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As Deadline Approaches, Trump Announces Tariff Deal With Indonesia
The agreement bears a close similarity to the deal that the U.S. president announced with Vietnam in early July, but a lot of details remain unclear.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:
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Scientists could be accidentally damaging fossils with a method we thought was safe
A common scanning method used to create βvirtual copiesβ of precious fossils could be erasing some of the crucial information held within.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says
Australian officials have seized more than 10 million illegal vapes in the past year.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why Vietnam Will Not Balance Against China
Vietnam is different from the rest of Asia in that it does not depend on the U.S. for security and China for trade. In fact, the opposite is true.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why itβs important young, unemployed Australians get a good job instead of just βanyβ job
New research finds economists and policymakers are too focussed on the unemployment rate and not on the quality of jobs young people are doing.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices
Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Some autistic people walk on the balls of their feet, or take more time to complete each step.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs Ambiguous Ukraine Policy: No U.S. Boots on the Ground Amid Escalating Arms Support
President Donald Trump declares no American troops will deploy to Ukraine while unveiling a controversial plan to arm Kyiv through European allies and threatens harsh sanctions on Russia if peace is not achieved within 50 days. Related: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Russia if No Ukraine Peace Deal Is Reached in 50 Days In a [β¦]
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Historic swing-off and robot umpires: How the 2025 MLB All-Star Game played out in Atlanta
Kyle Schwarber went threefor threein the first All-Star Game home run swing-off as the National League (NL) won the game on a tiebreakerfollowing a 6-6 tie, in which the American League (AL)rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump Hails $90 Billion in Corporate Investment to Make Pennsylvania an AI Hub, Fueled by Natural Gas
PITTSBURGHβFlanked by titans of the fossil fuel, tech and finance industries, President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed $90 billion in private investments aimed at building a massive artificial intelligence hub around Pennsylvaniaβs natural gas resources. βThis is a really triumphant day for the people of the Commonwealth and for the United States of America,β Trump [β¦]
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Vaccinating via lung could lead to better tuberculosis protection
Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest infectious disease, but Queensland researchers think more effective protection could be on the way.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:At least 61 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday
At least 61 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday At least 61 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza since dawn on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported. This includes 23 people who were killed in the Shati refugee camp and two peopl who were fired upon near an aid centre in Rafah.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:No more card surcharges: what the Reserve Bankβs proposed changes mean for your wallet | Angel Zhong
For consumers, eliminating surcharges could mark the end of hidden payment fees. But success will require meaningful competition, transparency and vigilance That extra 10c on your morning coffee. That $2 surcharge on your taxi ride. The sneaky 1.5% fee when you pay by card at your local restaurant. These could all soon be history.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has proposed a sweeping reform: abolishing card...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Xi Jinping has Beijing singing to his tune on Anthony Albanese
The prime minister's visit to Beijing featured an unusual one-on-one meal with China's most powerful man. It's significant in more ways than one.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump administration to send home 2,000 National Guard troops in LA
The Trump administration is sending home 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles after President Trump authorized their deployment to the area last month following days of protests against an increase in immigration enforcement actions. βThanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding," Chief Pentagon...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump says tariff letters for smaller countries coming soon; rates likely over 10%
U.S. President DonaldTrumpon Tuesday said letters notifying smaller countries of their U.S. tariff rates would go out soon, adding that his administration would likely set a tariff of "a little over 10%" for those countries.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump touts $90bn in energy and AI investments at Pennsylvania event
US president hosts summit in critical swing state as he seeks to improve faltering approval rating
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Brazil prosecutor urges Bolsonaro be found guilty of coup
Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet said former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sought to destroy the "democratic order" after his 2022 election defeat to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has denied the charges.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Argentina Faces Waves of Protests Against Mileiβs Brutal Austerity and Dismantling of the State
Intense protests sweep Argentina amid President Javier Mileiβs aggressive austerity measures, including mass layoffs, pension cuts, and dismantling of public institutions, sparking widespread outrage from workers, retirees, healthcare staff, and unions. Related: Argentina Faces Loss of Over 430,000 Jobs Amid Unchecked Trade Liberalization Policies Argentina is facing an escalating wave of protests and strikes as [β¦]
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Just 9 percent think FEMA should be eliminated: Survey
Very few Americans say in a new poll that itβs a good idea to scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entirely, a position President Trump has embraced in recent months. In the latest Economist/YouGov survey, conducted over the weekend, just 9 percent of respondents say FEMA should be eliminated. Another 10 percent say they...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:German court rules ban preventing Palestinian surgeon from speaking is illegal
German court rules ban preventing Palestinian surgeon from speaking is illegal A Berlin court has ruled that a gag order preventing award-winning British-Palestinian surgeonGhassan Abu Sittah from speaking in Germany is unlawful, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. Abu Sittah was detained and deported at Berlin Airportin April 2024 when he was on his way to give a talk at the Palestine Congress. Abu Sittah is currently...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:'High-performance' artificial reef transforms town's surf scene
For so long a mere dream for its advocates and board riders, an artificial reef on WA's south coast is delivering near-perfect waves.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Central banks are increasingly buying gold from local mines as prices surge
A growing number of central banks are buying domestically mined gold to build up reserves.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests Jerome Powell's handling of Fed renovations could be fireable offense
President Trump on Tuesday suggested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of renovations to the central bank's headquarters could be a fireable offense, seizing on an issue that has become a mounting point of criticism among Powell's critics. "I think heβs terrible. I think heβs a total stiff. But the one thing I didn't see...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Huckabee accuses Israeli settlers of committing 'terrorist act' after they kill American citizen
Huckabee accuses Israeli settlers of committing 'terrorist act' after they kill American citizen The US ambassador to Israel, who has encouraged Israeli settlement building and supports the annexation of the West Bank, said "there must be accountability" for the murder of an American citizen by Israeli settlers on Tuesday. "I have asked@Israelto aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Mussallet, an American citizen...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:AI and disinformation fuel political rivalries in the Philippines
Duterte supporters step up digital smear campaigns against opponents, using AI-generated content, after his ICC arrest.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump: 'I don't understand' supporters' fascination with Epstein
President Trump on Tuesday said he did not understand why many of his supporters were so fixated on the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as uproar over Epstein-related documents has stoked discontent among members of his base. "I don't understand it, why they would be so interested. He's been dead for a long time....
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Boebert joins calls for Epstein files special counsel
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), a close ally of President Trump, on Tuesday joined calls for a special counsel to investigate the handling of files in the case involving former financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. βWe deserve the truth about the Epstein Files. I'm ready for a Special Counsel to handle this,β Boebert wrote...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover
The 175-year-old glass house will begin a 50m renovation in 2027.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:HMRC does not know how much tax billionaires pay, say MPs
Cross-party group says tax authority faces challenges in getting data to target wealthy people
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Trump says Cuomo βshould stayβ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani
US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a 'communist', says Andrew Cuomo has a 'good shot of winning'.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision
A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trumpβs tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. William Brangham discussed more with David Wessel.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: 2 killed in New Jersey after vehicle swept away in flash flood
In our news wrap Tuesday, two people died in New Jersey when their vehicle was swept away in floodwaters, search efforts are ongoing for those still missing after the deadly Texas flooding, Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 93 people and Syria's defense minister announced a ceasefire after sectarian clashes killed dozens of people in the country's south.
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:A Microsoft project could expose the Pentagon to Chinese hackers
This article was first published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Reporting Highlights Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Departmentβs computer systems β with minimal supervision by US personnel β leaving some of the nationβs most sensitive data vulnerable to hacking from its leading cyber adversary, a ProPublica investigation [β¦] The post A Microsoft...
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:Will Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia’s invasion? Experts weigh in
In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russiaβs invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks more to continue its onslaught? William Brangham has views from Kimberly Kagan and Jennifer Kavanagh.
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