President Donald Trump says he wants to make interest payments on car loans tax deductible, but only for vehicles manufactured in the United States, USA Today reported. Trump had previously floated the idea at a November rally in North Carolina, according to Reuters. The proposal is part of a broader...
Western US Sees Sharp Increase in Extreme Weather Impact
A new Gallup poll reveals that 37% of U.S. adults have been personally impacted by extreme weather in the past two years, a notable increase from 33% in 2022 and 2023. Western residents have seen the sharpest rise, with 43% reporting they’ve experienced extreme weather, up from 30% last year....
Xavier Becerra Enters 2026 California Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he will run for California governor in 2026, joining a growing field of candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, Politico reported. Becerra, who previously served as California’s attorney general, emphasized his decades of political experience in a campaign video released...
Elon Musk Reclaims Top Spot on Forbes’ Billionaires List
Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world's wealthiest individual, according to Forbes' 39th annual World's Billionaires list. The tech mogul's net worth soared by 75% to an estimated $342 billion, making him the first person to surpass the $300 billion mark. Forbes' 2025 list features a record-breaking 3,028...
Americans Rate Canada, Japan Most Favorably. Israel Sparks Record Partisan Divide: Gallup
Americans hold the most favorable views of Canada, Japan, Great Britain and Denmark, with over 80% of U.S. adults rating these nations positively, according to Gallup’s annual World Affairs survey. In contrast, Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan received the lowest favorability ratings, all at 15% or below. While Republicans and...
U.S. Bank Executive Terry Dolan Dies in Plane Crash Near Minneapolis
U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere confirmed Monday that Terry Dolan, the lender’s chief administration officer, died Saturday when a plane he was flying crashed in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park. "Our loss is profound. Terry was an outstanding businessman, but more importantly, he was a wonderful person," Cecere wrote...
What Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Could Mean for Americans: Fareed Zakaria
Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. trade representative, spoke with Fareed Zakaria ahead of what former President Donald Trump calls "Liberation Day," when he is expected to announce widespread tariffs. In the interview, Froman and Zakaria discuss the potential impact of sweeping tariffs if...
FDA Launches Recall for Thousands of Coca-Cola Cans
A Coca-Cola distributor has initiated a voluntary recall affecting more than 10,000 cans of the popular soft drink after discovering potential plastic contamination in select products, according to Today.com. The recall, which was voluntarily issued on March 6, involves 864 twelve-packs distributed exclusively in Illinois and Wisconsin. This amounts to...
Trump Trade Policies Have 1 in 4 Companies Reducing Hiring Plans
President Trump's trade policies are causing ripples across the U.S. economy, with a recent survey revealing that one in four businesses have reduced their hiring plans due to ongoing trade disputes. The quarterly survey, conducted by Duke University and Federal Reserve Banks, shows a significant decline in economic optimism among...
Feds Revive Funding for the Tiny Delta Smelt Trump Hates
The federal government has reinstated funding for a UC Davis program that breeds endangered delta smelt, despite President Donald Trump’s ongoing criticism of the fish, the SF Chronicle reported. The UC Davis Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory lost its five-year federal grant last month, leading to layoffs of 11 of...