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By Edith M. Lederer UN (AP) – The UN on Thursday predicts global economic growth will slow this year and next year, pointing to the impact of a surge in US tariffs and rising trade tensions. The United Nations economists also cited the unstable geopolitical landscape and the threat of rising production costs, supply chain disruptions and financial turbulence. “There is a huge amount of uncertainty in the air these days,” said Shantanu Mukherjee, director of economic analysis and policy at the United Nations Ministry of Economic and Social Affairs. “It was a tense time for the global economy,” he…

Every time a law enforcement officer or first responder comes out the door in uniform, they make a strict promise. Tragically, the risk is too high. In 2024, 342 officers were shot dead in duties, and 50 were tragically killed.Rep. Vern Buchanan (Time File)Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells (Randy|Manatee County Sheriff’s Office)This is unacceptable. We must absolutely clarify that: if you target police officers, you will face the full power of the law.That’s why we are urging Congress to pass the Thin Blue Line Act, a common sense measure that ensures they face the most serious consequences under federal law.…

Universal is known for creating compelling films that convey people to faraway worlds, but the company has also developed its ability to bring people to life through fascinating theme parks. This isn’t as true as the epic universe, a magnificent world featuring five immersive worlds: Harry Potter’s Magic World, the Ministry of Magic, the Super Nintendo World, and how to train your dragons – the Island of Burke, the Dark Space, and the All-Original Heavenly Park. With Universal ready to open the gates of the new high-tech park on May 22nd, visitors can prepare themselves at home by watching movies…

The strike by Starbucks baristas, who protested the company’s new dress code, grew up on Thursday.More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas of 120 US stores have been on strike since Sunday to protest the new dress code, according to Starbucks Workers United, a union representing American workers for the coffee giant.Starbucks has put new restrictions on what its baristas can wear under a green apron starting Monday. Dress code requires employees in stores operated and licensed by US and Canadian companies to wear black shirts and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms.Under the previous dress code, baristas were able to wear…

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide are currently among the 10 most affordable cities in the world.Australia’s housing crisis has hit new highs, with one in three homes worth more than $1 million (US$643,000), with four major cities ranking as the most unruly in the world.Two separate reports released on May 16th reveal the depth of the country’s housing crisis.A new study from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) shows that over 34% of Australia’s homes exceed $1 million.Just 10 years ago, in April 2015, that figure was just 10%.Cotality’s research director Eliza Owen said the $1 million mark is “increasingly standardized” especially after…

The nonprofit’s report reveals poor academic achievement for state students, with the worst exhibits posted by poor and minority schools.Michigan’s K-12 education system has “the problem of pandemic recovery across the state,” with more money being the answer, says a nonprofit research group.The recovery of Michigan students from learning losses caused by school closures during the Michigan pandemic as a result of 20 years of “underinvestment” is according to the 2025 Michigan Education Report released this month, according to the 2025 Michigan Education Report released by Non-Paltisan Research, Advocacy and Technical Assistance Groups.The ETM said “Michigan does not fund public…

Profit is part of a major shift in the company’s revenue performance after a four-quarter decline.Cisco Systems’ revenue shift lasted for the second consecutive quarter as artificial intelligence and global partnerships increased demand for technology products. The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading.After the May 14 closure bell, the San Jose, California-based network products pioneer reported revenue of $14.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending April 26.This is an 11% increase from the same period in 2024, exceeding the company’s previous guidance and exceeding the 9% year-on-year report in the second quarter.Two consecutive quarters of growth…

Shares in agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers rose almost 4%. Over the past five years, the stock has risen nearly 310%.John Deere’s revenue and revenue fell due to global declines in sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, but we won expectations. The company has reaffirmed guidance for the remaining fiscal year and continues to accept local American manufacturing.On May 15, the Moline, Illinois-based agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer reported that its net profit of $1.84 billion ($6.64 per share) exceeded market forecasts in the second quarter, which ended April 27. This is compared to net income of…

Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Travel to the US fell 9% in April as businesses and workers tackled economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border policies. The National Travel and Tourism Office released preliminary figures on Thursday showing the number of airlines and ship passengers that entered the country using business visas last month. The Middle East was the only region with high business travel to the US, an increase of 9.4% compared to April 2024. For example, the number of business travelers from Western Europe fell by 17.7%. Data from the new government did not include…

On May 15, the Supreme Court heard oral debate in connection with the Trump administration’s request to lift a nationwide injunction imposed on the president’s birthright citizenship order.This decision can determine how a judge can deal with the president’s actions.During the discussion, the judge raised a question about how far a lower court judge can go from issuing relief from certain policies.Attorney General D. John Sauer told the court that the national injunction under Section 3 of the Constitution exceeds the authority of a judge.Supreme Court members have criticised national injunctions in the past, but they appeared skeptical that it…