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Trump’s massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage — yetMay 19, 2025 11:24 am - For months, American consumers and businesses have been hearing that President Donald Trump’s massive import taxes — tariffs — would drive up prices and hurt the U.S. economy. But the latest economic reports don’t match the doom and gloom: Inflation actually eased last month, and hiring was solid in April.
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‘Sesame Street’ moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBSMay 19, 2025 11:02 am - Netflix has thrown “Sesame Street” a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday.
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Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit ratingMay 19, 2025 8:57 am - The “Sell America” sentiment is hitting Wall Street again and U.S. stocks, U.S. bonds and the value of the U.S. dollar are all falling after the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt.
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with PutinMay 19, 2025 8:51 am - President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.
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What to stream: Krasinski and Portman search for ‘Fountain of Youth,’ and Joe Jonas’ albumMay 19, 2025 5:30 am - Joe Jonas’ sophomore solo album, “Work It Out,” and John Krasinski and Natalie Portman searching for immortality in Guy Ritchie’s adventure movie “Fountain of Youth” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finalMay 18, 2025 9:44 pm - TORONTO — Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves, Florida scored three times in a 6:24 span in the second period and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 on ...
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Christopher Bell beats Joey Logano in action-packed NASCAR All-Star RaceMay 18, 2025 9:26 pm - Christopher Bell passed Joey Logano with nine laps remaining and cruised to victory in an action-packed NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday night....
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Great Scottie! Scheffler pulls away to win PGA Championship for 3rd major titleMay 18, 2025 7:23 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler worked harder than he imagined and got the result everyone expected Sunday in the PGA Championship: A most pleasant walk to the 18th g...
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Shwartzman shocks the field as he becomes 1st Indy 500 rookie since 1983 to win the poleMay 18, 2025 6:45 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — A rookie driver for a new team has won the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman, a 25-year-old with dual nationality in Israel and Russia, bec...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7May 18, 2025 6:30 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder grew up on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Thunder rolled into the Western Con...