US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on US imports have ignited threats of retaliation globally, with governments and companies rushed to formulate countermeasures to mitigate the consequences of the US trade war.

A US government shutdown has narrowly been averted yet there's a strong possibility that lawmakers will find themselves battling it out once again in 45 days when the deadline is reached.

The homelessness crisis is particularly severe in the state of California. According to a study by the University of California, over 171,000 people are homeless in the rich Western State.

The UK pound has reached a record 37-year low against the dollar, raising speculations as to whether the British economy is already in recession.

When an economy contracts for two consecutive quarters one has a recession. Recession fears for the US have been ongoing for some time, despite President Joe Biden denial.