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States across the country with key midterm elections this year paid more than $134 billion in tariffs between President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs in March 2025 and last November, a new analysis of U.S. Census data finds. States paid a total of $199 billion in tariffs during that period, according to U.S. Census data compiled by Trade Partnerships Worldwide. President Trump has called affordability a “Democratic hoax,” and in recent testimony to Congress, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariffs are “not inflationary.” But President Trump’s tariffs and affordability are expected to be a factor in the upcoming midterm election…

Lincoln’s Rock has long been one of the Blue Mountains’ tranquil sunset spots, a rocky overhang overlooking a eucalyptus valley outside Sydney. But in recent years, the once sleepy Australian warden has found himself at the center of a global social media storm. Local officials say the surge in visitors chasing a viral photo has transformed the place almost overnight, raising crowds, safety concerns and environmental concerns in areas that cannot accommodate large numbers of tourists. Matters came to a head in 2023 when K-pop star Jenny Kim of Blackpink shared an image of herself sitting with her feet dangling…

Cole Palmer missed a goal in stoppage time after Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead with a 2-2 draw against Leeds United as Liam Rosenior’s side missed out on a chance to move into fourth place in the Premier League.Stamford Bridge was in an unbelievable state when Palmer skied from close range to the point of death. He could and should have won after Leeds came back from a seemingly impossible position. This was a missed opportunity for Chelsea. “He’s been in this position and he’s scored 999 times out of 1,000,” Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said of Palmer. “It…

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors awaited the release of the delayed January jobs report.As of 6:12 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note was down 1 basis point to 4.135%, and the yield on the 30-year Treasury note was down 1 basis point at 4.779%. The yield on two-year government bonds fell less than 1 basis point to 3.45%.One basis point equals 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.Investors are looking forward to the January nonfarm payrolls report to be released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday.…

French AI startup Mistral said Wednesday it will invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.43 billion) in digital infrastructure in Sweden, including an AI data center.The announcement comes as Europe seeks to build technological sovereignty and rushes to build the infrastructure needed to power rapidly evolving AI tools amid heightened geopolitical tensions.Mistral said the funding will facilitate the development of AI data centres, advanced computing power and localized AI capabilities.Founded in 2023, Mistral has emerged as one of Europe’s leading AI companies, raising a €1.7 billion funding round in September at a valuation of €11.7 billion. Dutch chip equipment manufacturer ASML It…

The United States and Honduras, a small Central American country and the original “banana republic,” are on a roll, having recently elected a new president, the right-wing Nasri Asufura, to the delight of America’s sociopathic chief executive, Donald Trump.The gringo leader even took credit for Mr. Asfura’s victory and threatened to cut off U.S. aid to Honduras if he did not like the election results.Let’s call it democracy at its finest.Last weekend, President Trump invited his “friend” and businessman Asufura to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, and the two pledged to work together to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration.The…

Tottenham have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in the role.During Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle, Spurs fans booed Frank and shouted for him to be sacked. Club executives are understood to have concluded that Frank’s position was no longer tenable. Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League table, five points above the drop zone, but have won just two of their last 17 league games.”The club has taken the decision to change the position of men’s head coach, with Thomas Frank retiring today,” the club said in a statement. Use Chrome Browser for a more…

Imported beers such as Heineken sold in stores in New York City on April 10, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty ImagesEuropean stock markets fell slightly on Wednesday as investors in the region once again valued a flurry of corporate earnings. By 9:10 a.m. (4:10 a.m. ET) in London, pan-European Stocks 600 fell by about 0.2%, with most major exchanges falling into negative territory. of london FTSE100 Stocks bucked this trend and rose 0.3% as a risk-off mood moved investors into mining and energy stocks. Wednesday will also be a busy day for corporate earnings. total energy, ferrariand…

According to the Munich Security Report 2026, the world is in an era of “wrecking ball politics” led by US President Donald Trump, and the international order that has flourished for decades is under unprecedented strain. The annual report, released ahead of the Munich Security Conference, squarely described President Trump as the most powerful person to challenge existing rules and institutions, arguing that his approach risks dismantling long-standing alliances and norms. “More than 80 years after construction began, the post-1945 U.S.-led international order is now being destroyed,” the report said. The report names Trump as one of the most prominent…

Hangzhou, China – June 14, 2024 – A guest walks past the logo of the 2024 Dassault Systèmes Automotive and Transportation Industry Summit Forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on June 14, 2024. (Photo credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)Photo | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesStock price of French software giant Dassault Systèmes Shares plunged as much as 21% in early trading on Wednesday, on track for their worst trading day on record. By 9:10 a.m., Paris-listed shares had fallen about 20% after trading in London was suspended due to the protests. Stock chart iconStock chart iconDassault Systèmes stock priceThe…