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America’s largest companies say President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies are leading consumers to spend less on airline tickets and burritos, raising costs for businesses and making it impossible to plan future investments.
Corporate America is sounding the alarm on tariffs | CNN Business
Some of America’s biggest companies say President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policy is leading consumers to spend less, raising costs for their businesses and making it impossible to plan for the fu...
www.cnn.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
America’s largest companies say President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies are leading consumers to spend less on airline tickets and burritos, raising costs for businesses and making it impossible to plan future investments.
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POLL OF THE DAY | Is the UK–US “special relationship” still alive, or has Trump’s trade war and shifting global politics turned it into a thing of the past?
Poll of the day: Do you still believe in the UK–US ‘special relationship’?
www.independent.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
POLL OF THE DAY | Is the UK–US “special relationship” still alive, or has Trump’s trade war and shifting global politics turned it into a thing of the past?
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It's important to recognize and highlight women's work in society, something Antonio Orjeda achieves with easygoing interviews.
‘Women are the ones leading the revolution,’ says Peruvian journalist
It's important to recognize and highlight women's work in society, something Antonio Orjeda achieves with easygoing interviews.
globalvoices.org
April 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
It's important to recognize and highlight women's work in society, something Antonio Orjeda achieves with easygoing interviews.
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Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for peace talks with Kremlin
https://www.ft.com/content/9b6328ce-b566-41e4-ae98-72e9f93205f8
https://www.ft.com/content/9b6328ce-b566-41e4-ae98-72e9f93205f8
Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for peace talks with Kremlin
Senior Russian military officer assassinated as US envoy’s plane approached capital
www.ft.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for peace talks with Kremlin
https://www.ft.com/content/9b6328ce-b566-41e4-ae98-72e9f93205f8
https://www.ft.com/content/9b6328ce-b566-41e4-ae98-72e9f93205f8
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s chief of staff departed his post Thursday, he said, the latest twist in an extended period of turmoil at the Pentagon that has included infighting among Hegseth’s advisers and deepening scrutiny of the secretary’s stewardship of the government’s largest agency.
Hegseth’s chief of staff exits amid Pentagon turmoil
Joe Kasper leaves the role voluntarily, but his departure adds to the sense of instability that has gripped the Defense Department for weeks.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s chief of staff departed his post Thursday, he said, the latest twist in an extended period of turmoil at the Pentagon that has included infighting among Hegseth’s advisers and deepening scrutiny of the secretary’s stewardship of the government’s largest agency.
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No crown, no glory: Pope Francis breaks with centuries of funeral rites
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https://www.ft.com/content/44de61e2-f082-48f1-af8e-b822d7536179
No crown, no glory: Pope Francis breaks with centuries of funeral rites
Simplified ceremonies mark late pontiff’s final push to reform Catholic Church
www.ft.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
No crown, no glory: Pope Francis breaks with centuries of funeral rites
https://www.ft.com/content/44de61e2-f082-48f1-af8e-b822d7536179
https://www.ft.com/content/44de61e2-f082-48f1-af8e-b822d7536179
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Russian general killed in Moscow car blast on day of Trump envoy visit
Russian general killed in Moscow car blast on day of Trump envoy visit
Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik named as victim of explosion that appears similar to previous attacks claimed by Ukraine
* Europe live – latest updates
A senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, just hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The Russian authorities named the officer as Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy head of the main operations directorate of the general staff of the Russian armed forces. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Russian general killed in Moscow car blast on day of Trump envoy visit
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IN FOCUS | Sam Kiley examines a long-held grudge against Zelensky – and how it may be getting in the way of defending democracy against tyranny
If Trump’s hatred of Zelensky feels personal, that’s because it is
www.independent.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
IN FOCUS | Sam Kiley examines a long-held grudge against Zelensky – and how it may be getting in the way of defending democracy against tyranny
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ESG fund outflows hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows
https://www.ft.com/content/9f425c25-4fc3-45de-bcc5-e9c75d6d14d3
https://www.ft.com/content/9f425c25-4fc3-45de-bcc5-e9c75d6d14d3
ESG fund outflows hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows
European investors pull money from sector for first time in sign that US scepticism of ‘woke capitalism’ is spreading
www.ft.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
ESG fund outflows hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows
https://www.ft.com/content/9f425c25-4fc3-45de-bcc5-e9c75d6d14d3
https://www.ft.com/content/9f425c25-4fc3-45de-bcc5-e9c75d6d14d3
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The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth as a way to cut back on funding for next year’s discretionary budget for mental health, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN
988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal | CNN
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth as a way to cut back on funding for next year’s discretionary...
www.cnn.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth as a way to cut back on funding for next year’s discretionary budget for mental health, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN
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Not a coincidence that the thing on the right happened right after the thing on the left came out.
February 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Not a coincidence that the thing on the right happened right after the thing on the left came out.
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Musk’s staffers are heading to the Pentagon, while Trump continues his attempted purge of Washington. He recently announced on Truth Social that he is appointing himself as head of the Kennedy Center and plans to remove multiple members from its board of trustees.
February 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Musk’s staffers are heading to the Pentagon, while Trump continues his attempted purge of Washington. He recently announced on Truth Social that he is appointing himself as head of the Kennedy Center and plans to remove multiple members from its board of trustees.
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Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden
https://www.ft.com/content/9860cba8-f018-452f-9181-6e37695dba50
https://www.ft.com/content/9860cba8-f018-452f-9181-6e37695dba50
Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden
President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
www.ft.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden
https://www.ft.com/content/9860cba8-f018-452f-9181-6e37695dba50
https://www.ft.com/content/9860cba8-f018-452f-9181-6e37695dba50
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Elon Musk’s 20-year-old staffers are not only demanding access to highly restricted information but are also displaying aggressive behavior—shouting at anyone who stands in their way, resorting to name-calling, throwing tantrums, and even hitting objects in anger.
February 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Elon Musk’s 20-year-old staffers are not only demanding access to highly restricted information but are also displaying aggressive behavior—shouting at anyone who stands in their way, resorting to name-calling, throwing tantrums, and even hitting objects in anger.
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We need to call out the blatant lie being pushed by the Trump administration—that Elon’s staffers have only “read-only” access. It has been confirmed across departments that they have “administrative” access to computer systems.
February 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We need to call out the blatant lie being pushed by the Trump administration—that Elon’s staffers have only “read-only” access. It has been confirmed across departments that they have “administrative” access to computer systems.
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Elon Musk’s staffers have gained unauthorized access to sensitive government employee data by installing a server at the OPM. They now have access to USAJOBS, the federal hiring portal where applicants submit personal details such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment histories.
February 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Elon Musk’s staffers have gained unauthorized access to sensitive government employee data by installing a server at the OPM. They now have access to USAJOBS, the federal hiring portal where applicants submit personal details such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment histories.
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Not too long ago, Elon was doxing government employees on X. Where was the outcry of “You’re breaking the law” then? These employees feared for their families’ safety.
February 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Not too long ago, Elon was doxing government employees on X. Where was the outcry of “You’re breaking the law” then? These employees feared for their families’ safety.
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The Trump administration blamed the dismantling of USAID on its workers’ high levels of “insubordination.” Nothing like gaslighting America.
February 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Trump administration blamed the dismantling of USAID on its workers’ high levels of “insubordination.” Nothing like gaslighting America.
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Thank you, Senator! Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden demanded answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after reports surfaced that personnel affiliated with Elon Musk have sought access to a highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Thank you, Senator! Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden demanded answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after reports surfaced that personnel affiliated with Elon Musk have sought access to a highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system.
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Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).