1 hour ago Trade talks between the US and China are underway in Switzerland. Here’s what’s at stake

Trade talks between the US and China are underway in Switzerland. Here’s what’s at stake  CNN

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3 h. ago US and China begin talks on easing trade war, Chinese state media says

US and China begin talks on easing trade war, Chinese state media says  CNN

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4 h. ago States support parents in legal case over school’s secret gender transition of child

Nearly two dozen states penned an amicus brief in support of a couple who were not told school officials tried to "socially transition" their 13-year-old daughter.

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9 h. ago US and China Meet for First Time Since Trump Imposed Tariffs

The outcome of the trade negotiations could determine the trajectory of the global economy.

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9 h. ago Chinese Factories Are Moving Manufacturing to Vietnam to Escape Trumps Tariffs

A movement of manufacturing to Vietnam that began in President Trump’s first term is accelerating as sky-high U.S. tariffs block Chinese exports.

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10 h. ago Texas pushes back against foreign land grab with 'strongest bill in the nation' against China, Iran, Russia

State Rep. Cole Hefner says SB17 is the nation's "strongest bill" against its four biggest adversaries: China, Iran, Russia and North Korea.

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11 h. ago Survey of Alaska’s small businesses shows ‘dramatic’ confidence drop as political uncertainty grew

Survey of Alaska’s small businesses shows ‘dramatic’ confidence drop as political uncertainty grew  Anchorage Daily News

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15 h. ago China's exports to U.S. sink, offset by trade with other economies, as Trump's tariffs hit global trade

China's exports to U.S. sink, offset by trade with other economies, as Trump's tariffs hit global trade  PBS

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15 h. ago Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws

As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between city officials and the private prison companies.

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15 h. ago Bestselling author Fredrik Backman nearly retired before finishing new book

Bestselling Swedish writer Fredrik Backman says he never struggled with his confidence as much as he did writing his new book, My Friends. In fact, he was seriously considering retiring.

Culture

16 h. ago First lady Melania Trump scores win for America's foster youth with $25M investment

First lady Melania Trump on Friday announced a $25 million foster youth investment to support America's youth who are transitioning out of foster care. It will help provide housing for them.

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16 h. ago Chinese consumers are spending less amid trade war and economic headwinds

Chinese consumers have less and less confidence to splurge, which spells trouble for government efforts to jump-start consumer spending to offset deflation and mitigate the trade war with the U.S.

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18 h. ago Trump's tax hike proposal is 'déjà vu' of George H. W. Bush's 'read my lips' moment, experts say

President Donald Trump signaled his support for Republicans raising taxes to accomplish his sweeping budget agenda.

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20 h. ago Trump floats lower tariffs on China. What would it mean for prices?

The move comes a day before U.S.-China trade negotiations are set to begin.

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21 h. ago Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.

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21 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump floats slashing China tariffs to 80% with 'many' deals 'in the hopper'

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump floats slashing China tariffs to 80% with 'many' deals 'in the hopper'  Yahoo Finance

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22 h. ago China 'Hopes' Pope Leo XIV Will Continue 'Dialogue' Started by Pope Francis

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a brief statement on Friday congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his ascent to the helm of the Catholic Church. The post China ‘Hopes’ Pope Leo XIV Will Continue ‘Dialogue’ Started by Pope Francis appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago This Seattle founder just sold his third startup — here’s his advice for other entrepreneurs

This Seattle founder just sold his third startup — here’s his advice for other entrepreneurs  GeekWire

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24 h. ago Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed

The bill would have required social media companies create encryption backdoors to allow access to users' private information.

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24 h. ago US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm  BBC

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