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Trump Announces New Tariff Rates for Dozens of Countries Before Aug. 1 Deadline
The president signed an executive order on Thursday that formalizes the new tariffs.
Trump Hikes Tariffs on Canada to 35 Percent
The White House cited Canada’s ‘failure’ to curb fentanyl trafficking and its continued use of counter-tariffs as reasons for the increase.
Thriller Showcasing Beijing’s ‘Unrestricted War’ Screened on Capitol Hill
The film by Canadian Ma Yan was inspired by real-world events in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAA Defends Reagan Airport’s Controller Staffing Levels on Night of Deadly Midair Collision
‘Today, the airspace [around Washington] is the least safe that it’s ever been,’ said Rick Dressler, an aviation site manager for Metro Aviation Inc.
Rep. Danny Davis to Retire After Nearly 3 Decades in Congress
The longtime Chicago Democrat will not seek reelection in 2026, opening a key House seat he has filled for 29 years in Illinois.
Trump Signs Order Reviving Presidential Fitness Test in Schools
Exceptional professional athletes participated in the signing ceremony as Trump called for a ‘culture of strength and excellence for years to come.’
In-Depth
Who Owns Your Local Hospital? Lawmakers Seek Answers
Complex ownership arrangements can obscure the flow of profit to private equity firms. Some states are trying to change that.
Top County Officials Were Unavailable as Texas Floods Hit in the Wee Hours: Congressional Hearing
The flooding, which struck early on the morning of the July Fourth holiday, killed at least 136 people.
Trump Secures Trade Wins, but Rare-Earth Standoff With China Persists
Beijing’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains remains a challenge for the Trump administration.
From Wheat to Leverage: How the CCP Exploits Canada’s Regional Fault Lines
“This ‘induce dependency, then weaponize it’ strategy is a hallmark of hybrid economic warfare,” says Scott McGregor, an author and intelligence professional.
Day in Photos: NASA Crew Flies to ISS, Funeral of Slain NYPD Officer, and Blue-Green Algae Blooms
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Issues 60-Day Deadline for Drug Makers to Lower Prices
In letters to 17 pharmaceutical companies, the president called for swift action to implement most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing.
Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Over 60
Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.
As Aug. 1 Tariff Deadline Nears, Here Are the Trade Deals Signed So Far
The U.S. has reached deals with EU, UK, South Korea, Japan, and others, while countries that haven’t struck deals will be hit with higher tariffs.
Senate Panel Approves $1 Billion for Ukraine in Pentagon Spending Bill
The vote comes as Trump shortened a 50‑day window for Russia to reach a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
5 Children’s Books That Illustrate Classic Poems
Poetry helps kids develop emotional awareness, language skills, and a love for great literature. These classic books are a perfect place to start.
Nocino: The Spiced Liqueur Hiding in Your Backyard Walnut Tree
This dark, nutty elixir made from unripe walnuts traces its origins to the ancient Celts.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Sends Tsunami Waves to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan
Russian officials said that a tsunami with 10-foot waves has hit parts of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula near the earthquake’s epicenter.

New York City Shooter Left Note Blaming NFL for Brain Injury, NYC Mayor Says
‘He appeared to have blamed the NFL for his injury,’ New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Russian Officials Respond to Trump’s Ukraine Deadline Change
The president said that he would shorten a 50-day negotiating window to 10 days.

3 Spine Exercises That Could Ease Chest Tightness and Other Symptoms
Easy to do spine exercises may provide natural relief for a variety of symptoms.

The Heroism of a Swamp Fox: South Carolina’s Francis Marion
Plantation-owner Francis Marion was key in thwarting British plans during the Revolutionary War.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Sends Tsunami Waves to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan
Russian officials said that a tsunami with 10-foot waves has hit parts of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula near the earthquake’s epicenter.

New York City Shooter Left Note Blaming NFL for Brain Injury, NYC Mayor Says
‘He appeared to have blamed the NFL for his injury,’ New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Russian Officials Respond to Trump’s Ukraine Deadline Change
The president said that he would shorten a 50-day negotiating window to 10 days.
Vaccination Rates Drop Among Kindergartners as Exemptions Increase: CDC
Around 3.6 percent percent of kindergartners in the most recent school year received exemptions from vaccine requirements, the agency said.

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley Announces Run for North Carolina Senate Seat
Trump has endorsed Whatley.

US Special Envoy Witkoff Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
Germany’s foreign minister is also traveling to Israel and the Palestinian territories to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

New Zealand Reverses Ardern-Era Ban on Oil and Gas Exploration
The ban was introduced in 2018, but the government says it was causing energy prices to rise.

The Young and the Restless—Yankees’ Struggling Shortstop Volpe Too Talented to Fail
New York Yankees’ shortstop Anthony Volpe, in his first three MLB seasons, has played in a World Series and won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Upholds Fitness Routine as He Celebrates 78th Birthday
A bicycle ride, weightlifting, and ’some good food,‘ were all on tap as the seven-time Mr. Olympia and two-term governor kept on ’working to get better.’
