Former director of the US Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024

Trump Taps Navarro As Trade, Manufacturing Counselor

US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro -- who went to prison for contempt of Congress -- would return as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
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On Wednesday, Powell also shrugged off a suggestion by Trump's Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent of choosing a shadow Fed chair that could dilute his influence

Powell 'Not Concerned' US Fed Would Lose Independence Under Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he was "not concerned" the US central bank would lose its independence, despite President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that he should have input into interest rate decisions.
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Trump Reacts To Biden's Full And Unconditional Pardon Of Son Hunter

President Joe Biden's decision comes just weeks before Hunter is scheduled for sentencing.
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Massad Boulos Net Worth 2024: Trump Picks Adviser On Arab Affairs

Massad Boulos' son, Michael, married Tiffany, Donald Trump's youngest daughter, in 2022.
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Timothee Chalamet is known for films including 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Dune'

Timothee Chalamet Crashes His Own Look-alike Contest

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Images on social media captured the moment that Chalamet made his presence known, delighting the surrounding cell phone-holding fans.

Rare Tintin Albums Go Under The Hammer In Paris

A collection of rare Tintin comic albums is up for auction in Paris on Wednesday, many signed by cartoonist Herge, who wrote "Tintin is just another version of me" on one flyleaf.
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'CEO Of Supercute': Hello Kitty Turns 50

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.
UBS found the keys to success in the third quarter, smashing analyst expectations

UBS Smashes Forecasts With $1.4 Bn Net Profit

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was 'not satisfied' with the latest GDP figures

UK Economy Slows, Hitting Government Growth Plans

Britain's economy grew less than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow to the Labour government that has set its sights on growth expansion.
French farmers complain about excessive bureaucracy, low incomes, and poor harvests

'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.
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