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Trump trade wins leave voters, businesses wanting more
The Trump administration has struck trade pacts in recent months that seem to benefit the U.S. over its trading partners, giving President Trump ample opportunity to tout his dealmaking skills. But Americans donβt appear to be giving him a pat on the back as the U.S. starts to feel the impact of tariffs already imposed....
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4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches
While studies have linked high-fructose corn syrup to conditions such as insulin resistance, nutrition experts told PBS News that cane sugar is not a healthier alternative.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Kerr County’s top leaders were asleep, out of town during initial hours of Texas flood crisis
Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and a third was out of town in the initial hours of acatastrophic floodthat came barreling through the region, causing widespread destruction and killing more than 130 people earlier this month, according to testimony at a jointHouse and Senate hearing.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:White House says it will begin construction on $200 million ballroom in September
Trump for months has been promising to build a ballroom, saying the White House doesn't have enough space to hold large events.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete
The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ largely spared by earthquake and tsunami
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russiaβs Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, but causing only a few injuries.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan and nearly 200 supporters sentenced over 2023 riots
A court in eastern Pakistan has sentenced an opposition leader and nearly 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Vatican solar farm will make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state
Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Trump administration cancels plans for new wind energy projects in federal waters
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. It's the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Americans’ views on racial discrimination have shifted substantially in 4 years, poll shows
A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face βa great dealβ or βquite a bitβ of discrimination.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Virginia city council member set on fire in workplace attack
Police in Danville, Va., said Wednesday that they were βinvestigatingβ after a City Council member was βset on fire.β According to the release, officers went late in the morning βto the 700 block of Main Street for a report of a male being set on fire.β They found that the man set on fire was...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami
A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Most of the damage has been minor and without serious injuries. Stephanie Sy reports.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:UN investigator: US sanctions 'going to hurt me'
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, said during a recent interview that sanctions levied against her by the U.S. government are going to βhurt meβ and have serious implications on her life. βItβs very serious to be on the list of the people sanctioned by the U.S.,β Albanese told...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Israeli strikes and gunfire kill at least 46 in Gaza
In our news wrap Wednesday, Gaza health authorities say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 46, New York police say the Park Avenue gunman bought the rifle used in the attack from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, former Vice President Harris announced she is not running for California governor and Texas Republicans proposed a congressional map that would help the GOP win more seats.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Economy grows more than expected despite trade war concerns
The Federal Reserve announced it would keep interest rates steady, despite dissents from two members of its rate-setting committee who were appointed by President Trump. Trump has been pressuring Jerome Powell to cut rates, but the Fed chair has expressed concerns about tariffs and inflation. Geoff Bennett discussed where things stand with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Medicaid recipients in Louisiana brace for impact of work requirements and cuts
Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Colorado AG explains why the state is suing a deputy who aided ICE
The state of Colorado is suing a local sheriffβs deputy, accusing him of aiding federal immigration agents with the arrest of a college student with an expired visa. Attorney General Phil Weiser says the deputy violated state laws that ban state and local government employees from cooperating with federal officials on immigration enforcement. Weiser joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the case.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada has 3 times as many measles cases as US
Canada has had three times as many measles cases as the U.S. this year, according to the Canadian government and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Canada has faced 4,206 measles cases this year, according to a government website, with 1,450 in Alberta, 2,301 in Ontario and 140 in British Columbia. However, the...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Here are the states to watch in the redistricting arms race
Texas Republicans introduced a proposed set of new House lines on Wednesday, putting the party one step closer to gaining five seats in 2026. The new proposed map is likely to most directly impact lawmakers situated near or in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin, Houston and the southern border, as Republicans look to net five...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia
An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimerβs Institute.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:A look inside the pronatalism movement encouraging Americans to have more children
The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to the CDC. This trend has sparked fear among many on the right, from Elon Musk to Donald Trump, who believe Americans should have more babies. Sarah Varney looks at this movement encouraging families to have more children, its growing influence and ties to the anti-abortion movement. It's part of our series, The Next Frontier.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Pelosi endorses stock trading ban
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former House Speaker, backed a congressional stock trading ban on Wednesday after a Senate panel narrowly voted to advance the bipartisan proposal. The Honest Act, introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), was originally called the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments, or PELOSI, Act β a nod to...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:The Dog Lady’s Brief But Spectacular take on Rethinking Rescue
Lori Weise is a longtime activist affectionately known as the βDog Lady.β As the founder of a downtown Los Angeles dog rescue, she's dedicated to helping the unhoused stay united with their pets. She has a Brief But Spectacular take on Rethinking Rescue.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:The White House announced a new health data tracking system. How would it work?
President Donald Trump's announcement of a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness is raising a host of privacy concerns.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:US, China and AI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story US-China competition looms large in Trump's AI plan The Trump administration is increasingly framing the race to dominate artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential competition with China to determine the future of the powerful technology. Susan Walsh, Associated Press Itβs a mindset that has permeated the administrationβs...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Powell brushes off Fed dissents
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed holds rates steady despite double dissent The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates steady Wednesday, but the vote saw the first double dissent from Fed board officials in more than 30 years. Greg Nash...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada to recognize a Palestinian state in September, prime minister says
Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel's policies in Gaza.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints, restore federal funding
Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the federal government to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:EPA delays methane restrictions for oil and gas
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA delays methane restrictions for oil and gas The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying the implementation of restrictions on planet-warming methane emissions from oil and gas drilling as it considers unwinding the requirements entirely. Matthew Brown, Associated Press file The Biden administration...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Samuel L. Jackson touts wind farms after White House weighs move againstΒ them
Samuel L. Jackson is defending wind farms in a video released a day after the Trump administration said it was considering additional hurdles for wind energy development. "Motherf---ing wind farms: Loud, ugly, harmful to nature. Who says that?" Jackson said as he shook his head in a video released Wednesday by the European energy company Vattenfall. "These...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Swalwell challenges Gutfeld to bench press contest
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) challenged Fox Newsβs Greg Gutfeld to a bench press contest on Wednesday after Gutfeld mocked him on his show the prior night. βHereβs a deal for @Gutfeldfox. (Never heard of him til he spent 8 mins criticizing what I bench press),β Swalwell said in a post on the social platform X,...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Trump goes off on Josh Hawley over insider trading bill
President Trump on Wednesday went off on one his closest allies in Congress, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) over voting in committee on a bill that would ban stock trading by lawmakers, presidents and vice presidents, arguing that Hawley teamed up with Democrats to advance the measure. The bill would ban congressional lawmakers and their spouses...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned under RFK Jr.
Seventeen experts ousted from a U.S. vaccine committee are expressing little faith in what the panel has become.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russiaβs Kamchatka Peninsula in the countryβs far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, todayβs powerful earthquake β among the ten strongest in recorded history and the largest worldwide since 2011 β has caused building damage and injuries in the largest nearby city, Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky, just 119 kilometres from...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Brown University signs deal with Trump administration to restore funding
Brown University on Wednesday announced a deal with the Trump administration that ends three investigations into the institution and restores research funding that was withheld from it. The administration halted more than $500 million to Brown back in April and had opened probes assessing the universityβs compliance with antidiscrimination laws. The deal restores that money,...
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