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10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 11-week low as economic concerns build
Yields on 2- and 10-year U.S. government debt fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as traders considered the risks of slowing global growth and a potential domestic recession.MarketWatch - 3d -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening
Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week.CNBC - 1d -
‘A huge day out’: Lachlan Morton makes history with 648km Auckland to Wellington ride in less than a day
Australian cyclist’s day began at 4.09am in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended 18-and-a-half hours later in Wellington. Throughout his career, Lachlan Morton – among the world’s pre-eminent ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
White House says that a large bruise on Trump's hand is from 'shaking hands all day every day'
WASHINGTON — The White House is attributing a large bruise on the back of President Donald Trump's right hand to him shaking hands.NBC News - 3d -
Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection Gets Big Release-Day Discount For PC
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection ...GameSpot - 1d -
Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?
Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’
An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?
The prebiotic soda market has grown so much, even Coca-Cola is getting in on it.The Hill - 5d -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - 5d -
Why The Associated Press is suing Trump
A federal judge denied an emergency motion to restore access for Associated Press reporters and photographers to White House events, pending a fuller briefing and another hearing before he rules. ...CBS News - 4d -
Why are all my cryptos down?
Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigueFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Are Tech Titans Investing in Texas?
Apple is just the latest tech company to make big AI and infrastructure commitments in the Lone Star State.Inc. - 3d -
Why diversity and success are inextricably linked
Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.The Hill - 2d -
Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?
Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.The New York Times - 2d -
Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.CBS News - 1d -
Why is the flu so bad this year?
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.NBC News - 10h -
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans
Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
4 Key Policies to Lead American Renewal Through Entrepreneurship
It’s Entrepreneurship Week. Here’s how the U.S. can do better to support the innovators who strengthen local and regional economies.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Murphy says he believes ‘the entire American political system is corrupted by money’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed the influence of money on the political system in the U.S., implicating his own party in the corruption he said it causes. “I think the entire American ...The Hill - Feb. 20 -
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets
Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
83 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's Jan. 6 pardons: Poll
A majority of Americans are displeased with President Trump over his decision to pardon nearly all of those charged for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to a poll. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
JD Vance thinks AI will uplift Americans — It’s more likely to erase them
AI is rapidly replacing human labor. It is surpassing humans at an exponential rate, with implications that are staggering, and the implications of this are far from utopian, with AI coming for ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster
At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump signs order protecting American companies from ‘overseas extortion’
President Trump issued a memo on Friday that seeks to protect American companies and innovators from what he called "overseas extortion," adding to a bevy of actions proposed in his first month in ...The Hill - 6d -
Many Americans don't trust the media to cover Trump: Survey
Most Americans in a new survey said they have little confidence that the news media can cover President Trump with fairness and accuracy. The YouGov poll, published Friday, found that 67 percent of ...The Hill - 6d -
Steve Kornacki: How Americans are reacting to Trump’s first month
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki highlights how Americans are reacting to President Trump after his first month back in the White House.NBC News - 5d -
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Trump and Musk float 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not benefit.
President Donald Trump recently touted the of "DOGE dividends," which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.NBC News - 5d -
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threat
An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome Sunday due to a bomb threat, according to a source familiar with the situation.NBC News - 5d -
Americans Unimpressed By Trump’s Performance on Top Issues, Poll Shows
Results point to Trump enacting policies that many Americans don’t like, or don’t consider important.Inc. - 5d -
Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in historyABC News - 5d -
Morning Report — Americans focus on their wallets as Trump policies roam
In today’s issue: President Trump is flying high while floating back to Earth. His influence is vast but polls at his one-month mark are flashing yellow. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Sunday ...The Hill - 4d -
Trial for Illinois man charged with murder of Palestinian American boy to kick off
The trial for the Illinois man charged in the fatal 2023 stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in what prosecutors call a hate crime is set to begin in Will County on Monday.NBC News - 4d -
The ugly truth of American violence has never been plainer
An extract from Omar El Akkad’s new book argues that Gaza put to bed the fantasy of the USA as freedom fighter. ‘I’m sitting on the side that’s launching bombs’: author Omar El Akkad on the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Americans' views of Israel, Ukraine, Mexico more divided than ever: Gallup
A new Gallup poll shows a deepening partisan divide in the US over Israel, Ukraine, and Mexico, with Republicans viewing Israel and Ukraine more favorably, and Democrats holding more favorable ...The Hill - 4d
