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Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing
Read full article: Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thingPresident Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decisionA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
Read full article: Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition isThe United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.
UAW ‘deeply angered’ by Trump’s 15% tariff deal with Japan
Read full article: UAW ‘deeply angered’ by Trump’s 15% tariff deal with JapanThe United Auto Workers is "deeply angered" by Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan and said "a better deal would have held Japanese automakers to the same standards U.S. workers have fought for at GM, Ford, and Stellantis."
US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border
Read full article: US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the borderThe United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches.
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to bring back the weed killer dicamba
Read full article: The Environmental Protection Agency wants to bring back the weed killer dicambaThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed allowing the weed killer dicamba for genetically engineered soybeans and cotton.
Ranchers in southern Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock
Read full article: Ranchers in southern Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestockRanchers in southern Mexico face rising costs and limited government help to battle a flesh-eating parasite.
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith'
Read full article: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith'The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire" to reach a truce.
Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planet
Read full article: Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planetPhilanthropist Wendy Schmidt and her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have long insisted that the scientific advancements they fund be shared widely and for the planet's protection.
Trump tariffs would hit Hungary hard despite warm relations with MAGA-friendly Orbán
Read full article: Trump tariffs would hit Hungary hard despite warm relations with MAGA-friendly OrbánHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has built a close relationship with Donald Trump, aligning with the MAGA movement.
The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming Hamas
Read full article: The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming HamasPresident Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff says the U.S. is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations.
Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions denounced by Trump as a ban
Read full article: Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions denounced by Trump as a banAustralia plans to ease restrictions on U_S_ beef imports in a move U_S_ President Donald Trump’s administration claims as a major victory over “non-scientific trade barriers.”.
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
Read full article: Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds blockA federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide.
US automakers say Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage
Read full article: US automakers say Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantageU.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors, saying they'll face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.
Iranian negotiator doesn't rule out exiting nuclear treaty if sanctions are reimposed
Read full article: Iranian negotiator doesn't rule out exiting nuclear treaty if sanctions are reimposedA top Iranian official has warned that European threats to reimpose sanctions on Iran could trigger the country to withdraw from an international pact that limits the spread of nuclear weapons.
Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries, while others wait
Read full article: Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries, while others waitU.S. President Donald Trump has announced a flurry of trade deals that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers from sharply higher tariffs on imports from Japan and a handful of other Asian countries.
UN's top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
Read full article: UN's top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international lawThe United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations.
Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds a small but fast-growing group of people in the United States have soured somewhat on President Donald Trump this year, as they worry about high costs and fear new tariff policies will further raise their personal expenses.
Thousands of Afghans face possible deportation after court refuses to extend their legal protection
Read full article: Thousands of Afghans face possible deportation after court refuses to extend their legal protectionThousands of Afghans in the U.S. are no longer protected from deportation after a federal appeals court refused to postpone the Trump administration’s decision to end their legal status.
The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
Read full article: The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievancesPresident Donald Trump has deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence.
General Motors’ profit and revenue drops, but it maintains lowered full-year outlook
Read full article: General Motors’ profit and revenue drops, but it maintains lowered full-year outlookGeneral Motors’ profit and revenue declined in its second-quarter but the automaker’s results managed to easily top Wall Street’s expectations and the company stuck by its full-year financial outlook that it lowered in May.
Trump says US will impose 19% tariff on imports from Philippines in deal struck with leader Marcos
Read full article: Trump says US will impose 19% tariff on imports from Philippines in deal struck with leader MarcosPresident Donald Trump says he's reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a meeting at the White House.
Venezuela investigating alleged mistreatment of migrants Trump sent to El Salvador
Read full article: Venezuela investigating alleged mistreatment of migrants Trump sent to El SalvadorVenezuela's attorney general has launched an investigation into El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele for alleged mistreatment of Venezuelan migrants.
Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States
Read full article: Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United StatesEcuador has extradited the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business to the United States.
Makeup artist is one of the US deportees sent from El Salvador to Venezuela, congressman says
Read full article: Makeup artist is one of the US deportees sent from El Salvador to Venezuela, congressman saysAndry Hernández Romero, a makeup artist from Venezuela who was deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration and held in a notorious mega-prison, was among the scores of migrants sent back to Venezuela in a three-nation exchange Friday.
Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked as lawsuits march on after Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked as lawsuits march on after Supreme Court rulingA federal judge’s order blocking former President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship has taken effect.
Trump's Turnberry course is 'worthy' of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeau
Read full article: Trump's Turnberry course is 'worthy' of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeauAmerican golfer Bryson DeChambeau is all for President Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland hosting a British Open for the first time since 2009.
Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward American LNG, but at the cost of climate goals
Read full article: Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward American LNG, but at the cost of climate goalsAsian countries are offering to buy more U.S. liquefied natural gas to ease trade tensions with the Trump administration.
Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
Read full article: Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling seasonAnyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburgers and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs.
Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas
Read full article: Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodasThe debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.
House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to Trump
Read full article: House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to TrumpThe House has passed two bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U_S_ the “crypto capital of the world.”.
Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation
Read full article: Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nationFresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals.
Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as China state visit nears end
Read full article: Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as China state visit nears endAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has toured a panda breeding facility in the final stages of an extended state visit that has cast China as a fellow champion of a global fair trade system under threat from the United States.
State Department layoffs affect key Trump priorities like intelligence, energy and China
Read full article: State Department layoffs affect key Trump priorities like intelligence, energy and ChinaThe roles of some of the State Department employees fired last week overlap with priorities that President Donald Trump has laid out.
Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that
Read full article: Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming thatPresident Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion.
The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 Olympics
Read full article: USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 OlympicsUSA Bobsled and Skeleton has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with American Honda, one that will give the sliding sports federation financial and technical support going into both next winter’s Milan-Cortina Olympics and the 2030 Games in the French Alps.
A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions
Read full article: A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitionsAt Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers are making what appear to be gray billiard balls.
Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it
Read full article: Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do itPresident Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip after saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve.
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal
Read full article: France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a dealThe United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal.
Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or not
Read full article: Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or notRussian President Vladimir Putin has sacrificed an estimated 1 million of his soldiers, killed and wounded, in a three-year campaign to crush Ukraine.
University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
Read full article: University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientistsThe University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States.
Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the US
Read full article: Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the USA federal judge has barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep 80 already-vetted refugees from entering the United States.
A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
Read full article: A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency responseCollier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in
Read full article: With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps inAn appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.
Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified info on Russia-Ukraine war on dating site
Read full article: Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified info on Russia-Ukraine war on dating siteA retired Army officer who worked as a civilian Air Force employee has pleaded guilty to conspiring to share classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine.
US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump
Read full article: US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from TrumpDemocratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
Read full article: The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday.
Bald eagle's new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans
Read full article: Bald eagle's new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native AmericansMany Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
Read full article: Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partnersPresident Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
The 24 questions lawmakers asked University of Michigan about biological smuggling cases
Read full article: The 24 questions lawmakers asked University of Michigan about biological smuggling casesThe chairmen of three House committees have launched an investigation into the University of Michigan after three Chinese nationals were charged in two separate cases for allegedly smuggling biological material into the U.S.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we know
Read full article: Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we knowSouth Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it’s in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal.
How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup polling
Read full article: How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup pollingA Gallup poll shows a substantial jump in the share of Americans who view immigration as positive for the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office.
US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says
Read full article: US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a recent escalation in Russia’s drone and missile attacks.
US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
Read full article: US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China SeaThe U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics” and the United States and other allied countries are ready to further boost deterrence against Beijing’s aggression.
South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
Read full article: South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North KoreaTop South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers are urging North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations fly advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force against the North.
Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer
Read full article: Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmerU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing.
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
Read full article: Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in AsiaThe Philippines' ambassador to the U.S. said President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements and bolster deterrence against aggression in Asian security flashpoints.
UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
Read full article: UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctionsAn independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her.
Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by US
Read full article: Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by USA senior Israeli official says Israel believes deeply buried stocks of enriched uranium at one Iranian nuclear facility hit by the U.S. military are potentially retrievable.
Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes
Read full article: Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxesBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50%.
As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky
Read full article: As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murkyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a memorial service for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers at the end of his trip to Washington.
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Read full article: Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billionItalian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion.
Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' them
Read full article: Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' themRescuers are searching for more than a dozen crew members missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea.
New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuit
Read full article: New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuitA federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States.
Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talksU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday.
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
Read full article: Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy saysA U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the latest round of talks.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
Read full article: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former presidentPresident Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law.
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
Read full article: Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cutsPresident Donald Trump has promised West African leaders a shift from aid to trade during a White House meeting.
Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer look
Read full article: Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer lookIsraeli media reports that the country’s defense minister has outlined plans to pack hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a closed zone of the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt.
US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.
Yemen's Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3New attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on cargo ships in the Red Sea have raised fears of a renewed campaign targeting a key maritime route for international trade.
Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UN
Read full article: Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UNThe government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the Venezuelan men who were deported from the U.S. to a notorious Salvadoran prison, contradicting public statements by officials in both countries.