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Trump seeks quick victory but faces prolonged conflict with Iran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (769+ words) Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's killing. United States President Donald Trump enjoys being seen as unpredictable. But when it comes to the military campaign against Iran, his shifting messaging on…...
US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (390+ words) The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official. The US Department of State has urged all Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia…...
Trump to sign "one-rule" executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (430+ words) Trump has vowed to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party. United States President Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order creating "one rulebook" for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The announcement…...
Polish explosives company accused of role in "supply chain of genocide
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1190+ words) An investigation claims state-owned Nitro-Chem provides TNT for Mk 80 series bombs and BLU-109 bombs. A Polish state-owned company has been accused of playing a crucial role in aiding Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, providing a key explosive used in bombs…...
Trump proposes $2, 000 tariff dividend for Americans. Would this work?
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (949+ words) Trump's $2, 000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs. By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe | Politi Fact Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump promised Americans $2, 000 each from the "trillions of dollars…...
Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (735+ words) Apple's announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom. Apple has pledged to increase its investment in China as tensions between Washington and Beijing rage on. CEO Tim Cook said on Wednesday that the tech…...
How does China's K visa work and can it compete with the H-1 B?
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (798+ words) China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1 B. China is rolling out a new visa aimed at attracting foreign talent in the fields of science and…...
Fact-checking claims about sniper's identity in Charlie Kirk shooting
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (750+ words) The shooter of Charlie Kirk is still at large and unidentified. By Grace Abels, Maria Briceno and Loreben Tuquero I Politi Fact In the hours after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, details about his attacker remained elusive, and social…...
How do Americans see Israel and Palestine today?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (24+ words) Most Americans now back recognition of Palestine, and are critical of Israel's war on Gaza. How do Americans see Israel and Palestine today?...
Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Six US nationals were taken into custody in South Korea near a restricted border area with North Korea. South Korean authorities have detained six United States citizens who were attempting to send an estimated 1, 300 plastic bottles filled with rice, US…...