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India commits to doubling trade with US after meeting with Trump
The United States and India committed to a massive increase in trade on Thursday, Feb. 13. The leaders of the two nations announced the agreement the same day President Donald Trump signed a memo applying “reciprocal tariffs” on all trading partners. “We have also set ourselves the target of more than doubling our bilateral trade… -
Gay rights Stonewall Monument website scrubbed of transgender references
The National Park Service is the latest federal government agency to remove references to the transgender community on its webpages. For one page in particular, the move is drawing even more attention. The park service has swapped out all its references to the LGBTQ+ community on the Stonewall National Monument’s page in favor of just… -
Gov. Abbott offers 100 miles of border to feds, wants $11B for costs under Biden
Full Story Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing to lease or sell more than 100 miles of borderlands to the federal government. Abbott’s proposal is part of an $11 billion deal to cover the state’s border security costs under Operation Lone Star. Border security assets on the table Abbott’s offer includes over 50 miles of… -
Elon Musk says he’ll drop his $97 billion OpenAI bid on one condition
Full Story Elon Musk’s investor group claims it will withdraw its $97.4 billion bid to buy ChatGPT-maker OpenAI if OpenAI drops its plan to shift to a for-profit model. However, the company said it’s not for sale and called the offer “an improper bid to undermine a competitor.” “If OpenAI, Inc.’s Board is prepared to… -
Judge sides with Thomson Reuters in fair use copyright case against AI startup
A Delaware judge has delivered a landmark ruling that could significantly impact the way artificial intelligence companies train their models. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Thomson Reuters secured a major victory against an AI startup, Ross Intelligence, which was accused of using copyrighted work without permission. Ross Intelligence liable for copyright infringement Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled… -
Judge denies CBS, Paramount’s motion to dismiss Trump’s ’60 minutes’ lawsuit
Full Story A federal judge has denied CBS and Paramount Global’s motion to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed. Trump accuses the media giants of election interference, claiming a “60 Minutes” interview was deceptively edited to benefit former Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election. The week of… -
Inflation back up to 3%, a bad sign for near-term rate cuts
Full Story Consumer prices rose at a faster pace than expected in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, Feb. 12. The 3% annual rise in inflation was the highest since June 2024 and follows an increase of 2.9% in December. On the month, prices rose 0.5%, the highest monthly rise since August 2023.… -
Saints hire 36-year-old Kellen Moore, youngest head coach in NFL
Full Story The New Orleans Saints have their new head coach, and he’s already won a certain big game in the Superdome. The Saints hired former Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore to lead them into the 2025 season. The 36-year-old Moore will have a new job for the fourth straight season, but this will be… -
What Powell said to the Senate about interest rates, tariffs and debanking
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made his semiannual trip to the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 11. In his testimony in front of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the head of the central bank addressed tariffs, debanking, and interest rate cuts. The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate of maintaining price stability and… -
Nearly 200 World War II bombs discovered beneath English playground
A routine playground renovation in Wooler, Northumberland, uncovered an unexpected find — more than 170 World War II-era bombs buried beneath the surface. Workers at Scotts Play Park stopped construction in January after finding suspicious objects. Bomb disposal experts were called in, and investigators quickly realized the scale of the issue was far greater than… -
Zoos in New York facing bird flu threats, Queens Zoo charts 3 positive cases
New York’s zoos are facing new concerns after the state’s governor temporarily shut down live poultry markets in an effort to curb the spread of bird flu. Officials are now monitoring the potential impact on wildlife, with several birds in the city’s zoos already testing positive for the virus. Bird deaths under investigation Officials are… -
Former White House lawyer: Closing CFPB for good is not Trump’s call
The Trump administration stopped all work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over the weekend of Feb. 8. However, Democrats claim the action may not comply with the law. Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought sent an email to the agency’s staff over the weekend announcing the new policy. “Effective immediately, unless expressly approved by the… -
Blue Cross Blue Shield to start sending out $2.6B class action settlement checks
About six million people are about to get payments from Blue Cross Blue Shield after waiting more than two years. The health insurer will send notices of payment from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit settlement from 2022 on a rolling basis. The suit claimed more than 35 BCBS health insurance plans violated antitrust laws by…
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