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Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief
President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs could prompt Canada to pursue dollar-to-dollar retaliation or an export tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Man who abused girlfriend before she took own life jailed
Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Ukraine for security talks with Zelenskyy days before Trump takes office
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Ukraine for security talks with Zelenskyy days before Trump takes officeABC News - Jan. 16 -
Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981
Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
The U.S. has a World Cup problem brewing already
The 2026 World Cup faces challenges as stringent U.S. visa policies and long wait times threaten to hinder global fan attendance.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Inflation report shows upsurge days before Trump takes office
Prices rose 2.9% in December compared to a year ago.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Some military officers worry Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying they are held to unrealistic standards.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Robust U.S. Economy May Not Need Trump’s Big Reforms
The incoming President wants to uncork major moves, including protectionist tariffs, more tax cuts, and immigration curbs, but macroeconomic data suggests some measures may not be required.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
The U.S. Economy May Be Too Strong for Its Own Good
The Fed may have to hold interest rates high until something breaks.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Donald Trump isn’t even in office yet and silly season has already begun | Sidney Blumenthal
He wants to seize the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland. And now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Donald Trump’s silly season has already caused irreparable damage to United ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’
As inauguration day approaches, consumers scooping up iPads, building supplies, shelf-stable foods and electric cars. Tablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office
The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says
President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%
The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Anti-Trump former Georgia official on getting kicked out of state GOP: 'What took them so long?'
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), among the party's highest-profile critics of President-elect Trump, responded to getting kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party on Thursday by asking ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
A $28 Trillion Corner of Wall Street Is Flashing a Warning About the U.S. Economy
Bond yields have surged since the Fed began cutting interest rates.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas
While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Ether ETF holders could see this popular trading strategy open up if Trump’s return goes the way they want
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Predators Could Already Regret Offseason Red Wings Trade
The Nashville Predators traded Jesse Kiiskinen and a second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for Andrew Gibson in the offseason, but are they already regretting it?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve
The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Haberman: Trump complaining Musk is 'around a lot'
The New York Times’s Maggie Haberman said President-elect Trump is complaining that tech billionaire Elon Musk is “around a lot.” “Trump does complain a bit to people about how Musk is around a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?
The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
UFC's Dana White joins Meta's board weeks before Trump takes office
UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
UFC’s Dana White joins Meta’s board weeks before Trump takes office
Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook parent Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.
Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump has made a lot of Day One promises. Which will he keep?
Way up on his list of Day One priorities is his promise to begin rounding up and deporting immigrants who snuck into this country — and those who committed serious crimes would be the first to go.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?
City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - Jan. 2 -
China’s Hack of U.S. Treasury Breached Sanctions Office
The cyberattack reported earlier this week reached into the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Financial Research, sections of the agency that oversee economic penalties against ...Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started
Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Things have to get worse to get better
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute troubleFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power
Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1
