Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Successfully Lands on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace’s robotic vehicle became the second privately built spacecraft to make a soft landing on the moon. It could soon be joined by two more private lunar landers. Moon, Firefly Aerospace Inc, Space and Astronomy, Private Spaceflight, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Firefly Aerospace’s robotic vehicle became the second privately built spacecraft to make a soft…

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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy. International Trade and World Market, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), Small Business, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Factories and Manufacturing, United States Politics and Government, Trump, Donald J, China, Mexico, United States Business owners told…

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NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them. Freedom of the Press, New York Times, Libel and Slander, Supreme Court (US), United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Thomas, Clarence, First Amendment (US Constitution), Hogan,…

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Snowy Trails, Cozy Inns: Skiing Town to Town in Quebec

A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns. Cross-Country Skiing, Travel and Vacations, Snow and Snowstorms, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Quebec Province (Canada) A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight…

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Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza. Greenland, Trump, Donald J, Trump, Donald J Jr, Lutnick, Howard W, Vance, J D, Xi Jinping, China, Denmark, Mines and Mining, Rare Earths, Metals and Minerals,…

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Clock Ticks Down Toward Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

President Trump could still choose to pause the tariffs he is threatening to put on America’s largest trading partners Tuesday, but industries are preparing for the worst. Protectionism (Trade), International Trade and World Market, United States Politics and Government, Customs (Tariff), Politics and Government, Aquariums, United States Economy, Fentanyl, Labor and Jobs President Trump could still choose…

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2 Troubled Carmakers, Nissan and Stellantis, Could Be Hit Hardest by Tariffs

A possible 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and Mexico is likely to raise the prices consumers pay for new cars and trucks, and disrupt complex supply chains. Automobiles, International Trade and World Market, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), Factories and Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks, Nissan Motor Co, Stellantis NV, Ford…

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Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running

China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction. Protectionism (Trade), United States International Relations, International Trade and World Market, Customs (Tariff), Fentanyl, Foreign Investments, Commerce Department, Trump, Donald J, Xi Jinping, China, United States China is still cautiously trying to figure out what…

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