51 m. ago Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'  Reuters

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56 m. ago A Crisis at a British Steel Mill Has Cast a Shadow Over U.K.

Britain was edging closer to China, but a dispute at a Chinese-owned steel company in the U.K. may prompt a rethink.

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2 h. ago Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China

Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China  Reuters

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2 h. ago Visas revoked for 4 recent UAA students, university president says

Visas revoked for 4 recent UAA students, university president says  Alaska's News Source

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4 h. ago Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half

The draft plan is part of a process involving the agency and the White House. It would eliminate almost all funding for international organizations that include the United Nations and NATO.

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6 h. ago A Cybersecurity Professor Disappeared Amid an FBI Search. His Family Is 'Determined to Fight'

The abrupt firing of Xiaofeng Wang and his wife from Indiana University last month has shocked the academic community, and is stoking fears that Chinese-born scholars are being intentionally targeted.

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6 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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7 h. ago Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials

Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities […]

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7 h. ago North Dakota Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Library Books Deemed Obscene

The bill, which applies to public and school libraries, is part of a national push by Republicans to crack down on content they consider inappropriate for children.

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7 h. ago EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace targeted by Pennsylvania man arrested for threatening Trump

Rep. Nancy Mace's office was alerted to a threat on her life made against a man who was recently arrested for threatening President Trump, a source said.

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7 h. ago Exclusive — 'Ready to Rumble:' Mike Rogers Launches Michigan Senate Campaign

Mike Rogers declared his candidacy for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and is "ready to rumble," he told Breitbart News Monday in an exclusive interview after his announcement. The post Exclusive — ‘Ready to Rumble:’ Mike Rogers Launches Michigan Senate Campaign appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Judge hears arguments in case of detained Tufts student; State Dept. reportedly found no links to terrorism

Lawyers representing Rümeysa Öztürk and the federal government appeared before a Vermont judge, who is considering the case's jurisdiction. The post Judge hears arguments in case of detained Tufts student; State Dept. reportedly found no links to terrorism appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say

US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say  Reuters

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9 h. ago Rep Ro Khanna tees up 2028 rivalry during pointed speech in JD Vance's home state

Considered a 2028 presidential contender, Rep. Ro Khanna delivered remarks in Vice President JD Vance's home state of Ohio, framing an early rivalry between the two rising political leaders.

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9 h. ago Port of Seattle appeals housing plan it says threatens trucking, cargo movement

Port of Seattle appeals housing plan it says threatens trucking, cargo movement  FreightWaves

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9 h. ago Chinese Illegal Alien Accused of Escaping Federal Prison After Setting Fire to Alabama Church

An illegal alien who was sentenced last year for setting fire to an Alabama church in 2021 is now accused of escaping federal prison. The post Chinese Illegal Alien Accused of Escaping Federal Prison After Setting Fire to Alabama Church appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Harvard University rejects Trump admin's demands, risking billions in funding

Harvard's defiance marks first major pushback against administration's attempts to reform elite universities

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9 h. ago Chinese marketplace DHgate becomes a top US app as trade war intensifies

The Trump trade war has gone viral on TikTok, pushing a Chinese e-commerce app, DHgate, to the top of the Apple App Store in the U.S. After Trump increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports by 145%, numerous Chinese suppliers and manufacturers began making TikTok videos explaining to consumers how the global luxury goods market actually […]

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10 h. ago Comedian Theo Von backs Trump's tariff plan to bring life back to 'empty' US towns

Comedian Theo Von described "empty" downtown areas in cities across the U.S., saying on his "This Past Weekend" podcast that not giving tariffs a try could be a "wrap" for the economy.

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11 h. ago Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost

The Trump administration is working to lift regulations on coal-fired power plants in the hopes of making its energy less expensive. But while cost is one important aspect, utilities have a lot more to consider when they choose their power sources.

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