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How Trump’s Plans for Immigration, Tariffs and the Fed Could Affect the Economy
Author: Jeanna Smialek
Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Views on Vaccination ‘Dangerous,’ Says His Ambassador Cousin
Author: Noah Weiland
“Others are just getting to know him,” Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, said of her cousin, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary.

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Teamsters call out Elysian’s ‘retaliatory’ closing
Author: Sarah Tucker

Industry giant Anheuser-Busch closing Elysian Brewing in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood amid the workers’ fight for a first contract SEATTLE, WA (November 18, 2024) – Elysian Brewing announced that it will be closing down its Georgetown production facility at the end of the year after 13 years of operation, according to workers at the plant. Per […]

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Negotiators are urged to get down to business as climate talks in Baku enter second week
Author: SIBI ARASU, MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN, SIBI ARASU, MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks resumed Monday with negotiators urged to make progress on a stalled-out deal that could see developing countries get more money to spend on clean energy and adapting to climate-charged weather extremes.

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Author: DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer

Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue.

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Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure
Author: SAMYA KULLAB and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA, SAMYA KULLAB and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA, Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded dozens, an official said Sunday, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months.

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Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
Author: WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband.

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Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England
Author: Associated Press

Poultry on a commercial farm in England have been infected with the bird flu virus, the U.K. government said Sunday.

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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier after losing most of its Trump bump
Author: STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Monday as Wall Street holds steadier after seeing much of its rally following Donald Trump’s presidential victory dissipate.

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What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Author: Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a different mood, lighter and friendlier and less influenced by Musk.

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