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Trump wants to wipe out Gaza’s history. Saving its mosques and churches would defy him | Raja Shehadeh
The US president’s real-estate fantasies rely on the erasure of Gaza’s people and culture. Now we must act to preserve them. It might already be too late to save the homes where many of the people ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefieldABC News - 3d -
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'
A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.BBC News - 3d -
U.S. Waives Funding Freeze at Syria Camp Holding ISIS Fighters, but Future Is in Doubt
Upholding security at the camp in Syria is seen as critical to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, but contractors don’t know where they stand as the United States looks to cut foreign aid.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 3d -
What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump wants to deregulate. Progressives should help him.
From Jimmy Carter to Ted Kennedy, progressives once saw the wisdom of cutting red tape — especially if the tape tied the hands of consumers and would-be competitors in order to privilege industry ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States
Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - 3d -
Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company
"They'll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase," President Donald Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.CNBC - 3d -
Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel
President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 3d -
Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada
Prime minister says US president covets northern neighbour’s vast resources as Canadians rally against threat. Donald Trump ’s recent fixation on absorbing Canada is “a real thing”, Justin ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.CBS News - 3d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 4d -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - 4d -
They still want 'one big, beautiful bill.' They're nowhere close.
GOP leaders are trying to lasso various factions as the Senate races ahead with its own plan for President Donald Trump's tax cuts and other priorities.Politico - 4d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 4d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 4d -
Here's where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart
Health care and retail were strong areas for the U.S. economy in January.CNBC - 4d -
Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.The New York Times - 4d -
How does 'The Substance' compare to earlier Demi Moore films?
Demi Moore starred in a series of box-office hits in the early 1990s before going on an acting hiatus. Now she's earned her first Oscar nomination for 'The Substance.'Los Angeles Times - 4d -
How Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer
Emma Hayes, still in just her first year as head coach of the USWNT, is challenging long-held norms in women's soccer and pushing for a game built around female athletes.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?
Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.Inc. - 4d -
Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico
President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media outlets for positive coverage of Democrats. Records show agencies paid for subscriptions.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?
My latest five-whys looks at Musk’s motivations.Inc. - 4d -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - 4d -
Ahead of Modi’s Visit With Trump, U.S. Deportations to India Creates Uproar
Reports that deported migrants had faced mistreatment stirred an uproar in India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington.The New York Times - 4d -
One of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.CBS News - 5d -
Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.
Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.The New York Times - 5d -
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challengeABC News - 6d