In the latest twist in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada, Donald Trump announced doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50% only to halt them hours later, after Ontario’s premier Doug Ford suspended a planned 25% surcharge…
It’s Russia that may now be feeling the pressure – BBC.com
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Eagles will visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl win after 2018 absence
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Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. Russia has yet to respond
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Elon Musk wants a government shutdown so it’s easier to fire federal workers: report
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Court filings: Google owns a 14% stake in Anthropic but holds no voting rights, board seats, or board observer rights; it aims to invest $750M more in September (New York Times)
New York Times:
Court filings: Google owns a 14% stake in Anthropic but holds no voting rights, board seats, or board observer rights; it aims to invest $750M more in September — The internet giant owns 14% of the high-profile artif…
EU’s top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine and global humanitarian aid in dig at US
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IMF approves $1.2 billion draw for Egypt after completing 4th review of economic reform program
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Trump selects a new Tesla on White House drive to show support for Elon Musk
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EU’s top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine and global humanitarian aid in dig at US – The Associated Press
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