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T The Guardian· 16h

Trump announces $15bn Iowa steel plant as he bids to boost flagging midterm hopes

President says plant will be built by Indian-owned company and calls it largest such facility in American historyDonald Trump on Monday announced what he called the largest steel plant in American history to be built in Iowa, giving Republicans a jobs message to take to voters in a state that could help decide control

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5 developments from 6 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting better.

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Will the University of Cambridge officially reopen its investigation into the hiring process of Professor Jason Arday by March 25, 2027?
No Investigation Reopened 70%
Investigation Reopened 30%

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What worries you more about the job market?

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How secure does your job feel right now?

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US deportations are triggering a 'cascade' of rights abuses, UN experts warn

The Trump administration's policy of deportating thousands of people to countries with which they have no links is "increasing risks of torture and ill-treatment and enforced disappearance", a panel of independent UN experts warned on Monday. An investigation by an international consortium of journalists including FRAN

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The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a policy allowing the deportation of immigrants to third-party countries, challenging a lower court ruling that had halted the practice. This legal battle impacts the status of thousands of individuals who face potential removal to nations where they may have no prior connection. Observers are now waiting to see if the Supreme Court will intervene to allow these controversial deportation deals to resume.

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Will the U.S. Supreme Court issue a ruling or stay that allows the Trump administration to proceed with third-country deportations by March 15, 2027?
Supreme Court allows deportations 61%
Deportations remain blocked or undecided 39%

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Should long-term undocumented residents have a path to legal status?

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What should immigration policy prioritise?

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P PBS· 16h

Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled

Experts, analysts and former government evaluators tell The Associated Press that Anthropic and OpenAI appear with their rhetoric to be seeking public favor and to set the terms for their own safety protocols in the unregulated market.

Analysis

Leading AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic are facing scrutiny as they simultaneously call for safety slowdowns while continuing to release new models, sparking debates over whether they are seeking genuine regulation or attempting to shape industry rules in their favor. This tension, compounded by concerns over autonomous AI hacking and political bias, highlights the growing uncertainty surrounding how this technology will impact daily life and accountability. Observers are now watching for how global leaders, including the U.S. and China, navigate calls for oversight versus competitive development.

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Will the United States and China sign a formal bilateral agreement on AI safety or oversight by March 25, 2027?
No formal agreement reached 72%
Formal bilateral agreement signed 28%

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Should AI-generated images and video be required to carry a label?

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How should governments regulate advanced AI?

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P PBS· 16h

High mortgage rates compound housing affordability challenges

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is back above 7% for the first time in twenty months. It's rough news for the housing market and homebuyers already struggling with rising prices elsewhere. It comes as Treasury yields, which impact borrowing costs across the economy, hit multi-decade highs. Amna Nawaz discussed m

Analysis

2 developments from 2 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.

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What will the 30-year fixed mortgage rate be on January 15, 2027?
Between 7.0% and 8.0% 50%
Below 7.0% 27%
8.0% or higher 23%

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Should local zoning rules be loosened to allow more apartments?

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What would do most to make housing affordable?

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P PBS· 16h

As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance

At least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year. The rules are stricter than what the federal government is requiring.

Analysis

Recent reports highlight rising healthcare barriers, ranging from surging insurance premiums for Starbucks employees in the U.S. to the strain on medical systems in Africa following the withdrawal of U.S. aid programs. These developments underscore how both domestic cost increases and international policy shifts directly impact the affordability and availability of essential care for individuals. Moving forward, observers are monitoring the long-term effects of these funding gaps on patient access and the stability of healthcare infrastructure in affected regions.

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Should the government negotiate prices for more prescription drugs?

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What is the biggest problem with healthcare where you live?