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Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.BBC News - 1d -
MLB Uses Tech to Shorten Food Lines While Game Time Shrinks
Major League Baseball updated its rulebook in 2023 to increase the pace of action on the field. But the changes put concessionaires on the clock, too. Rishav Dash, senior director of analytics for ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US health agency layoffs gut mine safety, infertility and smoking programs
Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling . Experts in everything from mine safety to smoking and infertility were hit by mass layoffs ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dem attorneys general use new media to mount Trump resistance
Court proceedings might often unfold behind closed doors, but the Democratic attorneys general challenging President Trump’s expansive agenda want to bring their work to your feed. Democratic ...The Hill - 1d -
Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'
The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert.BBC News - 1d -
Flying Pig no longer No. 1 marathon in US. So, where does it rank?
USA TODAY readers voted the Flying Pig as the No. 1 marathon in the U.S. in 2024. So where did they rank the event for 2025?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alec Baldwin: US 'in a pre-Civil War culture now'
Alec Baldwin says the country is in a "bad" state of political division, describing it as a "pre-Civil War" environment. "Boy, you can see now that we are in a pre-Civil War culture now," the "30 ...The Hill - 1d -
US cancels visa of Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias
The ex-president of Costa Rica has compared Donald Trump's behaviour with that of a Roman emperor.BBC News - 1d -
Al Udeid Air Base: A strategic asset for US power in the Gulf
Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a strategic and fully operational hub that supports U.S. military operations across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, and relocating CENTCOM's forward ...The Hill - 1d -
US midwest and south faces potentially deadly floods and severe tornadoes
Forecasters say potent storm system moving east could become supercharged and bring ‘life-threatening’ flooding. Potentially deadly flash flooding, high-magnitude tornadoes and baseball-sized hail ...The Guardian - 1d -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 1d -
English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money
Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministersFinancial Times - 1d -
US banks predict climate goals will fail – but air conditioning firms will thrive
Reports predict global heating will bring catastrophes and that air conditioning market could grow by 41%. The world is on track for disastrous global heating – but this will create profits for ...The Guardian - 1d -
To Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services
Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policy
President to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest trading partners and says new charges will bring about ‘golden age’. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump announced sweeping ...The Guardian - 1d -
One Knox tops Greenville to advance to third round of US Open Cup
One Knox is undefeated this season with three wins and a draw.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why US overtures to Russia are shaking up central Europe’s politics
The rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin poses awkward questions for those who admire Donald Trump but are suspicious of MoscowFinancial Times - 23h -
Apple and other US tech groups hit as Trump targets suppliers
Shares in big retailers also tumble as they face turmoil in China and other manufacturing basesFinancial Times - 1d -
US coffee drinkers in for double shot of pain from tariffs
Beans and chocolate prices set to rise as a result of new leviesFinancial Times - 16h -
Morning Report — Trump’s tariffs deepen US economic uncertainty
In today’s issue: President Trump’s rollout of steep tariffs aimed at allied trading partners on Wednesday sparked international head-shaking and renewed warnings at home about lasting U.S. ...The Hill - 17h -
Insulin Test Used to Convict Lucy Letby of Murder Was Unreliable, Experts Say
A new report by neonatal and toxicology experts casts doubt on the test results that were pivotal to the case against the British nurse.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump launches 10% minimum tariffs on every US trading partner
President Donald Trump announced an across-the-board minimum 10% tariff on all trading partners, with some "reciprocal tariffs" imposed on dozens of countries he says are ripping the United States ...NBC News - 16h -
Europe Has Economic Power. Can It Use It Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.The New York Times - 14h -
US coffee drinkers in for double shot of pain from tariffs
Beans and chocolate prices set to rise as a result of new leviesFinancial Times - 16h -
Eric Trump: Countries that rush to negotiate trade deal with US ‘will win’
Eric Trump, one of President Trump's sons, advised the many countries that will face new tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. to act quickly to negotiate with his father. "I wouldn’t want to be ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 13h -
Macron suggests pause on US investment as EU leaders condemn Trump tariffs
Von der Leyen calls tariffs ‘a major blow to world economy’ while calling for last-ditch negotiations. European leaders have condemned Donald Trump’s tariffs as “fundamentally wrong” and creating ...The Guardian - 11h -
Jeep and Chrysler maker Stellantis to furlough 900 US workers
Component facilities in Michigan and Indiana are hit after carmaker idles production in Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - 11h -
Why a stock market selloff may trigger a US recession
The American economy is increasingly reliant on the spending of high-income households, which could pose a risk to the economy if the stock market experiences a correction.The Hill - 9h -
What Trump's sweeping tariffs mean for the US economy and you?
The tariffs will be a 'huge, huge shock to the economy,' one expert said.ABC News - 7h -
Trump triggers race to offer US concessions before tariffs hit
Nations prepare offers to Washington including weapons deals, dropping their own tariffs and moves against ChinaFinancial Times - 9h -
California auto racing prodigy uses car to help kids with autism
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.CBS News - 7h -
UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs
The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.BBC News - 6h -
Shares of Wall Street firms rocked by new US tariff regime
Financiers thought Trump would usher in a pro-business era but financial stocks have stumbled as tariff plans became clearFinancial Times - 7h -
Trump says US will ‘soon’ slap tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals
Wall Street’s blue-chip companies including Apple tumble as investors rush for safety of government bondsFinancial Times - 5h -
What tariffs could mean for US workers, consumers and the economy
President Trump’s Wednesday tariff announcement was larger in scope than many businesses and policy analysts were predicting, with the imposition of a 10 percent general tariff on imports to the ...The Hill - 5h -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 5h -
Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022ABC News - 3h -
UAW president stresses ‘excess capacity’ in US amid tariffs, auto layoffs
United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain stressed that there is an “excess capacity” in the auto industry within the United States amid President Trump’s tariffs and layoffs at certain manufacturers. ...The Hill - 54m -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - Mar. 24
