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U.S. Export Waiver Revocations Put Samsung and SK hynix in Limbo
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 The U.S. administration has revoked the validated end-user (VEU) waivers for Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix for the export of advanced wafer fabrication equipment and tools to China. These VEU waivers were introduced in...

U.S. Treasury Yields Steady, Investors Await Inflation Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Tuesday as investors awaited two crucial inflation reports that could impact policy decisions at the Federal Reserve. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury rose by 2 basis points to...

U.S. Treasury Yields Steady as Inflation Reports Loom
NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Treasury yields remained stable on Tuesday as investors braced for two crucial inflation reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury rose by 3 basis points to 4.076%, while the...

U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hits $5.6B in First Half of 2025 as Paid Subscriptions Top 100 Million: RIAA
The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that U.S. recorded music revenue reached $5.6 billion across all formats in the first half of 2025, marking a modest 1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Streaming...

U.S. tech companies enabled surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in China
BEIJING – The body camera hung from the top of the IV drip, recording the slightest twitch made by Yang Guoliang as he lay bloody and paralyzed in a hospital bed after a police beating with bricks. By then, surveillance was nothing new for the...

U.S. tech companies enabled the surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in China

Why Republicans in Congress are eagerly cheering on Trump’s use of the U.S. military on American soil
It’s ground that presidents have hardly ever crossed outside of times of war, and experts say it’s remaking the role of the most powerful military in the world and its relationship with the American public. National Guard troops have been...

'Kissing bug' disease is endemic in U.S. Can you get it in Kentucky?
Researchers are arguing for Chagas disease, transmitted by "kissing bugs," to be considered endemic in the United States. The disease is caused by a parasite passed through the droppings of the blood-sucking "kissing bug." Symptoms can range from...

A groundbreaking study finds EVs are now the lowest carbon ride on U.S. roads—everywhere, for everyone
The lifetime climate footprint of an electric car is now smaller than that of any other type of car – no matter where you drive it in the United States. The finding comes from the most detailed and comprehensive comparison of greenhouse gas...

‘I’m so dehumanized’: Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt
Prism partnered with Visualizing Palestine to illustrate this monthslong investigation. Through this collaboration, Visualizing Palestine’s graphics illustrate the findings of our reporting and make visible how coverage of Palestine is shaped...

The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Manufacturers in the U.S. are cutting thousands of jobs even as President Trump pushes economic policies that he says will revitalize the industry. Employers shed 12,000 manufacturing jobs in August, while payrolls in the sector have shrunk by...

Canada's Boycott Of The U.S. Takes A Hit After Major Canadian Airport Sets Record For Trips To America
Is the tide starting to turn? We are slowly beginning to see major Canadian cities skew the data, increasing trips to the United States. The trend started a few months ago with the province of Alberta. Now we are beginning to see major cities like...

Gulf War Veteran Partners with U.S. Navy Memorial to Remember the Fallen Heroes from WWI & WWII
Navy Gulf War Veteran and professional photographer Richard Sherman has partnered with the U.S. Navy Memorial on a new monthly video series entitled "Untold Stories of Service" that remembers the individuals memorialized in America's 23 overseas...

A former U.S. senator discusses the balance of power between Congress and the White House
During his 18 years in Congress, Arizona Republican Jeff Flake became known for his willingness to challenge his own party, in particular President Donald Trump. After leaving the Senate, Flake went on to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Turkey from...
Workers say corporate South Korea was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
SEOUL – Many South Korean workers were sent to the U.S. on questionable documents despite their misgivings and warnings about stricter U.S. immigration enforcement before last week's raid on a Hyundai site, according to workers, officials and...

Middle markets help U.S. firms power growth | Economy Track
When the 200,000 companies that power one-third of America’s economy speak, it pays to listen. Defined as firms with $10 million – $1 billion in annual revenue, the U.S. middle market employs 48 million people and sets the tone for nationwide...

'Kissing Bug' Disease Spreading in U.S., CDC Report Says
Key Takeaways Chagas disease, spread by 'kissing bugs,' may be becoming endemic in the U.S. Locally acquired cases have been reported in eight states so far An estimated 280,000 people in the U.S. have the disease TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay...

Toyota to centralize Lexus production in U.S., Nikkei reports
On the Dash: Toyota is planning to streamline Lexus production in the U.S., reducing operations from two plants to one. Production of the Lexus EF sedan in Kentucky will stop, with some high-end models shifting to Japan. High U.S. tariffs drive...
Xinhua Headlines: Africa diversifies trade to weather U.S. tariff storm
* Data from the International Trade Center indicate that in 2024, Africa's trade with the United States totaled approximately 67.4 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for only 5 percent of the continent's overall foreign trade. * China-Africa trade...

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire U.S. Security Firm
Newsfrom Japan Economy Technology Sep 9, 2025 20:11 (JST) Tokyo, Sept. 9 (Jiji Press)--Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said Tuesday that it will acquire U.S. security firm Nozomi Networks Inc. for about 130 billion yen, making it the biggest deal by the...