Trump says US in direct nuclear talks with Iran
The US and Iran will hold “direct talks” over a possible nuclear deal on Saturday, says American President Donald Trump. The meeting has also been confirmed by Iran’s foreign minister,…
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use Alien Enemies Act for deportations
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to use a rarely-invoked wartime powers law to rapidly deport alleged gang members – for now. A lower…
Menendez brothers feel ‘hope’ for parole after decades in jail
2 hours ago Samantha Granville BBC News, Los Angeles For the first time in decades, Lyle and Erik Menendez say they are beginning to feel hope they could get parole.…
Why America Is Acting This Way on Trade: A Globotics Shock, a Failed Social Policy, and Middle-Class Fury | naked capitalism
Yves here. It’s striking to see non-US commentators depict Trump as fulfilling voter wishes, when he’s largely engaged in a massive bait and switch. Trump did not start talking about…
Blockbuster Deal Will Wipe Out $30 Billion in Medical Debt. Even Backers Say It’s Not Enough. | naked capitalism
Yves here. As much as relieving patients of medical debt seems like a noble goal, critics have a point that buying debt to retire it has the effect of keeping…
Nasdaq Reports March 2025 Volumes and 1Q25 Statistics
NEW YORK , April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for March 2025 , as well as quarterly volumes, estimated revenue capture, number of…
Coffee Break: Across the Pond With the Starmer Government | naked capitalism
Highlights of the Starmer Government in Action Trump Hits the UK With a Censorship Tax Keir Starmer’s keenly honed political skills seem to have let him down again. This time…
How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.
What to Know About the Destructive Spring Storm System
Heavy rains, damaging winds and dangerous floods have ravaged the South and the Midwest for days, killing at least 18 people.
Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73
He was best known for playing the towheaded Dennis Mitchell on a sitcom that ran on CBS from 1959 to 1963.