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Trump tariffs on Canada would jeopardize U.S. race to dominate artificial intelligence, former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says

Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday called for President Donald Trump to definitively take the threat of tariffs off the table.

CNBC - 2d

Ramaswamy poised to shake up Ohio governor's race

When Vivek Ramaswamy formally launches his expected bid to succeed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate appears on track to become the favorite for ...

The Hill - 3d

Under Trump, conservatives reignite a battle over race and the Constitution

President Donald Trump's new war on diversity programs has renewed a long-running legal battle over the meaning the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.

NBC News - 4d

Peters retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race for Democrats

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters’s (D) unexpected decision to not seek another term in 2026 has scrambled what was already expected to be a closely fought race in a key battleground. Democrats knew that ...

The Hill - 4d

Mercedes raced by Moss and Fangio sells for record £42.75m

A Mercedes raced by Formula One legends Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio sells for a record £42.75m at auction.

BBC News - 5d

The global AI race: Is China catching up to the US?

The release of DeepSeek’s new model has shaken assumptions about who has the upper hand in developing the technology

Financial Times - 6d

Companies Race to Ship Goods Ahead of Trump Tariffs

Trump’s tariffs could upend world trade and prompt domestic production.

Inc. - Jan. 30

Trump signs order aimed at critical race theory in schools

President Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.

CBS News - Jan. 29

Trump's executive order aims to restrict education related to race, gender, politics

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that aims to cut federal funding to schools that teach certain lessons about race, sex, gender or politics.

ABC News - Jan. 29

Yahoo Sports AM: The college GM arms race

In today's edition: The college GM arms race, five teams to watch ahead of the NBA trade deadline, January baseball, Embiid misses his 400th game, $300 million for one goal, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 29

Pete Buttigieg Considers Michigan’s 2026 Senate Race

The suddenly open seat in a top-tier battleground has several Michigan politicians taking a serious look.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

How China Is Reacting to DeepSeek Upending the A.I. Race

Social media exploded in a celebration after the news that a Chinese start-up had made an artificial intelligence tool that was more efficient than any in the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Stars, doves and Drag Race crown at The Vivienne's funeral

TV stars, singers and drag queens join family to say farewell to James Lee Williams, aka The Vivienne.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Trump sparks race for trade deals to counter US tariffs

Nations turn to tactic used in US president’s first term when more bilateral agreements were signed

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth

The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Trump's executive actions kick off race to courts. It's just the beginning.

President Trump's wave of executive actions signed soon after taking office has already sparked at least half a dozen lawsuits.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Shiffrin, healed from puncture, to race next week

Mikaela Shiffrin has recovered from her ski crash two months ago and tells The Associated Press that she plans to return to racing next week at a World Cup slalom in Courchevel, France.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Ocasio-Cortez: Second Trump term 'billionaire feeding frenzy,' 'kiss a‑‑ race'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that the second term for President Trump is a “billionaire feeding frenzy” and “kiss a‑‑ race.” During “The Weekly Show” podcast hosted by ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery

Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also have spared some homes from the flames.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Mexico races to prepare dozens of shelters for Trump mass deportations

Tijuana declares state of emergency as federal government adds tens of thousands of shelter spaces

Financial Times - Jan. 18

FirstFT: US officials race to avert TikTok ban

Also in today’s newsletter, manufacturing surge boosts China’s economy and Mark Carney launches bid to become Canada’s PM

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’

Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals. Mike Pence called on Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

With a Series of Actions, Biden Races to Constrain Trump

The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term to cement his agenda, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Sources: Chelsea lead race to sign Naomi Girma

Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Trump’s ‘energy tsar’ says US will lose ‘AI arms race’ without fossil fuels

Doug Burgum claims American reliance on renewable energy will hinder national security and boost China

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Ossoff braces for expensive, marquee Georgia Senate race

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's first reelection bid, set to be a marquee 2026 Senate race, has both parties sharpening their knives. The GOP sees his seat as one of the best opportunities to ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Forest in title race, says Liverpool boss Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Nottingham Forest '"deserve'" to be considered Premier League title contenders.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires

Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

China is winning the race for green supremacy

The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy trade

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China

Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age

Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s will

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’

Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platforms