The U.S. Drops Out of the Top 10 in Innovation Ranking
The U.S. dropped out of the top 10 in the 2018 Bloomberg Innovation Index for the first time in the six years the gauge has been compiled. South Korea and Sweden retained their No. 1 and No. 2 rankings.
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Americans’ Trust in Institutions ‘Implodes’ After Year of Trump
Americans’ trust in their institutions has suffered the biggest deterioration ever recorded since President Donald Trump took over the White House, according to a survey of global attitudes compiled by the New York-based public-relations firm Edelman.
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'America First' tariffs on imports spark Asia outcry
China and South Korea have vowed to defend their interests after the US imposed new tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels.
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Shutdown Deal Turns Democrats Against Each Other Before Midterms
For Democrats, the recriminations began even before the final votes were cast to end the three-day government shutdown – hinting at divisions that could complicate their efforts in November’s congressional races.
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Lower-income Bank of America customers face a $12 monthly fee after the bank switched their accounts
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, just finished switching all customers who used a free online-only checking account to checking accounts that charge customers a $12 monthly fee if they don't maintain a minimum daily balance of $1,500 or a monthly direct deposit of at least $250, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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U.S. Spending Deal May Threaten Intelligence Spending Oversight
The short-term U.S. government funding bill passed by Congress Monday contains a revision to wording tied to the National Security Act that some Republicans and Democrats fear could hinder congressional oversight of intelligence agencies and programs.
bloomberg.com
Secretary of State for NI criticised for comparing same-sex marriage to the rollout of broadband
Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State has been criticised after comparing same-sex marriage to the rollout of broadband.
belfastlive.co.uk
Michigan Man Arrested After Phone Threats to CNN in Atlanta
A Michigan man has been arrested after authorities say he threatened to travel to Atlanta and kill people at CNN headquarters.
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'Get out of jail free': Will this card get you off a speeding ticket?
A police union in New York is reportedly cutting back on the number of so-called "get out of jail free" cards given to friends and family.
bbc.com
Venezuela Official Proposes Presidential Elections Be Held in April
The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela, known as PSUV, has not yet announced a presidential candidate.
telesurtv.net
Americans Cheer Their Economy. Their President, Not So Much
President Donald Trump is breaking the convention that when Americans feel good about the economy they credit their leader.
bloomberg.com
Student: Boy arrested in Texas high school shooting has violent past
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a classmate at a Texas high school on Monday had a history of aggressive actions at school, a fellow student said.
1 dead, 9 injured in rural Kentucky high school shooting; suspect held
Someone with a gun opened fire inside a rural Kentucky high school Tuesday morning, killing one person and injuring nine others. Police said a suspect was apprehended and there is no reason to suspect anyone else in the first fatal school shooting of 2018.
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