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Trump’s IndyCar race: Doing 200 in a 25 mph zone with manhole cover-displacing torque
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The speed limit along Pennsylvania Avenue is 25 mph. But the open-wheel race cars roaring through the longest straightaway of the…
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Technology
US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
[ad_1] EXETER, N.H. — Tucked inside a New Hampshire office park, a small refinery zaps mining waste with electricity to tease out critical minerals…
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Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has been losing his own battle to cut interest rates. The president likes to vilify high rates as…
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Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court just wrapped up a term that yielded significant rulings in cases involving race and discrimination that could have…
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Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
[ad_1] Associated Press — An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status in the United States.…
Finance
Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
[ad_1] HONG KONG — In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is…
Entertainment
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump’s presence wasn’t…
Finance
Oil tanker navigates Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A series of tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to…
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Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including…
Technology
Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves
[ad_1] GUADALAJARA, Mexico — When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in…
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Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in Florida case
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six…
Finance
China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies
[ad_1] BEIJING — BEIJING (AP) — China said Saturday it firmly opposed the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military…
Technology
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
[ad_1] SAO PAULO — Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the…
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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline
[ad_1] A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its…
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IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times: Judge
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Thursday that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration…
Finance
Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher
[ad_1] TOKYO — U.S. futures were flat after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, while Asian shares were mostly higher. Japan’s benchmark…
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Trump’s State of the Union seeks to calm economic jitters
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared during the State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much,” saying he sparked a…
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US military boards third oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in…
Technology
Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one…