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Why Americans Queue for $15 Ice Cream and a $100 Caviar Pint
A Minnesota pandemic project became a thriving small business by combining limited releases, elaborate flavours and demand for affordable indulgence.
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Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Moonshot founder Yang Zhilin returned to China after studying in America, joining a growing movement of Chinese brilliant researchers whose homecoming is strengthening Beijing’s artificial-intelligence sector. This is what happened to Am...
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Search Continues for Missing American Woman in Grenada
Authorities in Grenada continue searching for a missing American citizen as U.S. officials monitor the investigation into the high-profile disappearance.
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Heat Wave Expands as Forecasters Warn of Severe Storms in Several Regions
Meteorologists warned that areas already facing dangerous heat could also experience severe thunderstorms, increasing weather-related risks across multiple parts of the United States.
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Wall Street Prepares for a Critical Week of Federal Reserve Decisions and Corporate Results
Investors are closely watching this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting alongside earnings from major U.S. companies, both of which are expected to shape market sentiment and interest rate expectations.
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Federal Election Cases Keep Supreme Court at the Center of Washington's Legal Battles
Legal challenges involving federal election procedures continue to move through the courts, positioning the Supreme Court to play a pivotal role in defining the scope of federal election authority before the midterms.
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Republican Lawmakers Remain Divided Over Trump's Election Reform Agenda
Differences within the Republican Party over elements of President Trump's election proposals continue to emerge as the administration presses ahead with broader voting reforms.
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Artificial Intelligence Investment Continues to Drive Wall Street Strategy
Investors remain focused on large-scale Artificial Intelligence infrastructure spending, including financing for major data center projects that continue to shape expectations for the technology sector.
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Technology Stocks Gain Ahead of Major Corporate Earnings
Shares of leading semiconductor and technology companies advanced as investors positioned for earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft later this week.
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Oil Prices Fall as Pause in Iran Conflict Eases Supply Concerns
Crude oil prices declined after the suspension of U.S. military operations against Iran reduced immediate fears of supply disruptions, providing relief to energy markets and inflation expectations.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Washington for Talks With President Trump
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting President Donald Trump to discuss Iran, regional security and the future of U.S.-Israel cooperation following recent military tensions.
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Seattle Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured
Authorities are investigating a shooting at a Seattle food festival that killed two people and injured several others, renewing concerns over public safety at large gatherings.
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Release of Anthony Fauci's Pandemic-Era Diary Renews Debate Over COVID-19 Response
Materials released by Senator Rand Paul, including diary notes from former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, have reignited political debate over federal decision-making during the COVID-19 pan...
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Questions Planned Deportations to Haiti
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said deporting Haitian migrants to Haiti would be a mistake given the country's humanitarian conditions, adding a prominent Republican voice to the national immigration debate.
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Federal Survey Reports Improvement in Youth Mental Health and Substance Use
New federal survey data indicate improving trends in youth mental health and lower substance use, providing policymakers with updated measures of adolescent well-being.
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Wildfire Smoke Degrades Air Quality Across Much of the United States
Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest is spreading into the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, reducing air quality across large parts of the country.
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Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Draws National Political Attention
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has intensified as leading candidates debate healthcare, electability and the party's direction, making it one of the most closely watched races ahead of the midterm elections.
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Extreme Heat Warnings Stretch Across Large Areas of the United States
The National Weather Service has issued widespread heat advisories and extreme heat warnings across multiple states, with temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees Fahrenheit and officials urging residents to take precautions against he...
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Pentagon Updates U.S. Casualty Figures as Iran Military Operations Remain Paused
The Pentagon released higher U.S. casualty figures from the conflict with Iran while military operations remained on hold for a third consecutive night, as diplomatic efforts continued and oil prices retreated.
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President Trump Reaffirms Support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
President Donald Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continued over the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran, keeping national security leadership under close scrutiny.
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Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Cancellation of Billions in Clean Energy Grants
Court filings indicate the administration canceled billions of dollars in clean energy grants, prompting renewed legal and political debate over federal spending priorities and industrial policy.
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Trump Administration Revises Asylum Procedures to Accelerate Immigration Cases
The administration has introduced new procedures allowing asylum officers to refer certain cases directly to immigration judges without full interviews, marking another significant change to federal immigration enforcement and case proce...
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Markets Turn to Federal Reserve Decision and Big Tech Earnings After Middle East Tensions Ease
U.S. markets stabilized as easing tensions in the Middle East helped lower oil prices, while investors shifted their attention to this week's Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports from several of the country's largest technology c...
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Senate Moves Jay Clayton Closer to Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence
The Senate voted to advance Jay Clayton's nomination, bringing him closer to leading the U.S. intelligence community as lawmakers seek permanent leadership for one of the government's most important national security institutions.
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President Trump Defends Tariffs as Foundation of His Manufacturing Agenda
Speaking in Michigan, President Donald Trump argued that his tariff policies have strengthened U.S. manufacturing and the automotive industry, reinforcing trade policy as a central pillar of the administration's economic strategy.
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President Trump Says Iran Talks Continue While Warning Military Action Could Resume
President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in talks with Iran but warned military operations could restart if diplomacy fails, underscoring the administration's effort to combine negotiations with military pressure followin...
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President Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Reinstate Federal Voter Eligibility Order
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a federal voter eligibility initiative after lower courts blocked the measure, making election administration one of the most consequential legal disputes ahead...
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Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Gains National Attention
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become one of the country's most closely watched races as leading candidates debate healthcare, electability and the future direction of the party ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump Reaffirms Support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
President Donald Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continued over the administration's handling of tensions with Iran, keeping national security leadership in focus during an active period of foreign polic...
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Trump Administration Revises Asylum Procedures to Speed Immigration Cases
The Trump administration has introduced new procedures allowing asylum officers to refer certain cases directly to immigration judges without full interviews, marking another significant change to federal immigration enforcement and asyl...
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Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Cancellation of Clean Energy Grants
Court filings show the Trump administration canceled billions of dollars in clean energy grants, prompting political and legal scrutiny as debates continue over federal spending priorities and industrial policy.
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Trump Says Diplomacy With Iran Continues While Warning Military Action Remains an Option
President Donald Trump said the United States remains engaged in talks with Iran but warned that military action could resume if diplomacy fails, reflecting the administration's effort to balance negotiations with continued strategic pre...
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Republican Divisions Emerge Over Trump's Election Reform Agenda
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has questioned advancing the SAVE Act, highlighting differences within the Republican Party over parts of President Trump's election agenda even as the White House continues to push for broader voting re...
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Federal Voter Eligibility Initiative
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court after lower courts blocked a federal voter eligibility initiative, placing election administration and voting rules at the center of an increasingly significant legal and politic...
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President Trump Defends Tariff Strategy as White House Centers Economic Agenda on Manufacturing
President Donald Trump used a visit to Michigan to argue that his tariff policies have strengthened U.S. manufacturing and the automotive sector, reinforcing trade policy as a central pillar of the administration's economic message ahead...
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Economic Data Releases Will Help Shape Expectations for United States Growth
Alongside this week's Federal Reserve meeting, investors will monitor inflation, consumer confidence and other economic indicators that could influence expectations for growth, interest rates and financial markets. :::
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Congress Faces a Tight Legislative Calendar Before Midterm Campaigning Accelerates
Republican leaders are working to advance legislative priorities before attention shifts more fully to the 2026 midterm elections, increasing pressure on the Senate's schedule.
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Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
The retailer’s Hong Kong filing reveals slower growth, falling margins and mounting customs costs in its largest Western markets.
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United States Foreign Policy Remains Centered on the Middle East
Diplomatic engagement involving Iran and Israel continues to dominate the administration's foreign policy agenda as Washington seeks to prevent renewed regional escalation while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
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Financial Markets Turn From Geopolitical Risks to Inflation and Growth
As concerns over a wider Middle East conflict ease, investors are increasingly focused on inflation, interest rates and corporate profitability to gauge the direction of the United States economy.
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Corporate America Faces One of the Year's Busiest Earnings Weeks
A packed reporting calendar across technology, consumer and industrial companies is expected to provide investors with an important assessment of business conditions and economic momentum.
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White House Intensifies Focus on Middle East Diplomacy and Security
The Trump administration remains focused on balancing military readiness with diplomatic engagement as negotiations with Iran continue under a temporary pause in hostilities.
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Global Energy Markets Stabilize Following Pause in Middle East Fighting
The temporary halt in military action has reduced immediate concerns about disruptions to oil shipments, helping calm energy markets while diplomatic negotiations continue.
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United States Treasury Yields Edge Lower Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision
Government bond yields eased as investors balanced reduced geopolitical tensions against expectations for this week's Federal Reserve meeting and a series of key economic data releases.
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Artificial Intelligence Spending Remains a Defining Theme for Investors
Markets continue to assess whether heavy investment in Artificial Intelligence infrastructure by leading technology companies will deliver sustained earnings growth as reporting season accelerates.
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Major Technology Companies Enter a Critical Earnings Week
Quarterly results from Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and other technology leaders are expected to provide fresh insight into Artificial Intelligence investment, corporate spending and the outlook for the broader United States economy.
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Federal Reserve Meeting Becomes the Week's Most Closely Watched Economic Event
Investors are looking to the Federal Reserve for guidance on inflation and economic growth, with this week's policy decision expected to shape expectations for interest rates and borrowing costs.
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United States Financial Markets Shift Attention Back to Economic Fundamentals
With immediate geopolitical risks easing, investors are increasingly focused on corporate earnings, inflation and monetary policy as the primary drivers of market sentiment.
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Why Americans Queue for $15 Ice Cream and a $100 Caviar Pint
Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Search Continues for Missing American Woman in Grenada
Heat Wave Expands as Forecasters Warn of Severe Storms in Several Regions
Wall Street Prepares for a Critical Week of Federal Reserve Decisions and Corporate Results
Federal Election Cases Keep Supreme Court at the Center of Washington's Legal Battles
Republican Lawmakers Remain Divided Over Trump's Election Reform Agenda
Artificial Intelligence Investment Continues to Drive Wall Street Strategy
Technology Stocks Gain Ahead of Major Corporate Earnings
Oil Prices Fall as Pause in Iran Conflict Eases Supply Concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Washington for Talks With President Trump
Seattle Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured
Release of Anthony Fauci's Pandemic-Era Diary Renews Debate Over COVID-19 Response
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Questions Planned Deportations to Haiti
Federal Survey Reports Improvement in Youth Mental Health and Substance Use
Wildfire Smoke Degrades Air Quality Across Much of the United States
Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Draws National Political Attention
Extreme Heat Warnings Stretch Across Large Areas of the United States
Pentagon Updates U.S. Casualty Figures as Iran Military Operations Remain Paused
President Trump Reaffirms Support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Cancellation of Billions in Clean Energy Grants
Trump Administration Revises Asylum Procedures to Accelerate Immigration Cases
Markets Turn to Federal Reserve Decision and Big Tech Earnings After Middle East Tensions Ease
Senate Moves Jay Clayton Closer to Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump Defends Tariffs as Foundation of His Manufacturing Agenda
President Trump Says Iran Talks Continue While Warning Military Action Could Resume
President Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Reinstate Federal Voter Eligibility Order
Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Gains National Attention
President Trump Reaffirms Support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump Administration Revises Asylum Procedures to Speed Immigration Cases
Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Cancellation of Clean Energy Grants
Trump Says Diplomacy With Iran Continues While Warning Military Action Remains an Option
Republican Divisions Emerge Over Trump's Election Reform Agenda
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Federal Voter Eligibility Initiative
President Trump Defends Tariff Strategy as White House Centers Economic Agenda on Manufacturing
Economic Data Releases Will Help Shape Expectations for United States Growth
Congress Faces a Tight Legislative Calendar Before Midterm Campaigning Accelerates
Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
United States Foreign Policy Remains Centered on the Middle East
Financial Markets Turn From Geopolitical Risks to Inflation and Growth
Corporate America Faces One of the Year's Busiest Earnings Weeks
White House Intensifies Focus on Middle East Diplomacy and Security
Global Energy Markets Stabilize Following Pause in Middle East Fighting
United States Treasury Yields Edge Lower Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision
Artificial Intelligence Spending Remains a Defining Theme for Investors
Major Technology Companies Enter a Critical Earnings Week
Federal Reserve Meeting Becomes the Week's Most Closely Watched Economic Event
United States Financial Markets Shift Attention Back to Economic Fundamentals
Congress Refocuses on National Security and Election Legislation
Confirmation of a New Intelligence Chief Highlights Broader National Security Transition
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