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Schumer’s Retreat From a Government Shutdown Has Young Democrats Fuming
A generational divide, seen in newer lawmakers’ impatience with bipartisanship and for colleagues who don’t understand new media, has emerged as one of the deepest rifts within the party.
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains couldn’t overcome steep losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in negative territory. President Trump’s tariff policy kept markets on edge.
Consumer sentiment plunges as US ‘frightened’ of ‘sharply higher prices’
Deterioration in sentiment and inflation expectations are based on US President Trump's escalation of trade tensions.
BBC reaches settlement with female news presenters over discrimination claims
Four women reach resolution with corporation after claims they were victims of ‘rigged’ recruitment processFour female news presenters have reached a last-minute settlement with the BBC over claims they were...
Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclementRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump for...
An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.
David Sacks sold $200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says
The White House memo revealed that AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks divested over $200 million in digital asset-related investments.
Actor said to have been groped by Noel Clarke tells court it did not happen
Louise Dylan speaks at Clarke’s libel case against Guardian about wrap party for 2012 film The KnotAn actor who was said to have been groped by Noel Clarke has told...
$3.5 Million Settlement in Sacramento Jail Death
The fatal overdose of a homeless man at a Sacramento County jail is one of multiple deaths in which staff have been accused of medical neglect.
University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech
A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.
Calls to close RAF Wethersfield asylum centre after high court rules vulnerable migrants put there unlawfully – as it happened
Campaigners welcome decision saying Home Office acted unlawfullyDowning Street has declined to comment on claims that half the cabinet would like Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, to rethink the proposed cuts...