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US Politics

Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill

A group of House and Senate Republicans is pushing for a second budget reconciliation bill to enact conservative priorities before the 2026 midterms, even as former President Donald Trump expresses skepticism and GOP leaders question the votes. The effort persists through the Republican Study Committee and key lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

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Corporate

Renault Austral: The Euro Hybrid SUV Americans Are Importing Early

American car enthusiasts are bypassing U.S. dealers to personally import the Renault Austral, a compact hybrid SUV popular in Europe for its fuel efficiency and Google-integrated tech. The vehicle, unavailable through official channels stateside, has sparked buzz on YouTube, Reddit and TikTok.

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Policy & Law

Most of Trump’s tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the act does not authorize such presidential action.

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Energy & Commodities

Corporate PPA deals down 10% in 2025 as AI demand plugs gaps

Corporate power purchase agreements for clean energy fell 10% in 2025 to 55.9 gigawatts across 712 deals, marking the second-best year on record, a BloombergNEF report shows. Technology giants Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft drove nearly half the global volume as AI demand offset broader declines.

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Economy

New home sales outpace forecasts, signaling strength in housing market By Investing.com

New single-family home sales in the US jumped to a 745,000 annualized rate last month, topping economist forecasts of 732,000. The surge from June's 656,000 rate points to renewed buyer demand in the housing sector.

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Discovery

UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18

Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.

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Conflicts & Security

Wicklow Councillor Calls for Boycott of US St Patrick’s Day Parades Over Deportations

A Wicklow councillor has called for a boycott of all US St Patrick's Day parades this year, citing concerns over deportations of Irish citizens and criticism of the US administration.

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Celebrity

UK Scandal and Market Volatility Amid Political Turmoil

Peter Mandelson, a former UK government minister, was arrested in connection with a scandal involving the leaking of sensitive information, as the nation's political landscape faces mounting pressure.

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Asia Pacific

Sri Lankan Army’s Account of Prabhakaran’s Death Faces Scrutiny

Speculation continues over the true circumstances of LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran's death, with questions raised about the authenticity of the official narrative.

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Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

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Diplomacy & Trade

APC NWC to Upgrade Progressive Institute to International Standard

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to elevate its Progressive Institute to an international standard, aiming to position it as a world-class institution.

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US Politics

Iran Receives Mysterious Trump Alert as US-Iran Tensions Rise

Thousands in Iran received a cryptic pro-Trump message on Monday as tensions between the two nations escalate, with nuclear negotiations and regional instability looming.

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US Politics

Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says

The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.

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US Politics

Trump Warns Trade Partners of Steep Tariffs if They Back Out of Deals

President Donald Trump has warned global trade partners that steep tariffs will be imposed on any nation that seeks to renegotiate or abandon trade agreements following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

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Travel

Breeze Airways Launches 17 New Routes Targeting Leisure Travelers and Underserved Markets

Breeze Airways is expanding its network with 17 new routes across the eastern United States, targeting leisure travelers and underserved city-pairs, using a mix of Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets to offer a premium low-cost experience.

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