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By SAM McNEIL BRUSSELS (AP) — The ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and India underscores the EU’s efforts to ink new global partnerships at a time when the Trump administration has rattled a continent deeply tied to Washington on trade, defense and diplomacy. Related Articles Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to…
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill, leading many to limit new work, if not pause openings entirely amid economic uncertainty. Hiring has stagnated…
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Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, the Gambling Capital of the World and, for better or for worse, the Marriage Capital of the World. Perhaps it’s time to add “New‑stalgia Capital of the World” to its list of nicknames because Sin City has become a reliable stage for people and…
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By MAKIYA SEMINERA and MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press Education Writer As a continuation of President Donald Trump ‘s pitch to Americans on affordability and the economy under his administration, the U.S. Treasury and White House are celebrating the upcoming launch of a program they view as a key milestone: “Trump Accounts.” Related Articles IRS faces…
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What began as a reality competition experiment has quickly turned into one of television’s most talked-about shows. The hit series “The Traitors” on Peacock, hosted by Alan Cummings, has surged in popularity thanks to its mix of psychological gameplay, campy theatrics, and high-stakes betrayal, drawing viewers who don’t just want to watch the drama unfold;…
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Disneyland will close six attractions for seasonal refurbishments during the busy festival season as the 2026 Lunar New Year celebration gives way to the annual Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Jungle Cruise, Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, Pixie Hollow and “Fantasmic” will temporarily close in February as part…
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By SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press Science Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Winter’s brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up, with coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures that will plunge deep into what had been a toasty Florida peninsula and a powerful blizzard forecast that may strike the Atlantic coast. Related Articles IRS faces stiff…
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A mixed-use development planned for 25 acres next to Laguna Niguel’s City Hall is expected to break ground this summer after county officials last month approved an updated lease agreement with two builders partnering on the project. The plan for the Laguna Niguel City Center, part of which will use the former South County Justice…
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I just flew back from Vienna (the one in Austria, not the one with the FBI Headquarters) and, boy, are my arms tired. I know,  I know, that’s stupid. But I’m still jetlagged. In case you haven’t kept up, I went to Austria in the dead of the freezing northern winter because I’d read that…
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I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a new sofa or a cup of coffee. Related Articles US stocks tick higher while the dollar’s value stabilizes Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong…
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