The United States is an economic powerhouse. As the largest economy in the world, the U.S. produced $20.5 trillion worth of goods and services — known as its Gross Domestic …
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US Government Posts $234 Billion Deficit in February
The U.S. federal government posted a $234 billion budget deficit in February, according to data released Friday by the Treasury Department. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a $227 billion …
your ads here!US Official: China’s Race to 5G Raises Global Security Concerns
Michael R. Wessel is a commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a U.S. government organization that investigates the national security implications of trade and economic relationship between …
your ads here!GM Announces Jobs, Electric Vehicle After Trump Criticism
Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from the president over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a …
your ads here!South Africa’s Liberal Abortion Laws Hampered by Widespread Stigma
Twenty-six-year-old Precious, as she has asked us to call her to protect her identity, is 16 weeks pregnant. And so is her best friend, also by Precious’ boyfriend. That event …
your ads here!Tribes Call for Ban on Drilling Near Sacred New Mexico site
Native American leaders are banding together to pressure U.S. officials to ban oil and gas exploration around a sacred tribal site that features massive stone structures and other remnants of …
your ads here!UNESCO Campaign Tackles Racism
The Paris-based U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Thursday launched a campaign to fight prejudice. The move coincided with International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Begun with the …
your ads here!US House to Vote in April to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives will vote in April on a bill to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules repealed by the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer …
your ads here!Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Walks into Twitter Feud with Finland
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley found herself in a Twitter feud with the people of Finland on Thursday, after she commented unfavorably on their health care system. Haley, a savvy …
your ads here!Malaysian Leader in Pakistan to Sign $900M in Investment Deals
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived Thursday in Pakistan on an official three-day visit, where his high-powered delegation is expected to finalize investment deals worth nearly $900 million, officials said. The …
your ads here!Facebook Left Millions of Passwords Readable by Employees
Facebook left millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, the company said Thursday, an acknowledgement it offered after a security researcher posted about the issue online. By …
your ads here!US Labor Market Solid; Manufacturing Sector Slowing
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to still strong labor market conditions, though the pace of job growth has slowed …
your ads here!Germany: Michael Jackson Exhibit Opens Amid Revived Abuse Allegations
An exhibition of art about Michael Jackson is opening in Germany amid fresh controversy over the singer’s alleged abuse of children. Curator Nicholas Cullinan said Thursday the show at Bonn’s …
your ads here!EU Parliament Urged to Strip ExxonMobil Lobbyists of Access Badges
The European Parliament faced calls Thursday to strip ExxonMobil lobbyists of their access badges after the US oil giant missed the assembly’s first hearing into claims it knowingly misled the …
your ads here!Dubai Finds Itself Entangled in Case Against R. Kelly
Dubai found itself entangled in the sex abuse case against American R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday after the performer asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to …
your ads here!US Negotiators to Visit China Next Week for New Round of Trade Talks
China says a high-ranking U.S. delegation will travel to Beijing next week to resume negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing trade war between the world’s two leading economies. Commerce Ministry …
your ads here!World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind
March 22 is the annual observance of World Water Day. This year’s theme is “No One Left Behind.” But according to a report from UNICEF and the World Health Organization, …
your ads here!US Meteorologists Retire Hurricane Names Florence, Michael
Hurricanes Florence and Michael, which caused widespread death and destruction in the United States last year, have earned the dubious distinction of having their names retired. The National Oceanic and …
your ads here!Harvard Sued for Profiting From Images of Enslaved Ancestors
An American woman has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the prestigious institution of “shamelessly” profiting from photos of her ancestors who were slaves in the 19th century. Tamara …
your ads here!Federal Reserve Foresees No Interest Rate Hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and projected no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be “patient” about any further increases. The Fed …
your ads here!Labrador Retriever Most Pup-ular US Dog Breed for 28th Year
Labrador retrievers aren’t letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American Kennel …
your ads here!Even With Trade Deal, US Tariffs on China Could Remain
U.S. tariffs on China are likely to remain in place for a while, even if a trade deal is reached, President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday. “The deal is …
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