Stock Market: Dow drops 450 points, biggest fall in 2 months, after Trump says he could wait on China deal

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“Markets hit the lows of their day after Fox News reported that the White House still plans on moving ahead with scheduled Dec. 15 tariffs on...”

Photo: Christian Hartmann/Reuters The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 450 points in morning trading, led lower by trade-vulnerable Apple, Caterpillar and 3M. The S&P 500 slid 1.2% amid losses in chip stocks like Nvidia, Micron and Advanced Micro Devices. The Nasdaq Composite...

Dow Crushed After New Trump Tariffs Threaten US Credibility Worldwide

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“Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs on Brazilian and Argentinian steel imports despite an existing agreement to the contrary.”

Photo:  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Dow Jones falls as US-China tensions escalate. Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs on Brazilian and Argentinian steel imports despite an existing agreement to the contrary The Dow endured a 200 point hammering to start the week. Diplomatic relations...

Fact: The Horrific Iran-Iraq War Cost $350 Billion (And 1 Million Dead)

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“ Of all the new nations created with the potential for ethnic-religious strife, Iraq was the worst, a combustible mix of mutually antagonistic...”

The Iraqi war against Iran was one of two wars started by Saddam Hussein:

Worry rises in military over Trump's decision-making

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“A long-serving military officer put it bluntly, telling CNN "there is a morale problem," and senior Pentagon officials have privately said they are...”

Navy Secretary forced out after Trump's war crimes intervention causes division and chaos in military Tensions that have been mounting for months between some of the nation's most senior military officers and President Donald Trump are boiling over after his decision to intervene in the...

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ decision to remove guns was big factor in earnings beat: CFRA

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“Dick’s Sporting Goods shares soared more than 18% in Tuesday trading”

Photo: Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported earnings and sales that beat expectations on Tuesday, which CFRA’s Camilla Yanushevsky attributes, in part, to the retailer’s pullback on gun sales. The results sent shares soaring more than 18% in Tuesday trading, en route to the third...

The ‘Silicon Six’ spread propaganda. It’s time to regulate social media sites.

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“A pluralistic democracy depends on shared truths”

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House hearing. (Erin Scott/Reuters) By Sacha Baron Cohen  Sacha Baron Cohen is an actor, director, comedian and screenwriter. I get it: I’m one of the last people you’d expect to hear warning about the danger of...

Sarah Sanders said she doesn’t like being called a liar, and Twitter users were quick to respond

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“Sarah Sanders has been called a lot of things — but “liar” is what really gets under her skin.”

Photo: Getty Images Sarah Sanders has been called a lot of things — but “liar” is what really gets under her skin. The former White House press secretary told the New York Times that she was “attacked for everything” while working in the Oval Office, but questions about her truthfulness have...

Lindsey Graham says he blocked a Senate resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide because the White House didn't want to anger Turkey

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“Many were perplexed and outraged when, right after clashing with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a heated Oval Office meeting on Nov. 13,...”

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan answers questions during a joint news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts Many were perplexed and outraged when, right after clashing with Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Graham says he's 'increasingly optimistic' Trump's Syria strategy will succeed

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“The United States is not abandoning the Kurds, who suffered 10,000 killed in fighting against ISIS terrorists. (The United States, which supported...”

President Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham (Photos: Leah Millis/Reuters, Alex Edelman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Avoid These 5 Bad Habits That Can Damage Your Brain

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“Learn about the small Microsteps that can positively impact your noggin.”

gualtiero boffi / Shutterstock The human brain has unparalleled capacity to process and analyze information. It is the control center for all your productivity and actions. People often take for granted the benefits and quality of life enabled by a healthy brain. Improving your brain’s health...