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A traveler recounts a weekend in Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style mountain town two hours east of Seattle, where alpine views, timbered facades, and German fare evoke a distinctly European charm.
Donald Trump claimed Russia will increase diesel supplies to the US and global markets, raising fresh questions over energy security, sanctions policy and geopolitical leverage.
A traveler compares popular “Switzerland dupes” across the US and concludes that Washington’s North Cascades offer the most authentic Alpine vibe, surpassing other mountain destinations.
China’s decision to exclude top business leaders from the Washington summit has raised questions over its economic priorities and signaled a cautious approach to U.S. engagement
PJM said emergency conservation efforts during the US heat wave successfully curbed electricity use, keeping demand just below record levels and preventing potential grid reliability issues.
Chinese tech and EV leaders from BYD, CATL and Xiaomi may accompany President Xi Jinping on his planned U.S. visit, sources told Reuters, signaling Beijing’s push to bolster business ties.
A traveler visited three Bavarian-style villages across the US, comparing their architecture, food, and atmosphere. Only one stood out as authentically German, capturing the true spirit of Bavaria.
Canada’s new tariffs on U.S. goods are escalating cross-border trade tensions, squeezing Washington state exporters and businesses that rely heavily on Canadian markets and supply chains.
Japan and the US have confirmed a rare joint intervention to shore up the weakening yen, signaling deep concern over currency volatility and its impact on global financial stability.
The U.S. and Canada are racing to strike a deal to head off Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs, a move that could upend North American trade and strain key economic and diplomatic ties.
U.S. prescription drug prices have logged their steepest decline in more than six decades, federal data show, reflecting new Medicare negotiations and mounting pressure on pharmaceutical companies.
Tyson Foods plans to close or sell three U.S. beef plants as the meat industry faces weakening demand and high costs, aiming to cut capacity and streamline operations amid ongoing market pressures.
A planned Chinese business delegation accompanying Xi Jinping has stalled amid internal divisions over fresh US investments, sources told the South China Morning Post, clouding prospects for economic diplomacy.
U.S. national debt has surged past $40 trillion sooner than economists projected, raising alarms in Washington over rising interest costs, partisan gridlock and long-term fiscal stability.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly preparing to bring top Chinese business leaders to a planned summit with Donald Trump in Washington, signaling potential trade and investment talks.
Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Palantir are uniting to press Washington for clearer AI rules, signaling rising industry concern over regulation and global competition.
US consumer confidence has slumped to its lowest level in 12-1/2 years, Reuters reports, as mounting fears over a weakening labor market weigh on household spending plans.
Nigeria has formally opened its $700 billion mining sector to US investors, as Washington intensifies its drive for African critical minerals and seeks to diversify global supply chains.
From banks to post offices, here’s what’s open and what’s closed on Presidents Day this year, including federal services, local government offices and major retailers.
The U.S. has approved a $24.3 billion sale of advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Reuters reports, deepening defense ties amid regional tensions and scrutiny over human rights.