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What’s the air quality in New Delhi, Jakarta or Buenos Aires? Until Tuesday, the United States Embassy in those cities could have told you.But the Trump administration has effectively shut down a global air quality monitoring program, ending more than a decade of public data-collection and reporting from 80 embassies and consulates worldwide.The information has supported research, helped thousands of foreign service officers working abroad to decide if it was safe to let their children play outdoors, and has directly led to air quality improvements in countries like China.The State Department said in an email that the program was being…

A flight passenger (not pictured) posted on Reddit about a recent encounter with a seat-switcher that led others to weigh in about seat-swapping etiquette.  (iStock) Welcome to the Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines.TOP 3:’POOR BEHAVIOR’ – A flight passenger took to Reddit to share a recent encounter with a fellow traveler, leading to questions surrounding seat-switching etiquette.EGG-CITING – First Lady Melania Trump has announced the return of the White House Easter Egg Roll, which will take place on the South Lawn on April 21.COME ONE, COME ALL – Booking.com has recognized the “most welcoming cities” in…

Top congressional Democrats on military, intelligence and foreign policy matters on Tuesday accused President Trump and Elon Musk of gravely undermining national security by aligning with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and dismantling the federal security work force at a perilous time.“Since taking office a little more than a month ago, the president has alienated nearly every international partner and ally we have, leaving us isolated in an increasingly dangerous world as Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China work together,” said the blistering statement signed by eight leading Democrats in the Senate and the House.The statement, written by lawmakers…

Canada is vowing to fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that went into effect Tuesday, and potash could become a potent weapon in the growing trade war — but economists are urging caution. Potash is a key ingredient in fertilizer, and roughly 85 per cent of the supply used by American farmers comes from Canada — particularly Saskatchewan, where potash is a major export market.U.S. farming groups and even some Republicans aligned with Trump have called for potash to be exempted from the blanket tariffs out of concern for the agricultural industry.Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters…

The Oscars paid tribute to Gene Hackman Sunday night, just days after the two-time Academy Award winner, his wife and their dog were found dead in their home in New Mexico. “Our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend,” actor Morgan Freeman said of Hackman before an In Memoriam video recognized actors and others who had died in the past year.Freeman appeared in two films with Hackman, “Unforgiven” and “Under Suspicion.””Like everyone who ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone’s work,” Freeman said.Several questions remain…

Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here’s what to know about its complex mission. – CBS News Watch CBS News SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

United airplanes are seen at the Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, Unitted States on July 16, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesU.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.The moves also come after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico and Canada and raised tariffs on Chinese goods, actions that were met with plans for retaliatory duties. Some executives, including the heads of Best Buy and Target, warned the tariffs could mean higher prices for consumers.United…

A trade war between the US and its biggest trading partners has begun, sending jitters through markets as impacts and retaliatory measures unfold.

BEIJING: China has announced a 7.2 per cent hike in its defence budget for this year, keeping pace with its 2024 figure as the country marches on with its military modernisation drive amid a troubled geopolitical landscape. The pot is set to grow to 1.78 trillion yuan (US$245.6 billion), according to a draft budget report on Wednesday (Mar 5), as Chinese Premier Li Qiang was set to deliver the government work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC). The headline figure is announced annually at the Two Sessions, which comprises the NPC gathering and the meeting…

Who: Benfica vs BarcelonaWhat: UEFA Champions League round of 16 first legWhere: Estadio de Luz, Lisbon, PortugalWhen: Wednesday, March 5 at 8pm (20:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. Five-time winners Barcelona visit Lisbon to face Benfica on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Barca have not won the competition since 2015 but finished second in the group stage and are among the favourites to lift the trophy. Benfica have reached the final on seven occasions but have only lifted the trophy twice – in 1961 and 1962.…