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What happened to the U.S. economy during previous government shutdowns
A look at how past government shutdowns have affected jobs, spending, and confidence in the U.S. economy
Will post offices and parcel delivery services be open or closed on Columbus Day 2025? Here is all the information about USPS, FedEx, Amazon,...
Here’s what’s open and what’s closed on October 13, 2025 — from USPS and UPS to FedEx and Amazon deliveries.
Bad news for travelers: delays expected as nine Air Traffic Control facilities hit by staff shortages and bad weather
Shutdown-driven staffing shortages disrupting operations at major airports
Trump’s bid for Nobel Peace Prize fails as Venezuelan opposition leader wins 2025 award
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado takes the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, leaving Donald Trump’s hopes for the honour unfulfilled.
What does the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas say, and what are all the points Donald Trump has announced to end the war?
Trump announces a major peace plan as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire — hopes rise for an end to months of bloodshed in Gaza.
Trump, Nobel Peace Prize winner? This is the number of Americans who have won the award throughout history
Only four U.S. presidents in history have earned the Nobel Peace Prize—each for advancing peace in different ways, and each surrounded by controversy.
Trump tells Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to push builders to jumpstart home construction
Trump presses mortgage giants to push homebuilders amid housing crunch
This is the Trump $1 coin that the Treasury Department could issue for the 250th anniversary of US independence
Treasury Department may issue out $1 Trump coin for 250th anniversary of U.S. independence
The White House responds to the report on alleged changes to Social Security checks in the United States: “It’s President Trump’s legislation”
Officials clarify that no changes are planned to Social Security benefits and point to a Trump-era tax cut law as the only policy shift
Government shutdown continues: what is the current situation, and could Republicans and Democrats reach a deal?
As the shutdown drags into its second week, millions of Americans face delays, missed paychecks, and uncertainty while Congress remains divided.
Bad news for the trucking industry – Trump slams 25% tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks
The 25% import tax starting November 1 could drive up costs for truckers, manufacturers, and everyday consumers across the U.S.
$10 billion deal will create a new top ten bank in America
Over $10 billion merger set to take place adding one more bank to the lists of elite banks in the United States - here is the full story.
Bad news for travelers: American Airlines cancels flights, sparking outrage
The airline’s decision to drop the Dallas–Eugene route leaves travelers upset and raises new questions about reliability and communication.
A man wins $40,000 in the Ohio Lottery, and when he goes to collect his prize, he realizes it is 10 times greater
Ohio man thinks he won $40,000 but discovers his prize is 10 times bigger
Bad news for Christmas gifts in the United States – These are the new prices that USPS will charge for packages, with increases of...
USPS has announced an increase in package prices
Treasure hunters find more than 1,000 gold and silver coins off the coast of Florida – It is a historic discovery about the Spanish...
Treasure hunters recover over 1,000 gold and silver coins from 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida's treasure coast
Raging fire erupts at Chevron refinery in California: what we know so far
Blaze at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery sends flames into the night sky, but officials say no injuries or evacuations were reported.
Goodbye to driver’s licenses in California – The DMV is changing the design of its documents for millions of citizens of the ‘Golden State’
California revamps driver's licenses and ID cards starting from Wednesday
Government shutdown latest: updates on air travel, social security, SNAP payments
How the federal shutdown is affecting paychecks, travel, and benefits across the U.S.
Back on top: Elon Musk once again world’s richest person and first half-trillionaire
How Elon Musk reclaimed the top spot with a half-trillion dollar fortune
When was the last time the government shut down and what happened?
The last shutdown in 2018 lasted 35 days and cost billions — here’s what happened then, and what it means now.
Good news for drug prices: Pfizer announces deal with Trump
Pfizer’s new deal with Trump could finally bring U.S. drug prices closer to what patients pay in other countries.
US government shuts down – will Social Security still be paid?
What retirees, people with disabilities, and families need to know about their benefits during a government shutdown.
US government shuts down as Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on funding
A funding fight leads to gridlock
The United States government has officially shut down after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on funding....
Why do government shutdowns only seem to happen in the US and not other countries
A look at why America faces repeated shutdowns while other nations keep services running even during political crises.