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Trump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm
The Guardian

Trump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm

Baltimore project to be partly funded by US government but owned by defense firm Anduril, founded by Palmer LuckeyDonald Trump on Tuesday announced the opening of a new $6.6bn shipbuilding factory in Baltimore, partly funded by the US government but owned by Anduril Industries, a politically connected defense company.Trump’s appearance at a currently…

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Christa Pike awake and speaking week after botched execution, attorneys say
Washington Examiner

Christa Pike awake and speaking week after botched execution, attorneys say

A Tennessee woman who survived two doses of lethal injection is awake and speaking nearly a week after attempts to execute her failed, leaving her unconscious and intubated in a Nashville hospital. Attorneys for Christa Pike, 50, said the convicted murderer is conscious and speaking following days of receiving medical treatment to clear the lethal…

Eva Marie Saint – a life in pictures
The Guardian

Eva Marie Saint – a life in pictures

The actor, who has died at the age of 102, was best known for her Oscar-winning performance in On The Waterfront and Hitchcock’s North By Northwest. Her career spanned eight decades – here we look back at her life and workHer best films – ranked

How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard
The Hill

How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard

Presented by PolitiSizeIT Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard Rising mortgage rates are lowering the odds of prospective homebuyers entering the market and adding to the tough economic slate for President Trump and the GOP ahead of the midterms. © Seth…

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Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ takes shape
The Hill

Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ takes shape

Technology Technology The Big Story Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ gives glimpse into AI approach President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon…

Gold Is Becoming More of a Reserve Currency, Taleb Says

Nassim Taleb, author of “The Black Swan” and distinguished scientist at Universa Investments, says gold is becoming more of a reserve currency, because the US dollar is not as reliable as it once was. He speaks at the Greenwich Economic Forum. (Courtesy Greenwich Economic Forum) (Source: Bloomberg)

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Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax
The Guardian

Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax

President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midtermsDonald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections.“We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked…

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