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February 27, 2026

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UAE-U.S. trade hits record-breaking $39 billion in 2025 as economic ties deepen

This robust trade activity resulted in a $23.8 billion trade surplus for the U.S., the largest U.S. trade surplus in the MENA region The UAE has solidified its position as a premier global economic partner for the U.S. in 2025. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, total trade between the UAE and the U.S. reached a record-breaking $39 billion last year, with U.S. exports to the UAE totaling $31.4 billion, a 16 percent increase. This data highlights the deepening strategic economic relationship between the two countries, built on mutual trust, shared priorities and a commitment to

February 27, 2026

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Weber recalls over 3.2M wire grill brushes due to breaking bristles

Feb. 26, 2026, 7:04 p.m. ET More than 3.2 million metal wire-bristle grill brushes are being recalled by Weber as the bristles could break off and get into people’s food, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Six different models are affected by the recall, with some being sold nationwide since 2011. The CPSC said some bristles could get stuck to grill grates and end up in people’s food, lodging themselves in individuals’ throats or digestive tracts, potentially causing internal injuries. The agency added that Weber is aware of at least 38 reports of bristles detaching, including four cases

February 27, 2026

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US-China Tariff Rates – What Are They Now?

US-China tariff rates have become increasingly complex, shaped by years of escalating trade actions and policy shifts. With overlapping measures such as Section 301 tariffs, the temporary global tariff, and product-specific controls, understanding what applies in 2025 can be challenging. This article clarifies which US-China tariff rates are currently in effect and how and when they overlap. UPDATE (February 20, 2025): The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), effectively eliminating the 10 percent “fentanyl” tariffs and 10 percent reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods. Shortly after the decision, Trump announced

February 27, 2026

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US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says | Courts News

Listen to this article | 5 mins info A federal judge in the United States has ruled that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a decision issued on Thursday, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found that the IRS had erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people, in apparent violation of the Internal Revenue Code. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The ruling cited IRS Code 6103, one of the strictest confidentiality laws in federal statute, which largely prohibits the disclosure of

February 27, 2026

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‘Didn’t mention Epstein once’: Americans react to Trump’s record-breaking ‘nearly two hours of lies’ State of the Union

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February 26, 2026

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Team USA hockey star Jake Guentzel who snubbed Trump and State of the Union breaks his silence to reveal why

Team USA hockey star Jake Guentzel has revealed that he did not visit the White House due to a ‘timing thing for me and my family.’  President Trump welcomed Mike Sullivan’s gold medalists to his State of the Union address on Tuesday night in honor their Winter Olympics triumph. The visit was steeped in controversy after Trump was heard telling the men’s team in a leaked phone call from the locker room: ‘We are going to have to bring the women’s team… I do believe I would probably be impeached [if I didn’t invite them].’ His comment drew laughter from the men’s

February 26, 2026

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The top 5 moments from Trump’s State of the Union speech

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump‘s lengthy State of the Union address Tuesday evening included a handful of attention-grabbing moments that stole the show as the president touted a national “turnaround” in a speech heavily focused on the economy.  Trump’s speech beat records, becoming the longest SOTU speech in modern history at about an hour and 48 minutes. It highlighted his administration’s efforts to cut taxes, ease housing costs and lock down the border as he touted turning a new page for the nation. Fox News Digital compiled the top five moments of the speech,

February 26, 2026

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Solar and storage to lead record-breaking 86 GW of new U.S. capacity in 2026 – pv magazine USA

From Texas-sized utility projects to skyrocketing residential battery attach rates, 2026 marks the year solar and storage transition from the electric grid’s fastest-growing additions to its foundational pillars. February 25, 2026 Ryan Kennedy Project developers and utility operators are preparing for a historic expansion of the U.S. electric grid, with 86 GW of new utility-scale generating capacity slated to come online in 2026. According to the February 2026 Electric Power Monthly report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the surge represents the largest single-year capacity addition in over two decades, nearly doubling the 53 GW installed in 2025. The growth is

February 26, 2026

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How will record-breaking US snowstorm affect Norfolk?

A snowstorm has hit the USA, but will the cold weather there affect Norfolk in any way? The storm in the States brought a record-breaking amount of snow that caused disruption for millions of people living on the east coast. More than 600,000 properties endured power outages as thousands of flights were cancelled at major airports such as JFK in New York. It comes as the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday, with temperatures hitting 17C in parts of Norfolk. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Forecasters warn that the weather in the US will begin

February 26, 2026

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Will the snowstorm in the US affect Suffolk weather?

The storm in the States brought a record-breaking amount of snow that caused disruption for millions of people living on the East Coast. More than 600,000 properties endured power outages as thousands of flights were cancelled at major airports like JFK in New York. However, Suffolk has seen the arrival of spring with temperatures reaching 17C in parts of the county on Wednesday, making it hotter than Milan in Italy. READ MORE: Photos show snow settling in Suffolk as wintry conditions hit county The summer-like weather is not set to last as the Met Office predicts temperatures will drop back