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