Indian refineries are decreasing Russian oil imports due to US tariffs imposed by President Trump. State-run companies like Indian Oil Corp. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have secured oil from the US, Brazil, and the Middle East for September-October delivery. This shift follows Trump's threat of increased tariffs if India...
South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate William "Mullins" McLeod is facing calls to withdraw from the 2026 race following the release of dashcam footage showing his bizarre arrest in May. The video depicts McLeod, in underwear, using racial slurs, claiming to be God and Superman, and threatening political opponents. ...
Ana Navarro, a co-host on "The View," urged singer Gloria Gaynor to decline a Kennedy Center Honor from President Trump. Navarro cited Trump's attacks on women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community, arguing his presence tarnishes the honor's prestige. Trump recently announced the honorees, including Gaynor, and will...
Global negotiations on a plastic pollution treaty are nearing conclusion in Geneva, with nations divided on whether to limit plastic production. A draft treaty focuses on reducing problematic plastics and improving waste management, rather than imposing production limits. While some countries, including Norway, advocate for a comprehensive approach...
The first World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing, showcasing robots performing hip-hop, martial arts, and musical instruments. Over 500 robots from 16 countries are competing in sports like soccer, running, and boxing. The event highlights China's push for AI-powered humanoid robot development. Robots demonstrated impressive skills, though...
New blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure, including complete alcohol abstinence. The updated guidelines lower the threshold for medication intervention to a systolic blood pressure of 130 mmHg, emphasizing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise,...
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an executive order allowing officers to report undocumented immigrants encountered during traffic stops to ICE. This reverses previous policy and enables ICE to arrest and deport individuals not detained or charged with crimes. The move follows President Trump's federalization of D.C.'s police and...
Google's Made by Google 2025 event on August 20 will showcase the Pixel 10 series, boasting Gemini AI features like a "Camera Coach" and conversational photo editing. The Pixel 10 will feature a new telephoto lens, while all models get the Tensor G5 processor. Rumors suggest improved cameras,...
Tapestry, the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade, saw its stock plummet after announcing that tariffs will reduce its fiscal year 2026 profits by $160 million, despite strong sales growth. The company projects earnings of $5.30 to $5.45 per share, below analyst expectations. While sales are expected...
US stock markets experienced a slight downturn today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing minimal gains, while the Dow fell by 140 points. The weak market breadth, indicated by only 100 S&P 500 stocks closing higher and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF down 0.9%, reflects underlying...
