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What does Ontario's electricity surcharge mean for New York?
A 25% surcharge on electricity from Ontario, Canada, took effect in three U.S. states on Monday in response to planned tariffs from the Trump administration. New York is the nation's biggest ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...The Hill - 4d -
The public is losing patience with Trump — it's time for Democrats to pounce
It isn’t enough for Trump and his Republican goons to stumble into major policy failures — Democrats must also find effective messaging that shows voters that their so-called populist heroes are ...The Hill - 3d -
Canada will level $20B in tariffs in response to Trump moves on steel, aluminum
Canada is expected to impose $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs after President Trump decided to enforce a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which went into effect Wednesday. ...The Hill - 3d -
Chainsaws, coffeemakers, gum: How the E.U. is targeting U.S. products with retaliatory tariffs
The European Union is planning new tariffs on a wide range of U.S. imports next month in response to President Donald Trump’s new taxes on imported aluminum and steel that went into effect Wednesday.MarketWatch - 3d -
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, ...CBS News - 3d -
Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions
Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of the most cost-effective programs within the federal government.The Hill - 2d -
Evacuations ordered in California as mudslide threat ramps up from storm
A flood watch is still in effect for parts of California where heavy rain in burned areas is creating landslide concerns, forcing thousands to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports ...CBS News - 2d -
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”The New York Times - 2d -
Creating art under Trump will become harder but it will remain vital | Seph Rodney
The president’s attacks on diversity and immigration have already affected many artists and will affect many more in the coming months. One of the most pernicious effects of a bully’s intimidation ...The Guardian - 1d -
His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.
New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors. The gut microbes can affect the immune system.NBC News - 1d -
Victory resists
Girona 1-1 ValenciaOne more point. The team dominated the game and enjoyed some good chances, but could not find the necessary accuracy against an effective Valencia side. Despite the push of ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - 6d -
‘They brought it on themselves’: a new low in US-Ukraine relations
Diplomats gasp as Keith Kellogg claims Zelenskyy to blame for soured relations with America. There was an audible gasp in the room at the Council on Foreign Relations as Keith Kellogg, the White ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ella Baron on the US’s changing international status – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind
The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.The New York Times - 5d -
Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery
An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.The New York Times - 5d -
US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'
The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.BBC News - 5d -
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...The Hill - 4d -
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.BBC News - 4d -
US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia
Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territoryFinancial Times - 4d -
US Capitol Police chief retiring in May
U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...The Hill - 4d -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - 4d -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - 3d -
Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US
Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister saysFinancial Times - 3d -
The US is short nearly 4 million homes
Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.The Hill - 3d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 3d -
Congress must end legalized theft on US highways
Marine veteran Stephen Lara lost his life savings in a highway stop by Nevada State Police, who seized his cash, highlighting the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act to protect ...The Hill - 3d -
US toughens visitor registration rules for Canadians
The United States is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by now requiring visitors in the U.S. longer than 30 days to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 ...The Hill - 3d -
Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food
Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.The New York Times - 3d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 3d -
Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industryFinancial Times - 2d -
What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still doesFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Watch: Putin responds to US ceasefire proposal
The Russian president said he was in favour 30-day ceasefire but added there were 'nuances'.BBC News - 2d -
The Indo-Pacific grapples with a reckless China and feckless US
Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on BeijingFinancial Times - 2d -
Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers
Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting driveFinancial Times - 1d -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - 1d