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Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil 02/02/2026 08:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. The move comes after months of Trump pressing India to cut its reliance on cheap Russian crude. Ind Alabama GOP dismisses challenge to Tuberville candidacy 02/02/2026 07:41pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Republican Party on Sunday dismissed a challenge that questioned U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor. The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee dismissed the challenge filed by Ken McFeeters accusing Tuberville of not meeting th The Latest: Trump demands ‘NO CHANGES’ to House funding bill 02/02/2026 07:34pm • As Republican leadership in the House hopes to begin the process of reopening the government by advancing a funding package on Monday that passed the Senate last week, President Donald Trump urged lawmakers not to oppose the deal. “We need to get the Government open, and I hope all Republicans and 8 Upcoming IPOs in 2026 02/02/2026 07:00pm • For U.S. initial public offerings, 2026 is starting out as a slow burn, with 24 IPOs filed so far, down 11.1% from the same period in 2025, according to Renaissance Capital. Additionally, just nine IPOs have been priced in the U.S. market in 2026, down 47.1% from last year. Proceeds raised so far to Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns 02/02/2026 06:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Legal experts say President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax information raises a plethora of legal and ethical questions, including the propriety of the leader of the executive branch pursuing scorched-earth litigation against the ver British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties 02/02/2026 05:28pm • LONDON (AP) — A year ago, Peter Mandelson was Britain’s ambassador to Washington, the latest high-profile post in a rocky but consequential political career. Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein cost him that job. Now, after new revelations, Mandelson — like other powerful men including King Charle France's budget clears the way for Macron's military spending boost 02/02/2026 02:32pm • PARIS (AP) — France has adopted its delayed 2026 budget Monday, clearing the way for higher military spending promised by President Emmanuel Macron to confront threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Mideast conflicts. The adoption of the budget marks the final step of a monthslong, chaoti Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts 02/02/2026 11:24am • PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Planned Parenthood has moved to drop its legal challenge against the Trump administration for cutting off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers across the U.S. Since July, Planned Parenthood's attorneys have been fighting to block part of President Donald Trump's tax b What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners 02/02/2026 09:13am • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A landslide last week collapsed several tunnels at a major coltan mine in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead in the rebel-controlled site. The collapse occurred on Wednesday at the Rubaya mines, controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, after heavy rains caused Takeaways from AP's report on Latin American markets flooded by cheap Chinese goods 02/02/2026 12:16am • HONG KONG (AP) — Low-priced Chinese electric vehicles and cheap e-commerce goods are gaining ground in Latin American countries like Brazil and Mexico and local governments and industries are growing alarmed. Latin America plays a strategically important role for China as Beijing forges closer tie Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries 02/01/2026 11:55pm • HONG KONG (AP) — China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world’s second-largest economy has become a major trading partner for many Data center concerns flare at Prince William County town hall 02/01/2026 10:11pm • After data centers became a top issue for voters during the statewide elections in Virginia that saw Democrats win every state office, a town hall led by Democratic lawmakers in Prince William County over the weekend brought out strong emotions over the industry’s rapid growth — with many reside 22 Legal Secrets to Help Reduce Your Taxes 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Taxes are inevitable, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their hard-earned money to the government. Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced investment strategies. Some t 7 Best Tech ETFs to Buy in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • The technology sector can be a fickle one. You have years like 2022, when tech exchange-traded funds tumbled, immediately followed by a 2023 recovery that saw some funds return upward of 50%. While 2024 and 2025 provided more sedate returns amid scrutiny of artificial intelligence profit margins, th 7 of the Best High-Yield Bond Funds to Buy Now 02/01/2026 07:00pm • One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The "core" sleeve is typically invested in diversified, investment-grade bonds designed to provide stability and c