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Trump is wrong: ‘woke’ policies aren’t the real threat to Europe | Nouriel Roubini

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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

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Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

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ITV agrees to invest £3m in fitness app created by Joe Wicks

The broadcaster ITV has agreed to invest up to £3m into the health and fitness app The Body Coach, created by Joe Wicks, who shot to fame by getting people…

Pete Hegseth: "President Trump sets the terms" on running Venezuela

When asked who would temporarily run Venezuela, President Trump referred to the officials standing behind him at the podium. One of them, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, joins “CBS Evening News”…

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The recall involves 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled “Forward Farms…

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