Today: November 09, 2026
Today: November 09, 2026

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Trump lays out next moves after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect

Trump lays out next moves after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect

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Singapore ministers, among world's highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years

Singapore's government ministers are getting a raise for the first time in 15 years

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Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores

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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version

LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in a New Jersey court

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon

Business|Economy

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

The effects of the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs are still being passed on to consumers, while new levies will add to the overall tariff rate.

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Singapore man pleads guilty to orchestrating $240 million bitcoin theft from DC resident

A 22-year-old man from Singapore has pleaded guilty to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident and then embarking on a wild spending spree with the laundered proceeds

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Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street

U.S. stocks fell in their return to trading from a three-day weekend after the latest fighting in the war with Iran pushed oil prices higher

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FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

Economy|Environment|Science

With no time to spare, Michigan hatches a Great Lakes whitefish rescue plan

Michigan officials have a plan that aims to save the Great Lakes' whitefish from invasive mussels

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UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'

The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians

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GOP turns to Trump as Democrats expand their target map in midterm sprint

GOP turns to Trump as Democrats expand their target map in midterm sprint

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Americans are footing a $100 billion energy bill from the Iran war

Americans are footing a $100 billion energy bill from the Iran war

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Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States

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Colorado is facing a housing shortage - building more duplexes and townhomes could be part of the solution

A housing simulator predicts that rezoning for ‘missing middle’ housing could increase Denver’s housing supply by 46%.

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Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

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'Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony and 'The Pitt' takes 4

“Widow’s Bay” has dominated at an early Emmys ceremony, winning eight awards for its debut season

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Brazil’s oil industry is surging thanks to the war in Iran

Brazil’s oil industry is surging thanks to the war in Iran

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Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

Research has repeatedly found that stadiums generate little economic benefit, while subsidy referendums often fail when put before voters. Yet team owners continue to receive billions in tax dollars.

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Stars and Stripes shows how government-funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

The military newspaper earned credibility by informing troops about the good, the bad and everything in between. But the Pentagon’s recent crackdown on the paper is putting that trust to the test.

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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

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Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats

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Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has doubled down on pushing through unpopular reforms to Europe’s largest economy after a far-right party surged to a landslide victory in a regional election, with a very good chance of forming the first far-right state government since the Nazi era

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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon

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The poorest in the US can't find housing even as low-income units sit empty

The poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes

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Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Alex Gibney's new documentary “Musk” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

This company says it can help cool the planet for $10 billion a year; scientists are raising red flags

This company says it can help cool the planet for $10 billion a year; scientists are raising red flags

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Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy

Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy

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US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping

An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year

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China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

Business|Economy|Environment|World

First female administrator in the Panama Canal's history takes the helm

Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta takes the helm on Monday as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, stepping into the role at a challenging time for the vital maritime route

Business|Economy|Technology

As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use

From the BBC’s implementation of AI guardrails to Reuters’ embrace of AI tools to disseminate breaking financial news, newsrooms’ missions and values are shaping their technological futures.

Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start

A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.

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Shoppers are less peeved by cost hikes due to scarcity – but retailers more often blame their own rising costs

Shoppers are increasingly hunting for value, which puts the onus on businesses to tread carefully when justifying price hikes.

Business|Economy|Opinion

Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms

In closely contested House and Senate races, even a small shift in union votes could influence the outcome.

Economy|Environment|Science

Why the US-Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years

Canada is a major US supplier of fertilizer ingredients that could get pulled into Trump’s trade war. Farms can go without fertilizer for a while, but not long.

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Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.

Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Proposed Kansas data center sits hundreds of yards from psychiatric hospital, raising safety concerns

Proposed Kansas data center sits hundreds of yards from psychiatric hospital, raising safety concerns

Business|Economy|Education|Science

Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress

State laws vary, so where you live may determine whether you’ll get to keep your home.

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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

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Lululemon’s incoming CEO has a mountain of problems to fix

Lululemon’s incoming CEO has a mountain of problems to fix

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'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open

'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv

Economy|Election|Health|US

After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump

Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages

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Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

President Donald Trump's political group is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race

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China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

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Concierges, adjunct professors, potato chip tasters: US employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers

About 1 in 3 US workers are in this predicament.

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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.