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Trump says he plans to put 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs
PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:
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WATCH: Epstein accuser urges U.S. government to release investigation files
A woman who says she filed a police report against Jeffrey Epstein in the late 1990s, after he allegedly committed sexual battery against her in a Santa Monica, California hotel room, called on the Trump administration to release the Epstein files.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as next week. The announcement follows his envoy's talks in Russia that the US president called "highly productive." DW has more.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:East German upbringing sparks baker's passion for tackling food waste
A German chef works with farmers in South West WA to give second-grade produce and food waste a second chance.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs new tariff regime set to deepen global trade war
US presidentβs August 7 levies hit many countries that had struck deals with Washington
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Honda Motor quarterly profit halves, missing estimates as U.S. auto tariffs bite
Honda's first-quarter operating profit fell 50%, missing estimates due to U.S. auto tariffs and a stronger yen.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Appeals court upholds dismissal of US Chamber challenge to Medicare negotiation
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a lower court's ruling to dismiss a challenge to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, finding once again that the parties involved did not have standing to sue. Almost exactly one year ago, a federal judge dismissed the...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:A few metres inside Gaza sit spoiled food, aid and a controlled media operation
The ABC crosses into the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom border, an opportunity to gain access to a site Israel is using to prosecute its case it is trying to feed the population of Gaza β an argument the humanitarian community, and world leaders, argue is full of holes.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Flooded high school retains heart as it rises from mud and ash
Plans for a new flood-resilient high school campus in Lismore have been fast-tracked, with the school expected to open in early 2027.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Critical Truths About Trump 100% Semiconductor Tariff: A Bold Move to Reshore Tech and Spark Industrial Revival
Trump 100% semiconductor tariff announced as part of a sweeping plan to boost domestic chip production, with Apple pledging $600 billion in U.S. investment amid global tech tensions. Related: Critical Truths About COP30 Brazil 2025: Lulaβs Bold Invitation to Trump Amid Climate Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions 7 Critical Truths About Trump 100% Semiconductor Tariff: A [β¦]
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:One in five UK doctors are considering quitting, regulator warns
General Medical Council calls on ministers to reform training and career progression routes
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Inner London boroughs will lose from English council funding reforms
Changes will leave some facing real terms cuts over the next three years, says IFS
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Delays at regulator pose the βprimary bottleneckβ to UK construction
Failing to tackle hold-ups at building safety watchdog will βsignificantly hinderβ housebuilding targets, warns Rics
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:MLB calls up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Marlins-Braves game
Pawol, a 48-year-old from New Jersey,worked spring training gamesin 2024 and this year. She will become the fifth umpire to debut this year.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens 100% tariff on chips with carve-out for Apple
President says tech companies can avoid the levy with investments in US manufacturing
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump says βvery good chanceβ heβll meet Putin
US president is seeking to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy to attend Storm NRL match despite ongoing issues with board
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin has said she will attend Thursday night's Melbourne Storm home game despite ongoing concerns with the club's board.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Federal mRNA funding cut is ‘most dangerous public health decision’ ever, expert says
Many public health experts and scientists say they are stunned by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jrβs decision to cancel nearly half a billion dollars in federal funding for future vaccine development. MRNA technology was central in the battle against COVID and can be developed more quickly than traditional vaccines. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Dr. Michael Osterholm.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Helicopter crash kills Ghana’s ministers of defense and environment, plus 6 others
A military helicopter crashed in Ghana on Wednesday, killing all eight people on board, including the West African country's defense and environment ministers and two other top officials, the government said.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart
In our news wrap Wednesday, an Army sergeant is accused of shooting five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Putin for what a Kremlin aide called 'useful and constructive' talks, Gaza health officials say at least 38 people were killed while trying to get aid and Japan marked 80 years since the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How politicians are picking their voters with partisan redistricting
Wednesday marks the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the law that ended the era of Jim Crow voting laws that blocked Black Americans from exercising their right to cast a ballot. But 60 years later, thereβs renewed effort to give parties more control over the process by giving politicians more ability to pick their voters. William Brangham discussed more with Tony Plohetski and Rick Hasen.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Huge cuts to mRNA research spark fears about future pandemics
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision this week to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine funding will leave the United States unprepared for the next pandemic and other public health emergencies, public health experts warned. βIβve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:5 things to know about possible FBI involvement in Texas redistricting battle
Several Republicans are opening the door to getting the FBI involved in forcing Texas Democrats to return to the state amid a protest over a congressional map the GOP wants to pass, which would potentially net them five additional seats in the 2026 midterms. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel this...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Union warns CSIRO facing hundreds more job cuts
The CSIRO is facing hundreds more cuts to staff, after more than 400 jobs were slashed last year, the union has warned.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Former prosecutor questions legitimacy of Bondi’s Russia probe
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russiaβs 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and Geoff Bennett discusses more with former prosecutor Steven Cash.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say
New evidence suggests an informal settlement was established after the eruption that buried much of the city.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Warren asks FTC, DOJ to consider blocking Dick's-Foot Locker merger
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns with the proposed merger between Dickβs Sporting Goods and Foot Locker on Tuesday, citing the potential blow for American families and businesses. βDickβs and Foot Locker currently compete with each other and with independent retailers to secure deals with suppliers. The new giant would have significantly increased power to...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:MSF βoverwhelmedβ in Ethiopiaβs southwest following aid cuts
Health facilities juggling rising cases of infant hunger, malaria, in an area that also shelters thousands of refugees.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Woodside defends safety culture after 'deluge' of dangerous incidents
The oil and gas company has been told to cease decommissioning operations at two WA gas fields due to preventable safety incidents.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground
The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns across various sectors, including employment, education and national security. But one Kentucky county is taking a different approach, using the technology to boost something far more human: civic engagement. Judy Woodruff reports on an experiment that revealed surprising levels of agreement. Itβs part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How a cartoon skull became a symbol of defiance in Indonesia
Some lawmakers say the black skull flags from the Japanese anime One Piece threaten national unity.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Call for end to forced starvation, targeted killing of journalists in Gaza
Al Jazeera Media Network signs joint letter stating journalists being starved to death 'deliberately, and in real time'.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury
Harvey Milkβs name returned to headlines after the defense secretary ordered the name of the slain gay rights advocate, who served in the Navy, removed from a naval ship. But Milkβs legacy lives on in other ways, including in an opera that carries a powerful story of its own. Jeffrey Brown reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump says 'good prospect' of summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy's Russia visit
Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
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