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US newspaper popularized by 'The Sopranos' to cease printing
US newspaper popularized by 'The Sopranos' to cease printing
Economy
by  AFP

Two longstanding US city newspapers, including one immortalized in "The Sopranos," will vanish from newsstands leaving Jersey City without printed news as the media struggles against headwinds nationwide. According to the latest report from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, more than one-third of newspapers -- 3,300 in all -- have gone out of print since 2005.

World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
Economy
by  AFP

With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump's deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and China -- the global economy is bracing for impact. Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said Wednesday "there will be no tariff" if Canada and Mexico acted on immigration and fentanyl.

Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
Economy
by  AFP

Most Asian markets edged up Friday at the end of a week beset by volatility after China's DeepSeek unveiled a groundbreaking chatbot, while sentiment was dampened after Donald Trump confirmed he hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs. As such, we view the advancements made by DeepSeek as promising and healthy for the overall ecosystem."