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Trump Meets with US Retailers Over Tariffs and Trade Concerns

Trump Says Xi Reached Out, While China Maintains No Current Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump has insisted Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him despite Beijing denials of any contact between the two countries over their bitter trade dispute.

'Thousands' Of Social Security Employees Changed To 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report
The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.
Hegseth Likely Targeted By 'Spyware' After Same Phone Number Used To Send Plans On Signal Connected To Facebook, Whatsapp, Experts Say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's phone number may have been compromised, with experts noting that the number has been published on the internet, potentially allowing access to classified information and posing a risk to national security.
Justice Department Terminates $811M In Grants — Which Services Are Affected?
Internal DOJ documents confirmed that 365 competitive grants—valued at $811 million when awarded and to be paid out over three years—are being terminated.
Trump Admin Fires Climate Aid, Policy Workers As State Department Faces Major Overhaul Under Rubio: Report
The State Department, with backing from President Trump, has reportedly dismissed federal employees that worked under its climate aid and climate policy office.
Trump Orders Probe Into Democratic Fundraising Platform ActBlue; Bondi To Report Findings Within 180 Days
ActBlue said it will pursue all legal options to protect and defend itself.
'Trump 2028' Merch For Sale On US President's Store
Donald Trump's online store is selling merchandise emblazoned with "Trump 2028," the year of the next US presidential election, in which the Republican is constitutionally banned from running.
Vatican Braces For Huge Crowds Ahead Of Pope's Funeral
The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.
NJ Wildfire: 19-Year-Old Charged With Arson As Blaze Burns 15,250 Acres
A teenager has been charged with arson in relation to a massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has been ravaging thousands of acres since Tuesday.

EU, US Should De-escalate And Negotiate Trade Deal: IMF Europe Director

The United States and European Union need to "de-escalate" and "negotiate a deal" to help boost lackluster growth on the continent, the International Monetary Fund's Europe director said Friday.

Economy in Focus

Experts Warn Getting Food Is 'Going To Be Complicated' As Trump Deportations Target Farm Workers
As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, workers across the agricultural sector are experiencing more raids and difficulty finding jobs.
Asia Stocks Rise In Wake Of Wall Street Rally
Trump Should Be 'Free' To Criticize The Fed, Senior Official Says

War in Ukraine

'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy In Ukraine
As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".
Russian Missile Attack Kills Nine In Kyiv
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion more than three years ago.
'We'll See': Russians Outside Moscow Have Little Faith In Trump
With its cobbled market square and gold-domed churches, the Russian town of Vereya bears few scars of the Ukraine offensive announced by President Vladimir Putin three years ago.
Trump Says Zelensky Will Lose 'The Whole Country' In A Matter Of Years If He Doesn't Reach A Deal With Putin
President Donald Trump said Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will lose "the whole" country if he doesn't reach a deal with Russia

Trump's Meme Coin Skyrockets After Dinner Invitation For Top Holders

Trump's meme coin, $TRUMP, surged by 58% after offering an exclusive dinner with the former president to top coin holders.

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EnergyPrint At 15: How A Minnesota Software Firm Is Utilizing AI To Transform Energy Management

Now celebrating 15 years in operation, the Minnesota-based company is forging a new era, driven by the AI-powered tool: Invoiage.

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Is The Tariff Shock Breaking The Nasdaq 100's Long-Term Uptrend Since October 2022?
Investors often encounter scenarios where negative news doesn't lead to anticipated market declines, or positive news doesn't result in expected gains. This phenomenon emphaiszes the importance of comprehending how markets interpret and "price in" information.
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Bridging The Capital Gap: Levered Up Streamlines Funding For Businesses
Levered Up, a capital access consulting firm, was founded to fill the growing gaps in the business landscape and empower entrepreneurs and business owners to secure the resources they need to thrive.

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