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Trump says he’s doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

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Trump says he’s doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

AhmadAwan March 11, 2025

Washington — President Trump said that he will impose even higher tariffs on Canada beginning on Wednesday,...

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Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge

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Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge

AhmadAwan March 11, 2025

U.S. stock futures signaled a small respite from the prior day’s carnage that had the Dow Jones...

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Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers, for first time in its 54-year history

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Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers, for first time in its 54-year history

AhmadAwan March 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines boasts that its passengers’ “bags fly free” — but not for long.  Starting May 28...

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Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you’re overpaid. Here’s what to know.

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Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you’re overpaid. Here’s what to know.

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

Getting overpaid by Social Security will soon come at a high cost, with the agency saying Friday...

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X is down for some users, with Musk claiming a cyberattack is hitting the social media service

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X is down for some users, with Musk claiming a cyberattack is hitting the social media service

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

Social media website X was down for many users on Monday, with its billionaire owner, Elon Musk,...

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China’s retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers

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China’s retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

China’s retaliatory tariffs went into effect Monday, spelling trouble for American farmers by making U.S.-grown crops more...

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Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

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Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

A surge in retirements is sweeping America as baby boomers enter their golden years. More than 4...

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Stocks fall sharply as investors fret Trump’s policies

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Stocks fall sharply as investors fret Trump’s policies

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Monday, continuing the prior week’s losses after President Trump said the economy...

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In bird flu fight, Agriculture Department almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

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In bird flu fight, Agriculture Department almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

AhmadAwan March 10, 2025

Despite a major federal investment to help egg and poultry producers bounce back from bird flu losses,...

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Big Tech’s big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence

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Big Tech’s big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence

AhmadAwan March 9, 2025

It might have seemed like one of the weirder headlines of 2024: Microsoft is paying $1.6 billion...

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