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What to know about the 50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada
President Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian products using a Depression-era trade law, escalating tensions with a major U.S. trading partner ahead of midterm elections.
The world’s most important 21 miles
The Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile-wide passage carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil daily, faced closure following Iranian attacks in late February, causing global oil prices to spike and threatening worldwide energy supplies.
NYC can’t arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should, Mamdani says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated the city lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court warrant, calling on the federal government to enforce it instead.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actor known for starring in two ‘Godzilla’ films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Isabel Rose: British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
A British woman in Hong Kong has been sentenced to six years in prison for blackmail and perverting the course of justice after a court determined her rape allegation against a banker was false.
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The US is expected to announce a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear programme, potentially worth billions of dollars to American companies involved in building enrichment facilities.
CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi’s government as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure mounts on India’s government as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters continue protesting in Delhi for education reforms, with opposition leaders joining demonstrations after a violent police crackdown.
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary, following his recent ascension to UK prime minister and cabinet overhaul.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
President Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program with domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, marking a significant shift in US non-proliferation policy.
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has escalated confrontation with Muslim scholars over arrests, new religious legislation, and his campaign against what he calls extremism, fracturing once-important political support.
Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the U.S. death toll from the conflict reaches 18.
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro
A US judge scheduled a June 2027 trial for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both facing drug trafficking charges following their January 2026 capture during a US military operation.
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Fifth person dies in New York City amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A fifth person has died in New York City from legionnaires’ disease traced to cooling towers on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 82 confirmed cases and no new diagnoses reported in six days.
$37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ | First Thing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed that the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, prompting lawmakers to question the conflict’s objectives and rising expenditures.
Journalists urge correspondents’ association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
Hundreds of journalists and press freedom groups urge the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly defend the press against Trump administration attacks at the rescheduled dinner.
Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC Chair Lina Khan to lead the city’s Economic Development Board and longtime government official Tony Shorris to head the Economic Development Corporation.
Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill
A special prosecutor dismissed all felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who faced accusations of threatening New Orleans officials over a court system dispute.
Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children face losing legal representation after the Trump administration cut funding to legal organizations and accelerated deportation proceedings, advocates warn.
Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections
A congressional plan to delay new endangered right whale protections until 2035 advanced with support from fishing industries, while environmentalists warn the extended moratorium could threaten the species’ survival.
‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing
Progressive Democrats held a hearing on Medicare for All legislation, with supporters including nurses and physicians arguing the current healthcare system requires transformation to address affordability and coverage gaps.
Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Darline Graham announced she will seek a full term in South Carolina’s Senate seat, entering a crowded Republican primary following her appointment to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham.
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration has paused over $1 billion in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance, marking an escalation in federal oversight of state healthcare spending.
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island’s government
The U.S. sent a cargo plane carrying 700 packages of food and hygiene supplies to Cuba, intended for distribution by Catholic groups while the government maintains sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats urge the state elections commission to allow absentee voters to cast new ballots after multiple gubernatorial candidates withdrew and re-entered the race ahead of the August 11 primary.
Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier wounded by a stray bullet during a White House shooting in May announced plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, alleging inadequate protection of bystanders.
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican tourist on a valid visa was struck and killed by a truck in Florida while fleeing from immigration agents, marking the third fatal encounter with ICE in roughly a week.
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
A federal prosecutor fired by the Trump administration less than an hour after being sworn in sued Tuesday, challenging the administration’s authority to remove judicially appointed U.S. attorneys.
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows
US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June, marking the highest number since Trump took office, with over 590,600 deported since January 2025, according to newly released government data.
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What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England has maintained UK interest rates at 3.75%, with rate cuts unlikely due to inflationary pressures from global geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs.
Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to restrict Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, though the bill could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz due to Chinese ownership stakes.
Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices exceeded $95 per barrel for the first time in six weeks as escalating Middle East conflict and threats to shipping routes through strategic straits intensified supply concerns.
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
Aston Martin secures £550m in loans to strengthen finances amid recent losses and job cuts affecting hundreds of employees.
Federal Reserve looks for ‘secret sauce’ behind a successful Wisconsin toolmaker
Snap-on, a century-old Wisconsin toolmaker, thrives by customizing 85,000 different tools for mechanics, maintaining domestic manufacturing despite U.S. economic challenges.
Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
A federal judge has paused Paramount’s planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, granting a temporary restraining order after multiple states challenged the deal on antitrust grounds.
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Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds malicious prompts in stored secrets to shut down AI-powered attacks, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tests.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day exploit allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts was released days after Microsoft issued record security patches, prompting the company to investigate.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn that Russian state hackers are compromising residential routers to launch attacks against critical infrastructure organizations, urging users to disable vulnerable protocols and secure their devices.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic are supporting Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that could benefit their market valuations ahead of planned public listings while also positioning them favorably against Chinese competitors.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s SvHCI platform across its 838 store locations, citing concerns over Broadcom’s subscription model and pricing uncertainty.
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his addiction lawsuit against Meta, following earlier settlements with TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube over claims of harmful, addictive social media features.
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing due to AI-driven layoffs, increased workloads, and concerns about how AI is deployed, marking a significant shift in an industry historically resistant to labor organizing.
AliExpress gets record €550m fine from EU for allowing sale of illegal products
AliExpress faces a record €550m fine from the EU for failing to adequately prevent illegal product sales, including counterfeit goods and unsafe items, on its platform.
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CATL Is Building The Electric-Truck Platform Europe May Have To Join
CATL and Octopus Energy formed a joint venture called Swaptopus to develop automated battery-swapping hubs for European heavy trucks, bringing together Chinese battery expertise and European energy capabilities.
GAC Aion V & UT Enter Australian Market
Chinese automaker GAC has launched the Aion V midsize SUV and Aion UT compact hatchback in Australia, expanding to 30 dealerships as it targets top-ten brand status in the market.
China’s Electric Trucks, Diesel’s Peak, and What Western Planners Still Don’t See
China’s electric truck program targets 40% of new heavy-truck sales by 2030, potentially reshaping global diesel demand and freight systems in ways Western planners have yet to fully recognize.
Brazil’s Oil Boom Is Accelerating as Asian Buyers Flee the Middle East
Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached record levels in June 2026, with Asian buyers increasingly purchasing Brazilian crude as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz.
LNG Supply Crisis Pushes Buyers Toward Coal and Oil
Middle East conflict disrupts LNG supplies, pushing Asian and European buyers toward alternative fuels like coal and oil as prices surge to multiyear highs.
Meter Attachment Transforms EV Batteries Into Power Stations
Ford partners with Global Power Products to simplify vehicle-to-home systems, allowing EV owners to power their homes during outages using a new meter-mounted GenerLink transfer switch.
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
Debate intensifies over whether UK climate policy should prioritize cheap electricity over clean power generation, as high energy costs deter households from switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles.
Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power became the world’s largest source of new energy in 2025, with combined wind and solar contributing more new energy than any individual fossil fuel for the first time outside pandemic years.
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Mayor Ryan, State Education Department advised BOE to leave North District seat vacant – WGRZ
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Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan education budget with $502 million for literacy initiatives – WZZM13.com
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Laguna Beach Unified faces new inquiries from ACLU,county education department – Orange County Register
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Educators Share Mixed Reactions to Claude for Teachers – GovTech
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Whitmer signs education budget: What to know about college affordability – Bridge Michigan
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