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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%
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China's manufacturing activity falls in May, PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second month in May, an official survey showed on Saturday, raising expectations for more stimulus to support the economy amid a

China's manufacturing activity falls in May, PMI shows
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US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles

The U.S. government is investigating after elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received messages in recent weeks from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff

US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles
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These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks

These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks

These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks
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Hims to cut 4% of workforce amid ban on weight-loss drug copies

Telehealth platform Hims & Hers said on Friday it will cut 68 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, as it adjusts to a U.S. ban on manufacturing mass copies of

Hims to cut 4% of workforce amid ban on weight-loss drug copies
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Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system

Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system

Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system
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Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google

The fate and fortunes of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies is now in the hands of a U.S. judge wrestling with whether to impose far-reaching changes upon Google in the wake of its dominant search engine being declared an illegal monopoly

Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google
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Are AI chatbots putting your teen at risk? What parents should know

Parents across the U.S. are raising concerns as AI chatbots increasingly expose teenagers to sexually explicit content and encourage risky online behaviors. These AI-powered conversational agents — designed to simulate human interactions — have become a new avenue where vulnerable adolescents engage in explicit sexting and emotionally charged dialogues with artificial companions. This growing trend has ignited serious concerns about the mental health and safety of young users, according to The Washington Post article on teens sexting with AI. AI chatbots like Replika and Character.AI appeal to teens because they offer companionship without judgment, creating a space where adolescents feel

Are AI chatbots putting your teen at risk? What parents should know
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How Fortnite’s return to iOS could change app industry rules forever

Fortnite’s return to Apple’s App Store in the U.S. after nearly five years marks a pivotal moment for mobile gaming and digital marketplaces. The game was originally removed in 2020, following a high-profile legal battle between Epic Games and Apple over app store payment policies. A recent court ruling forced Apple to allow alternative payment systems, opening the door for Fortnite’s comeback and potentially reshaping the rules for app distribution and monetization on iOS devices. Fortnite’s ban on iOS stemmed from Epic Games’ decision to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase system, which charges a 30% commission on digital transactions. Epic introduced

How Fortnite’s return to iOS could change app industry rules forever
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Harvard's US-funded defense projects totaled $180 million in recent years, study shows

When the Trump administration cut federal funding to Harvard University, it abruptly ended an estimated $180 million that the federal government had poured into U.S

Harvard's US-funded defense projects totaled $180 million in recent years, study shows
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Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet,

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
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PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts

PBS sued Donald Trump on Friday over the U.S. president's executive order to cut its federal funding, calling it an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public

PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
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Trump says automakers, Tesla must build cars, parts in US

Automakers in the United States, including Tesla, must build entire vehicles including all their parts in the country instead of manufacturing parts abroad, President Donald Trump said on

Trump says automakers, Tesla must build cars, parts in US
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Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government

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Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government
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Car makers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production

Global auto executives are sounding the alarm on an impending shortage of rare-earth magnets from China – used in everything from

Car makers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production
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US approves environmental review for Michigan nuclear plant restart

The U.S. on Friday said Holtec's planned restart of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan would not harm the environment, a needed step in its plan to

US approves environmental review for Michigan nuclear plant restart
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Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas

Many international students come to the U.S. with hopes of gaining work experience, either before returning to their home countries or pursuing a longer-term career in the U.S. But the administration’s intensifying scrutiny of international students — and signs that formal career pathways for them may be closed off — are leading some to reconsider their plans

Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas
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PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

The nation's public television service, PBS, has filed suit against President Donald Trump's executive order that it be stripped of federal funding

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case
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Newark airport’s closed runway that contributed to weeks of delays will reopen ahead of schedule

Newark airport’s closed runway that contributed to weeks of delays will reopen ahead of schedule

Newark airport’s closed runway that contributed to weeks of delays will reopen ahead of schedule
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Covid-19 shots for kids remain on CDC vaccine schedule with slightly different designation

Covid-19 shots for kids remain on CDC vaccine schedule with slightly different designation

Covid-19 shots for kids remain on CDC vaccine schedule with slightly different designation
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Elon Musk says he’ll keep helping Trump even after ramping up his criticism

Elon Musk says he’ll keep helping Trump even after ramping up his criticism

Elon Musk says he’ll keep helping Trump even after ramping up his criticism
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Pfizer CEO: HHS claims of ‘concealed safety concerns’ on mRNA vaccines are ‘completely inaccurate’

Pfizer CEO: HHS claims of ‘concealed safety concerns’ on mRNA vaccines are ‘completely inaccurate’

Pfizer CEO: HHS claims of ‘concealed safety concerns’ on mRNA vaccines are ‘completely inaccurate’
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Cheniere Energy says maintenance work begun on Sabine Pass LNG plant

Cheniere Energy said on Friday it has begun annual maintenance work on its liquefied natural gas plant in Sabine Pass, Texas, the largest U.S. LNG plant.

Cheniere Energy says maintenance work begun on Sabine Pass LNG plant
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X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him

A bruised Elon Musk explained away a black eye during a White House appearance on Friday by saying that his 5-year-old son had punched him in

X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him

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