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Will choosing Hispanic as a 'race' on the census do a better job of identifying Latinos?
When Monica Sanchez fills out official forms that inquire about race, she sometimes feels annoyed by the options.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden to ask U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Menthol cigarettes are killing Black Americans. Advocates are suing the government to change that
A deadline for the White House to review a proposal to ban the extra-addictive cigarettes expired last month with no action. A 1963 ad for Kool cigarettes features a Black man and woman, both holding lit cigarettes. The man, smiling, gazes down at ...The Guardian - World -
To many Black Americans, the O.J. Simpson verdict was bigger than O.J. Simpson
The O.J. Simpson trial and the reactions to his acquittal revealed the trench-like division between white and Black America in a time shortly after the 1992 L.A. RiotsNBC News - Top stories -
Biden warns of ‘extreme voices’ targeting Black Americans at National Action Network Convention
President Biden on Friday warned about the “extreme voices” in the country he said are targeting Black Americans. During virtual remarks at the National Action Network Convention, the president said there are threats to turn back the clock on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: Survey
More Black Americans are concerned about their local exposure to air pollution than other racial or ethnic groups, a new survey found. Gallup's survey found 53 percent of Black adults are “very” or “fairly” concerned about exposure to four types ...The Hill - Politics -
US and EU prepare fresh sanctions against Iran after Israel attack
Most European capitals support tougher stance but are wary of designating Revolutionary Guards a terror groupFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Will inflation ever go down? That’s what frustrated Americans are asking ahead of March CPI.
It’s a question that may have crossed your mind, perhaps after shopping for groceries or reading the headlines: When are things going to start getting cheaper? Will inflation ever go down?MarketWatch - Business -
How Ippei Mizuhara descended into a sports betting nightmare
Texts included in a federal complaint depict Ippei Mizuhara's apparent descent into a sports betting addiction and the bookie who kept extending him credit.ESPN - Sports -
Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership
Fumio Kishida warns of risks from China in address to Congress and says Japan determined to do more to share responsibility. Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, on Thursday called on Americans to overcome their “self-doubt” as he offered a ...The Guardian - World -
US asks China to tell Iran not to retaliate against Israel
Diplomatic push comes as Washington says Tehran is readying military response to strike on consulateFinancial Times - Business -
Ukraine sees an 'extremely strange' double standard after U.S. and allies help defend Israel
Ukraine sees a double standard in U.S. and allies helping Israel shoot down the Iran attack while it waits for new support against Russian attacks.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the haul
Donald Trump's campaign operation is requesting that Republican candidates and groups who use him in fundraising asks share a portion of the funds raised.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Companies are using inflation to price-gouge Americans – and making it worse | Robert Reich
Thanks to near-monopolies in many industries, corporations are seeing record profits as consumers struggle with high prices. We learned this week that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.5% in March from a year earlier, up from 3.2% in February, ...The Guardian - World -
Americans say Biden, Trump presidencies hurt US for different reasons: Poll
Americans believe both President Biden and former President Trump’s times in office did more harm than good, but they say so for different reasons, a new survey found. The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs survey found that people think Biden’s ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
American trust in US military no longer highest among G7 nations: Survey
Americans' confidence in the U.S. military dipped last year, losing its top spot among the other Group of Seven (G7) countries, according to a new Gallup poll. American's confidence in the U.S. military dipped to 81 percent in 2023, down 5 points ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Correct a black mark in US history’: former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court
Jury trial against military contractor CACI over ‘sadistic, blatant and wanton abuses’ comes 20 years after scandal broke. The first trial to contend with the post-9/11 abuse of detainees in US custody begins on Monday, in a case brought by three ...The Guardian - World -
Blinken assures US support of Black Sea allies as Ukraine urges military aid during conference
The U.S. secretary of state has assured allies bordering the Black Sea they can depend on his country's support to make the region more secure, prosperous and integratedABC News - World - Ukraine -
Trump campaign asks for portion of fundraising from candidates who use his name or image
The Trump campaign is asking GOP candidates and committees to share a portion of their fundraising haul from messages that use the former president’s name, image and likeness, a new move campaign officials say is designed to protect small-dollar ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
What does Liz Truss’s book tell us about her American ambitions?
The former prime minister spent just 49 days in office but wants to stay on the world stage. Her attacks on Biden and praise for Trump are aimed at the populist right. In her new book, the former British prime minister Liz Truss directs scathing ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale
Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craftABC News - World -
Only 9 percent of young Americans say US ‘headed in the right direction’: Survey
Only 9 percent of young Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction, according to a new poll. The survey, released Thursday from Harvard Kennedy School's Insitute of Politics, found that less than 10 percent of voters 18-29 said ...The Hill - Politics -
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale
Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craftABC News - Entertainment -
‘I consider myself blessed’: I’m 67, frugal and use washable toilet paper. Am I allowed to save or invest if I’m on Medicaid?
“I worked hard for over 40 years, but never at very well-paying jobs.”MarketWatch - Business -
2 alleged Iraqi militants arrested in Germany, accused of keeping Yazidi girls as slaves
Prosecutors say two Iraqis accused of being members of the Islamic State group and keeping two young Yazidi girls as slaves as well as sexually and physically abusing them have been arrested in GermanyABC News - World -
3 investments to consider with inflation rising
Here are three investments you can make to protect your portfolio from the impact of rising inflation rates.CBS News - Top stories -
Senate kills articles of impeachment against Mayorkas
The Democratic-controlled Senate voted Wednesday to kill both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.CNN - Top stories -
Let Americans Bank Again
A 2010 U.S. tax law can make it almost impossible for expats to open accounts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Battle for the American West
How four elk hunters and a ladder could reshape Wyoming’s chequered frontiersFinancial Times - Business -
Homicides Are Plummeting in American Cities
Killings are falling from their Covid-era increases in cities including New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Where Is the American Pressure on Hamas?
Biden could set a deadline for Hamas to release the hostages—or else the U.S. will double its lethal support to Israel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Donald Trump and American Justice
Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to others during his term.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
She Was a Black Entrepreneur. Then She Decided to Help Other Black Entrepreneurs.
Janice Malone was distressed when she saw few other business owners who looked like her. That’s when she launched her next career.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Forget Back to Black. Here are eight great fake music biopics
If you really want to know about making music, fame, exploitation, addiction, egos and challenging personalities – look to fiction. Here are our favourites . Making a movie about an iconic musician can be perilous – there are so many stakeholders ...The Guardian - World -
Consolidating debt with home equity: Pros and cons to consider
You have the option to consolidate your debt with a home equity loan, but should you? Find out more here.CBS News - Top stories -
Is It Time To Consider Buying TRC Synergy Berhad (KLSE:TRC)?
TRC Synergy Berhad ( KLSE:TRC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 38...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden considering request to drop Assange charges
Australia wants the US president to end attempts to extradite the Wikileaks founder from the UK.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden 'considering' Australia's request to drop prosecution of Assange
President Biden on Wednesday said his administration is considering a request from Australia to drop the United States's prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. “We’re considering it," Biden said when asked about the issue during a ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Says U.S. Is Considering Dropping Assange Case
The WikiLeaks founder has been held in London as he has battled extradition to the United States on charges related to his publication of classified documents.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
President Biden considers dropping Julian Assange prosecution
President Biden is considering a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. NBC News' Matt Bradley explains why Biden is considering the request and the charges that still remain outside of the U.S.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden