⬤ China is shipping more goods to Southeast Asia and other regions that often re-export them to the United States. China still sells three times as much to the United States as it buys.
⭘ The White House said that starting just after midnight that goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union would face tariff rates of 10% or higher.
⭘ Researchers are trying to "vaccinate" artificial intelligence systems against developing evil, overly flattering or otherwise harmful personality traits in a seemingly counterintuitive way: by giving them a small dose of those problematic traits.
⭘ Humans face three existential threats, from super-intelligence, nuclear weapons and the climate crisis, says blockbuster director as he announces new Hiroshima project
⬤ British lawmaker Mark Sewards released an artificial intelligence prototype of himself to help deal with a backlog of queries from constituents. Some weren't impressed.
⭘ Americans get about 55% of our calories from tasty, cheap — and unhealthy — manufactured foods, the latest data from CDC says. For kids, the percentage is even higher.
⭘ Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of what kids eat — and adults aren't far behind, a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds
⬤ Dr. David A. Kessler has outlined a legal path for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take on the food industry, while testing President Trump's willingness to do so.
⭘ CDC finds ultra-processed foods account for 55% of calories consumed by Americans, with burgers, sweet bakery items, and savory snacks as top sources.
⭘ For now, the Voting Rights Act imposes some restraints on how congressional districts can be drawn. But the Supreme Court has also signaled it could further weaken the landmark law that protects minority voters.
⬤ The effort by President Trump and his allies is the latest example of them trying to rewrite the rules to squeeze out every possible political advantage.
⬤ The senator said the federal agency had agreed to help locate Democratic state lawmakers who left the state to try to block a vote on new congressional district maps.
⭘ Eli Lilly hiked its 2025 guidance and posted second-quarter earnings that topped estimates on strong demand for its blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.
⭘ The executive order will direct the U.S. Secretary of Labor to review fiduciary guidance on private market investments in 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans that are governed by ERISA.
⭘ Eli Lilly's pill, orforglipron, is one step closer to becoming the first new, needle-free alternative in the booming market for weight loss and diabetes drugs.
⭘ The triple Oscar winner has retired from the profession twice – and returned twice. Ahead of Anemone, directed by his son Ronan, we gorge on Day-Lewis's back catalogue
⭘ The comedian's debut album is released next month. He discusses songwriting, his recent memoirs, the problems with modern politics and why we all need to open up
⭘ Rightwing media mouthpieces and ICE get both barrels in South Park's latest zeitgeist-capturing satire. You can feel Matt Stone and Trey Parker's disdain in every frame
⭘ The actor will be sworn in 'ASAP' amid the federal agency's recruitment drive and unprecedented immigration raids that have sparked protest across the US
⭘ Former UFC fighter Ben Askren says he found faith after undergoing a double lung transplant last month. The 40-year-old said he felt called to his faith after waking from a coma.
⭘ NFL players were distraught they couldn't use smelling salts this season and beyond after a league-wide memo banned teams from handing them out, but the NFLPA is saying differently.
⬤ The Kremlin confirmed a meeting would take place between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump but said it was at Washington's request, contradicting the White House.
⬤ A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
⬤ Despite longing for an end to Russia's invasion, few believe that a meeting between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin is likely to deliver a peace plan they can accept.
