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This student loan relief may be most at risk under the Trump administration, experts say
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal critic of debt forgiveness policies.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Here are the products and companies most at risk from Trump's tariff plans
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada threaten to raise prices for toys, cars, shoes, french fries, furniture and beer.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Europe must 'wake up' and boost competitiveness — or risk falling behind in the Trump era, CEOs warn
European business chiefs warned Tuesday that the region risks falling behind its counterparts in the U.S. and Asia.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
The Dark Roots of Donald Trump’s Obsession With Panama and Greenland
He is tapping into a vision of a United States that is forever growing, forever moving outward.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Chrystia Freeland warns of Trump’s ‘existential risk’ to Canada in campaign launch
Freeland casts herself as ‘battle tested leader’ and most capable of negotiating with an unpredictable White House. Who could replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal party? ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My ‘For You’ page doesn’t think so | Emma Beddington
As US users mourn their ‘Chinese spy’ being taken away, my algorithm is busy serving me queer chickens and pastry content. As the US TikTok ban looms , users of the app there have been posting ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans
The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Trump is unpopular with many Americans. The stock market approves.
Trump’s current approval rating — 47.2% — is in the sweet spot for above-average stock market gains.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey
Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Wealth of US ‘oil-garchs’ went up 15% in nine months as industry figures plan Trump inauguration party
Oil and gas firms have given more than $75m to Trump’s campaign and stand to benefit from his ‘drill, baby drill’ plan. As Joe Biden warns in his farewell address as president that “an oligarchy is ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Oil traders make big bets on Trump policies. The path for prices isn’t so clear.
The volatility seen in oil prices in the new year has a lot to do with Donald Trump — and he doesn’t even officially become the president of the United States until Monday.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Former Trump aides are warning newbies: Buy legal insurance or risk a hefty bill
As Republicans gear up for new jobs in the second Trump administration, people who worked for President-elect Donald Trump the first time around are dispensing advice about a must-buy item for ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Biden’s overdue sanctions on Russian oil are a slap at Trump
Oil prices are rising, and you can thank Joe Biden.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Germany's leader: Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump’s policies risk stoking inflation and preventing rate cuts, IMF warns
Taking drive for deregulation too far could push the US on to a ‘dangerous boom-bust path’, fund cautionsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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 -
Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year
A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Many U.S. adults doubt Trump will be able to bring down costs
Many U.S. adults are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Ange rails at Spurs' 'unacceptable' derby showing
Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday and labelled the performance "unacceptable."ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Oil prices end higher as traders weigh demand prospects, supply risks
Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support after snapping a three-day winning streak that had been driven in part by wider U.S. sanctions on Russia as well as cold weather in much of the ...MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
West Ham’s striker obsession remains unresolved after years of failure | Jacob Steinberg
Graham Potter must quickly get to grips with the club’s failure to sign the right centre-forward over the past 15 years. West Ham rarely hit the target when they buy a striker. Names such as Mido, ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state
Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Chris Riddell on Donald Trump pouring oil on to the climate crisis as Los Angeles burns – cartoon
The president-elect is obsessed with drilling for fossil fuels, not to mention taking control of Canada and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico. You can buy a copy of this cartoon ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before
Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge
The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideas. There was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump will struggle to drive down oil prices
Energy production in the US will rise but more of the output will be gassyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Jeffries: 'Confused' by Trump's 'obsession' with Greenland
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) hammered President-elect Trump on Wednesday for what he characterized as an “obsession” with the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland, accusing ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Many Pay Their Respects to Jimmy Carter in the Georgia Cold
It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pay their respects to a president. They were not going to miss it, even if meant waking up in the middle of the night.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Look at the underside of a log, and you’ll find my new obsession: the beautiful, bonkers world of slime moulds | Lucy Jones
These tiny organisms matter. They have been used to map dark matter and improve transport networks, and they’re living all around us. A few years ago, I started looking at the underside of logs and ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s ambitious oil plans will not derail Russia
It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogetherFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives
Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump says Britain is 'making a very big mistake' with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Three sentences from Trump — on, of all things, the North Sea — tie together many of his strongest-held views
To understand President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social-media post, it helps to note his ownership of a Scottish golf course.MarketWatch - Jan. 3