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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American…
These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and…
Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state
Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat and Republicans pick their nominee to try to…
A homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He’s one of the first
When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with…
Two Cities. Two chip plants. One affordability crisis.
The formerly sleepy economies of suburban Austin, Texas and Syracuse, NY are getting two new semiconductor chip plants. They’re bringing…
Cyclosporiasis: the science, risks and red flags
What’s small, round and could give you explosive diarrhea? Cyclospora parasites. The diarrheal disease they cause is wreaking havoc on…
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million
The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of…
The Chinafication of Walmart
We think of Walmart as ultra-American, but its business relationship with China has fundamentally changed how American retail operates. In…
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the…