Tariffs and trade policy are back in the spotlight as key deadlines loom. Tomato prices could rise as early as next week as a long-standing trade deal between the U.S. Commerce Department and Mexico is set to expire. What deal is expiring? On July 14, the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement is expected to expire. The […]
The investigation into June’s deadly Air India crash reportedly centers on whether the fuel switches on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner functioned properly. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will release a preliminary report on Flight 171’s crash on Friday, July 11. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have reported that the preliminary findings suggest that […]
Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing “biblical grounds.” The announcement — made Thursday, July 10 — comes as the embattled AG challenges Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in a heated GOP primary, and adds fuel to growing concerns within the party over its […]
It looks like any online fundraiser, remarkable at first glance only for its eye-popping total: $40.2 million. Its purpose, however, is unlike anything ever seen on GoFundMe. An Iranian website claims it is raising money to pay for the assassination of President Donald Trump, reportedly labeled by a group of prominent clerics as an “infidel […]
Federal agents arrested an alleged high-ranking MS-13 gang member on Wednesday, July 9 in Omaha, Nebraska. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said he is wanted in El Salvador and is connected to five murders, among other charges. ICE has not yet released the name of the man accused of murder, who they say is […]
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to end birthright citizenship, delivering another legal obstacle to the controversial measure. U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante issued the injunction on Thursday, July 10, in New Hampshire, citing potential “irreparable harm” if the order were allowed to take effect. The […]
After months of relative calm, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have resumed attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, releasing video footage of strikes that sank a pair of cargo ships over the last week. The renewed assaults have raised fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes and drawn condemnation […]
Elon Musk says he’s improved his AI chatbot following controversy over antisemitic remarks made by Grok 3 earlier this week. On Wednesday,July 9, Musk announced Grok 4, hailing it as “the smartest AI in the world.” Musk’s hails performance of Grok 4 “It really is remarkable to see the advancement of artificial intelligence and how […]
Thousands of people from across the world are flocking to Thailand to celebrate one of social media’s biggest stars this week. Thursday, July 10, is social media sensation Moo Deng’s first birthday! How is Moo Deng being celebrated? The Khao Kheow Open Zoo, where the social media star lives, kicked off a special four-day celebration […]
The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged using an online platform to identify and deport pro-Palestinian advocates. The disclosure came during a court hearing on Wednesday, July 9, tied to a legal challenge by student groups and university organizations. They are investigating how officials in President Donald Trump’s administration obtained their personal information. DHS used […]
