US consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since 2014, new data showed, as unexpectedly weak jobs figures and elevated energy prices rekindled Republicans’ midterm fears. The White House has tried to staunch economic bleeding ahead of November through bond buybacks, promises of $5,000 checks, and — amid record fuel ...
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Washington eyes sanctions trade-offs with Russia: ReportWashington eyes sanctions trade-offs with Russia: Report
The US could offer Russia sanctions relief in exchange for the release of political prisoners, The Atlantic reported, potentially clearing a path for expanded economic ties between Washington and Moscow. US envoy John Coale has tested this style of quid pro quo arrangement — which is envisioned to involve lucrative ...
Brussels trains ‘trade bazooka’ at BeijingBrussels trains ‘trade bazooka’ at Beijing
The EU is threatening to aim its “trade bazooka” at China, as the two giant economies fall out over Brussels’ allegation that Beijing abused commercial ties. European countries have hardened their stance against Chinese imports over fears that an influx of goods like solar panels and EVs could hollow out ...
White House taps Strategic Petroleum ReserveWhite House taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The White House announced plans to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — a step meant to blunt rising gas prices looming over the midterm elections. The US will offer to loan energy producers up to 40 million barrels of oil, which is what remains of the 172 million-barrel commitment the ...
The Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | EditorialThe Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | Editorial
A year after mass protests demanding a change in political priorities, gen Z opted out of last week’s poll en masse The spectacle of young migrants swimming en masse from Moroccan waters to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta exposed the frustration felt by a generation. One-third of the population of Morocco ...
American exodus: why do so many US NHL stars want out of Canada?American exodus: why do so many US NHL stars want out of Canada?
Players across the league are leaving their teams up north to return home. It’s prompted questions around money, tax rates, geopolitics and respect Back in September 1925, Frederick Wilson, sports editor at the Globe, explained the fear among hockey fans that Canadian teams might not be able to compete for ...
‘If we’re unhealthy, it is a reflection of an unhealthy democracy’: Sarah Jones puts America on the therapy couch‘If we’re unhealthy, it is a reflection of an unhealthy democracy’: Sarah Jones puts America on the therapy couch
Playing 19 characters in 100 minutes, the Tony award winner takes the temperature of the nation in America, Who Hurt You? “We’re in a timeline that even Margaret Atwood, George Orwell or Octavia Butler would be like, ‘Y’all jumped the shark on this one,” the Tony award-winning playwright Sarah Jones ...
Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund careBurnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK. ...
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal coreChris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham’s speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC’s political editor writes. ...
Trump to stop in Alaska, other Senate battlegrounds ahead of midtermsTrump to stop in Alaska, other Senate battlegrounds ahead of midterms
The News President Donald Trump plans to travel the battleground map to stump for Senate Republicans — where he’s wanted — in the homestretch of the election. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles delivered that message to a group of Republican senators on Monday evening, according to multiple people ...