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Lululemon trademarks ‘Lululemon dupe’ in the U.S., in latest lookalike crackdown
The internet might love dupes of Lululemon's athleisure — but the Vancouver-based company sure doesn’t. Lululemon has secured a trademark for the phrase “Lululemon dupe” in the U.S., according to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office documents. It was...
LGBTQ+ advocates aren't helping trans Americans. Here's a better strategy.
Christine Hawes is founder and editor of MainStream MultiMedia, an LGBTQ affirming, intersectional publication and website based in the Quad Cities and serving all of Iowa and Illinois. The history-making “No Kings” rallies Oct. 18 showed how much...
Trump’s shutdown is existential for both parties. Jersey gov race comes down to 1 issue | Friendly Fire
Q: We’ve dissected the influence of Trump and outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy on the nationally watched gubernatorial race here, but polls and political insiders have told reporters Brent Johnson and Tom Martello the real driver for many voters is...
Argentina votes in midterm elections set to test President Milei's mandate and U.S. support
On the northern bank of Argentina's Riachuelo River, luxury car dealerships report sales surging since libertarian President Javier Milei scrapped import restrictions. Streets in the Puerto Madero financial district bustle with bankers who praise...
Crypto under pressure: What the U.S. shutdown tells us about market resilience
During the U.S. federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went into contingency staffing mode. Almost a hundred crypto ETF decisions got stuck in approval limbo as a result, and key...
Korea, U.S. may unveil 'fact sheet' on tariff negotiations at APEC: Security adviser
Published: 26 Oct. 2025, 16:51 National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, heads toward the presidential jet at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam on Oct. 26 as he accompanies President Lee Jae Myung on his trip to Malaysia for the Asean summit. [YONHAP]...
The far-right connection to Niagara’s pedophile protests
A Welland man who is helping lead an anti-pedophile community safety group is also sharing Nazi propaganda and white nationalist ideas online. Rob (Primo) Primerano, who proclaimed himself as a white nationalist on the social media site X in...
The FBI has arrested over 28,000 violent criminals since Trump’s return to office
The FBI has arrested over 28,000 violent criminals since Trump’s return to office Under President Trump's leadership, the FBI has arrested over 28,000 violent criminals, seized 6,000 illegal weapons, rescued 5,000 children and confiscated 1,900...
Agreement Between the United States of America and Malaysia on Recipricol Trade
Preamble The Government of the United States of America (“United States”) and the Government of Malaysia (“Malaysia”) (hereinafter referred to individually as “a Party” and collectively as “the Parties”), EMPHASIZING their shared values, including...
Clarence Page: Barack Obama challenges President Donald Trump’s remap power grab
Friends who are frustrated by the current White House regime still ask me, “Where is Obama?” As if he might miraculously arise again in the political skies like Mighty Mouse singing, “Here I come to save the day!” Dream on, I point out. Having...
Life at the U.S.-Mexico Border Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has reintroduced some of its most contentious border measures, including the shutdown of the CBP One app and the suspension of asylum programs. These policies have led to renewed targeting, detention, and deportation of...
Slovakia will not be part of EU scheme for Ukraine’s military needs, PM Fico says
Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -Slovakia will not take part in any European Union programme aimed at financing military help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Sunday. Slovakia stopped state...
‘If BJP Has Guts…’: Prashant Kishor’s Challenge As Bihar Election Nears, Says Tejashwi Will Promise ‘Sone Ki Lanka’
Bihar Election 2025: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor intensified political rhetoric ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections on Sunday taking a direct dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said, “If BJP has the guts, let them say that Nitish...
This week from Bagley: Trump’s greed, Utah Senate nonconformist, bulldozing America, government shutdown, aid for Argentina
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Trump and Republicans Join Big Oil’s All-Out Push to Shut Down Climate Liability Efforts
As efforts continue to hold some of the world’s largest fossil fuel corporations liable for destructive and deadly climate impacts, backlash from the politically powerful oil and gas industry and its allies in government is on the rise, bolstered...
US lawmakers call on White House to press China over detention and Exit-Ban cases involving American citizens
Washington DC [US], October 26 (ANI): The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China,...
Study of wine tariffs shows consumers will pick up part of Trump's tab
(The Center Square) – A study from Duke's Department of Economics found that consumers ultimately paid more than the tariff cost on European wines during a 2019–21 trade dispute, a finding that could have significant implications for U.S....
Superman's New Costume Makes Him An Official U.S. Soldier
The world of adoring Superman fans wilI need to be sitting down when getting their first look at the Man of Steel's new uniform. Not only is the new costume a shocking design change, but proclaims a dark new chapter in the hero's life that may...
Toyota to Import Its U.S.-Made Cars to Japan
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Toyota Motor Corp.’s head office in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:51 JST, October 26, 2025 Toyota Motor Corp. will inform the U.S. government of its plans to import its cars manufactured in the United...
Daylight saving time ends in a few days. Here's where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent
Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent. WASHINGTON — In just a few days, millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends. On...