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Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
Walmart on Thursday warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. The world's largest retailer said President Trump's wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low. Read More.
Trump administration cuts another $450 million in grants to Harvard, on top of $2.2 billion already frozen
The Trump administration is cutting another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University – on top of $2.2 billion already slashed – tightening even further its ideological pressure on America’s oldest and wealthiest university amid a broader battle over control of US college campuses. Read More.
FDA seeks to remove ingestible fluoride products for kids' teeth from the market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it is starting the process of removing ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for kids from the market. Read More.
UnitedHealth CEO suddenly steps down for 'personal reasons'
Stephen J. Hemsley returned as CEO after Andrew Witty's surprising decision to leave the insurance giant. UnitedHealth's stock fell 17% on Tuesday.
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Greg Abbott Says All Construction Halted for Muslim 'EPIC City'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said the state has stopped all construction on "EPIC City," a proposed Muslim-themed development backed by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC). Read More.
Trump signs 'strategic economic partnership' with Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a "strategic economic partnership" alongside Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Read More.
Stocks surge in response to U.S.-China tariff news
Major U.S. stock indexes shot up Monday following news of U.S.-China trade deal. Read More.
After days of heavy firefights, calm reported along Indian and Pakistan borders
Indian and Pakistani authorities said Monday there was no firing reported overnight along the heavily militarized region between their countries, the first time in recent days the two nations were not shooting at each other. Read More.
Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign executive order on drug pricing
The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on most tariffs they have imposed on each other since last month, taking a big step toward easing the trade war between the two countries. Read More.
Equipment issues grind air traffic to a halt in Newark and Atlanta
Operations are returning to normal after a unrelated equipment issues prompted ground stops at Newark Liberty and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airports Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. Read More.
Trump fires director of U.S. Copyright Office, sources say
The Trump administration has fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, two sources familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS News Saturday. Read More.
Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund hits $1 million in donations
Organizers said the financial milestone came from over 28,000 donations, with a median contribution of $20.
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FAA announces new air traffic control system in hope of taming busy skies
The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.
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Trump signals he’s willing to lower China tariffs
President Trump on Friday signaled he’s willing to dramatically lower U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, underscoring how the Trump administration wants to find progress in a trade war stepped by the new president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.
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200+ alleged child predators arrested in FBI operation, officials say
Authorities arrested more than 200 suspected child predators in a five-day, multiagency operation centered on online contact with minors last week, federal officials announced Wednesday. Read More.
