Trump administration orders Michigan coal plant to stay open
The U.S. Energy Department ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August, citing possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. Source link
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Russia OKs prisoner exchange with U.S.
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap amid tensions rising between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war with Ukraine. Source link
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in May after five months of tariff anxiety
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven…
The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support the mortgage industry by buying…
Get Ready for the ‘Trump Is Senile’ News Cycle
You didn’t expect the media to focus this whole time on Joe Biden, did you? Source link
Trump keeps pressure on Harvard, eyes canceling millions of dollars in federal contracts
President Trump's push to deep-six more, if not all, federal contracts with Harvard University has intensified his battle with the nation's oldest and wealthiest institution of higher…
After 15 years, you can finally use WhatsApp on your iPad: Here’s how to get the app on your Apple tablet
One of the most popular smartphone apps in the world has finally come to the iPad. Today, Meta has officially released WhatsApp for iPad. The release comes nearly sixteen years after…
Trump Corruption Hits Next Level With Pardon Tied to $1 Million Dinner
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
Kennedy says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. Source link
Trump Adviser Flails When Asked About Effect of Tariffs on iPhones
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
U.S. government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and McCormick say
U.S. Sen. David McCormick said Tuesday that an arrangement that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of board members from…
Trump Media Ramps Up Crypto Shadiness With Bitcoin Plans
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is ‘functionally unemployed.’ Here’s what that means
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment rates have not shifted much in recent years. The current unemployment rate is reported as being 4.2%—just a slight increase…
Lindsey Graham Splits From Trump Over Putin and Ukraine
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
Court watchers say ban on medical treatment for transgender youth is most impactful case of term
Supreme Court watchers are most eagerly awaiting the justices' decision on whether a state can ban medical treatment for transgender youth, saying it is the top case of the 2024-2025 term.…
Judge Rips Trump in Scathing Order on South Sudan Deportations
Federal Judge Brian Murphy lambasted the Trump administration for “manufacturing the very chaos they decry” in a scathing Monday evening order. This comes after the Department of Homeland…
Trump Throws Wild New Wrench in EU Tariff Talks
Donald Trump announced Tuesday he was perfectly content to levy massive tariffs on goods from the European Union, while his economic advisers maintained that a lower rate is likely to stay…
Flying on Southwest or United? These new baggage and check-in rule changes come into effect soon
With Memorial Day behind us, America’s summer travel season is now in full swing. While flyers should be aware of how to find great fares and the best apps to use when taking a vacation…
Trump Plans Final Death Knell for Harvard Funding
Donald Trump is escalating his war against Harvard University and trying to cut all remaining federal ties with the institution. The New York Timesreports that the president is seeking to…
Tesla’s Latest Sales Numbers Show Just How Much People Hate Elon Musk
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps him up at night
No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett in his odes to tropical escapism is…
Pete Hegseth Hit With Stunning Illegal Wiretap Allegations
“It’s kind of a fund-raiser” for Mr. Trump, Korean crypto executive Sangrok Oh and another dinner attendee, told the Times. “And he’ll always be good to his sponsors.” The dinner was held…
Saudi Aramco kicks off its first dollar bond sale this year
The world’s biggest oil exporter is selling bonds with five, 10 and 30-year maturities Saudi Aramco started the sale of dollar-denominated debt, extending the company’s borrowings…
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday. Source link