82 m. ago Trump says baby bonuses are a ‘good idea.’ Can cash boost birth rates?

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to reverse America’s declining birthrate by offering incentives for larger families, potentially including a baby bonus.

Politics

14 h. ago Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with U.S.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview released Wednesday that Iran must give up all nuclear enrichment if it wants to make a deal during talks with the Trump administration and head off the threat of an armed conflict. Iran insists its nuclear program is for civilian energy use and says […]

Science

14 h. ago US Officials Mull Easing Tariffs Targeting the Auto Industry

The Trump administration is considering whether to reduce certain tariffs targeting the auto industry that carmaker executives have warned would deal a severe blow to profits and jobs.

Economics

18 h. ago Justice Department brings first terrorism case against alleged high

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has charged an alleged high-ranking member of Tren de Aragua in Colombia with terrorism offences, making the first case of its kind against a member of the gang the Trump administration has designated a foreign terrorist organization, officials said Wednesday. The case is part of a broad push to target […]

Events

18 h. ago A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

NEW YORK — A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has been subject to […]

Politics

22 h. ago Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while saying they serve “critical roles” and the Trump administration is willing to work with them.

Society

22 h. ago New York Democrats Push to Bring Back State Tax on Stock Sales

The threat of deep cuts in federal funding from the Trump administration is reigniting a push to bring back New York’s tax on stock sales.

Economics

44 h. ago Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that quarterly profits fell by 70% to to $409 million, or 12 cents a share. That’s far below analyst […]

Politics

50 h. ago Tesla, hammered by protests and plummeting sales, to report 1st quarter performance

Tesla reports first-quarter financial results after the bell Tuesday with the electric vehicle maker coping with sluggish sales and fallout from its CEO’s prominent role in the Trump administration. Wall Street expects Tesla to report a profit of 41 cents per share, down slightly from the year-ago quarter. Sales are estimated at $21.3 billion, on […]

Culture

55 h. ago Orsted Shares Slump After Trump Escalates Offshore Wind Threat

Orsted A/S shares dropped almost 10% on the first day of trading since President Donald Trump’s administration ordered another developer to halt construction of a wind farm off the US coast.

Other

65 h. ago Harvard poursuit l’administration Trump en justice contre le gel de ses subventions

Harvard a attaqué lundi l’administration Trump en justice au sujet du gel de subventions fédérales destinées à la prestigieuse université américaine.

Politics

66 h. ago Harvard poursuit l’administration Trump contre le gel de ses subventions

Le gouvernement accuse l’université d’avoir laissé prospérer l’antisémitisme pendant des mouvements étudiants.

Politics

67 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

67 h. ago Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze, escalating standoff

Trump’s administration had called for broad reforms at the university, and froze billions of dollars in federal funding after Harvard leaders defied the government's demands.

Politics

3 d. ago Boston Marathon Returns With Trump Fallout Rattling the Region

Duane Wesemann is one of about 30,000 people set to run in the Boston Marathon on Monday. Reaching the finish line is only part of his goal. He’s also seeking to raise money for research on vaccines to prevent future pandemics after the Trump administration scrapped his $10 million project.

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3 d. ago Attaques sur le Yémen: le secrétaire à la Défense américain aurait aussi partagé des informations sensibles avec sa famille

Le secrétaire à la Défense de l’administration Trump aurait partagé avec des membres de sa famille des informations sur une future attaque militaire.

Events

3 d. ago Hegseth had second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders, The New York Times reported. A person familiar with the contents and […]

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4 d. ago Alito’s dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court acted “literally in the middle of the night” and without sufficient explanation in blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law, Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a sharp dissent that castigated the seven-member majority. Joined by fellow conservative Justice Clarence […]

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5 d. ago Trump official urges criminal probe of N.Y. attorney general, who calls request ’retaliation’

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — In the summer of 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James helped her niece buy a modest house in Norfolk, Virginia, by becoming a co-borrower on the mortgage loan. A top housing official in the Trump administration has now seized on a document in that transaction to argue that James should […]

Events

5 d. ago ‘MAKE OUR RELATIONSHIP GREAT AGAIN’: Jimmy Kimmel urges angry Canadians to let out frustrations with Trump

It’s safe to say that Canadians are not happy with the Trump administration following the U.S. President’s declarations of making Canada the 51st state. So Jimmy Kimmel is providing an outlet for frustrated Canadians to let that anger out. The late-night host remarked how international tourism is down in the United States by 12%, and […]

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