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CBS Village - Diverse Voices & Communities - Mo Amer turns pain into punchlines - Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary - 21H ago - 06:16

Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary

CBS News - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago

Americans have become 'desensitized' to political violence, says Brianna Lyman

'Fox News @ Night' host Trace Gallagher and Fox News national correspondent Jeff Paul report the outcome of a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

Fox News - Opinion - 5 hours ago

How Inflation is changing Americans' dining habits -- Hooters is the latest casual restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy. Inflation has Americans changing their dining habits. Kelly O'Grady explains.

Hooters is the latest casual restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy. Inflation has Americans changing their dining habits. Kelly O'Grady explains.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree. -- Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.

Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.

CBS News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Smarter trade strategy — not Trump's tariffs — can uplift American workers

Tariffs can be a tool for economic transformation. But they must be wielded with precision, guided by vision and paired with bold investments. What Donald Trump is doing is none of that.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 11 hours ago

With tariffs, Trump wants to restore American industry destroyed by decades of unfair trade

The disastrous post-Cold War era, in which Washington negligently sacrificed American industry to appease communist China and other predatory trading partners, is at an end.

New York Post - Opinion - 12 hours ago

'The Greatest Soldier in American History' Took a Tank Round to the Leg and Kept Fighting -- The only reason Matt Urban didn't receive the Medal of Honor for single-handedly breaking an entire battalion through France...

The only reason Matt Urban didn't receive the Medal of Honor for single-handedly breaking an entire battalion through France while wounded was because the people who were supposed to recommend him for the award were killed or captured.

Military.com - US News - 12 hours ago

'The Greatest Soldier in American History' Took a Tank Round to the Leg and Kept Fighting

The only reason Matt Urban didn't receive the Medal of Honor for single-handedly breaking an entire battalion through France while wounded was because the people who were supposed to recommend him for the award were killed or captured.

Military.com - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Almost 98% of nation's wealth is owned by top half of Americans -- Top households are grabbing a larger share of the nation's wealth, a trend experts say could accelerate due to tax cuts and tariffs, experts say.

Top households are grabbing a larger share of the nation's wealth, a trend experts say could accelerate due to tax cuts and tariffs, experts say.

CBS News - US News - 14 hours ago

A third of Americans stopped buying eggs and won't again until prices drop

The egg crisis continues as ongoing outbreaks of bird flu continue to decimate flocks and drive prices higher. It's caused over 30% of Americans to hold off on buying eggs altogether.

Fox News - Business - 17 hours ago

Long considered an American rock anthem, 'Born to Be Wild' has a Canadian backstory

New documentary ‘Born to be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf’ traces the story of one of rock’s most iconic songs and the band behind it

CBC News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Mo Amer turns pain into punchlines -- Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary

Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary

CBS News - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine Struggle with the Politics of Abandonment -- Hundreds of Americans have fought in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. At least 50 have been killed, 40 of...

Hundreds of Americans have fought in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. At least 50 have been killed, 40 of whom were former U.S. service members.

Military.com - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

CEO facing lawsuit fires off list of what will happen before he takes American flag down

City leaders in North Carolina plan to initiate legal action against the owner of a nationwide RV dealership over a massive American flag at its location.

Fox News - Business - 20 hours ago

QFFD attends 2025 Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest Annual meetings in Chile

Santiago: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has actively participated in the 65th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter American D...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

Yes, colleges are hotbeds of anti-American ideologues. But don't just blame foreign students for that.

Immigrants should arrive with a deference for this country’s values. But it’s also incumbent on the American institutions that receive them to model a patriotic ethos.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

LETTERS -- 'Hudson's Bay became American-owned ... predictably it has now failed.' Letters to the editor for March 30 -- March 30, 2025

In today’s letters to the editor: government agenda; nuclear weapons; war veterans; birth control; Hudson’s Bay

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

There's no such thing as a fully American-made car

Trump indicated consumers could avoid tariffs by buying vehicles built entirely in the U.S., but industry experts say there’s not a single one with all-domestic parts and assembly.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine Struggle with the Politics of Abandonment

Hundreds of Americans have fought in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. At least 50 have been killed, 40 of whom were former U.S. service members.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

This natural South American drink works like Ozempic — and can lower your risk of heart disease

Skinny jab? Try skinny juice. For centuries, it's been enjoyed by people in South America — and it's long been linked to weight loss.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

Inside Switzerland's medical 'palace' where wealthy Americans spend at least $10K a week to make over their health

Visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan that includes a strict diet, hydrotherapy, massages — and whatever extras they’d like to add on.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

LETTERS -- 'I am angry at Donald Trump ... but I am not angry at Americans.' Letters to the editor for March 29 -- March 29, 2025

In today’s letters to the editor: the Canadian identity; war and peace; civil discourse; let’s get angry

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

American woman Faye Hall freed after being detained in Afghanistan

American woman Faye Hall was detained on charges of using a drone without authorization in February.

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

N.H. left the American Library Assocation. What does it mean for book bans and other battles in the Granite State?

Republicans in other states celebrated the exodus from the ALA. In New Hampshire, they didn’t even realize it had happened.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 days ago

L.A.'s Filipino Americans help fuel new trend in election wins

Filipino American's population is vastly underrepresented in the political leadership of the state Legislature and in local elected offices. That may be changing.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery falls over backward on stage during concert

Country star Scotty McCreery fell over backward onstage during a recent concert. The "American Idol" winner later posted a video of the fall with reactions from his band and crew members.

Fox News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Canadian government pays for anti-tariff billboards in American cities

‘The old relationship we had with the United States, based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over,’ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says

Independent UK - US News - 4 days ago

The Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 2 decades

The Sex Pistols will tour North America for the first time since 2003 this fall. They will perform 1977’s “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols Album” live in its entirety.

AP News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

The American Dream is officially over

All because the rich must always steal from the poor.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Trump orders removal of 'anti-American ideology' from US museums

The US president has told the Smithsonian Institution, which operates 21 museums visited by 30 million visitors every year, to eliminate ‘divisive narratives’ from programs

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Texas man arrested in American Airlines groping incident, banned from flying on planes

A North Texas man is accused of groping a 22-year-old woman on an American Airlines flight last week, his third such accusation in recent years, according to court documents.

Fox News - US News - 5 days ago

Knife-wielding man injures multiple people in Amsterdam, including 2 Americans

Dutch police are searching for a motive after five people, including two Americans, were stabbed in a busy shopping area of Amsterdam on Thursday afternoon.

Fox News - US News - 5 days ago

Trump's War on Education Department Undermines American Nationhood | Opinion

Does America want to be a unified country or merely a confederation of states with vastly different rules, standards, and rights?

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

The Ultimate Expat-Focused Online Tax Software For Americans Around The Globe

A self-prep tax software, TopTax ensures hassle-free experience and ultimately helps expats stay compliant with both US and international tax laws.

International Business Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Pig Meat Leads To Life-Threatening Infection For American Man: Report

A Florida man unknowingly contracted a rare infection from feral pig meat, which infiltrated his defibrillator. After identifying the infection as Brucella suis, doctors successfully treated him with antibiotics.

NDTV - Science - 8 days ago

Americans predicted to bet a whopping $3.1 billion this March Madness

March Madness has officially kicked off and fans from across the country are traveling to Las Vegas, where they are predicted to bet more than $3 billion.

Fox News - Business - 8 days ago

Abcarian: Americans aren't waiting for the Democratic Party to take on Trump

The Democratic Party hasn't found a way to meet Trump's authoritarian moment, but if enough voters take to the streets in peaceful protest, change will come.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Granderson: Money will be tight. Americans will suffer. Will the top 10% step up?

President Trump's 2017 tax reform discouraged charitable donations, and his new administration is destroying safety nets and triggering a recession. It's a recipe for disaster.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 10 days ago

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment.

AP News - Health - 12 days ago

American real estate titan Joseph J. Sitt: 'The sun, the moon and the stars are aligning for Israel'

Sitt believes Israel is on the brink of an economic revolution, with tech, real estate and global investment surging; speaking to Ynetnews' Hillel Fuld, he says peace in the region is closer than most think, and Israel’s economy is set for 'second rebirth'

YNET News - Business - 14 days ago

American who grabbed baby wombat from its mother not welcome down under

“Wombat grabber” is now the greatest Australian insult. To grab a wombat — look there’s just no coming back from that."

Global Voices - Environment - 15 days ago

Let the US Jewish community address American antisemitism from both the right and left

Analysis: Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student leader at Columbia University, has ignited controversy; Jewish organizations welcome the move, while progressive figures defend him, exposing divisions over rising antisemitism and free speech in the US

YNET News - Opinion - 15 days ago

US airstrikes on Yemen fuel anti-American sentiment, bolster Houthis' resolve

As the US defends its strikes as necessary for maritime security, analysts warn that civilian casualties may strengthen Houthi opposition and deepen regional instability

YNET News - World - 15 days ago

Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why

More than half of Americans admit to lying about their dental hygiene, with anxiety and embarrassment keeping many from regular checkups. Get the findings from a recent survey.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Native American news roundup, March 9-14, 2025

A look at some Native American-related stories that made headlines this week

Voice of America - World - 17 days ago

The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home

Some trace back for generations in the Lone Star State, which today has the third-largest Asian American population in the US

Voice of America - World - 19 days ago

Ontario places 25% tariff on electricity for Americans amid Trump trade war

The surcharge will affect 1.5 million people living in three states reliant on Canadian energy: Minnesota, New York, and Michigan

Washington Examiner - Environment - 22 days ago

CBS Reports - The Price of Milk | CBS Reports - The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market. Mar 9 - 43:20

The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 days ago

'This is about the American people': Entrepreneur explains why he wants to buy TikTok

Wyoming businessman and entrepreneur Reid Rasner lays out his vision for how he would run TikTok if his bid to buy the Chinese-run platform for $50 billion is accepted.

NBC News - Technology - 26 days ago

Why some Americans won't spend a cent in 24-hour 'economic blackout'

A grassroots organization is encouraging the ‘blackout’ as an act of ‘economic resistance’

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Betar: Who is the far-right Jewish-American group calling for 'blood in Gaza?'

The group draws the ire of both pro-Palestine activists as well as mainstream Jewish Americans for its aggression and hostility

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

'American dream? No, Latin American dream.' The poem that is capturing the hearts of immigrants

“It's the immigrants' fault because they know how to lie really well. They hide their work-filled days and the little time they have for well-being behind an ‘everything's fine.’”

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Trump reciprocal tariffs will hit these EU products Americans buy the hardest

Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

How Climate Change Could Upend the American Dream

Americans have long accumulated wealth by owning their homes, but a new study predicts that spiking insurance rates and climate disasters now herald an era of widespread losses.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

The American Oil Industry's Playbook, Illustrated: How Drillers Offload Costly Cleanup Onto the Public

Oil executive Tom Ragsdale walked away from his old wells, making the pollution left behind the state of New Mexico’s problem. His tactics, however, are ubiquitous in the industry.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says -- Exercising​ like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.

Exercising​ like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.

CBS News - Health - 3 months ago

How UnitedHealth's Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans' Treatment at Risk

United used an algorithm system to identify patients who it determined were getting too much therapy and then limited coverage. It was deemed illegal in three states, but similar practices persist due to a patchwork of regulation.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Ultra Processed | Food Tech & the American Diet -- Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult's diet and two-thirds of a child's. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 months ago

CBS Reports | Does Big Plastic's Idea Work? -- As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.

As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 months ago

The American Right Is Terminally Online

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have joined forces. Or are they stuck together?

New York Magazine - Technology - 7 months ago