With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals The US is engaged in a lawless quest to protect American and Israeli officials The Guardian - US · Aug 21
America faces an affordability crisis like the one from 25 years ago, but needs a fresh solution We are living in an era when companies must find solutions that are not just lower-cost, but rather higher value. Costco and Walmart are worth a look. Fortune · Aug 21
Trump Warned $24T Debt Was 'Point of No Return' Before America Plunged Into $40T Debt Under His Watch The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, doubling since Trump's presidency began, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and contrasting with his earlier campaign promises to reduce it. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’ Business owner Assim Alkhawaja was arrested by ICE as he dropped off Lyft passengers at a military base. Now he’s stuck in a terrifying fight to stay in the US The Guardian - US · Aug 21
Range Rover Honors America 250 With 'From Sea To Sea' SV Trio Three SV Bespoke builds—Desert Ember, Summit Frost, and Ocean Crest—showcase Range Rover SV luxury tailored specifically for United States buyers. Motor1 · Aug 21
Trump's Asia retreat is China's gift The reduction of American military might in the region sacrifices decades of U.S. dominance Salon · Aug 21
US proposes new tax credit rules restricting refunds for some non-citizens The US Treasury and IRS have proposed new rules restricting the refundable portion of four federal tax credits to US citizens, nationals and qualified non-citizens, including green card holders, refugees and asylees. The proposal covers the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, American opportunity tax credit and adoption tax… The Economic Times · Aug 21
The AI 'death zone' is here and most corporate AI strategies are standing in it Chinese models just swept the top five spots on the world's largest AI marketplace. American labs still own the frontier. Don't get caught in between. Fortune · Aug 21
Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart are taking the delivery wars to the skies After years of experiments and setbacks, some of America’s biggest delivery companies are racing to make drones mainstream. Fortune · Aug 21
America sold the world a dream – and kept millions chasing it America built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant communities expanded, they made migration easier for next generation. This compounding network helped turn the American Dream into a self-sustaining global draw, particularly for skilled workers and international students. The Economic Times · Aug 21
Canada premier calls Trump ‘bad person’, urges Ottawa not to cave in trade talks Canadian provincial leaders express strong criticism of President Donald Trump. They urge Canada to resist making further concessions in ongoing trade talks. Restoring American alcohol sales remains a key point of contention for provinces. Federal officials report significant progress toward finalizing a trade agreement. Tariffs on Canadian imports have been… The Economic Times · Aug 21
Border Cops Detained Me for Hours Without Explanation. They Won't Tell Me Why. CBP claims dictatorial powers over Americans coming home. A big part of that is hiding information. Reason · Aug 20
Gen Z forced to rewrite the American Dream in the 'Great Postponement': Fixer-uppers, side hustles and doing life out of order "We've not seen challenges in terms of affordability like this in more than a generation," said Wharton professor Susan Wachter. Fortune · Aug 20
Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ reality series is a flop with fewer than 3,000 views per episode Nearly 24 hours after the six-episode series aired on YouTube, fewer than 2,500 people had viewed the first episode The Independent UK · Aug 20
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Quote of the day by Kesha: 'I think people need to have fun with whatever they're...' - inspiring quote by singer of TiK ToK, Timber and Your Love Is My Drug teaches life lessons on enjoying life, valuing little things and why you should stop taking everything so seriously Quote of the day by Kesha: American singer Kesha encourages embracing fun in everyday activities and creative pursuits. She believes people should not overthink makeup, clothes, or music, but simply enjoy them. Kesha's early life involved a strong musical influence from her songwriter mother, Pebe Sebert.
The Times of India · Aug 20 US debt crosses $40 trillion but everyone still trusts Uncle Sam. But for how long? TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States’ national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, a number so large that even breaking it up with commas can scarcely make it comprehensible. As in a 4 followed by 13 zeroes: $40,000,000,000,000!
InsideEVs · Aug 20 2027 Chevy Bolt Review: Do Americans Really Want Cheap EVs? It’s a good car at a great price. But there’s a reason Americans don’t buy cars like this, as I learned during my weeklong test.
Benzinga · Aug 20 A 10-Year Treasury Bond Now Pays More Than 118 Of America's Biggest Companies A 10-year U.S. Treasury bond now pays more income than 118 of America’s biggest companies.
Bored Panda · Aug 20 91 Ridiculous DIY Fixes That Somehow Get The Job Done Perfectly (New Pics) If you’ve ever seen someone fix a busted lawnmower with duct tape, zip ties, and pure stubbornness, you’ve witnessed what Americans call “redneck engineering.” It’s a wild mix of grit and creativity, with no manuals or fancy tools… just pure improvisation. It’s not pretty-looking, but somehow, it works. This is…
International Business Times UK · Aug 20 MAGA Mocks Harry and Meghan's UK Return, Claims They're Leaving Because They Can't Stand Trump's 'America' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face criticism from Trump supporters as reports suggest their return to the UK may be linked to discontent with the US political climate.
The Conversation · Aug 20 Christian nationalists’ professed support for religious pluralism is often drowned out by perceptions that Christians are under threat Christian nationalism, a worldview that sees the United States as a Christian nation and believes that Christianity should have a privileged role in American civic life, has been shown to be related to a host of social attitudes.
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
InsideEVs · Aug 19 The Fiat Topolino Is Disrupting The U.S. Golf Cart Market The Fiat Topolino is selling in America despite not actually being street legal. Its buyers? People in communities where micro mobility is already king.
Fortune · Aug 19 National debt crosses $40 trillion and think tank warns: 'The level of fiscal mismanagement is tragic' "To anyone who cares about America, about democracy and our future, in my view, this is already a crisis," Michael Peterson told Fortune.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Read our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice