US headlines
Wednesday
4 July 2018
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Tesla’s battery factory brought high-paid tech jobs to Nevada – but is soaking up huge tax breaks that critics say have seriously depleted public services
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In its defense against a former app startup, Facebook is contradicting its long-held claim to be simply a neutral platform
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The long read: When the people of Flint, Michigan, complained that their tap water smelled bad and made children sick, it took officials 18 months to accept there was a problem
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As Americans fear losing hope, some have turned to personal attacks on White House figures. That won’t fix the national crisis, writes NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador won by convincing Mexico a change of regime was possible without a civil war, writes human rights activist Sergio Aguayo
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El Tri were breathtaking in their opening match against Germany but they stumbled badly after failing to adapt to Sweden
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The reigning champions are second from bottom of the Eastern Conference and problems appear to be cropping up everywhere
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The Golden State Warriors have come to terms with DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3m deal, which means the champions now have a fifth All-Star on their roster
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Arantxa Rus caused Serena Williams enough problems in Wimbledon’s first round before the finest player of her era ground out a 7-5, 6-3 win in an hour and a half
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Fixer says ‘I will not be a punching bag as part of anyone’s defense strategy’ as his lawyer seeks gag order on Stormy Daniels attorney
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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Foxconn among companies taking increasingly large tax breaks in return for the promise of jobs
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Cities across the US are courting Big Tech companies with taxpayers’ cash – but do the numbers add up?
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James Mattis hints Britain could be replaced by France as Washington’s closest ally
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Tariffs are slowing productivity and driving up costs, new figures show
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European commission hits back at president, threatening tariffs on $300bn of US goods
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte disagreed with President Trump in a White House photo-op on Monday. The president referred to upcoming discussion around trade deals between the US and the EU, and tried to joke that if the discussions failed it could be positive.
Rutte quickly injected with a strong "No" and a smile.
Trump replied with a comment about the car trade, but Rutte followed up quickly with, "It's not positive. We have to work something out".
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A 27-year-old man was Tasered by police in Pennsylvania while sitting down on a sidewalk because he did not have his legs straight out in front of him, as he was ordered to do
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Cities must stop selling out to big tech companies