31 h. ago Trump Allies Urge DOJ to Support Merger that Would Challenge China's Dominance in Telecom Gear

As the Trump  administration prioritizes winning the trade war against China, conservative leaders are asking Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Gail Slater to remove antitrust challenges that they argue hamstring the United States’ ability to compete with Huawei and the Chinese Communist Party in the global telecom market. The post Trump Allies Urge DOJ to Support Merger that Would Challenge China’s Dominance in Telecom Gear appeared first on Breitbart.

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52 h. ago Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective. For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more than 700 measles cases this year, and 3 deaths so far with active outbreaks across six states.The federal response is under scrutiny because Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made a career spreading false information about vaccines.What are this administration's views on vaccines, and what do they mean for what is already one of the worst U.S. measles outbreaks this century. Kennedy publicly promised he would support vaccines. Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced out as the nation's top vaccine regulator says his department isn't doing enough.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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8 d. ago Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

Stocks around the world recouped some of the losses triggered by President Trump’s tariffs. China announced support measures to lift its markets.

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8 d. ago Some Calm Returns to Asian Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

Stocks rise in China after Beijing announces support measures a day after market plunges triggered by tariffs imposed by President Trump.

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1 week ago Dear Annie: I’m a disabled veteran in Alaska and feel ignored by the system

Dear Annie: I’m a disabled veteran in Alaska and feel ignored by the system  Anchorage Daily News

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1 week ago Running the Boston Marathon symbolizes ‘everything we have overcome’

Rachel Doucette is running the Boston Marathon for the Brigham Stepping Strong Team and her fiancé, a disabled Coast Guard veteran. The post Running the Boston Marathon symbolizes ‘everything we have overcome’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Alaska Air Invests in Loft Dynamics to Support Development of Boeing 737 VR Simulator

Alaska Air Invests in Loft Dynamics to Support Development of Boeing 737 VR Simulator  MarketScreener

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2 w. ago WSJ: Mark Zuckerberg Is Seeking Donald Trump's Support in Battling EU's Meta Antitrust Ruling

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pressing U.S. trade officials and the Trump administration to push back against an expected EU antitrust ruling that could undermine the company's ad-based business model. The post WSJ: Mark Zuckerberg Is Seeking Donald Trump’s Support in Battling EU’s Meta Antitrust Ruling appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Army veteran William Bottger battles PTSD and memory loss, but his loyal dog, Roxie, never leaves his side. With a Batman-shaped marking on her fur, she’s his everyday hero.

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3 w. ago US beef market update: tight supply and stable demand to support global beef prices

US beef market update: tight supply and stable demand to support global beef prices  ahdb.org.uk

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