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⭘ Many of the U.S.' trading partners now face higher tariffs on their exports to the country.

⬤ With their 90-day truce set to expire on Tuesday, the new data is likely to stiffen China's resolve to stand tough in negotiations with the Trump administration.

⭘ The president also hits India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made semiconductors.

⬤ As the president pursues his goals on Russia and trade, America's relationship with an important partner in Asia could end up as collateral damage.

⭘ Trump last week said that goods from India would be subject to a tariff of 25%, in addition to a "penalty" over the country's purchase of military equipment and energy from Russia.

⭘ As the UK prepared to host a global summit on bringing peace to Sudan, the RSF paramilitary began a 'genocidal' massacre in Zamzam refugee camp. But when reports emerged of the killings, London held its silence. For the first time, using intelligence reports and witness testimony, we piece together what occurred during the April atrocity – and why it was not stopped Continue reading...

⭘ Figure down from 4% in April, suggesting Israel has continued to target farmland in once-abundant Gaza Strip

⬤ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to discuss the move with top defense officials today, and Defense Minister Israel Katz is promising to "professionally implement" whatever the government decides.

⭘ A pair of American volunteer doctors described to NBC News a barely coping hospital in Gaza, with bodies spread across the blood-smeared floors as medical staff struggled to treat hundreds of people who had been injured as they tried to access humanitarian aid.

⬤ Prosecuting torture is a legal obligation, not a diplomatic nicety or something that can be negotiated.

⭘ Craving French fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of type 2 diabetes.

⭘ New accelerated medical degree program aims to fast-track doctors in Polk County, which has half as many physicians per capita as Florida's state average.

⭘ After a convicted sex offender abused students through Chi Alpha, an Assemblies of God program, officials announced policy changes. Some say it's not enough.

⭘ Self-help homilies seem out of place in this era of Starmer and Trump. In fact, applied to government, they can offer new solutions for global problems

⭘ Scientists fear decision may increase vaccine hesitancy, but other countries are still willing to invest in research

⬤ 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 president's law enforcement comments came a day after Tuesday's threat to federalize control of the local government in Washington, D.C.

⬤ Senate Democrats released the findings of their inquiry ahead of Trump's fast-approaching deadline for Russia to halt its fighting in Ukraine or face severe financial penalties.

⬤ Many countries with nominally healthy democracies have something the United States does not: A strong, independent election authority at the national level.

⬤ The political and legal threats against Democrats who left Texas to protest a redrawn political map have gone further and faster than many anticipated.

⭘ The comedian has just released his debut album. He discusses songwriting, his recent memoirs, the problems with modern politics and why we all need to open up

⭘ The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

⬤ He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. "A new world music," one critic said, "is being born."

⭘ A cursed Covid-made version of the HG Wells classic, starring Ice Cube, has emerged after five-year delay – perhaps it should have stayed buried

⭘ People all over TikTok and Instagram are using the word "clanker" as a catch-all for robots and AI. Here's a deep dive into the origins of the pejorative and an explanation of why it's spreading.

⬤ 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.

⬤ Documents examined by researchers show how one company in China has collected data on members of Congress and other influential Americans.

⭘ Meta's huge user base and data access could make it a key player in consumer AI, especially as chatbots get more personalized.

⭘ Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting.

⭘ Soundproofing buffers at tunnel mouths to be rolled out on China's latest magnetic levitation train prototype

⭘ Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Here's a look at other female officials who were the first on the floor, court or the field in prominent men's leagues.

⭘ Stephen A. Smith addressed the idea of an investigation into WNBA referees' treatment of Caitlin Clark amid controversy over referee decisions.

⭘ American Olympic skier Alex Ferreira said he 'probably' expects an intensified rivalry with Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics due to recent tariffs.

⭘ Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?

⭘ Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

⭘ After a convicted sex offender abused students through Chi Alpha, an Assemblies of God program, officials announced policy changes. Some say it's not enough.

⭘ Mark Gibbon and his daughter-in-law argued about his grandchildren before he tried to drown her on a family holiday, Florida police say.

⭘ Ghislaine Maxwell will get to enjoy a number of perks at the cushy prison camp she was transferred to last week, but training service dogs won't be one of them.

⭘ Charges against a Georgia man accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at an Atlanta-area Walmart were dismissed Wednesday after prosecutors said they were "satisfied that the ends of justice have been met."

⭘ Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.

⬤ France's prime minister called the natural disaster "unprecedented" and said it was probably connected to global warming.

⭘ It's been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina exposed the extent of Louisiana's coastal erosion.

⭘ The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.

⭘ Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says the industry is gradually recovering from one of the most challenging moments in its history.

⭘ New evidence suggests an informal settlement was established after the eruption that buried much of the city.

⭘ Toyota Motor reported higher-than-expected operating profit for the June-quarter, even as the auto company grapples with U.S. tariffs.

⬤ "It feels like I'm at a bougie store, but I'm not paying bougie prices," one shopper said of the discount grocer, which is set to open hundreds of stores as consumers look to save and buy organic.

⭘ President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.

⭘ Asia chip stocks fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips.

⭘ The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.