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Buy something or get out: Starbucks shift stirs debate in US
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Different content regulations and lack of English support could mean short-lived American growth for suddenly popular alternative platform.
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US President Joe Biden’s Cuba decision faces an uncertain future with Donald Trump returning to the White House next week.
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Michelle Obama to skip Trump’s inauguration, marking second absence in 2 weeks
The former first lady’s decision marks her second absence from a major event involving former US leaders and their spouses in two weeks.
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Washington faces ‘higher-threat environment’ for Trump inauguration
The heightened security for Donald Trump’s inauguration includes 48km (30 miles) of fencing, 25,000 officers, and fears of lone wolf attacks.
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US bans Chinese and Russian tech in smart cars, citing national security risks
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Jack Smith report says Trump would have been convicted over 2020 US election
US Justice Department released its report on allegations that Donald Trump illegally conspired to overturn the 2020 election.
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Devastating Los Angeles wildfires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
The Los Angeles disaster has underscored the challenges of staging the world’s largest sporting event in a region under threat of wildfires.
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US-China relations
Biden urges Trump to tackle China’s overcapacity, clean energy dominance
In a departing message delivered a week before leaving office, Biden claimed the US is in a stronger position in a long-term competition with China.
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US-China tech war
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Chinese companies will continue international push amid slowing growth at home, but face greater risks, UBS analyst Kenneth Fong says.
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US-China relations
Trump eyes Washington trade lawyer for key China post at Commerce Department
If selected, Jeffrey Kessler would oversee controls on US tech exported to countries such as China that pose a risk to national security.
14 Jan 2025 - 7:42AM
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US-China relations
US plans to increase oversight of ‘de minimis’ exemption for low-value imports
New rule would help customs agents deal with over 4 million shipments that arrive daily, with nearly half estimated to originate in China.
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US investigation finds China unfairly dominates shipbuilding, sources say
Chinese embassy spokesperson responds to report, says ‘US blames China for its own problems’.
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Sullivan urges Trump team to focus on China cyber threats
National security adviser’s message follows a series of high-profile attacks against US agencies and companies.
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