Nissan Sounds The Alarm: Chinese Automakers Are Coming To North America It estimates that production of Chinese cars could start in Mexico in as little as 2-3 years. Motor1 · Sep 29
Trump's taxpayer-funded ads face bipartisan backlash, legal questions before midterms Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Critics from both parties argue that public funds should not promote political figures. The advertisement campaign has led to questions surrounding its alignment with the Hatch Act regulations. Trump's portrayal of American exceptionalism is evident in… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Essar to invest $18 billion in US, build America's largest steel plant in Iowa Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest USD 18 billion for a steel plant in Iowa. The facility aims to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually and will utilize iron ore from Minnesota. It is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent employment opportunities.… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Trump offers Iran war naysayers an extreme endgame: ‘Let them hit us with a nuclear weapon’ ANALYSIS: Trump continues to insist America faced imminent nuclear threat, even as just half of Republicans say war was ‘worth it’, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Sep 28
Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did it A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition “American Idol” is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair The Independent UK · Sep 28
'Unsettling to American partners': Trump’s offer to sell arms to China is an admission he doesn’t take its security threats seriously, experts warn While the White House denied there are plans for one, an arms sale would completely undermine U.S. efforts to keep China from becoming a superpower, according to policy experts. Fortune · Sep 28
How much money is considered rich in America? $2.3 million may be the benchmark, but where you live changes everything There is no number that suddenly makes a person rich. Still, Americans have a figure in mind. A 2025 Charles Schwab survey found that people believe an average net worth of $2.3 million is needed to be considered rich. That is a useful glimpse into how Americans view wealth, but… The Economic Times · Sep 28
White House airs another taxpayer-funded TV ad, and this time Trump is heard warning of the ‘final battle’ "We will liberate America from these villains once and for all." We Got This Covered · Sep 28
Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby Many churches across America have roadside signs with frequently changing messages that range from the practical to the witty to the profound The Independent UK · Sep 28
Fuel Economy Rollback Will Burn Billions More Gallons Of Gas, Trump Administration Says The public health and environmental costs of the revised fuel economy standards could be colossal. InsideEVs · Sep 28
America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us The U.S. just loosened fuel economy rules, slowing the auto industry's transition to EVs. But Europe and China aren't going to wait up for us. InsideEVs · Sep 28
From containment to commerce? Trump is said to make arms sales pitch to Xi TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump has spent much of his presidency telling allies and partners, including India, to buy more American weapons. At his meeting with Xi Jinping, America’s top arms salesman apparently decided to extend the same customer-service offer to Washington’s principal military rival, China. The Times of India · Sep 28
Europe cashes in as U.S. science and tech exodus gathers pace As U.S. research funding comes under pressure, European companies and institutions are seeking to court America’s top STEM talent. Fortune · Sep 28
Trump rolls over for China's panda gift Art of the deal: China gets dominance in AI and renewables, plus global respect. Trump gets a couple cuddle-bears Salon · Sep 28
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Gouged: why Americans are being ripped off – and what to do about it How can we fix our pricing crisis? Economic sociologist Lindsay Owens urges tough new rules – and a consumer uprising
The Times of India · Sep 28 'End H-1B visa now': Nikki Haley's son is back with 'America for Americans' slogan, demands a stop to legal immigration Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley's son Nalin Haley, who often makes waves by his anti-immigration stance, has been back with his new rant against H-1Bs. "Don’t let anyone tell you illegal and legal immigration have nothing to do with the affordability crisis. There’s a direct correlation. We need to deport…
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Government-funded Trump ad warns NFL viewers of America’s ‘final battle’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Nicki Minaj Urges Young Americans to 'Vote Red' Despite Saying in 2024 That She Was Not a US Citizen Nicki Minaj backed Republicans on Fox News ahead of the 3 November midterms, so learn who is eligible in national races and what she has told fans about her own status.
International Business Times UK · Sep 27 Trump Asked XI To Buy US Weapons as Taiwan's $14BN Arms Deal Remains on Hold, Envoy Says US Ambassador David Perdue says Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, while Taiwan awaits approval of a separate $14bn arms package.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Trump’s new doomsday ad warns NFL fans of ‘final battle’ for America — at taxpayer expense ‘We will rout the fake news media, and we will liberate America from these villains once and for all,’ Trump says in the ad
Latin Times · Sep 27 Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not.
Salon · Sep 27 Oprah is our cultural Oppenheimer Oprah Winfrey shaped what America reads, buys and believes. Not all of it aged well
International Business Times UK · Sep 27 Jon Stewart Trolls Melania Trump as He States Being Married to Donald Trump Is 'Most Grueling Job' Jon Stewart turned a listener's question about Melania Trump's public schedule into jokes about White House construction, her marriage to Donald Trump and what he called America's 'most gruelling job.'
The Economic Times · Sep 27 Anthropic, OpenAI sound alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled The CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI recently declared America's cutting-edge models are so powerful, they're dangerous, and need to be regulated and independently tested before being released. In a rare instance of unity, they have sketched alarming scenarios in essays, social media posts and speeches to the United Nations.
RideApart · Sep 27 Intel’s CEO Just Bet On Ultraviolette, And Its Electric Motorcycles Are Coming To America Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan invests in Ultraviolette as the electric motorcycle maker targets a US launch in 2027.