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Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several other Americans are still detainedABC News - 7h -
Could Trump's tariffs weaken the American economy?
President Trump said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on "every country" sometime this week. That means that the U.S. would match any tariffs foreign countries place on it with identical tariffs ...CBS News - 9h -
Could Trump's tariffs cost Americans their jobs?
The White House says President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect on March 12. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signaled he could retaliate against the ...CBS News - 9h -
Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany’s upcoming election of “constant about turns,” while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving ...ABC News - 22h -
Trump secures release of American detained in Russia
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who has been detained in Russia on drug charges since his arrest in 2021. National ...The Hill - 15h -
‘Trump trades’ start to misfire as dollar weakens
Treasuries rally as investors take more bearish view on economic impact of new president’s policiesFinancial Times - 17h -
Many Argentines back Milei on economy. His war on diversity is more divisive.
Polls show many Argentines oppose the president's strongly conservative social views — despite crediting him for stabilizing the embattled economy.NBC News - 19h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 20h -
China unveils ‘silver trains’ for ageing tourists to keep economy on track
Rail services catering to the elderly come as Beijing grapples with declining population and slower growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.CNBC - 1d -
What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items
President Trump and Elon Musk want the U.S. penny gone. There are currently 114 billion pennies in circulation, but the economy will be okay without the coin.CNBC - 1d -
How Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs will affect Americans
President Trump is set to announce a new round of tariffs that will impact steel and aluminum prices. Kristin Myers, the editor-in-chief of ETF.com, joins CBS News with more on how American ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest data on how the country’s economy is performingFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Bomb threat investigated aboard American Airlines flight
An American Airlines flight was delayed last week after the crew alerted authorities about suspicious activity on the plane.ABC News - 2d -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - 2d -
How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Germany’s weak economy has strong foundations
Embracing creative destruction would revive the country’s fortunesFinancial Times - 2d -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s Shameful Campaign Against Transgender Americans
Trump’s attacks on trans people are on the wrong side of history and humanity.The New York Times - 2d -
Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
The real threat to American prosperity
Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu on trade wars, tech industry hubris — and how loss of faith in US institutions could spiralFinancial Times - 4d -
How will a weakened Iran navigate the turbulent future?
Mohsen M Milani’s book charts the Islamic Republic’s rise to ‘peak power’ and the fall-out from Hamas’s assault on IsraelFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 4d -
Transgender Americans sue over Trump passport policy
Seven transgender or non-binary Americans sued the Trump administration Friday over its new policy preventing people from obtaining passports with sex designations that match their gender ...The Hill - 4d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 4d
