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GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it’s problematic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The centerpiece election legislation from congressional Republicans would require voters to prove their citizenship when registering, raising concerns among state election officials about how it would be implemented and who would pay for it. In recent interviews, secretaries of state from both parties said they were wary of federal lawmakers creating state […]

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Wall Street cautiously optimistic on Nvidia ahead of Q4 results

Nvidia (NVDA) is in focus as Wall Street remains bullish on the chip giant ahead of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report scheduled to release next Wednesday, February 26. Seana Smith and Brad Smith report more on analysts’ cautious optimism around the semiconductor manufacturer. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market […]

Business & Finance

Stockpiling ahead of higher tariffs is a big mistake, experts say

Many consumers are rightfully concerned about escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on goods imported from China. He also signaled that tariffs on the European Union could be next. While Trump has agreed to halt the implementation of tariffs against Canada for at least 30 days […]

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Photo: 2025 MLB Spring Training Hats Revealed Ahead of Pitcher, Catcher Report Dates | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Jason Mowry/Getty Images Spring training is drawing nearer, and the league provided fans with a taste of excitement on Monday by unveiling the official spring training hats for all 30 teams: The Chicago Cubs will kick off spring training when pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 9. Every other team will have their pitchers and […]

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China’s January factory growth misses estimates ahead of U.S. tariffs

Workers making Care Bears at a factory in Ankang, China. CNBC China’s factory activity slowed in January as export orders dwindled ahead of additional U.S. tariffs that are set to come into effect Tuesday, a private-sector survey showed Monday. The seasonally adjusted Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing manager’s index came in at 50.1 in Januarymissing Reuters […]

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NBA Rumors: Marcus Smart Trade Drawing ‘Plenty of Discussion’ Ahead of 2025 Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Marcus Smart could be on the move again. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies guard has been the focal point of “plenty of discussion” leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline. A league executive told Windhorst, “I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets moved for less […]

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Germany slashes economic growth expectations ahead of February election

Economy and Climate Action Minister and Greens Party chancellor candidate Robert Habeck arrives for the weekly federal government cabinet meeting on January 29, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images The German government on Wednesday slashed its gross domestic product forecast to just 0.3% growth in 2025. “The diagnosis […]