A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges.
As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.
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Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
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Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
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South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
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Police recover $769,000 in Tiffany jewelry swallowed by Texas man
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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
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The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy
Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Navarro: US in 'difficult transition from Bidenomics to Trumpnomics'
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Trump, said Wednesday that the U.S. is “in a difficult transition from Bidenomics to Trumpnomics.” “Help us understand, what is the bigger picture ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
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Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'
After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Why is Donald Trump crashing the US economy? Because he’s high on his own supply of fake news | Jonathan Freedland
Addicted to Fox News and outlets even more extreme, the president finds support and justification for actions disastrous to Americans and the world. Not content with shattering the post-1945 ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Meet the 21-year-old helping coders use AI to cheat in Google and other tech job interviews
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Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire
US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
The US economy is heading for recession
Donald Trump’s policy agenda is sapping American animal spiritsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
5 risks facing the US economy under Trump
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power
New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and RussiaFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
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IRS taxpayer help office in crosshairs
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
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Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.BBC News - 6d -
Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says
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US attorney general to bring charges for Tesla damage, citing ‘domestic terrorism’
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Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.NBC News - 4d -
Tech partnership can make US, UK economies great again
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