U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission

Ohio measure establishing citizen redistricting commission fails

A ballot measure that would have established a new body for drawing the state maps in Ohio, removing elected officials entirely, is projected to fail — dealing a blow to Democrats, according to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar

Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn

Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon

World - Financial Times - October 18

Eurozone activity contracts again in October, S&P PMI surveys suggest

The eurozone’s economy looks set to weaken further, with activity contracting for a second-straight month, as policymakers at the European Central Bank consider whether to accelerate interest-rate ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Eurozone economic activity still in decline, PMI survey shows

Bloc ‘stuck in a rut’ as growing services sector cannot offset continued weakness in manufacturing

Business - Financial Times - October 24

How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters are mobilizing around a new “big lie”: the false claim that a flood of noncitizens votes could swing the 2024 election.

US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy

The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in December

World - ABC News - October 28

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computing

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Eye Opener: President Biden's controversial comment threatens to undermine Harris' message

A controversial comment from President Biden threatens to undermine Kamala Harris' closing argument on unity and getting things done. Also, former President Trump does some damage control after ...

Drug costs, abortion, Obamacare: How Trump and Harris could change U.S. health care

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both pledging to make health care more affordable in the U.S., but have largely different approaches to doing so if elected.

Business - CNBC - October 19

How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence

Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generations

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here's what the election could bring

Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Trade deficit in goods surges to 2 1/2 year high and to whittle down U.S. GDP

The U.S. trade deficit in goods jumped 15% in September to 2 1/2-year high, a much larger increase than expected that could shave some growth off gross domestic product in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Latest in U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission