

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives
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You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

The Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
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There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled
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What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
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Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
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Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal
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Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
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Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling

A Hong Kong-based company that has operated key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal for decades says the government has seized them

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
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Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel have set up roadblocks and attacked property and security forces in the days following their leader’s death.

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits
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Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address
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The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump is threatening countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports

The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
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More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii
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US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel

Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico made air travel challenging Monday

US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
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RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
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WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says
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US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution

US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
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No deals in ending partial government shutdown

Both sides remain dug in over their demands to end the partial government shutdown of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CNN's Camila DeChalus has the latest.

No deals in ending partial government shutdown
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Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says pressure is building on President Donald Trump as courts and Congress push back on his tariff agenda

Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision
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Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets
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US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
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Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs
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Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver

Europe's asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tax, or tariff, on imports

EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver
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EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects
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A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries
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Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision

Rick Woldenberg is the owner of Learning Resources and one of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned President Trump's sweeping tariffs. He joins Victor Blackwell on CNN This Morning to discuss his reaction to the ruling and what President Trump had to say about him and the other plaintiffs.

Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
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After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope
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After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money

Senate Democrats are unveiling a bill to have the government refund about $175 billion in Trump-era tariff money after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were illegal

After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
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Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change
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Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid
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From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

As Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show

From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy
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Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump

Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report
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John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it
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Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere

Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats
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How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
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What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?
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Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union
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From dabblers to day traders, individual investors' impact on Wall Street grows

For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.”

From dabblers to day traders, individual investors' impact on Wall Street grows
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Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm

China has urged the United States to stop imposing one-sided tariffs

Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm
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Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, with delegates crediting him for bolstering the country’s nuclear arsenal and strengthening its regional standing

Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup
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Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

The Department of Homeland Security says the Global Entry program shuts down for as long as the partial government shutdown continues

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on
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Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs
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DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion
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EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

The European Commission says the United States needs to honor its tariff deal with the EU after the Supreme court blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s trade agenda

EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs
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Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume

Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms
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After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement
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Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a temporary global tariff of 10% after his far-reaching tariff regimen was struck down by the Supreme Court

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies
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JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack

JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack
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Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs

Some Republicans seemed relieved at the news that the Supreme Court had struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime

Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs
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Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark
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Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
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Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier

Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling
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Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it

Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness
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ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns

At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the U.S. have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45-billion expansion of detention centers

ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns
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Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
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How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files
Economy|Education|Health

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district
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Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place

Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
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Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative
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John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak
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While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs
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The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds
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Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says

Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk

Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
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PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California
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America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water
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A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court
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What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying
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Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed

President Donald Trump’s vision of the Supreme Court, in which his three appointees are personally loyal to him, collided with the court’s view of itself when six justices voted to strike down Trump’s signature economic policy, global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law

Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed
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US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines

US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
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The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs

The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order
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Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents
Economy|Political|US|World

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his second term than tariffs, a symbol of his imperious approach to the presidency

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs
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Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs
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All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
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Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and stocks ticked higher

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Economy|Health|Political|Technology

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi
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The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?

The Supreme Court has struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?
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Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men
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South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?
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North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina
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Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

The ruling strikes down most of the Trump administration’s current tariffs, with more limited options to replace them.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days
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'Your Rich BFF' Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips

Vivian Tu wants to make personal finance more approachable

'Your Rich BFF' Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips
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As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds
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What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The Supreme Court has dealt President Donald Trump a bruising loss on a cornerstone of his economic policy, striking down sweeping tariffs he imposed on nearly every country

What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
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Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
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Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair
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Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

President Donald Trump is dealing with a major legal defeat Friday after the Supreme Court struck down many of the tariffs he imposed last year on nearly every country on earth

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
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Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says
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Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes
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US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback

U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the six-week shutdown of the federal government and a pullback in consumer spending

US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback
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US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%
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Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike

New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending

Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike
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Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s
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Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December, a sign that many prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% a year

Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
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Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet

State Republicans redrew their congressional map over the summer to make five Democratic-held seats winnable, in line with the explicit expectation set by President Donald Trump

Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet
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German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties
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Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds
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Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.
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A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump
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Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes
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Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them
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Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
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Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace

The White House has announced a trade agreement with Indonesia

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace
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Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest

Argentina’s largest labor unions have held a nationwide strike to protest President Javier Milei’s flagship overhaul of the country's labor law

Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest
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Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens
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Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died

Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died
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Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years
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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
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Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

The White House has insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
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Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built

Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers
Business|Economy

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
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VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage
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Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain
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The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds

President Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms

The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
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Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional

Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional
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JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
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New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch
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White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities

The Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees

White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
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US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb

U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed

US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb
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US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
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HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing
Economy|Finance|Political|World

US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations

The United Nations says the United States has paid about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes, and President Donald Trump is promising more money to the financially strapped world organization

US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations
Economy

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
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4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads
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Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook

Walmart delivered another impressive quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries attracted a broader spectrum of Americans from cash-strapped to wealthier households during the critical holiday shopping period

Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
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Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen
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Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
Economy|Education|Environment

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
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Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
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Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide

Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit
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Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work
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US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels

US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low
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The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
Economy|Health|Science|World

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US
Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
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MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union
Economy|Election|Political|World

Another Canadian Conservative lawmaker defects to Carney's governing Liberals

Another opposition Conservative lawmaker in Canada has defected to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

Another Canadian Conservative lawmaker defects to Carney's governing Liberals
Economy|Health|Political|World

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
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FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.

FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Online seller eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash

Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market

Online seller eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs

DoorDash's revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations

DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs
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Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher
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Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
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Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around
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Cuba's economy crippled under Trump administration's oil embargo

Cuba is becoming an increasingly paralyzed country as the Trump administration's policy of blocking oil shipments from abroad cripples an already ailing economy. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Havana.

Cuba's economy crippled under Trump administration's oil embargo
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Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
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'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says
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Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
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Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts

Sponsors are showing up more and more inside Olympic venues at the Milan Cortina Games, even as TV viewers mostly still see the familiar “clean” look

Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts
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Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.

Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
Economy|Education

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’
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Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
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Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme
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A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit

A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation

A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
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Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
Business|Economy|Travel|World

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state

California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state
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Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations

Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
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Warren Buffett's company invests in The New York Times 6 years after he sold all his newspapers

Six years after Warren Buffett sold off all of Berkshire Hathaway’s newspapers and predicted unending declines for the industry, Berkshire disclosed a new $350 million investment in The New York Times on Tuesday

Warren Buffett's company invests in The New York Times 6 years after he sold all his newspapers
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4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate

Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see

4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
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A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump

Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics

A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump
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US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy

A quiet finish for U.S. stocks masked big swings underneath the surface

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the U.S. government has no viable plan for deporting him

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
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Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets
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Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
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Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun
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Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot
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New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes
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Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein

Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and powerful

Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
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"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.
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Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
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Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar
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With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich
Economy|Health|Science

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why
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In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order
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As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery
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This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
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Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path

An Amazon truck drove onto "extremely dangerous" mudflats and had to be recovered by a farmer. The path dates back 600 years and is not intended for vehicles.

Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path
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US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm
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Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
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China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

China is letting British and Canadian citizens enter without a visa as it tries to boost tourism and business

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries
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Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines

Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify

Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
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College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
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Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties
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Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
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How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
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Presidents Day 2026: Here's what's open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open

Presidents Day 2026: Here's what's open and closed on the holiday
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Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
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He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances
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By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán
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Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan
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Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
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World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

Global markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter

World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
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Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows

Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows
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India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs
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Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge

Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
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US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
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Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon
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Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House
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Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States

Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks
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Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
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States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
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Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected

Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground

Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected
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TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
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US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
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Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
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How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites

Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly played up hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and chats with elites like Richard Branson, Larry Summers and Steve Bannon, the Epstein files show

How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites
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Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines

Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine

Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines
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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election

Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election
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In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary
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These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls
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New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE
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Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters

A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country

Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters
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Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds

Federal immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,600 beds

Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds
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Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas

Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building

Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas
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The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse, and a shutdown looks certain

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight
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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
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

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
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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
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Food

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|Travel|US|World

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
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

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
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

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
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

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
Economy|Health|Political

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food

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
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations
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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
Business|Economy|Finance

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Economy|Education|Health|Technology|World

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
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

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
Economy|Finance|Travel

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
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

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
Economy

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
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Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line

Vietnam’s Communist Party has opened a meeting to decide the country's top leadership and policies for the next five years

Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
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Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold public office
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Trump's voice in a new Fannie Mae ad is generated by artificial intelligence, with his permission

What sounds like President Donald Trump narrating a new Fannie Mae ad actually is an AI-cloned voice reading text, according to a disclaimer in the video

Trump's voice in a new Fannie Mae ad is generated by artificial intelligence, with his permission
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Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown
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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
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$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace overseeing next steps for Gaza

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited
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Concerns over cruise Green Fee

Concerns over cruise Green Fee

Concerns over cruise Green Fee
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Restaurant workers detained by ICE agents who visited business for lunch

Restaurant workers detained by ICE agents who visited business for lunch

Restaurant workers detained by ICE agents who visited business for lunch
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1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
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US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests

A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,919 deaths during recent protests in Iran

US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests
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Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"

Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"

Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"
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Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid

Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid

Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid
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Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine

Kremlin-installed authorities in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine say Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged energy networks

Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine
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Lawyers for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin try to get prosecutors thrown off case

CNN's Nick Watt reports on The Lead.

Lawyers for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin try to get prosecutors thrown off case
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CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders

CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders

CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders
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American Battleground: Demolition Man – How Trump’s first year back is changing the nation’s capital

American Battleground: Demolition Man – How Trump’s first year back is changing the nation’s capital

American Battleground: Demolition Man – How Trump’s first year back is changing the nation’s capital
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European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
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Recent Trump investments reignite concerns around potential conflicts of interest

Recent Trump investments reignite concerns around potential conflicts of interest

Recent Trump investments reignite concerns around potential conflicts of interest
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Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over
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Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
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Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts

President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” that was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises

Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts
Economy|Political|World

Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for supporting Iranian protesters

Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths
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Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts

A border crossing in Turkey’s eastern province of Van has not seen a major influx of Iranians seeking asylum

Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts
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Suspects travel from New York City to steal $16,000 in weight-loss drugs from Philadelphia-area pharmacy

Suspects travel from New York City to steal $16,000 in weight-loss drugs from Philadelphia-area pharmacy

Suspects travel from New York City to steal $16,000 in weight-loss drugs from Philadelphia-area pharmacy
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The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan

The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan

The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan
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Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war

Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Business|Economy

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom

Justices are currently looking at whether Trump’s tariffs are constitutional. But that ruling won’t shed any light on whether they are wise.

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom
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Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in

America’s top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere

Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
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As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

President Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20

As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
Economy|Health

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
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Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster

Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster

Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster
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Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland

Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland

Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland
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Judge puts limits on federal agents in Minnesota, as protests cool with the weather

Judge puts limits on federal agents in Minnesota, as protests cool with the weather

Judge puts limits on federal agents in Minnesota, as protests cool with the weather
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in a Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents

Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
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FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'

The Federal Aviation Administration is urging U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing “military activities” and satellite navigation interference

FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'
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Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions

A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions

Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions
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Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrate the expected signing of a free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing
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ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
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Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland

Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland
Economy|Education|Finance

Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default

The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans

Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default
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More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Authorities say torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in recent weeks and are warning that more severe weather is expected across the southern African region

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa
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Stocks edge a bit below their latest records on Wall Street

Stocks edged a bit lower on Wall Street as the first week of corporate earnings season closes out with markets trading near record levels

Stocks edge a bit below their latest records on Wall Street
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NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strike

New York City nurses on strike say they have restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout

NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strike
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ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof

The Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff ended up with another team playing for the national title

ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof
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Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now

President Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor — he's doing it himself

Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now
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Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump

Republicans in Congress are supporting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against the central bank

Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump
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Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts

China’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products

Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
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Granddaughters accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from Omaha restaurateur

Granddaughters accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from Omaha restaurateur

Granddaughters accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from Omaha restaurateur
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes

The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes
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12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year

At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.

12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year
Economy|Political|World

Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S. military ousted former President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans
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Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
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Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve

Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
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White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets

The White House has released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza

White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets
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Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center

Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center

Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center
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CIA director meets Venezuela's acting president in Caracas

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

CIA director meets Venezuela's acting president in Caracas
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Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade

The Tampa Bay Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels in a three-team trade

Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
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Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release

Tens of thousands of Cubans have gathered in Havana to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela

Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release
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How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience

As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure

How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease
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Dos Equis revives ‘Most Interesting Man’ ads as beer sales struggle

Dos Equis revives ‘Most Interesting Man’ ads as beer sales struggle

Dos Equis revives ‘Most Interesting Man’ ads as beer sales struggle
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Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|World

International aid groups are dealing with the pain of slashed USAID funding by cutting staff, localizing and coordinating better

Doing more with less may not be sustainable for an exhausted workforce over the long term.

International aid groups are dealing with the pain of slashed USAID funding by cutting staff, localizing and coordinating better
Business|Economy|Environment

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing
Americas|Economy|Political|Travel|World

CIA director traveled to Venezuela to meet with country’s acting president

CIA director traveled to Venezuela to meet with country’s acting president

CIA director traveled to Venezuela to meet with country’s acting president
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When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired

When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired

When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired
Business|Economy

Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May

The Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends, or will he take the unusual step of remaining a governor

Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election
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Trump’s affordability pledge strikes directly at the heart of Wall Street’s profit engine

Trump’s affordability pledge strikes directly at the heart of Wall Street’s profit engine

Trump’s affordability pledge strikes directly at the heart of Wall Street’s profit engine
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CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities

CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities

CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
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Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing

Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing

Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing
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Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests

Taiwan’s premier has hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, while an official in Beijing condemned the accord

Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests
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Canada’s leader patches things up with China as rift with Trump upends old certainties

Canada’s leader patches things up with China as rift with Trump upends old certainties

Canada’s leader patches things up with China as rift with Trump upends old certainties
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She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters

A woman in Canada has become a global symbol of defiance against Iran's regime

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters
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It’s got tigers, tea plantations and beaches — so why does Bangladesh struggle to attract tourists?

It’s got tigers, tea plantations and beaches — so why does Bangladesh struggle to attract tourists?

It’s got tigers, tea plantations and beaches — so why does Bangladesh struggle to attract tourists?
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Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction

A survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China has found that U.S. businesses are more concerned about the country's slowing economy than trade friction

Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction
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Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has used her first state of the union message to advocate opening the state-run oil industry to more foreign investment

Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
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Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
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Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says

Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters

Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms

Congress is halfway home in approving government funding for the current budget year that began Oct. 1 after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a three-bill package on Thursday

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms
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Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers

Senators from opposing parties are working together in hopes of finally banning members of Congress from trading stocks

Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers
Economy|Political

The Insurrection Act is one of at least 26 legal loopholes in the law banning the use of the US military domestically

Can the president use the Insurrection Act and send the military into U.S. cities? A web of legal provisions try to balance presidential power with the power of state leaders.

The Insurrection Act is one of at least 26 legal loopholes in the law banning the use of the US military domestically
Economy|Health|Political

Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Economy|Health|Political|World

Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire

Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'
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Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease

Stocks steadied on Wall Street

Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease
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US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela

US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
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Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about the launch of a new cryptocurrency token, which he claims will help support efforts to end antisemitism and anti- Americanism

Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token
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Why the Trump administration is holding millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales in a Qatari bank

Why the Trump administration is holding millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales in a Qatari bank

Why the Trump administration is holding millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales in a Qatari bank
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UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

The United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1% “morally indefensible.”

UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, seizes phone and two computers

Last month, Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson penned a first-person piece about her long year as “the federal government whisperer,” receiving tips from hundreds of federal workers impacted by President Donald Trump’s transformation of the government. On Wednesday morning, FBI agents arrived at Natanson’s home and executed a search warrant. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, seizes phone and two computers
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate
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Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push

Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push

Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined his vision for a democratic Iran on social media

Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran is mostly aimed at Trump, experts say
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Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements

Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock market

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have reported strong profits in the fourth quarter, driven by a surging stock market and increased deal making

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock market
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper
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3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies

3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies

3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies
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Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home

Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home

Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home
Economy|World

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government

The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against Iran’s theocratic government

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government
Business|Economy|Health

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet

The final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
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A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago

The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the plane manufacturer didn’t believe it threatened safety

A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
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How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty

As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
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‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea
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What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
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Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved

Verizon says it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers’ calling and other cellular services for more than 10 hours on Wednesday

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
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Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market

Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low
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A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it
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Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela
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Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and China are entering a new era of relations

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit
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Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Germany's economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of decline

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
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The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
Economy|Europe|Political|World

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
Economy|Health|Political

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

Officials say emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
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Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

A top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
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In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad
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Saks Global files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains

CNN's Anna Cooban explains why the owner of the iconic New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains
Economy|Health|Science

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
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FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
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Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
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Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
Economy|World

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million
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Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files
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LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026

Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie are joining LIV Golf

LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026
Business|Economy|World

Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall

Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled U.S. indexes lower, even though the majority of stocks on Wall Street rose

Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall
Africa|Economy|Political|World

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election
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Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
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What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day
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Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
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US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave
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US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
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Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Crime|Economy|US|World

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict

President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
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Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
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Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
Economy|Health

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft
Economy|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
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2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market

2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous
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Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates

Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates
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$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says

$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says

$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says
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Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates

Wall Street is seeing positive results as big banks report increased profits

Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
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Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation
Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers
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Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industry

Lawyers for Nexperia and its Chinese owners have faced off in an Amsterdam courtroom over alleged corporate mismanagement

Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industry
Economy

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions

The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers

Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions
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Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear

Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear
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Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads
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Min Jin Lee's 'Pachinko' follow-up, 'American Hagwon,' will explore Korean education obsession

Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education

Min Jin Lee's 'Pachinko' follow-up, 'American Hagwon,' will explore Korean education obsession
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2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze

2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze

2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze
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Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources

Rarely are sports stadiums financed entirely with private funds.

Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
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Retail sales rose more than expected in November

Retail sales rose more than expected in November

Retail sales rose more than expected in November
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Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown

U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown

Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown
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EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran

President Donald Trump has said that all countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff. CNN's Paula Hancocks discusses what this could mean for trading partners such as China.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran
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4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?
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Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds

Car shoppers will face numerous new challenges in 2026 as trends in the automotive industry evolve

Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds
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Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’
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Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney

Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
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Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform
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China's car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed

China has reported its auto exports rose 21% last year from the year before, driven by a surge in electric vehicle shipments

China's car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed
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Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors
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Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down

Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s economic crisis

Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down
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Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom

A proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state

Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom
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Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs — to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US
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Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation
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The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
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Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations
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Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike
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Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

President Donald Trump says that his administration is planning to halt federal payments to "sanctuary cities" and the states where they're located starting Feb. 1

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
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Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
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Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season

Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies

Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

CNN This Morning examines why some Republicans are calling the criminal investigation of Jerome Powell an "unwelcome distraction"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?
Business|Economy|World

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

Political chaos, sanctions and technical mismanagement of the oil industry may have taken a heavy toll on the industry.

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Business|Economy|Health

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
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Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources
Business|Economy|Food|US

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment in an era of higher prices

The discount grocery chain Aldi is expanding rapidly and plans to open more than 180 U.S. stores this year as more Americans skip nights out at restaurants and cook at home due to anxiety over the nation’s economy

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment in an era of higher prices
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Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge

The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the widespread federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge
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Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
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Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care

Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care

Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care
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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
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Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|World

David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60

David Webb, a prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, has died at 60

David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60
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Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week

Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week
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Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans

Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans

Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans
Business|Economy|Education

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why
Economy|World

Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela

President Donald Trump should take notice: From Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush, history shows leaders often pay a high political price when wars they start or expand become unpopular.

Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall

Detroit seniors pay more in homeowner’s insurance, utilities and property tax, and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet.

Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition

JPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking

JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition
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China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing

China is hoping President Donald Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship

China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering

Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering

Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering
Crime|Economy|World

Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say

Judicial officials in Lebanon says that the corruption case of former central bank governor Riad Salameh is being transferred to the country’s highest criminal court

Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say
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Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic security, defense and the search for Korean forced laborers' remains

Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation
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Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump
Economy|Environment|Science

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
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The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court
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Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China
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Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Business|Economy|Finance

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

The investigation follows Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s refusal to toe the White House’s line over interest rate cuts.

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake
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DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown

Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the federal government to stop surge by federal immigration authorities

The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
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Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs
Economy|Political|World

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Asia|Business|Economy|World

As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week to mend relations with the world's second-largest economy

As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
Crime|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests
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Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders

Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
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Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed

Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once seemingly unfathomable milestone that’s become more like a rite of passage amid an artificial intelligence arms race

Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs
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Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy
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Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed
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The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts

The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
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Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his administration is not in talks with the U.S. government

Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats
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More than 100,000 El Paso, Texas residents left with little to no water after main break

Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal

More than 100,000 El Paso, Texas residents left with little to no water after main break
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Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles
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Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals
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Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

A top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption
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Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
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Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal

Allegiant Air says it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion

Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday
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Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows

New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties

Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
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Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announces her challenge against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
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Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making

Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros

Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making
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Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight

Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight

Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals
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Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place
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China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute

China and the European Union say they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc's imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute
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Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

The cost of college is on the rise – but college grads still earn more than those without a degree.

Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum
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California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
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Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing

US oil companies have never stopped investing and operating in Venezuela’s petroleum industry, despite many changes in the terms of their engagement.

Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing
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Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

The president has sued multiple media companies. He may care less about winning in court than intimidating news outlets, suggest two media scholars.

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press
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‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
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Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal
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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
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A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and grew

Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic’s faltering economy and the collapse of its currency

A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and grew
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Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro

For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation

Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
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Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell
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Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk

President Donald Trump says Iran reached out to the U.S. and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country

Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
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Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
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Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
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Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride
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Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second
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Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals

Thousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals
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A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
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With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late

There's another warning from President Donald Trump to Cuba in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late
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‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks
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Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted
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A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.
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What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
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Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs
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Death toll in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches 116, activists say

Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy has reached at least 116 people killed

Death toll in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches 116, activists say
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Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities
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Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
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Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil

President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from judicial proceedings

Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil
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Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk

President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
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As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world

Iran has disconnected its internet and phone lines to cut off its 85 million people from the rest of the world

As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world
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Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

A Philippine official says rescuers have detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing

Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing
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Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know

Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know

Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know
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Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation
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Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile
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Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
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A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge

As U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge, so do concerns in Cuba about whether the island’s government and economy will survive

A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge
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Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
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Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now

Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says
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Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US

Milken Institute chief economist William Lee breaks down job-finding expectations ahead of the release of the final US jobs report of 2025.

Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US
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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns
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WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension

The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period with no new extension reached

WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension
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New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
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‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives

‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives

‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
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Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center