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On March 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at revitalizing the United States’ domestic mineral production, crucial for national security and economic prosperity. The order underscores the country’s immense mineral resources, suggesting that they hold the potential to generate jobs, enhance infrastructure, bolster defense capabilities, and foster new technologies through…
In a powerful proclamation, President Donald J. Trump has declared April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the nation’s children. In his statement, Trump described America’s children as the foundation of families, heirs of freedom, and stewards of national promise. He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to empower…
In a sweeping move aimed at countering what he described as a revisionist narrative of American history, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, to restore the integrity of historical representations in the United States. The order highlights a decade-long concern over the portrayal of American history, asserting that a…
SAN JOSE — Catarina Macario didn’t wait long to make her presence felt Tuesday night in the United States’ 2-1 loss to Brazil. The native of Brazil who moved to San Diego at age 12 and played for Stanford in college benefitted from a long run by Alyssa Thompson, who brought the ball into the…
The 101st edition of the National Amateur Cup begins this weekend, marking a significant event in United Adult Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) history. For the seventh consecutive tournament, this prestigious cup plays a role in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Whichever team emerges as the national champion will automatically qualify for the 2026 US…
In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all of the U.S.’s trading partners took effect shortly after midnight. These tariffs aim to impose additional costs on U.S. businesses importing products. Major trading partners, including the European Union and Vietnam, will face significant new taxes, with increases of 20%…
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), whose future is in doubt since Donald Trump returned to the White House, provides duty-free access to the United States for certain African products. The accord is up for review in September and its disappearance could lead American importers to look for other sources. The recent turmoil unleashed…
A severe weather outbreak in mid-March left a trail of destruction across multiple states from Texas to Tennessee, leading to several fatalities and extensive damage. Two powerful EF-4 tornadoes struck Arkansas on the same day, highlighting the intensity of the storms that swept through the region. In addition to tornadoes, wildfires wreaked havoc across parts…
In the quest to better balance the software and hardware components of its economy, the United States faces a crucial crossroads in competing with China and fostering growth. Throughout much of the twentieth century, the United States was the world’s leading industrial force, significantly contributing to the outcomes of two world wars and establishing its…
India’s gems and jewellery industry is breathing a momentary sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump paused harsh tariffs that threatened to hit lucrative exports and tens of thousands of jobs. At manufacturing and processing hubs across India, exporters and buyers worried over how they would absorb Trump’s gruelling 26 percent tariff on a…
BRUSSELS — The European Union doesn’t really do knee-jerk reactions. And when it comes to trade wars, it prepares its case, builds a consensus among its members — and saves its most painful retaliation until last. Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariff onslaught is no exception. Just after the bloc locked in its response on Wednesday to…
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, she was given private assurances that she would not only rejoin the House GOP leadership team, but also reclaim her coveted spot on the House Intelligence Committee, according to two Republican sources with knowledge of the…
