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Police reveal why they thought Kilmar Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gang member
Shedding some light on a key issue in the fight over his deportation, Police gang experts reveal why they thought Kilmar Abrego Garcia was…
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Europe: Shares clock marginal losses after ECB eases rates as expected
European shares closed slightly lower on Thursday (Apr 17) after the European Central Bank (ECB) eased borrowing rates as expected, while…
Politics
China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ driving terms from vehicle ads
China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features,…
Politics
Trump hints other nonprofits' tax status could be investigated after Harvard
President Trump hinted Thursday that nonprofit organizations other than Harvard University could face investigations of their tax-exempt…
Politics
Trump says U.S., China talking over tariffs
President Trump said officials from China have reached out "a number of times" since the tariff war between the U.S. and China began.…
Politics
'Fake news': Trump upbraids journalist over reports of high cost of living
President Trump took umbrage Thursday at a reporter who told him that Americans are seeing prices rise and that their bills are more…
Politics
Trump administration halts major northeast offshore wind project
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered New York's Empire Wind project to halt construction, following President Trump's earlier…
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DeepSeek a 'profound threat,' that collects Americans' data for China, House panel warns
The Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek poses a major national security threat to the United States through stealing…
Politics
Trump administration goes scorched-earth by targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status
Harvard University's bottom line took a major hit earlier this week with the loss of billions in federal research grants, but it turns out…
Politics
Trump says Russia will respond this week on ceasefire proposal
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. will be hearing from Moscow this week on his administration's ceasefire proposal for Ukraine and…
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Appeals court warns Americans could be next after 'shocking' deportation of MS-13 suspect
A federal appeals court delivered a stern spanking to the Trump administration Thursday, decrying its "shocking" treatment of Kilmar…
Politics
Alaska Republican says she fears 'retaliation' under Trump administration
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, an outspoken Republican critic of President Trump, said she fears retribution for opposing his policies.…
Politics
Supreme Court declines to revive Trump birthright citizenship policy -- for now
The Supreme Court declined Thursday to block lower court rulings that paused President Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship,…
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Florida College Shooter Arrived in a Hummer Wearing Orange T-Shirt and Opened Fire Before He Was Arrested
A good-looking light-haired shooter arrived in a Hummer and opened fire at Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee, leaving at…
Politics
Trump and Meloni pledge to make Europe great again by reducing illegal immigration
President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to make Europe great again by pushing back on illegal immigration, and Mr.…
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AOC and Bernie’s Magical Misery Tour
In progressive politics, the consumer gets what the consumer wants — and that is to wallow in catastrophism. Source link
Business
Maryland joins big-spending blue states raising taxes to fill budget holes, fund liberal wish lists
Maryland's decision to impose steep tax increases follows the lead of other liberal-leaning blue states that love to spend, and are now…
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Six Wounded After Active Shooter Opens Fire at Florida State University as Chilling Video Captures Moment Suspect in Arrested [WATCH]
At least five people were killed after an active shooter opened fire at Florida State University's Tallahassee campus. A chilling video…
Business
Google held a monopoly in online ad tech, U.S. judge finds
In another major legal blow to Google, a federal judge on Thursday ruled that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over some…
Business
US dollar benefits from selling exhaustion, ECB cuts rates
THE US dollar rallied on Thursday (Apr 17) after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while…
Business
Nickel scam accused’s buying spree extends to S$8 million on semi-detached house, S$2 million on art pieces: witnesses
Ng Yu Zhi spent S$8 million on a semi-detached house and splurged S$2 million on a total of 41 works of art, allegedly using the…
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher; UnitedHealth weighs on Dow
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday (Apr 17), with focus on US-Japan tariff talks, while a slump in UnitedHealth’s shares…
Business
Economists Face a Legitimacy Crisis
Economists have slowly eroded their reputation as an intellectual class. Is there a solution? Source link
Business
ECB cuts rates again to help economy weather erratic US trade policy
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday (Apr 17), looking to prop up an already struggling…