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Could Trump's tariffs weaken the American economy?

President Trump said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on "every country" sometime this week. That means the U.S. would match any tariffs foreign countries place on it with identical tariffs of ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain

The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in. While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia, is freed

American teacher Marc Fogel landed back on U.S. soil Tuesday after spending more than three years in a Russian prison. Fogel was welcomed by President Trump at the White House shortly after his ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

King tries his arm at American Football

King Charles throws an NFL ball on a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

BBC News - Feb. 12

An American sovereign wealth fund is risky, but not crazy

We can make sense of the sovereign wealth fund if we adopt a fundamentally different perspective on the role of American finance in the world economy.

The Hill - Feb. 13

Americans are piling on debt at a furious pace, as tariffs loom

Credit-card bills and car loans swelled at the end of 2024.

MarketWatch - Feb. 13

What do Americans think about Trump's tariffs?

Will Trump's tariffs hurt the economy, and how popular are they?

ABC News - 6d

What American Companies Really Want From China

U.S. businesses want to keep Trump’s China tariffs targeted. They also want better market access.

Inc. - 6d

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

BBC News - 5d

Hamas releases 3 hostages, including an American-Israeli

Three hostages have been released by Hamas, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, after spending 489 days in captivity. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

NBC News - 5d

American accused of smuggling drugs taken into Russian custody

A court in Russia ordered the 30-day detention of a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling, Moscow courts press service reported Saturday, per the Associated Press. Kalob Wayne Byers, 28, was ...

The Hill - 4d

The Penny Isn’t Just a Coin: It’s Marketing the American Dream

Yes, the United States loses $85 million minting the penny. But what if we thought of it as a marketing asset, part of Brand America?

Inc. - 4d

The destruction of USAID is a canary in American democracy’s coal mine

As demonstrated by the Trump administration’s takedown of USAID, disinformation, amplified by social media, poses an even greater threat to democracy than ignorance does.

The Hill - 4d

Russia Frees American Prisoner Before Talks With U.S.

The release of Kalob Byers Wayne, who was arrested on drug charges on Feb. 7, came on the eve of talks about the war in Ukraine.

The New York Times - 2d

Anglo American sells nickel business for up to $500mn

Miner seeks to focus on copper and iron as it restructures after rebuffing BHP takeover attempt

Financial Times - 2d

Millions of Americans under extreme cold warnings

More than 87 million people are under extreme cold warnings across the United States. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest from Clarksville, Tennessee, where residents are enduring ...

CBS News - 1d

Cuts to American science will upend the economy it helped create

Since the Second World War, advances in science and technology have driven 85 percent of American economic growth.

The Hill - 1d

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - 10h

Trump Blames Ukraine, and More Americans Identify as L.G.B.T.Q.

Plus, please don’t ski down the volcano.

The New York Times - 9h

It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...

The Guardian - 4h

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

Wired - 2h

Jude Bellingham red card: Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelloti claims La Liga ref confused 'f--- off' with 'f--- you'

The midfielder was sent off in the first half for what he maintains was a miscommunication

CBS Sports - 5d

Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX

The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Breezy Johnson wins World Championships downhill, joins American legends

Breezy Johnson, who missed all of last season, became the fourth U.S. woman to win a world downhill title.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8

Bolton says DOGE cuts hurt ‘long-term American interests’

President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said during an interview that some of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts could hurt “long-term American ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Americans' sensitive data

Elon Musk and his team of cost-cutters at the Department of Government Efficiency have found their next target, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But security concerns about their actions - ...

CBS News - Feb. 8

Crew members killed in American Airlines crash receive posthumous honors

Jonathan Campos, Samuel Lilley, Danasia Elder and Ian Epstein, the crew who died on board American Eagle Flight 5342, have received honorary awards from their airline.

CBS News - Feb. 9

An American Teacher Went to Ukraine. Now He’s in a Russian Prison.

Stephen Hubbard was a wanderer. But when he moved to Ukraine, the war brought arrest, torture and imprisonment. He turns 73 this week.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

Trump: Super Bowl teams 'embody the best of the American Dream'

President Trump said the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl “embody the best of the American Dream” in a Sunday message. “I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

For many Palestinian Americans, Trump’s Gaza plan evokes legacy of displacement

In Dearborn, a largely Arab American town where Trump made gains, his plan to take over Gaza is met with ‘disgust’. For Palestinian Americans in Dearborn, Michigan , like Zaynah Jadallah and her ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

For Japanese Americans displaced by war and now wildfire, roots remain elusive

Families whose homes burned in the LA fires recall second world war evacuations and fight to retain connection. The beige ranch house on Mariposa Street had a tatami room with paper windows – a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Shark attack injures 2 American women, one seriously, in the Bahamas

Two American women suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack in the Bahamas, local authorities said. The incident is under investigation.

CBS News - Feb. 10

How Charlie Kirk Became the Youth Whisperer of the American Right

Collecting donors, voters, TikTok viewers and high-powered friends on his way into Trump’s inner circle.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

2 Americans injured in suspected shark attack in the Bahamas: Police

The two female tourists were swimming in Bimini Bay on Friday around 6:30 p.m. when they were injured in a suspected shark attack, police said.

ABC News - Feb. 10

How Americans feel about Trump's first weeks back in office

70% of Americans say President Trump is doing what he promised in his campaign, whether they approve of his job or not, according to new CBS News polling. But a majority do say they like what they ...