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⭘ President Donald Trump said Tuesday on Truth Social that his administration had reached a deal with Japan, one of the largest U.S. trading partners, to lower its tariff rate to 15% as part of a sweeping trade agreement

⬤ After months of fraught negotiations with the United States, Japan clinched a deal just days before punitive tariffs were scheduled to take effect.

⭘ In his tariff letter sent out to Japan earlier this month, Trump had threatened 25% levies on the country's exports to the U.S., starting Aug. 1.

⬤ Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada's political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.

⭘ The American automaker reported that tariffs cost them $1.1 billion and reduced the company's profit margin from 9% to 6.1%.

⬤ Fighting corruption has been a central issue for Ukrainians since the pro-Western protests a decade ago and new curbs on the watchdog agencies have alarmed many.

⭘ Move by Ukrainian president widely opposed and may prove a setback to hopes of country one day joining the EU

⭘ Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.

⭘ Sunshine State Attorney General James Uthmeier welcomed people to notify his office if their ex is present in the United States illegally

⬤ Afghans who helped American forces are stuck in limbo as the Trump administration cuts the State Department office for Afghan relocation.

⭘ Men from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Cuba to be temporarily held in kingdom

⬤ Three Venezuelans, released last week from the Terrorism Confinement Center, said they were repeatedly beaten and denied access to lawyers.

⬤ As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On "The Osbournes," he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock 'n' roll infamy.

⬤ Osbourne and Black Sabbath pioneered a horror-inspired heavy metal look that was an alternative to the colorful tie-dye of the hippies, and a prototype of things to come.

⭘ Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show July 5 with original band members before his death at 76, closing a chapter in heavy metal history.

⭘ From his desolate wail on Black Sabbath's doomy 70s masterpieces, to the twisted self-awareness of his huge-selling solo albums, Osbourne's vocal style influenced generations of heavy metal

⭘ Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind an iconic music career, but he also helped pioneer a particular brand of intimate celebrity TV

⭘ The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.

⭘ New report details China's strategic control of battery materials essential for military systems, while U.S. companies face permitting obstacles and processing limitations.

⭘ While researchers agree food security is important, they say scrutiny of foreign collaboration could hurt U.S. innovation.