Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.
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Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Canada To Drop Some Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, Carney Says
Canada’s leader said he would follow the United States in dropping tariffs against American goods covered by the existing free trade agreement.
Wisconsin Woman Who Flew to UK to Try to Kill a Man Gets 30-Year Sentence
Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted this month of attempting to shoot a man near Birmingham, England, in 2019.
Brazil-U.S. Talks on Mining Rare Earth Minerals Are Complicated by Trump’s Tariffs
Tensions between President Trump and Brazil’s leader could derail a promising alliance to unlock the world’s second largest reserve of the minerals.
Uganda Agrees to Take Deportees From U.S.
The East African country said it had reached a deal to accept an unspecified number of deportees, who would not include people with criminal records or unaccompanied minors.
Fire on U.S. Navy Ship in Japan Extinguished After 12 Hours
Two sailors sustained minor injuries, the Navy said, adding that the ship’s crew will remain on board in Okinawa.
Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi
Fewer than 100 dusky gopher frogs were known to remain. Thanks to some very dedicated humans, numbers are now on the rise.
Facing Trump’s Threats, Mexico and Canada Draw Closer. Will It Last?
Mexico and Canada have long viewed each other with indifference or even distrust. They’re now talking about teaming up.