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Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here's why.
WASHINGTON — Even before the first phase is completed, the fragile cease-fire agreement that has paused 15 months of war in Gaza between…
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The Price of Speaking Up in Trump’s America
On Tuesday morning at Washington’s National Cathedral, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde did something remarkable: She looked directly…
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The Sick Message That Trump Is Sending to MAGA America
Typical of Trump’s upside-down worldview, the order paints transgender people—who are more vulnerable to violence than almost anyone else…
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How to Take Heart From What Really Worked in the First Resistance
Women and men in these grassroots groups met regularly, informed themselves about the local implications of Trump initiatives—above all…
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Even the Respectable Argument for Trump’s Tariffs Is Dead Wrong
Furman was less skeptical. “My guess is he has some study,” he told me. “I would have guessed 5 percent, and I recently asked a few top…
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Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court
CHINESE electric vehicle makers BYD, Geely and SAIC have challenged the EU’s import tariffs at the Court of Justice of the European Union…
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BMW joins Chinese EV makers in filing EU court challenge to tariffs
BMW has joined Chinese producers in filing a challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on…
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Big Blow to Trump as First Defeat in Court Hints at More Losing Ahead
Donald Trump suffered his first legal setback Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order ending birthright…
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Costco takes stand against Donald Trump
Costco Wholesale shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that had urged it to evaluate the risks of maintaining its diversity,…
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US redeploys rocket launcher on allied territory near China
The United States has reportedly moved a missile system, which had been deployed in the Philippines since last April, to a new site.…
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Speaking Without Fear in the Second Age of Trump
For many people, the dawn of the second Trump administration is a dark time. Democrats and Republicans are afraid that their civil rights…
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UN says larger quantities of aid are reaching Gaza Strip
Since a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant organization Hamas came into force on Sunday, more and more aid has…
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Oracle, Apple, Google diverge on whether to keep serving TikTok
APPLE and Oracle have reacted differently to President Donald Trump’s pledge that the US government will not enforce a national security…
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Tiktok’s possible buyers, from Elon Musk to MrBeast
TIKTOK’S Chinese parent company has just over two months to find a buyer for the app’s US business or face a nationwide ban, after getting…
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Trump's order declassifying JFK files praised by his detractors
President Donald Trump's critics couldn't contain their excitement Thursday when he ordered the remaining records related to the…
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Gold set for fourth week of gains amid Trump policy jitters
GOLD prices edged higher and were on track for a fourth straight weekly gain on Friday (Jan 24), as uncertainty about US President Donald…
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Singapore stocks fall amid easing monetary policy settings and Trump tariff remarks; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares ended slightly lower on Friday (Jan 24), following the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) easing monetary policy…
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$3,000 for a Used iPhone? If It Has TikTok, Maybe.
For about $1,000, you may leave an Apple store with a brand-new, hermetically sealed iPhone that’s been personalized for you by a verified…
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Trump Lashes Out at Bank of America Over Treatment of Conservatives
President Trump took an unexpected swipe on Thursday at the big banks that have cheered his return to office, as he raised longstanding…
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CNN eyes 200 job cuts, streaming overhaul
US NEWS network CNN will shed six per cent of staff, some 200 people, the outlet said on Thursday as it embarks on a major shakeup of…
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Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program
The Justice Department has abruptly rescinded job offers made to dozens of recent law school graduates who were to be placed in…
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Loses Its Second Major Staff Member This Week
Less than a week into the new Donald Trump administration, Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” is already losing employees.…
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Trump Issues Executive Order to Boost Cryptocurrency Industry
President Trump on Thursday issued an executive order to support the growth of the cryptocurrency industry, calling for a new plan to…
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The Only Two Republicans Voting Against Trump’s Defense Pick Are Women
If one bird is infected, farms are required by law to cull the entire flock. Axios reported Tuesday that in the previous 30 days, the bird…