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Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss
Business

Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss

The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on vir...

After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds
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After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money...

7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision
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7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's so...

Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet
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Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet

Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of insurance coverage and other obstacles s...

In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract
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In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract

Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract of...

U.K.'s ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations
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U.K.'s ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was released after spending the day in police custody but is still under investigation on suspicion of mi...

Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'
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Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'

The billionaire tech mogul's testimony was part of a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. The jury's verdict in the case could shape how some 1...

FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot
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FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot

The Food and Drug Administration's about-face comes a little more than a week after the agency refused to consider the company's application to market the new k...

TV antennas and Super Bowl rehearsals: How prediction market traders seek an edge
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TV antennas and Super Bowl rehearsals: How prediction market traders seek an edge

As prediction markets boom, competition is heating up. So traders go the extra mile for a fraction-of-a-second advantage or to sleuth out information nobody els...

How Trump's tariffs push some importers into risky, high-cost loans
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How Trump's tariffs push some importers into risky, high-cost loans

President Trump's tariffs can create a cash crunch for importers. They have to pay the tariff bill before they can sell their products. Some have turned to a co...

'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'
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'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a d...

BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
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BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer

BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a br...

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