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Since returning to the presidency in January, Donald Trump has unleashed sweeping tariffs on allies and competitors alike

Trump Says Mexico, EU To Face 30% Tariff From Aug 1

President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars.

US Appeals Court Scraps 9/11 Mastermind's Plea Deal
A US appeals court on Friday scrapped 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's plea agreement that would have taken the death penalty off the table and helped conclude the long-running legal saga surrounding his case.
Trump's China Reset: Diplomatic Olive Branch Or Strategic Feint?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat down today with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur for high-level talks, in the shadow of Trump's sweeping new tariffs.
Crypto Cheers, Futures Wince: The Growing Divide In Today's Markets
Historically dismissed as speculative assets, cryptocurrencies are now gaining traction as alternative hedges against trade wars and currency risks.
US Funding Cuts Could Reverse Decades Of Gains In AIDS Fight: UN
The halt to US foreign aid is a "ticking time bomb" that could reverse decades of hard-fought gains in the fight against AIDS, the United Nations warned Thursday.
Trump Doesn't Want To Release Epstein Files Because People's Lives Will Be 'Destroyed,' Ex-Fox Host Says
A former Fox News host stated that President Donald Trump is avoiding releasing the Epstein files as it would impact those named within the files and ruin their lives.
EU Opens New Probe Into TikTok Data Transfer To China
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users' personal data to servers in China.
Mike Johnson Has 'No Concerns' About Losing Republican Seats In Midterm Elections Despite Tanking Approval Rating
Despite plummeting approval for President Donald Trump's new budget law, House Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident it will help Republicans in the midterms.
Trump Issues More Letters To Countries In Push For Tariff Deals
US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.

Split Screens On Wall Street: Why Markets Can't Agree On Trump's Tariff Storm

Optimists argue tariffs are politically motivated bargaining tools—not lasting economic barriers. A boost in AI and tech enthusiasm further bolsters sentiment.

Economy in Focus

Inflation's Quiet Shift: Businesses Feel The Squeeze As Consumer Prices Ease
The Consumer Price Index showed a modest slowdown in price increases, signaling that inflationary pressures on groceries, energy and everyday goods might be easing.
World Bank's IFC Ramps Up Investment Amid Global Uncertainty
Where Do Trade Talks Stand In The Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?

War in Ukraine

Russian Forces Claim First Foothold In New Ukraine Region
Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount.
US Halting Some Shipments Of Military Aid To Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine Hits Russian City Deep Behind Front Line, Leaves Three Dead
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Izhevsk on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding dozens in one of the deepest strikes inside Russia of the three-year conflict, authorities said.
UK And Ukraine Agree To Deepen Ties As Zelensky Meets Starmer
Seeking to shore up support more than three years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a surprise visit to London on Monday, cementing a military co-production deal.

CBEX Crypto Scam: AI-hyped Ponzi Scheme Defrauds African Investors

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa.

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Christina's Complete Clean Celebrates Achieving a Milestone of 20 Years of Service
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