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Exclusive: Biden in No Rush To Lift Venezuela Sanctions, Seeks ‘Serious Steps’ by Maduro
Reporting
— Feb 28, 2021
President Joe Biden’s administration is in “no rush” to lift U.S. sanctions on Venezuela but would consider easing them if President Nicolas Maduro takes confidence-building steps showing he is ready to negotiate…
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German Consumer Confidence Rises to -26.6 as Spending Remains Reluctant
Finance
— 4d
German consumer confidence improved notably in September, with GfK readings around -26.6, supported by a rebound in income and economic expectations, though willingness to spend remains subdued and savings appetite stays elevated. Analysts warn the recovery is fragile and consumption may lag until higher confidence translates into stronger purchases amid persistent inflation and macro headwinds.
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UK Business Confidence Rises to Five-Month High, Lloyds Survey Shows
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— 4d
Across the UK, August signs of improving business confidence were widespread, with the Lloyds index at +53% and price-raising plans at a two-year low, while Scotland and Wales posted notable gains in optimism and hiring expectations. Barclays data also highlight rising regional confidence tied to devolution, and Welsh firms topped the UK average as hiring intentions surged.
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Americans’ Confidence In Economy Plummets To 17-Month Low, Poll Says
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— Dec 4, 2025
Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy plummeted to a 17-month low in November, according to a Gallup survey released on Thursday. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index declined seven points to -30 in November, marking…
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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US Consumers Now More Optimistic, Ending 5 Straight Months Of Decline In Confidence Index
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— May 27, 2025
U.S. consumer confidence bounced back in May ending five straight months of decline and beating economists’ expectations. The Consumer Confidence Index increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0 — up from 85.7 in April —…
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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US Voters’ Confidence In Economy Nosedives To Nearly 4-Year Low
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— May 22, 2026
Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped to a nearly four-year low, according to a Gallup poll released Friday. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index sank to -45 in May, down from -38 in April. This marks the…
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Poll: Strong Majority of Americans Not Confident in Kamala Harris' Presidential Abilities
Reporting
— Jul 19, 2021
A new poll shows Americans lack confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris. The Trafalgar Group poll asked a nationwide sample whether they were confident that Harris, who has emerged in the first six months of the…
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Biden Lashes Out at Reporter When Pressed on Why He Is ‘Confident’ Putin Will Change His Behavior
Reporting
— Jun 16, 2021
President Joe Biden grew defensive following his meeting with Vladimir Putin after being asked why he is “confident” the Russian president will change his behavior. “I’m not confident he’ll change his behavior. What the…
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Apple alleges OpenAI used confidential Apple trade secrets
Tech
— 6h
Apple alleges that Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic after leaving for OpenAI, used it to run LTspice simulations, and attempted to destroy evidence, with new forensic findings submitted ahead of expedited discovery in the Northern District of California. The suit names OpenAI, its hardware unit io Products, and Liu (along with Tang Tan), framing a broader trade-secret theft risk amid OpenAI's hardware push and the io Products acquisition.
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LE SSERAFIM Opens Pre-Orders for 2nd Single Album ‘Made My Night’
Fans are overwhelmingly excited and supportive of LE SSERAFIM's new single album pre-orders and Billboard push, with purchases and hype dominating reactions while criticism remains minimal.
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Colorado site exposes 133,000 confidential voter profiles
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— 4d
A software update to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Find My Voter Registration tool briefly disabled protections, exposing confidential voter profiles for up to about 11 days and affecting tens of thousands of records, with at least 59 voters’ information accessed. Secretary of State Jena Griswold apologized, said affected voters were contacted, and announced additional safeguards, automated QA, and testing protocols to prevent future breaches as reports from multiple outlets converge on the incident.
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Nordic Nations Lose Confidence in Infantino, Demand Reform
Sports
— Aug 21, 2026
Six Nordic FIFA members—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands—formally urged governance reforms and expressed loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino, backing independent investigations into the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and signalling support for a potential resignation from multiple confederations. Denmark and other Nordic associations also pledged to back a credible alternative for the 2027 election as Infantino seeks a fourth term, with ongoing pressure from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF and broader calls for a comprehensive review of FIFA's governance framework.
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Americans’ Confidence In Big Tech Plunges To New Record Low
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— Jul 14, 2026
Americans' confidence in big technology companies has plunged to a new record low, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.
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Dems Keep Expressing Boundless Confidence About Midterms Despite Historic Unpopularity
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— Aug 2, 2025
Democrats are expressing confidence about their prospects in the 2026 midterm election cycle, despite the party’s approval ratings plummeting to near-historic lows in 2025. With the midterms fast approaching, Democrats…
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Lisa Murkowski Says She’s ‘Not Confident’ Senate GOP Will Agree To Massive Cuts In Trump-Backed ‘Beautiful Bill’
Reporting
— Apr 10, 2025
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska told the Daily Caller News Foundation Thursday that she was “not confident” that Senate Republicans will ultimately deliver $1.5 trillion in savings as part of their upcoming…
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Alex's Field Notes
Field Notes: Day One
A quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.
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Trump Says Admin Won’t Defy Orders, Confident SCOTUS Will Rule In His Favor On Deportation Case
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— Mar 19, 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday on Fox News that his administration would not defy a judge’s order blocking migrant deportations, but he is confident the U.S. Supreme Court will rule in his favor if it gets…
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
‘They’re Sick People’: Trump Hits Dems’ Major Loss In Confidence, Says New Term ‘Much Different’ Second Time
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2025
President Donald Trump told radio host Mark Levin Monday that Democrats have had a major loss in confidence due to his win, adding that his second term has been “much different.” Since Trump’s historic win in both the…
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Consumer Confidence Drops As Americans Remain Frustrated With High Prices One Month From Election
Reporting
— Oct 11, 2024
American consumer confidence declined in October amid concerns over high prices, according to The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment. Consumer sentiment in the U.S. went down by 1.2 index points to…
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Joe Scarborough Warns Democrats Should Not Get Too Confident About Winning Swing States
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— Sep 5, 2024
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough warned Thursday on “Morning Joe” that Democrats shouldn’t be overly confident about their electoral prospects in key swing states this November. Scarborough pointed to polling indicating that…
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‘I Believe It Will Pass’: Mike Johnson Says He’s Confident House Will Vote to Greenlight Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Reporting
— Dec 13, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that the House of Representatives would vote to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden Wednesday. Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong of North…
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 10h
ABC’s Jonathan Karl Calls Trump’s Speech ‘Crisis of Confidence’
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— Dec 18, 2025
ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl didn’t see a confident President Donald Trump Wednesday night when he address to the nation. Instead, Karl called it the most “defensive” he’s ever seen from a…
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‘President Trump Is An Excellent And Unique Negotiator’: European Leaders Confident In Trump Ahead Of Putin Showdown
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— Aug 14, 2025
European leaders are confident in President Donald Trump as he makes his way to his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Politico reported Thursday. Leaders such as German Chancellor Frederich Merz…
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Biden Was ‘Confident’ He Would Have Beat Trump: ‘He’s a Loser’
Reporting
— Sep 25, 2024
President Joe Biden gave his view on what would have happened if he stayed in the race for the White House. “I was confident I would beat (former President Donald) Trump. He’s a loser,” Biden said Wednesday on “The…
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Travis Kelce Says Sports Built His Confidence as a Struggling Student
Reporting
— Sep 7, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce revealed how sports helped boost his self-esteem while struggling in school. In an exclusive interview with People , Kelce, 33, said sports gave him “a lot of confidence.” “I…
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FBI Director Expresses ‘Enormous Confidence’ in Investigation Into Pipe Bombs Found Ahead of Jan. 6
Reporting
— Mar 1, 2023
FBI Director Christopher Wray is expressing confidence in the investigation examining pipe bombs found in Washington, D.C., over two years ago. The head of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency sat down for an…
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Hololive VTuber Mori Calliope Promotes New "Here Comes the CHADCast" Music Video Collab
The reaction to Mori Calliope's promotion of the "Here Comes the CHADCast" music video collab is overwhelmingly positive, with enthusiastic fan support and praise for the chaotic animation, memes, and references; no substantive opposition or criticism is present.
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