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Trump Escalates Feud with Musk, Threatens to Cut Government Contracts for His Companies
Donald Trump · United States

Trump Escalates Feud with Musk, Threatens to Cut Government Contracts for His Companies

50% Center coverage: 228 sources
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Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever
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Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever

39% Center coverage: 157 sources
Shares of Tesla fell 14% on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to pull government contracts for CEO Elon Musk’s companies, escalating a war of words over the spending bill.See the Story
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump’s ban on US entry for incoming foreign students
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Harvard files legal challenge over Trump’s ban on US entry for incoming foreign students

66% Center coverage: 80 sources
Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands. See the Story

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sees tariffs raising inflation and complicating rate policy
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sees tariffs raising inflation and complicating rate policy

Trump Says It May Be Better to Let Ukraine, Russia 'Fight for a While' as Merz Blames Putin for War

49% Center coverage: 62 sources
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Trump renegotiating Biden-era Chips Act grants, Lutnick says

54% Center coverage: 15 sources
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Unionized bus drivers in the southeastern city of Ulsan in Korea poised to begin strike

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Unionized bus drivers in the southeastern city of Ulsan will go on strike this weekend, union officials said Friday, as talks with management over a wage hike broke down. The collective action is expected to affect some 80 percent of the 889 buses that run on 187 routes across the city, beginning with the first buses scheduled for 4 a.m. Saturday. Ulsan city officials plan to expand alternative transportation means, such as taxis, and notify the…Seoul · SeoulRead Article

USFK commander honors Korean War veterans on Memorial Day

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson paid tribute to veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War on Friday as South Korea marked Memorial Day. Brunson made the remark as he attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Seoul National Cemetery. "On this solemn occasion when we celebrate not only Republic of Korea Memorial Day, we're also reminded of the 75th anniversary of the U.N. Command and all the nations brought to bear that Koreans might liv…Memorial Day · SeoulRead Article

Cheonan K-Culture Expo full swing with thousands of visitors

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
CHEONAN — The Cheonan K-Culture Expo 2025 with MyK FESTA is in full swing with thousands of visitors as it celebrates the global attention to Korean culture. Held at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, it is a five-day event running from Wednesday through Sunday under the theme of “Global K-Culture in Full Bloom,” offering a dynamic combination of music, fashion, food, beauty and education. Attracting tens of t…Seoul · SeoulRead Article

Why do South Korean celebrities wear neutral colors during election season?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
With each election season, South Korea’s entertainment industry finds itself walking a tightrope as stars' social media activity comes under intense scrutiny. In response to the growing sensitivity surrounding political expression, agencies are now taking preemptive steps — including reviewing photos, outfits and even emoji use — to avoid misunderstandings about political leanings. The most recent controversy unfolded ahead of the presidential e…Entertainment · SeoulRead Article

Civic Group Sends Leaflets to North Korea Ahead of ROK Presidential Election

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A South Korean civic group representing families of North Korean abduction victims launched balloons carrying leaflets across the border this week, demanding answers about the fate of their loved ones. According to the Abductee’s Family Union, four balloons each carrying bundles of leaflets were released on Monday in the border city of Paju, a day […]Singaporeans · SeoulSee the Story

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung calls rewarding patriotism a national responsibility, duty

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
President Lee Jae-myung said Friday rewarding patriotism is the nation's responsibility and duty, vowing to provide "special compensation" for those who sacrificed their lives to safeguard the nation. Lee made the remark during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Seoul National Cemetery, marking his first attendance at a national commemorative event since taking office Wednesday. "Rewarding patriotism is the bare minimum treatment for sacrifice and …Lee Jae-Myung · SeoulRead Article

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