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Trump threatens EU with tariffs over trade deficit, demands increased US energy purchases

Kathy D. Crockett

President-elect Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric on trade on Friday, warning the European Union that it must significantly reduce its trade deficit with the United States by buying more…

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Fed expected to cut interest rates as it navigates economic uncertainty under incoming Trump administration

Kathy D. Crockett

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, a move some analysts are calling a “hard reversal”…

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House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown, but debt ceiling fight looms

Kathy D. Crockett

The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday to prevent a government shutdown, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump's calls to include billions of dollars in new funding. The bill,…

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NBA introduces new All-Star Game format to boost competition and fan engagement

Kathy D. Crockett

The NBA All-Star Game is set to undergo another major transformation, as the league announced a new three-team mini-tournament format for this year's event in San Francisco. Featuring the league's…