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How Retaliatory Tariffs by China, Canada and Mexico Could Harm American Farmers
Trade wars during President Trump’s first term slashed billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports. Farmers and trade groups expect an even bigger hit this time.The New York Times - 1d -
31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll
More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health ...The Hill - 1d -
Kentucky Distillers' Association responds to Trump tariffs: 'Hard-working Americans … will suffer'
entucky’s bourbon industry is bracing for potential economic fallout after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico this week — and after all three countries ...The Hill - 1d -
Americans are racing to prep for tariffs, but many aren’t ready — especially this group
The sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump has been talking about since he was on the campaign trail are finally here, and they’re arriving at a tough time for many Americans.MarketWatch - 1d -
US charges 12 Chinese nationals with hacking American agencies for Beijing
Justice department said suspects were involved in extensive ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’Financial Times - 1d -
Greenland's PM responds to Trump speech: "We don't want to be Americans"
"We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken. Our future will be decided by us in Greenland," Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said.CBS News - 1d -
North American pipeline company warns Trump tariffs will hit fuel prices
TC Energy chief says continent needs to deepen cross-border ties to avoid inflation and protect energy securityFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs 101: A tax on Americans that raises prices and lowers incomes
Congress has given the president the power to impose new taxes.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump held calls with American automakers worried about tariffs
President Trump spoke to the leaders of Stellantis, Ford and General Motors as his tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect. The stock prices for the American automakers fell after Mr. ...CBS News - 1d -
Air France-KLM targets ‘unbelievable’ spending of American travellers
Surge in demand for premium leisure will help airline group boost profits, says chief Ben SmithFinancial Times - 15h -
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market remains sturdy ahead of an expected purge of federal government employeesABC News - 8h -
More Americans tapping 401(k)s to pay for financial emergencies
More Americans than ever before are tapping their 401(k)s early to cover financial emergencies.The Hill - 8h -
Seven & i set to list North American 7-Eleven store business
Japanese group also planning $13bn share buyback and non-core assets sale under new chief as it fights takeoverFinancial Times - 10h -
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 11h -
With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?
The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
7 in 10 young Americans disapprove of DOGE work so far: Survey
A majority of young Americans disapprove of the work done by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) so far, a survey found. The survey, released by Axios and Generation Lab, found ...The Hill - 6h -
Americans elected Trump to lower prices — his policies could do the opposite
“We’re not seeing anything that is credibly going to address the high prices of food, housing, and health care that he pledged to do something about,” one economist said.MarketWatch - 5h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about 'access to cheap goods'
Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House's position on tariffs.CNBC - 2h -
American severance may be averted, but Europe’s leaders must fear the worst
Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aims. Europe live – latest updates With a mixture of regret, laced with ...The Guardian - 2h -
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover health care costs
For millions of Americans, paying for medical care often means going into debt, new data shows.CBS News - 1h -
Patel: FBI working to ‘zero out’ number of American hostages overseas
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency is working to “zero out” the number of American hostages held captive overseas. “My singular promise to you in this community is that I will do everything as ...The Hill - 1h -
Justin Hawkins: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me? “I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed”’ | The Q&A
The Darkness frontman on intrusive thoughts, stamping on cockroaches and a terrifying flight to South Africa. Born in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with ...The Guardian - 5d -
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of TuesdayABC News - Feb. 18 -
A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know
A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last weekABC News - Feb. 20 -
AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead
Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
The coaches show: HC and OC changes you need to know this offseason | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
It's the show we've been promising for awhile: The coaches show! Matt Harmon and Nate Tice go over every single head coach and offensive coordinator change this offseason and what impacts they will ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know
Vinícius Júnior is among the biggest stars at one of the world's top clubs, yet talk of a $1bn Saudi move won't go away. Here's what you need to know.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
What to know about failed Hamas return of Shiri Bibas' body, bus explosions in Israel
Israeli forces have announced that none of the bodies returned by Hamas Thursday belonged to Shiri Bibas, as originally believed. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on that and a ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.
The pandemic was declared in March 2020, shutting down travel for months. How did the lockdowns, and then the surge in demand, change the way you travel?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Coaching changes stir up fantasy football landscape: What you need to know | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Four high-profile new NFL head coaches are set to call offensive plays next season. Fantasy managers should pay attention.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Biden's SAVE repayment plan for student loan borrowers is dead. Here's what to know
Now that the Biden administration's SAVE plan is blocked, millions of student loan borrowers will need to find a new way to repay their debt.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
De'Vondre Campbell not revealing why he quit on 49ers: 'I know the truth and don’t care to clear anything up'
Campbell left the team's Week 15 game and did not return.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
What to know about Dan Caine, Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump ousted Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a President Biden appointee, who served as the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
How do I know young women are not OK? Their devastation over a doomed anglerfish | Emma Beddington
The death of one of the sea’s uglier creatures has led to an outpouring online. What is it about this unfortunate creature that has evoked such big feelings?. Here’s an unexpected addition to our ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
A New AI Worry: Many Young Coders No Longer Know How Their Code Really Works
Research recently showed that using AI may impact workers’ long term critical thinking powers. Another alarm bell raises worries that overreliance on AI to help write code will also have a ...Inc. - Feb. 24 -
AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for this season. See which teams hold down the top five spots.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
‘I know their names, what they eat’: tracking polar bears on Svalbard’s shifting icescapes
For more than 20 years, scientists have followed the animals in Norway’s Arctic archipelago to understand how they may adapt to changing threats as the ice they depend on melts. When Rolf-Arne ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar
Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weight. When I’ve been in the gym over the past few months, one of the things ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
His coffee is coveted around the world. His son doesn’t know if his future is on the farm
‘Pepe’ Jijón loves his life in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, but for his son Jose, the excitement of New York city calls. On an October day, Jose Jijon rang up a customer’s $35 bag of coffee at a ...The Guardian - Feb. 25