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China Exports to U.S. Plunge 33% as Tariffs Loom Large

China Exports to U.S. Plunge 33% as Tariffs Loom Large

China’s exports to the U.S. fell by 33% month-over-month in August as the effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs have begun to have a noticeable impact on trade between the two countries. China’s total exports grew by 4.4% year-over-year in dollar terms, below the estimate of 5.0% and marking the slowest pace since February. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage …

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Carlos Alcaraz Set the U.S. Open on Fire

Carlos Alcaraz Set the U.S. Open on Fire

The two best men’s tennis players in the world met in the U.S. Open final. One blasted into orbit. The other was left without answers. “Obviously,” the no. 1 ranked player on earth admitted, “this is the best player in the world right now.” Jannik Sinner—the 24-year-old Italian who entered Sunday having spent every week this year atop the Association …

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Republicans eager for Trump to expand use of military on U.S. soil

Republicans eager for Trump to expand use of military on U.S. soil

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops patrolling the streets of U.S. cities. Weapons of war deployed against international gangs suspected of drug trafficking. Military bases and resources redirected to mass immigration enforcement operations. President Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals. It’s ground that presidents have hardly ever crossed …

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Trump once again says he wants to send U.S. forces to Chicago

Trump once again says he wants to send U.S. forces to Chicago

President Trump on Monday continued to flirt with the idea of mobilizing National Guard troops to combat crime in Chicago, just a day after he had to clarify that he has no intent to “go to war” with the American city. The push to militarize local law enforcement operations has been an ongoing fixation for the president, who on Saturday …

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Mortgage rates dive on reports of worsening U.S. economy: ‘We are seeing a lot of interest in refinances’ – MarketWatch

Mortgage rates dive on reports of worsening U.S. economy: ‘We are seeing a lot of interest in refinances’  MarketWatch Mortgage and refinance interest rates today for September 8, 2025: A big drop — but will it hold?  Yahoo Finance Mortgage rates tumble to lowest level since October 2024  Fox Business Is the Fed ready to go big? Analysts debate jumbo rate cut after …

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Noem says immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia won’t deter investment in the U.S.

Noem says immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia won’t deter investment in the U.S.

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday she doesn’t think the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will deter investment in the United States because such tough actions mean there is no uncertainty about the Trump administration’s policies. READ MORE: South Korea reaches deal with U.S. …

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Chagas disease, or deadly kissing bug disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what to know.

Chagas disease, or deadly kissing bug disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what to know.

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or “kissing bug,” may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.  In the report, which was originally published last month for the September issue of the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, the authors said the disease is already endemic …

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