Obama slams Trump’s paramilitary plan for Chicago as ‘erosion of due process’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Trump revokes Kamala Harris’s Secret Service detail extended by Biden President’s new security directive cancels one-year extension signed by Biden before leaving office The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025
Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge mostly held steady last month despite President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs, but a measure of underlying inflation increased The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
How Trump’s newfound love for Chinese students is drawing MAGA backlash Trump said he would allow Chinese students into US universities, months after administration announced visa revocations. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
Kevin O’Leary: Why Tariffs Won’t Hit Your Wallet as Hard as You Think Kevin O'Leary said Trump's tariffs are like VAT taxes abroad -- and most Americans won't feel the pinch. Here's why markets and consumers aren't panicking. GOBankingRates · Aug 29, 2025
Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts A national group of Latino public health leaders has announced the launch of a new research institute, which they say is a response to the hundreds of millions in federal funding cuts related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Modi and Ishiba discuss plugging gaps in Japan’s ageing workforce with Indian workers Modi says both nations will facilitate human resource exchange of 500,000 people in next five years The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
4 International Cities Where a 1-Bedroom Costs More Than $3,000 Living overseas can cost more than you might expect, especially in these four global hotspots, where even a modest one-bedroom comes with a premium price tag. GOBankingRates · Aug 29, 2025
The Cracker Barrel mess exposes the cynicism of the rightwing culture war The restaurant means little to activists – it’s simply a tool to bludgeon perceived enemies and flex conservative power The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025
Intel says it has already received billions from the US government as part of upcoming deal Intel’s deal with the US Government may have just hit the road rolling with a $5.7 billion payout. TechRadar · Aug 29, 2025
Donald Trump achieves peak evil status as he brings a child’s worst nightmare to life by simply existing The president is going to traumatize an entire generation. We Got This Covered · Aug 29, 2025
Intel confirms it has already received $5.7 billion from US government, CFO claims the deal was to halt the sale of its chip fabs Intel confirmed it has received the $5.7 billion it was expecting as part of the Trump administration's investment in the company, though the CFO claims it was all designed to stop it selling its chip fabrication business, which has been a loss leader for several years. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29, 2025
Boycott the banquet, send a tweet. But ending the horror in Gaza still relies on the worst people in the world This humanitarian catastrophe is barely of passing interest to Donald Trump. The curse of our times is how little we can do about it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
Eric Trump Says 'There Is No Question' Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, told a packed audience at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong that global adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is accelerating across governments, corporations and powerful families. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025
Reason · Aug 29, 2025 Gavin Newsom's Trolling of Donald Trump Is a Painful Reminder That Politics Can Always Get Dumber Newsom hired a brass-knuckled social-media team to fight fire with fire, but the result is even more childish nonsense in politics.
Fortune · Aug 29, 2025 The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today at Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing Trump’s bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Taiwan has ‘right to remain free’, US senator says in visit criticised by China Roger Wicker and Deb Fischer meet island’s president in Taipei as Beijing says trip sends ‘gravely wrong signal’
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack Officials say the death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital has risen to 23, including four children
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called E-Verify is raising questions about what employers can do to make sure they’re employing people who can legally work
GOBankingRates · Aug 29, 2025 14 Greatest Threats That Can Derail Your Retirement Plan To retire securely (and maybe even early), it's essential to recognize and avoid these 14 common pitfalls.
Euronews · Aug 29, 2025 The US brings in a navy fleet to Venezuela's coast — but does the Suns cartel exist? American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.
GOBankingRates · Aug 29, 2025 SNAP Changes: When Does My EBT Card Reload? In general, benefits for new cases receiving SNAP eligibility or benefits are deposited between the 1st and 10th of the month.
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025 Does Trump’s tariff on small packages mean no more cheap online shopping? A longstanding exemption that let people skip import fees on packages valued at less than $800 ended on Friday
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025 Nearly 1,000 ‘worker over billionaire’ actions planned for Labor Day in US Rallies from Alaska to Hawaii will highlight cuts to wages, unions and social safety nets under Trump policies
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025 DC eateries suffer as workers terrified of Ice stay home: ‘You don’t want to go outside’ Some restaurants in the US capital have closed their doors as workers stay home rather than risk deportation