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Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 · Technology

SAO PAULO — Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the Trump administration used last week…

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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 · Breaking News

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or…

Read more Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times: Judge

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Thursday that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. U.S. District…

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Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Finance

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 briefly hit a record high…

Read more Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

Trump’s State of the Union seeks to calm economic jitters

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared during the State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much,” saying he sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at…

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US military boards third oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit…

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Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies

February 23, 2026February 24, 2026 · Technology

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one of its peers to not…

Read more Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies

Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Finance

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one of its peers to not…

Read more Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil, gas companies trying to block climate lawsuits

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry…

Read more Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil, gas companies trying to block climate lawsuits

US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Finance

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

Read more US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

Read more US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO — The California state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House has already been thrust into the national spotlight as the force behind…

Read more A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 · Finance

NEW YORK — Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and…

Read more Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S.…

Read more US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

US audit finds gaps in the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Finance

The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual…

Read more US audit finds gaps in the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Finance

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents…

Read more Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chains

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Technology

NEW DELHI — India joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief…

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Indian Health Service to Phase Out Use of Dental Fillings Containing Mercury by 2027

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · US News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings…

Read more Indian Health Service to Phase Out Use of Dental Fillings Containing Mercury by 2027

Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Finance

Dubai has named a new chairman for DP World, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, replacing a chairman named in the Jeffrey Epstein files CAIRO — Dubai…

Read more Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds, which could rock the midterms

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · Finance

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has bragged about building a political war chest exceeding $1.5 billion — a staggering sum that he can wield at his whim to…

Read more Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds, which could rock the midterms
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