64 m. ago Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers

Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers  Los Angeles Times

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2 h. ago More states are allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees

Diminishing access to four-year universities and majors has been holding rural students back. Community colleges say they can bridge the gap.

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2 h. ago The Fed will likely hold interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty

The Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady Wednesday as President Trump's tariffs threaten to raise prices and drag down economic growth.

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2 h. ago Israeli protesters against war draw attention to children killed in Gaza

A small but growing group of Israelis is staging a silent protest against the war while holding photos of Palestinian children killed in Gaza. Israeli police unsuccessfully tried to ban the protests.

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2 h. ago U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva in first sign of thaw in trade war

The superpowers have been locked in a geopolitical blinking contest, waiting for the other side to reach out. The talks in Switzerland are the first concrete sign of a potential thaw in the deadlock.

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3 h. ago Censured Maine lawmaker urges Supreme Court intervention as transgender athlete dominates girls' track meet

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby, who was censured after speaking out against trans athletes in women's sports, is pleading for Supreme Court intervention.

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3 h. ago Newark airport disruptions leave airline flyers scrambling as experts share tips for not being 'stranded'

Newark airport is struggling with radar issues, staffing shortages and construction delays — and travel experts recommend alternative airports as passengers report significant flight disruptions.

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7 h. ago China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War

China’s central bank acted shortly after news that officials from China and the Trump administration will hold their first formal trade talks since the punishing tariffs began.

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8 h. ago Three other prospects Bruins could target with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

If some of the top center prospects are off the board at No. 7, the Bruins could pivot to a skilled winger. The post Three other prospects Bruins could target with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Trump in Washington

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Trump in Washington  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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9 h. ago Bessent: We'll Talk with China on Trade This Weekend, Will Probably Be About De

On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there will be meetings between American and Chinese officials on trade this weekend, and “on Saturday and Sunday, we will agree what we’re going to The post Bessent: We’ll Talk with China on Trade This Weekend, Will Probably Be About De-Escalating, Not the Big Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Scott Bessent says US doesn't want to decouple from China ahead of scheduled meeting with Chinese counterpart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives "The Ingraham Angle" an update on trade negotiations with China and their next talks with Chinese counterparts.

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11 h. ago Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari

Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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11 h. ago US officials to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland amid trade war

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others are expected to meet with Chinese counterparts in Geneva, Switzerland, later this week.

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11 h. ago Seattle students explore work site, career paths with Youth in Construction

Seattle students explore work site, career paths with Youth in Construction  KING5.com

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11 h. ago Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills with construction pros

Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills with construction pros  WGXA

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12 h. ago Acton police supervisor placed on leave for allegedly driving retired police official home instead of charging him with OUI

Officers who responded to the scene noticed that the official’s breath smelled of alcohol and saw an open drink in his cup holder. The post Acton police supervisor placed on leave for allegedly driving retired police official home instead of charging him with OUI appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says San Francisco Is Back Due to AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says San Francisco Is Back Due to AI  Entrepreneur

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14 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says 'San Francisco Is Back.' Here's Why.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says 'San Francisco Is Back.' Here's Why.  Entrepreneur

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14 h. ago Carney Tells Trump Canada ‘Is Not for Sale’ During White House Visit

The Canadian prime minister is meeting with President Trump, days after being elected on an anti-Trump platform as relations between the two allies are at a historic nadir.

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