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The deep, dark roots of unending US-Russia rivalry

Washington’s relationship with Russia appears likely to continue its decades-long decline, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying on May 22 that formal diplomatic talks over the Ukraine war are effectively frozen. US President Donald Trump’s last meeting with Russian

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In the world's economic 'black holes,' data still leak out

From satellite imagery to clandestine price reports, a new study draws on North Korea to explore economic activity in opaque regimes and information-scarce regions. North Korea is the blackest of economic black holes. Even a basic question like "is the economy shrinking or

Why tipping fatigue is growing in Canada

Ever feel uncomfortable when a payment screen asks for a tip? We sure have. As tipping prompts become more widespread, more consumers are feeling uneasy or frustrated, but not always sure why.

Tech Now

Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.

Tech

Trump snubs Mace with S.C. gov endorsement of Pam Evette

President Trump endorsed a GOP challenger to Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) campaign for South Carolina governor on Friday, backing Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in the contest. The president lauded Evette as an “America First Patriot” who “never wavered” in a Truth Social post on Friday

Trump’s pronatalist agenda not delivering yet

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump’s pronatalist agenda not delivering yet Despite a heap of policies and rules aimed at encouraging more births in the U.S. under the Trump administration, becoming a parent doesn’t seem

President Trump’s ‘final determination’ that wasn’t

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story President Trump’s ‘final determination’ that wasn’t President Trump on Friday left a two hour meeting in the White House Situation Room without

Where things stand between tech executives and Trump

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Where things stand between tech executives and Trump It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since leaders from the country’s largest technology firms worked to win President Trump’s favor as he returned to the White House. What’s the