Stocks and the dollar tumble as investors retreat from the US

Stocks and the dollar tumble as investors retreat from the US

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order. The S&P 500 sank 2.4% in another wipeout. That yanked the index that’s at the center of many 401(k) accounts 16%…

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Meta A.I. Chief Yann LeCun Applauds France’s Effort to Attract U.S. Scientists

Meta A.I. Chief Yann LeCun Applauds France’s Effort to Attract U.S. Scientists

[ad_1] Yann LeCun is Meta’s chief A.I. scientist. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images As the Trump administration cuts federal research funding, European countries are stepping in to lure American scientists. France, for instance, launched a new initiative last week to welcome funding proposals from international researchers. The program, “Choose France for Science,” from the National…

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Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses Tariffs in Trump Trade War 2.0: Q&A

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses Tariffs in Trump Trade War 2.0: Q&A

[ad_1] Wilbur Ross acted as Secretary of Commerce between 2017 and 2021. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policy—which has shifted almost daily in recent weeks—has spooked markets, economists and consumers. But it hasn’t rattled Wilbur Ross, who served as Secretary of Commerce during Trump’s first term from 2017…

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EPA’s Zeldin demands end to Mexican sewage flooding across border: ‘It’s been going on for too long’

EPA’s Zeldin demands end to Mexican sewage flooding across border: ‘It’s been going on for too long’

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is tackling a different border flow after illegal crossings plunged to record lows. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin embarked Monday on a mission to halt the flow of Mexican sewage into the US from Tijuana. “EPA is going to be on the border with Mexico,” Zeldin told reporters…

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