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William started the topic Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility in the forum
News about USA 1 day, 6 hours ago ·
Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility
Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion leveled a commercial fireworks facility in rural northern California, authorities said on Wednesday.
Aerial footage from local news media showed the large warehouse-like building blown to pieces Tuesday…[Read more]00 -
William started the topic President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam as major tariff deadline looms in the forum
News about USA 1 day, 6 hours ago ·
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam as major tariff deadline looms
President Donald Trump said he’s secured a trade deal with Vietnam in what would be just the second agreement Trump has made with another country ahead of a critical July 9 deadline when U.S. tariffs could skyrocket.
Full details of the deal were not immediately…[Read more]
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William started the topic US job growth expected to slow in June, unemployment rate forecast to rise in the forum
News about USA 1 day, 6 hours ago ·
US job growth expected to slow in June, unemployment rate forecast to rise
The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring.
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William started the topic What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term? in the forum
News about USA 6 days, 6 hours ago ·
What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?
The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.
The United States Supreme Court has ended its latest term with a host of blockbuster decisions, touching on everything from healthcare coverage to school…[Read more]
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William started the topic Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’, gives no details in the forum
News about USA 6 days, 6 hours ago ·
Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’, gives no details
US president’s claim greeted with surprise as deaths spiral in Gaza and Israeli forces accused of more ‘war crimes’ for shooting starving people seeking food aid.
United States President Donald Trump said he believes a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas could be…[Read more]
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William started the topic Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart in the forum
News about USA 6 days, 6 hours ago ·
Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart
US president says Iranian supreme leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.
President Donald Trump has hit out at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s claim that Iran won its recent 12-day war with Israel, also saying the United States wi…[Read more]
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William started the topic Vance refers to Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla as ‘José’ while defending Trump’s u in the forum
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Vance refers to Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla as ‘José’ while defending Trump’s use of National Guard in LA
Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as “José Padilla” during a Friday visit to Los Angeles where he criticized California’s Democratic leaders and defended the Trump administration’s controversial use of the state’s Nationa…[Read more]
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William started the topic Japan, US, Philippines simulate crisis in joint coast guard drills amid China te in the forum
News about USA 1 week, 6 days ago ·
Japan, US, Philippines simulate crisis in joint coast guard drills amid China tensions
Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smouldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity by Japan, the United States and the Philippines.
The joint coast guard exercises held off Japan’s southwest shore follow a…[Read more]
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William started the topic US May Target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC Operations in China, Sources Say in the forum
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US May Target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC Operations in China, Sources Say
The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering revoking authorizations granted in recent years to global chipmakers Samsung 005930.KS, SK Hynix 000660.KS and TSMC 2330.TW, making it more difficult for them to receive U.S. goods and technology at their plants in China, according…[Read more]
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William started the topic US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast in the forum
News about USA 2 weeks, 1 day ago ·
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation and cooler growth this year while President Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to take hold and geopolitical uncertainty looms.
The Fed kept the benchmark lending rate…[Read more]
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William started the topic Khamenei declares Iran won't bow down to Trump call for surrender in the forum
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Khamenei declares Iran won’t bow down to Trump call for surrender
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared Wednesday, via a televised statement, that Tehran will reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender.
His calls came as intensified Israeli airstrikes forced many Iranians to flee the capital, jam…[Read more]
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William started the topic Conservative Josh Hawley introduces bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15 an in the forum
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Conservative Josh Hawley introduces bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
Ultraconservative Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill on June 10 with Democratic Vermont Sen. Peter Welch to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, making him one of the few Republicans to support the cause.
The bill, dubbed the “Higher Wages f…[Read more]
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William started the topic Trump’s pick to lead FAA grilled by senators over air traffic control system, sa in the forum
News about USA 3 weeks ago ·
Trump’s pick to lead FAA grilled by senators over air traffic control system, safety at Reagan National Airport
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration was grilled by senators Wednesday on critical safety-related issues, including the required hours needed for pilots, the outdated air traffic control system and the…[Read more]
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William started the topic Curfew in LA as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue in the forum
News about USA 3 weeks, 2 days ago ·
Curfew in LA as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue
Los Angeles enforced a nighttime curfew during protests as Trump sent troops, drawing criticism from officials.
A nighttime curfew was in force in Los Angeles as local officials sought to get a handle on protests that United States President Donald Trump claimed were an i…[Read more]
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William started the topic US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London in the forum
News about USA 3 weeks, 2 days ago ·
US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London
Negotiators say agreement will be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for approval.
The United States and China have agreed on a “framework” on trade after two days of talks in London aimed at deescalating tensions between the sides.
While the spe…[Read more]
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William started the topic Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ social media attacks on Trump in the forum
News about USA 3 weeks, 2 days ago ·
Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ social media attacks on Trump
Tech billionaire says some of his social media posts about US president ‘went too far.’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed regret over his broadsides against United States President Donald Trump following their spectacular public falling out.
“I regret some of my posts about Pre…[Read more]
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William started the topic Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit in the forum
News about USA 1 month ago ·
Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit
Comments by US defence chief come as China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Of the many military officials darting across the lobby of Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel this weekend, there has been one signi…[Read more]
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William started the topic Trump’s foreign policy frustrations are piling up in the forum
News about USA 1 month ago ·
Trump’s foreign policy frustrations are piling up
Every president thinks they can change the world – and Donald Trump has an even greater sense of personal omnipotence than his recent predecessors.
But it’s not working out too well for the 47th president. Trump might intimidate tech titans to toe the line and use government power to try to bend…[Read more]
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William started the topic Trump cuts threaten safety training for America’s most dangerous jobs in the forum
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Trump cuts threaten safety training for America’s most dangerous jobs
By the time Robbie Roberge spotted the fire consuming his boat’s galley last August, he knew he had just minutes to evacuate his beloved Three Girls fishing vessel, named for his daughters.
As the flames spread up the boat’s walls, he helped his crew into safety suits, d…[Read more]30 -
William started the topic Supreme Court blocks Catholic charter school in big setback for religion advocat in the forum
News about USA 1 month, 1 week ago ·
Supreme Court blocks Catholic charter school in big setback for religion advocates
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the creation of the nation’s first religious charter school, a major loss for those advocating a greater role for religion in public life.
The court split 4-4 over whether to allow St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter…[Read more]
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