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JPMorganChase to invest $10B in U.S. firms key to national security
(The Center Square) – JPMorganChase said Monday it would invest $10 billion in industries tied to U.S. national security as part of a decade-long plan to help protect the U.S. economy as global trade tensions rise. JPMorganChase's Security and...

New study details impact of Latinos on U.S. sports economy
With international star Bad Bunny slated to headline the current NFL season's Super Bowl halftime show and the World Cup coming to American soil, the passion of Latino sports fans in the U.S. is set to be on full display in 2026. A new report...

Trump Moves to Defend U.S. Industries as China Trade Dispute Escalates
BANGKOK –The United States is once again taking a firm stance in defense of its economy, with President Donald Trump warning of 100 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports following Beijing’s decision to tighten export rules on rare earth elements,...

Vance responds to backlash over Hegseth's Qatari military base announcement Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would be signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri Air Force facility in Idaho. Read more »
A minor MAGA Republican uproar last week over news that the U.S. would host Qatari pilots at a U.S. military base in Idaho was not caused by the Pentagon’s misleading phrasing for the facility but, rather, a “misreporting” on the facts, according...

Cyber Force: how the U.S. is preparing to fight tomorrow’s wars in cyberspace
Last week, the Ukrainian parliament passed a bill in its first reading to establish cyber forces in Ukraine. While debates continue at home over whether such a force is truly necessary, the United States is already charging ahead with its own...

Air Liquide invests $50 million to support new long-term hydrogen supply agreements on U.S. Gulf Coast
October 13, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) is enhancing its strategic U.S. Gulf Coast network to support new customers’ needs. The Group has secured new hydrogen supply agreements with two of the largest refiners in the U.S. and...
JPMorgan Launches $1.5 Trillion Plan to Support Industries Deemed Critical to U.S. Interests
Michael Nagle / Bloomberg / Getty Images JPMorgan said it will make up to $10 billion in direct investments in select companies to help increase their growth, innovation, and strategic manufacturing. JPMorganChase has launched a $1.5 trillion,...

USSEC grows markets and increases options for U.S. soy growers
Janna Fritz recently returned from Jakarta, Indonesia—her first trip there—where she attended the Southeast Asia U.S. Agricultural Co-operators Conference and spoke about the value and high quality of United States soybeans. Indonesia is a large...

Silicon Valley Conference Calls For Deeper U.S.-India Cooperation In Tech And Innovation
By Maria Abraham SANTA CLARA, CA — The 8th U.S.-India Conference, organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA), drew a packed audience to the University of California, Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Campus on October 7. The theme —...

Ag caught in crossfire of escalating U.S.-China trade war
News Ag caught in crossfire of escalating U.S.-China trade war October 13, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: News, Trade The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says U.S. agriculture continues to get caught in the crossfires of a national...

Judge orders parents to post $125K bond to continue LCPS Title IX locker room case U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ordered the parents who are suing Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to post a $125,000 bond by the close of business on W
LOUDON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ordered the parents who are suing Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to post a $125,000 bond by the close of business on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. The order aims to ensure that if...

“I Couldn’t Believe It Worked”: This U.S. Invention Burns Farm Waste to Trap Carbon Forever (and Farmers Are Lining Up)
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The United States is taking a bold step to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide to combat climate change. Applied Carbon is using innovative technology to convert plant waste into biochar, locking away carbon for decades. The process...

You can fly from the U.S. to the Caribbean for just $5 right now
With chilly weather creeping in across much of the U.S., sun-seekers now have the perfect excuse to trade their coats for swimsuits. Dominican airline Arajet just announced an unbelievable limited-time deal. They’re offering flights from the U.S....

Israel Frees Nearly 2,000 Palestinian Prisoners Under U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
The exchange fulfills key terms of the truce negotiated in Egypt as Hamas returns all remaining living hostages to Israel. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Israel has released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire...

Rare Earth Stocks Surge On JPMorgan’s $1.5 Trillion U.S. Investment Pledge
Topline Shares of companies producing rare earth minerals surged Monday as JPMorgan announced a decade-long $1.5 trillion “Security and Resilience Initiative” aimed at investing in industries like artificial intelligence, manufacturing and...

MartinBauer expands U.S. footprint with acquisition of American Botanicals
USA – MartinBauer, a global botanical ingredients and plant-based solutions company, has acquired American Botanicals, a Missouri-based supplier renowned for its expertise in wildcrafted herbs and sustainable sourcing. The acquisition strengthens...

Why the U.S. is spending $20 billion to bail out Argentina
The Trump administration is bailing out Argentina in a move critics are saying has more to do with politics than economics or American interests. That means $20 billion US taxpayer dollars will be used to bail out a country led by a close ally of...

Netflix, Amazon Prime lose subscribers in the U.S. to new streaming platforms
Video streaming giants Netflix, alongside Amazon’s Prime Video, have both witnessed a 1% point decline in their market share on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis. While both still maintain dominance in the Q3 2025 report, the development reflects a...

Rollins Says No Farm Aid Until Shutdown Ends; Democrats Say Trump, Rollins Betray U.S. Farmers
The Trump administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers struggling with high costs and low commodity prices until the government shutdown ends. Successful Farming said that comes directly from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins....

Texas among most dangerous U.S. states, study finds
The Texas State Capitol in daylight. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / LoneStarMike While Texas leaders love to brag that it’s a law-and-order state, it’s certainly far from a safe place to live, according to a new study by personal finance blog...