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China’s Trade Surplus Hits $1.2 Trillion as Exports Shift Beyond the U.S.
China closed 2025 with a trade surplus of roughly $1.2 trillion, the largest on record, defying expectations that renewed U.S. tariffs would sharply curtail...
What’s Changed in the New U.S. Food Pyramid and Why It Looks So Different
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 7 released new dietary guidelines that mark a sharp...
U.S. Threatens 10% Tariffs on Eight European Allies Over Greenland Dispute
European governments are pushing back against new tariff threats announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that the measures could strain alliances and disrupt...
Indiana Caps Perfect Season With 27–21 National Championship Win Over Miami
Last night, Indiana completed one of the most remarkable seasons in college football history with a 27–21 victory over Miami (Fla.) in the College...
Machado Hands Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump
María Corina Machado’s recent visit to Washington unfolded at a moment of uncertainty for Venezuela, with power arrangements in flux and international actors weighing...
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, January 19, 2026, Americans across the country pause to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that honors one of the...
Cambodia Extradites Tycoon Accused of Running Global Crypto Scam Network
Cambodia has extradited billionaire businessman Chen Zhi to China following months of joint investigations into a sprawling cyber fraud network that authorities say relied...
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Rhythm Guitar Innovator, Dies at 78
For more than sixty years, Bob Weir stood at the center of one of American music’s most enduring experiments, shaping the sound of the...
House Votes to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies, With 17 Republicans Joining Democrats
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for three years, sending the bill...
Over 2,000 Killed as Protests and Security Crackdown Spread Across Iran
More than two weeks of unrest across Iran have resulted in a mounting death toll, widespread arrests, and growing international concern, as authorities intensify...
