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Forecast: U.S. stocks rocket higher after Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, U.S. holds talks with Iran, and Canadian party leaders debate

Factal April 10, 2025

The image shows a formal meeting room with ornate gold detailing and a large mirror reflecting a chandelier. Two men are facing each other across a conference table decorated with a centerpiece of purple and red flowers. The table is covered with a white cloth and neatly arranged with water bottles, glasses, notepads, and documents. Five additional men in suits stand or sit around the room. The setting is elegant, with upholstered chairs featuring gold accents matching the room's decor.

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Forecast podcast: US stocks rocket higher after Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs

Factal April 10, 2025

The image shows a retail store interior with a prominent sign in the foreground. The sign consists of black text on a white background, with a triangular symbol containing the letter "T" at the center, indicating tariff-impacted items. Below the symbol is a detailed explanation about the implications of tariffs on goods from the U.S. to Canada. The sign is positioned in front of a product display shelf with various beauty products. Behind the sign, shelves display brands like "Winky Lux," "Nudestix," and "Vichy," showcasing cosmetics and skincare items. The store features bright lighting and a polished floor, with additional merchandise visible in the background.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Rebecca Bratek discuss Trump’s tariff war, plus more on the U.S. and Iran holding nuclear talks, elections in Gabon and Ecuador…

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Forecast: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Myanmar, South Korea court rules on president’s impeachment, and TikTok faces sale deadline

Factal April 3, 2025

Hundreds people rallied in Seoul on March 22 ahead of the constitutional court's decision on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

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Forecast: Hundreds detained in Turkey protests, Pakistan’s immigration crackdown, and national strike in Belgium

Factal March 27, 2025

The image shows three men in a formal setting, likely a government office, characterized by ornate yellow curtains and two large windows in the background. The man in the center is seated at a large wooden desk, holding up a document with visible writing and a signature at the bottom. The desk is decorated with a few items, including a folder embossed with an emblem and a small framed picture. To his left and right stand two men, each wearing a suit. The background includes the U.S. flag and another flag with an eagle emblem. The setting suggests a formal signing event.

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Forecast podcast: Hundreds detained in Turkey protests after mayor arrested

Factal March 27, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime scene with a large crowd of people. Many individuals are holding up signs, though the text is not legible. The crowd is densely packed and partially obscured by a thick haze, possibly from smoke or fog, which gives the scene a dramatic and moody atmosphere. In the foreground, there is a tree branch with a few budding flowers, sharply in focus against the blurry background. Bright lights in the distance further illuminate the smoke-filled sky, adding to the ethereal quality of the image.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the anti-government protests gripping Turkey, plus more on elections in Tajikistan, an immigration crackdown in Pakistan, a national…

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Forecast: Tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest, hearing for South Korea’s impeached president, and parliament resumes in Canada

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime protest scene in an urban setting. A large crowd of people is gathered in the street, many holding up banners with text. The street is well-lit by high streetlights, creating bright spots against the dark night sky. On the left side, a multi-story building with a series of balconies lines the street. A light post curves over the crowd near the building. In the distance, a notable building with illuminated windows and a symmetrical façade stands, likely a government or significant public building. Trees are visible among the crowd, with some individuals wearing orange reflective vests.

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Forecast podcast: Dozens dead after tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a scene of devastation likely caused by a tornado. In the foreground, a small orange utility vehicle with a covered cabin is parked on a paved road. The background is filled with scattered debris, including twisted metal sheets and broken wooden structures, which are strewn across a grassy area. Among the rubble, a red excavator with a blue tarp is visible, suggesting ongoing cleanup efforts. Several leafless trees stand amidst the wreckage, and the overcast sky adds a somber tone to the scene.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the deadly tornadoes across the U.S. South and Midwest, plus more on government workers striking in Greece, a…

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Forecast: Syria sees worst violence since fall of Assad regime, China imposes tariffs on Canada, and U.S. airline resumes flights to Tel Aviv

Factal March 13, 2025

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Forecast podcast: Syria sees worst violence since fall of Assad regime

Factal March 13, 2025

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the recent fighting in western Syria that left more than 1,000 people killed, plus more on a U.S.…

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Forecast podcast: Trump ratchets up pressure on Ukraine with halt to military aid and intelligence sharing

Factal March 6, 2025

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the U.S. pausing military aid and information-sharing with Ukraine, plus more on Egypt’s IMF loan, elections in Greenland,…

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