U.S. public debt hits record $37.9 trillion, rising $25 billion daily as fiscal crisis deepens — is tariff policy enough as debt-to-GDP climbs 124%?

The United States national debt has reached a record $37.8 trillion, a level never seen before in the country’s history. This rapid rise has raised serious concerns among economists, policymakers, and everyday Americans alike. In the past month...

U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens as Political Standoff Threatens Workers, Economy, and Vital Services

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA The United States federal government shutdown is now barreling toward historic territory, becoming the second longest on record — and with no clear resolution in sight, it could soon surpass the 35-day shutdown that took place...

U.S.-Venezuela War? Nicolas Maduro Says Plan To Defend Against “American Threats” Now Complete

With US Navy warships roaring off Venezuela’s coast, President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday that a plan to defend against “American threats” is now complete. Washington accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel and has deployed significant...

U.S. shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The U.S. is out-competing Canada in rewarding top-tier immigrants with higher pay: Study

The U.S. remains the land of opportunity for highly educated immigrants when it comes to average salaries. The best and brightest U.S. immigrants are keeping the American dream alive as they make far more average compensation than their top-tier...

Needed: A ‘Manhattan Project’ for U.S. ships

The USS William P. Lawrence maintains position in the Pacific Ocean during rigid-hull inflatable boat operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of free and open Indo-Pacific, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo)...

‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Draw Huge Crowds in Towns and Cities Across the U.S. 

Tens of thousands gathered across the United States on Saturday at the start of nationwide mass protests against what organizers view as rising authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. More than 2,600 “No Kings” rallies were due to be held...

Canada needs to start thinking about an auto sector without U.S. automakers

Open this photo in gallery:Ottawa needs to consider its long-term strategic options to reduce dependence on U.S. automakers, argues Adam Radwanski.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Canada is stuck in an increasingly abusive relationship with...

'Trump must go': Large crowds join 'No Kings' protests across U.S.

Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation's capital and communities across the country for "No Kings" demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling "Hate America"...

Miami Ranks Among the Most Technologically Advanced Cities in the U.S.

Florida continues to establish itself as a national leader in innovation and digital growth. A recent study revealed the 50 most technologically advanced cities in the United States, with Miami, Florida, securing an impressive fourth place and an...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults would be considered obese under proposed new definition, study finds

In January, a group of health professionals advocated for an update to the definition of obese. They recommended including factors like waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index, or BMI. Now, a new study found that under that definition,...

Trump Administration Accused of ‘Propaganda’ for Shifting Story in Shooting of U.S. Citizen Amid ICE Protests

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing questions from lawmakers over its account of the shooting of a U.S. citizen in Chicago after a criminal complaint filed against the victim differed from its initial description of events. U.S....

Minimum wage in the United States will rise in October 2025: here are the new hourly rates

The United States will see another round of state minimum wage increases beginning in October 2025, as part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) economic package. Although the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour, more than 30 states...

‘Why can’t U.S. Presidents be more literate?’: Donald Trump fails to pronounce a science term and blames it on scientists instead

For someone who has time and again expressed outrageous disdain for non-white people who can’t speak English, President Donald Trump ironically never fails to prove that English is not his strong suit either. In a press conference at the Oval...

'Trump must go': Thousands of 'No Kings' protests held across U.S.

Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation's capital and communities across the country for "No Kings" demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling "Hate America"...

U.S.–Australia Critical Minerals Pact Reshapes Global Mining Strategy

Washington Bets Big on U.S.–Australia Critical Minerals Alliance The U.S.–Australia critical minerals partnership is moving from concept to execution. The U.S. government, according to Reuters, is preparing to take strategic equity stakes in...

'No Kings' protests against Trump begin across U.S, GOP condemn 'hate America rallies'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is...

Nvidia, TSMC Unveil First U.S.-Made Wafer for Blackwell AI Chips

In a ceremony that underscored America’s push to reclaim dominance in semiconductor production, Nvidia Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) unveiled the first U.S.-produced wafer for Nvidia’s cutting-edge Blackwell chips on...

American Opinion: China rare-earth move highlights American vulnerabilities

Stocks plunged nearly 900 points on Oct. 10 after China opted to break out a flamethrower in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States . President Donald Trump had little choice but to respond. Chinese officials announced last week that,...

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Responds to President Trump’s Comments on Beef Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent comments from the White House—promising action to address beef costs in response to consumer concerns—risk obscuring the real story: America’s ranchers have weathered years of rising input costs, drought, and market...