Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' Most indicators for the U.S. economy were relatively good last year, but not many Americans feel that way. Fortune · Mar 17
Trump says we ‘don’t need help’ from other Nato nations in Iran after leaders turn down his requests None of America’s traditional allies are heeding Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Mar 17
This New York Suburb Is America’s Most Competitive Housing Market Redfin revealed the most competitive U.S. housing markets -- and the top spot might surprise you. Can you guess where it is? GOBankingRates · Mar 17
A Wall That’s Worth Defending Some evangelical Christians are hammering away at the very church-state separation that allowed them, and other believers, to first flourish in America. Texas Observer · Mar 17
America's economy is so bad that it's driving a loneliness crisis, as two-thirds skip weddings and dinners to make ends meet A new CFP Board survey finds financial strain is quietly fueling America's loneliness epidemic—and most people are too embarrassed to say so. Fortune · Mar 17
Even MAGA country is protesting Trump New research shows a small but growing protest movement in areas that voted overwhelmingly for the president Salon · Mar 17
Will the Iran war turn midwest swing states against Trump after his ‘America first’ promise? Trump failing to keep his word could be important ahead of primaries and midterm elections for independents The Guardian - US · Mar 17
Trump’s Iran war has cost Americans at least $11bn already. And that’s just the start That $11.3bn doesn’t include any estimate of repairing facilities or replacing losses The Guardian - US · Mar 17
America's $38 trillion debt crisis is already here. The reckoning comes next America doesn't look like a nation in fiscal distress—and that's exactly the problem. Fortune · Mar 17
Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans distrust Trump vaccine policies Vaccines are becoming a third rail in the administration's efforts to overhaul public health. Axios · Mar 17
'Culture erased': New Hindu temple in Dallas sparks backlash, netizens claim '18th temple in the DFW area alone' The ongoing immigration diatribe aimed at Indian-Americans and Hindus has found a fresh flashpoint online in a recent X post. A self-described nationalist account recently took to the social media app to rant about another 'massive' Hindu temple rising in Dallas. The Times of India · Mar 17
How to not get away murder: The author who got caught poisoning her husband If this sounds like a Netflix true-crime pitch, that’s because it almost writes itself. A husband dies suddenly. A grieving wife goes on TV. She writes a children’s book about loss, telling kids that the dead are never really gone. America nods along. The story feels neat, tragic, even a… The Times of India · Mar 17
Kid Rock issues brutal response to Conan O'Brien's Oscars joke Kid Rock has responded to Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue joke about him - when he poked fun at the star's involvement in Turning Point USA's All-American Halftime Show online concert - insisting it was "not a very good one". BANG Premier · Mar 17
Musk says taxing every billionaire at 100% would barely make a dent in the national debt. Bernie says tax them 5% and you're $3,000 richer Elon Musk argues America’s $38 trillion debt is too big for billionaire taxes to fix, but Bernie Sanders says a 5% tax could at least put $3,000 back in your pocket. Fortune · Mar 17
Evening Standard · Mar 17 Taoiseach to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House Micheal Martin said he is looking forward to the bilateral meeting in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day.
The Mary Sue · Mar 16 ‘Wildly incompetent’: Gov. Josh Shapiro flames Pete Hegseth’s leadership Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro commented on President Donald Trump’s war on Iran in an interview podcast with Pod Save America. Shapiro did not hold his criticisms back—of Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, or the war in general.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining The transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America is complete
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Donald Trump is learning the hard way that even America needs allies THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whatever plan the US president may have had for Iran, things seem to be going awry – but the UK must only answer his call for help if he can show a viable route to ending this crisis
Fortune · Mar 16 'Blackmail is also not what I wish for': America’s allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz The price of oil sank Monday after Bessent said the U.S. “allowed” tankers to cross, despite the lack of assistance.
Latin Times · Mar 16 Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP Plan for $100 Billion Iran War Funding: 'Absolutely America Last' Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized a proposed supplemental funding package for the war in Iran, accusing lawmakers in her own party of prioritizing overseas military spending while failing to address domestic security issues.
Fortune · Mar 16 Ray Dalio sees a pattern that shows China killing America's economy. This 2,000-year chart explains why A Bank of America Institute analysis of 2,000 years of GDP data reframes American exceptionalism — and points toward what comes next.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 How Sean Penn became Zelensky’s closest US ally after Trump’s latest snub INSIDE STORY: Instead of attending Hollywood’s biggest award ceremony to pick up his Oscar, the ‘One Battle After Another’ star was heading to Kyiv. Katie Rosseinsky explores the star’s surprising friendship with the Ukrainian leader
Saving Advice · Mar 16 Strait of Hormuz: How the Closure Impacts Gas, Food Prices and Mortgages Key Takeaways: Inflation is predicted to rise to 3.5-four percent by mid-year. Food prices are expected to rise within 60 days. Mortgage rates rose from...
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Met Police chief to press for Lord Mandelson documents during US visit Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also raised the issue with America’s ambassador Warren Stephens
Euronews · Mar 16 EU-US trade remains strong despite tariff pressure, study finds Despite trade tensions, US–EU goods trade hit a record $1.05 trillion in 2025, while the US goods deficit with the bloc fell just 7%, a study by the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU found.