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The US dollar (DX=F, DX-Y.NYB) has been volatile since Donald Trump’s inauguration, retreating from near two-year highs as the president failed to enact broad-based tariffs on his first day in office. The move surprised investors as an emergency order would have allowed immediate tariff increases in contrast to the alternative process of investigations, which is likely to take longer to complete. Still, the dollar regained about half of its losses after the president later said tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be imposed by Feb. 1. He also issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to evaluate US trade policy, which…

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By Georgina McCartney and Brendan O’Brien HOUSTON (Reuters) – A rare winter storm churned across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, ice and wind gusts to a region where flurries are unusual, while much of the United States remained in a dangerous deep freeze. As the storm moved east, crews near Houston plowed highways, while downtown streets, covered in white, were virtually deserted during the morning rush. In the center of Houston, few people ventured out into the snow as some restaurants and bars remained closed. The Houston metro rail was running but passengers were scarce. Schools…

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“Nobody walks in LA,” sang Missing Persons in 1982. The New Wave band could have been singing about most of America. How did it get this way? Why is it so hard to walk in most American cities, towns and suburbs? Why does the United States have the worst pedestrian safety record among peer countries? And what can we do about it?We tell ourselves a story: Americans love driving. We wanted it this way.The truth is a lot more interesting — and empowering.One hundred years ago, everyone walked in Los Angeles. Some people drove too, but the rules favored the…

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This announcement is based on a press release statement and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the shares. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, CareTrust REIT (NYSE:) is currently trading near its fair value. Investors seeking deeper insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which provides detailed analysis of CareTrust’s financial health, valuation metrics, and growth prospects, along with 10 additional exclusive ProTips. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, CareTrust REIT is currently trading near its fair value. Investors seeking deeper insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which…

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By Julio-Cesar Chavez, Andrew Goudsward, Jason Lange and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who had been serving prison sentences for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were freed on Tuesday, after the new president pardoned more than 1,500 people, including some who assaulted police officers. The Federal Bureau of Prisons said 211 people had been released from federal facilities following Trump’s order. Trump’s sweeping pardon — which went further than his allies had signaled they expected — drew condemnation from police who battled the mob, their families and lawmakers, including some…

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2024.Brandon Bell | Via ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s new administration is likely to do away with the White House’s National Space Council, a cabinet policy panel that lobbyists at Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been pushing to axe, according to three people familiar with the plans.Trump’s aides and SpaceX’s top lobbyist Mat Dunn in recent months have told associates they see the space council as a “waste of time”, according to the sources, stirring doubts about…

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