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President Trump displays an executive order on artificial intelligence he signed in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025.

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  • Technology

Trump's new AI policies keep culture war focus on tech companies

A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.

July 23, 2025
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
A 2023 Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla dealership Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Englewood, Colo.

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  • Business

Tesla profits slide 16%, despite Elon Musk's pivot back to his companies

The earnings report follows a 13.5% drop in sales this quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.

July 23, 2025
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By:
  • John Ruwitch and
  • Camila Domonoske
Tomatoes in a greenhouse.

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  • Business

With new tariffs on Mexican tomatoes, Georgia's producers could see increased demand

Last week, the Trump administration announced a 17% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico. The move might drive Georgia's consumers to buy local.

July 23, 2025
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By:
  • Chase McGee
This is a satellite image collected on Nov. 13, 2012, of the Maoniuping Mine, one of China's largest rare earth elements mines, located near Mianning, Sichuan province, China.

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  • World

How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.

July 23, 2025
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By:
  • Emily Feng
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, right, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent before their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 18, 2025.

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  • Politics

Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%

The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
NPR's chief news executive and acting content chief, Edith Chapin, told colleagues Tuesday morning that she has decided to step down.

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  • Media

NPR news chief announces she's leaving days after Congress kills federal funding

NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin says she's leaving the network. She made the announcement just days after Congress voted to strip public broadcasting of all federal funding.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
A General Motors logo is seen at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich. on Jan. 27, 2020.

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  • Business

Car makers are feeling tariff pain: GM is the 2nd company to take a hit to profits

The American automaker reported that tariffs cost them $1.1 billion and reduced the company's profit margin from 9% to 6.1%.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
President Trump with Jerome Powell after nominating him as chair in 2017.

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  • Business

President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term

President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now. His comment comes as he and his administration continue to attack Powell.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Jeff Yerxa, co-owner of Lost Sock Roasters, shows bags of coffee beans, many from Brazil, at the company's warehouse in Washington, D.C. The looming threat of a 50% tariff on all goods from Brazil — the world's largest coffee producer — has sent shock waves through the U.S. coffee industry.

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  • National

U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump's Brazil tariffs

President Trump plans to levy a 50% tariff on all goods from Brazil — the source of about 30% of U.S. coffee imports. This looming tariff threat has sent shock waves through the U.S. coffee industry.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
Bottles of Mexican Coca-Cola are displayed at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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  • Business

Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the U.S.

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. 

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press
In this undated image provided by the CPSC, a child uses the compression strap to stand on above-ground pool. (CPSC via AP)

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  • Business

Over 5 million pools sold in the U.S., Canada under recall after reports of 9 deaths

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

July 22, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
President Trump displays the GENIUS Act — the first major crypto legislation passed by Congress — after signing it in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2025.

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  • Business

The week when crypto won big in America

Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.

July 20, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
An aerial view picture of the port of Santos, the largest port complex in Latin America and one of the largest in the world, taken on Thursday in Santos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Besides bold letters to world leaders, Trump is working on a subtler tariff strategy

President Trump and his administration have been studying new sectoral tariffs that could cover a broad part of the American economy.

July 19, 2025
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By:
  • Danielle Kurtzleben
shopping for sneakers on the internet

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  • Your Money

Should you buy it? If you answer 'yes' to these questions, probably not

Sometimes we want to buy things we want, not what we need, and that's OK. When you're unsure whether to swipe that card or walk away, this guide can help you make a mindful decision you won't regret.

July 19, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
Nearly sixty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 into law, Congress voted to take back federal funding already promised for the public media system. The Republican majority has accused PBS and NPR of left-leaning bias and being a waste of taxpayer funds.

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  • Analysis

How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era

"It will test every single shred of creativity we have to continue to try to serve our mission," says one public media executive, as Congress ends federal funding for public broadcasting.

July 18, 2025
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
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