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How China is setting up shop in America’s backyard
An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlightFinancial Times - 10h -
A new era of political violence is taking hold in America
Violent populism is growing as norms unravel and break downFinancial Times - 2d -
How America Turned Allies into Enemies in Afghanistan
The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be.The New York Times - 2d -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Dec. 6-12, 2024 Faithful in Chile threw rose petals on a statue of the Virgin Mary during a commemoration of the Immaculate Conception, in Valparaíso. People rode the Samba Train to celebrate ...ABC News - 3d -
America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken
The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...The Hill - 3d -
Countering China: Foreign aid in America’s national interest
Like Japan, the United Kingdom and France, the United States must have a more direct alignment between its foreign aid and commercial interests.The Hill - 4d -
Trump Chooses Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Ms. Lake, a former TV news anchor turned right-wing firebrand who has called journalists “monsters,” would be in charge of a federally funded news outlet with a huge global audience.The New York Times - 4d -
Will Trump pull America back from the world?
So-called restrainers reject post-Cold War foreign policy consensusFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.CBS News - 4d -
Trump taps Kari Lake for director of Voice of America
President-elect Trump announced he is tapping Kari Lake, a former news anchor and staunch Trump supporter, to head the government-funded news outlet Voice of America. “I am pleased to announce that ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump on Wray resignation: 'A great day for America'
President-elect Trump on Wednesday celebrated FBI Director Christopher Wray's planned resignation from the post, calling it a "great day for America" and arguing it would lead to necessary changes ...The Hill - 4d -
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.The New York Times - 4d -
America's swing to the right in 2024 was wide, if not always deep
Trump gained ground in every state and most counties in the 2024 election compared to 2020.ABC News - 5d -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 5d -
Gaetz to join One America News
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is joining One America News next month as a host, the network announced Tuesday. Gaetz, during an appearance on the staunchly pro-Trump network Monday, said he would ...The Hill - 5d -
Investing in America
The third annual FT-Nikkei Investing in America report looks at how overseas companies are negotiating the newly uncertain investment climate in the USFinancial Times - 6d -
'White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America
Analysts at ING said the significance of critical raw materials like lithium seemed to be "making less headlines" in the coverage of the free trade agreement.CNBC - 6d -
North America Innovative Lawyers
The FT Top 35 law firms and the people, strategies and breakthroughs that will sustain them in an era of upheaval. Plus: generative AI disputes over copyright; the Supreme Court and the regulators; ...Financial Times - 6d -
Has Trump's election put an end to woke culture in America?
Donald Trump's election has given Americans permission to stop fearing what the say, and his return to the White House may put a dent in the woke culture.The Hill - 6d -
10 years later: The CIA ‘Torture Report’ and America’s accountability deficit
With respect to post-9/11 torture, the U.S. has persistently dodged its obligations.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum
In the first candidate’s forum in the race for Democratic National Committee chair, all four publicly declared candidates spoke to Young Democrats of America (YDA) at their annual winter meeting, ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Swamp Notes: America’s first ‘Bitcoin president’
Cryptocurrencies used to be ‘anti-establishment’. Donald Trump might change that.Financial Times - Dec. 7 -
The Barn — Emmett Till, the boy whose murder still haunts America
Seven decades on, Wright Thompson casts new light on the brutal night that sparked the civil rights movementFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Kabir Singh, comedian and former 'America's Got Talent' contestant, dies at 39
Comedian and "America's Got Talent" semi-finalist Kabir Singh has died, a family member confirmed to NBC News.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool
From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2024 Relatives grieved at a funeral service for police officer Jeff Petit-Dieu in Haiti. Massive balloons passed through the streets of Santiago, Chile, for a Christmas festival. ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Can Martial Law Happen in America?
Events in South Korea have people thinking.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Biden marks America's contribution to African infrastructure during Angola visit
From a hillside overlooking the Bay of Corimba, President Joe Biden declared: “The future runs through Angola, through Africa.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s
Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
America’s nightmare is two feral parties
The Democrats might decide that playing by the rules has got them nowhereFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit
US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country. Joe Biden addressed America’s history of enslavement in a speech on ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3