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U.S. economy rebounding strongly; fresh aid coming to unemployed: Kudlow
The U.S. economy is rebounding “very, very strongly,” and fresh federal aid will reach unemployed Americans in the next week or two, White House economic…
Michelle Obama takes down Trump, says voting for Biden only way to end ’chaos’
Former first lady Michelle Obama launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, calling…
Hong Kong leader says won’t take U.S. sanctions against her to heart
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she was not too bothered about U.S. sanctions against her but the Chinese-ruled city will complain to…
Trump administration approves oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
The Trump administration on Monday finalized a plan to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, putting it on track to…
USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to ’save’ the post office
Speaker Nancy Pelosi will call on the House of Representatives to return to session in the coming days to vote on a bill to protect…
US allows killing of hundreds of sea lions to save struggling salmon
US authorities have given wildlife managers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho permission to start killing hundreds of sea lions in the Columbia River basin in…
U.S. firms urged to set targets to get Black women in top jobs
U.S. business leaders should set targets for recruiting and promoting Black women to tackle a persistent dearth of them in top jobs, a women’s equality…
Facebook steps up fight against US election misinformation
Facebook has announced measures to combat misinformation during the US election season. Social media giants are under pressure to do more to tackle fake news…
Kamala Harris: Biden bolsters climate credentials with VP pick
Joe Biden yesterday announced California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, in a move that received plaudits from across the Democratic Party and looks…
Economic clout makes China tougher challenge for U.S. than Soviet Union was – Pompeo
China’s global economic power makes the communist country in some ways a more difficult foe to counter than the Soviet Union during the Cold War,…
Big U.S. companies form group to boost hiring of minorities in New York
Leaders from major U.S. companies, including banks and tech giants, have formed a group aimed at increasing the hiring of individuals from minority communities in…
U.S.-China trade deal in ’fine’ shape, White House’s Kudlow says
China is continuing to buy U.S. goods, particularly commodities, under its Phase 1 trade deal with the United States, despite rising tensions over Hong Kong…
Chinese firms that fail U.S. accounting standards to be delisted as of 2022: Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said companies from China and other countries that do not comply with accounting standards will be delisted from…
US considers barring citizens entry if they are suspected to have Covid-19
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block US citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected…
U.S. consumers grew more pessimistic in July after two months of improvement: NY Fed survey
After two months of feeling slightly better about their odds in the labor market, Americans grew more pessimistic in July, according to a survey released…
U.S. court blocks ban on trans people changing sex on birth certificates
A federal court in the U.S. state of Idaho has overturned a state-wide ban that stopped transgender people from changing the sex on their birth…
US lifts warning to citizens to avoid global travel due to Covid-19
The United States on Thursday lifted a warning to its citizens to avoid all foreign travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, pointing to improvements. The…
British trade minister to meet top U.S. officials next week, USTR says
British Trade Minister Liz Truss will meet top U.S. officials in Washington in coming days to assess progress on reaching a free trade agreement between…
Canada-U.S. border could remain closed until end of year
It may be many more months before the Canadian-I.S. border reopens like it was in the ”good old days.” Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders…
Wild bee decline threatens major US crops: study
Wild bees are worth some $1.5 billion to key fruit and vegetable crops in North America, according to new research that warned declines in these…
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