Students around the United States are creating virtual businesses that produce simulated products, which are marketed and sold for virtual money. Mike O’Sullivan reports that hundreds of student entrepreneurs came …
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Economists Warn of Escalating Trade War Following US Steel Tariffs
American trading partners are criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. Many analysts say the situation could lead to a new trade …
your ads here!As TPP Eliminates Tariffs, Trump Moves to Implement New Ones
Despite opposition from many in his own party and warnings of retaliation by US trading partners abroad, President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, …
your ads here!Competition Heavy at Thailand Elephant Polo Competition
The action was hot and heavy — especially heavy — as competition began Thursday in Thailand’s King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament, a quirky charity event whose proceeds benefit the beasts …
your ads here!Trump’s Tariffs Elicit Strong Response at Home, Abroad
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminum is eliciting strong reactions at home and around the world. America’s neighbors breathed a sigh of relief at …
your ads here!Bones Found in 1940 Probably Amelia Earhart’s, Study Says
Bones found in 1940 on a western Pacific Ocean island were quite likely to be remains from famed aviator Amelia Earhart, a new analysis concludes. The study and other evidence …
your ads here!California Scientists Catch 2 Elusive Sierra Nevada Red Foxes
California wildlife biologists have caught two rare Sierra Nevada red foxes in three weeks, a feat they say is a “huge” step to understanding the animal listed as threatened in …
your ads here!Trump Signs Off on US Metals Tariffs, Exempts Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed companion proclamations slapping 25 percent tariffs on steel coming into the country and 10 percent tariffs on imported aluminum. The across-the-board taxes are …
your ads here!Catholic Women Urge Pope to Tear Down Church’s ‘Walls of Misogyny’
Roman Catholic women led by former Irish president Mary McAleese demanded a greater decision-making role for women in the Church on Thursday, urging Pope Francis to tear down its “walls …
your ads here!Judge to Weigh Whether Trump’s Twitter Blocks Violate Free Speech
A federal judge is expected to hear arguments on Thursday about whether President Donald Trump violated Twitter users’ free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution by blocking them from his account. The arguments …
your ads here!European Central Bank: Trump Tariff Move ‘Dangerous’
Europe’s top monetary official criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to put tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as a “dangerous” unilateral move. Mario Draghi, the president of the European …
your ads here!US First Lady to Present International Women of Courage Award
The White House says Melania Trump will present the International Women of Courage Award later this month. The first lady also will deliver remarks at a March 21 State Department …
your ads here!Latinos Grab Oscars Spotlight, and Hope to Hold It
The 90th annual Academy Awards were, by any definition, a moment of triumph for Latinos. Guillermo del Toro became the third Mexican-born filmmaker to win best director, and it was …
your ads here!‘A Wrinkle in Time’ – a Big Leap for Its Teenage Star
Storm Reid tried to play it cool when Ava DuVernay told her she’d gotten the lead role in Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” but it wasn’t long before the tears …
your ads here!New Initiative Links Protection of Human, Environmental Rights
The U.N. environment program is taking aim at corporations and governments that threaten and intimidate environmental defenders and foul the planet for financial gain. A panel of environmental activists meeting …
your ads here!Samsung S9 Has Great Camera – Just Like Other Phones
Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 phone has a darn-good camera. But other top-end phones also have darn-good cameras. Technology in smartphones has improved to the point that it’s really hard to …
your ads here!Europe Split on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline as US Warns Against Dependence on Russian Gas
Several Eastern European states have ramped up their opposition to a new gas pipeline linking Russia with Germany. The Nord Stream 2 project will bring Russian gas directly to Western …
your ads here!Amid Tariff Debate, Trump Asks China to Reduce US-China Trade Deficit
The Trump administration is asking China for a $1 billion reduction in the U.S.-China trade deficit. The request comes amid intense international debate over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs …
your ads here!AP Fact Check: Trump Citing Wrong Information on Trade
President Donald Trump is presenting a skewed picture of the decline of manufacturing in making his case for import penalties that could spark a trade war. A look at his …
your ads here!Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Competition Finalists Announced
Nine teams with members from 25 countries entered the final phase of the $7 million Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition for technologies that could cheaply and efficiently map the floors of …
your ads here!Ocean XPRIZE Competition Finalists Announced
Nine teams with members from 25 countries entered the final phase of the $7 million Ocean XPRIZE competition for technologies that could cheaply and efficiently map the floors of the …
your ads here!Canada, Mexico to Be Spared From US Metal Tariffs, for Now
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as early as Thursday, with some trading partners receiving temporary exemptions. White House officials said Mexico …
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