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Globalists Brought Trump’s Trade Revolution on Themselves
Trump’s tariffs are the wrong reaction, but too many of those attacking them are unwilling to admit there are grave flaws in the…
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China Condemns American ‘Protectionism’
The Chinese government on Wednesday issued a lengthy denunciation of American trade policies, accusing the United States of years of…
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Global bond rout starting to sound market alarm bells
[SINGAPORE/LONDON] US Treasuries, the bedrock of the global financial system, were hit by fresh selling pressure on Wednesday (Apr 9) in a…
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California lawmakers tackle potential dangers of AI chatbots after parents raise safety concerns
When her 14-year-old son took his own life after interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, Megan Garcia turned her grief into…
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Contributor: The Trump administration is ignoring far-right terrorism. That only makes it more dangerous
Intelligence chiefs testified recently on Capitol Hill about the U.S. intelligence community’s newly published annual threat assessment.…
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Supreme Court immigration ruling: Due process in theory, deportation in practice
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting immigrants under an 18th century wartime…
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‘It’s a shambles’: DOGE cuts bring chaos, long waits at Social Security for seniors
When Veronica Sanchez called a Social Security hotline Thursday, she waited two hours before her call was abruptly disconnected. On…
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Commentary: Bringing the death penalty back to L.A. is politics and hubris, not justice
California currently has 592 people in our prisons who have been sentenced to death. It’s the largest population of prisoners awaiting…
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Trump threats do the unthinkable: transform Canadians into flag-waving, U.S.-booing patriots
Kaile Shilling, a writer and former theology student, says she moved from Los Angeles to Canada during the first Trump administration to…
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Can A.I. Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
The new essay collection “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age,” by Vauhini Vara, opens with a transcript. “If I paste some writing here,…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
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Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or…
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In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for…
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Trump administration warns migrants of nearly $1,000 fine per day
Illegal immigrants could face fines of up to $998 per day if they fail to self-deport, under plans by the Donald Trump administration.…
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US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
There were plans for the world’s first carbon levy for shipping on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions The United States has withdrawn from…
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Ukraine's soldiers make real-looking fake bunkers to fool the Russians into bombing the wrong spot, drone operator says
Ukrainian soldiers trick the Russians into attacking the wrong positions by building fake bunkers. They put effort into making it look…
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US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback: sources
[LONDON/ATHENS] President Donald Trump’s administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting US ports…
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E.U. Officials Set to Vote Today on First Retaliatory Tariffs
The European Union plans to vote on Wednesday afternoon on its first retaliation measures in response to President Trump’s tariffs, moving…
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Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs begin: What to know
By Hugh Cameron is Newsweek U.S. news reporter based in London, U.K. with a focus on covering American economic and business news. Hugh…
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China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Iran ready to 'seal a deal' with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran is "ready to engage in earnest and with a view to seal a deal," in upcoming…
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Angel investors cite the founder as a make or break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…