The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures views of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.

President Donald Trump called Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “loser” on Sunday after the athlete expressed “mixed emotions representing the US right now” in the Winter Olympic Games.

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The White House website lists $9.6 trillion in investments, half of the figure President Donald Trump cites. But that $9.6 trillion includes aspirational, multi-year goals, and future purchases or ...

The Swiss government said a deal to reduce U.S. tariffs on that country's imports to 15% will apply retroactively to Nov. 14. Switzerland has promised to invest in the U.S. economy in exchange for ...

Our community is divided over whether travelling to the US should be avoided. Some say they will boycott Trump’s America amid fears about ICE and immigration practices, while others see it simply as a ...

The nationwide murder rate fell dramatically in 2025 — in what’s likely the largest single-year drop ever recorded, according to new crime data. Killings in the US plunged nearly 20% compared to last ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday that it has updated its recommended vaccine schedule for children, reducing the number of immunizations all kids should receive from ...