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MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s richest women and most influential philanthropists, has donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, according to a Tuesday announcement from th...

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Democrats force Senate vote to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil

Democrats force Senate vote to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was voting Tuesday evening on legislation that would nullify President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, including oil, coffee and orange juice, as Democrats tested GO...

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Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debt

Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debt

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to overrule any state laws that may protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt and other debt issues. The Consumer Financial Protection ...

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South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea’s leader on Wednesda...

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Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia

Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia

Microsoft Corp. once again surpassed $4 trillion in valuation, joining artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia in the exclusive club that also briefly included Apple on Tuesday. The sky-high valu...

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Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown

Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigur...

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