President Trump's threatened steep tariffs on Asian nations have left them scrambling for alternative export markets. The move, baffling global leaders, demands significant concessions by August 1st. Countries are seeking to mitigate the impact through increased regional trade and investment, as expressed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following allegations of organized crime links, including interference in investigations and corruption. Mchunu denies the accusations, stating his commitment to the process. A judicial commission will investigate the claims, which also involve current and former police officials. ...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed a New York Times report detailing thousands of unanswered FEMA calls following Texas floods as "fake news." The Times reported significantly lower call answer rates after a new policy requiring Noem's signature on contracts over $100,000 resulted in delays and contractor firings. Noem...
The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old high school shortstop Eli Willits as the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, making him the youngest player ever to receive this honor. Willits, son of former Angels player Reggie Willits, was a highly-ranked prospect but not the consensus top pick. The...
The Ax-4 private astronaut mission, comprising Commander Peggy Whitson and three other astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, is set to return to Earth on July 14. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule will undock from the ISS around 7:05 a.m. EDT. Live coverage will be available via NASA,...
French President Macron announced a significant increase in military spending, totaling €6.5 billion over 2026 and 2027. This follows a NATO summit commitment to boost defense spending and is driven by concerns about Russia's expansionist policies and potential reduced US military presence in Europe. The funds will come from...
Apple is expected to launch the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in September, ending a two-year wait for a hardware upgrade. Rumors suggest significant improvements, including satellite messaging, 5G connectivity (up from LTE), a brighter, higher refresh-rate wide-angle OLED display, and a faster S10 chip or newer. While blood...
President Trump's hardline immigration stance, a key element of his 2024 campaign, is proving unpopular. Recent polls show widespread disapproval of his handling of immigration, deportations, and ICE actions, with negative opinions exceeding 50% across multiple surveys. Independents overwhelmingly disapprove, indicating a potential political risk. Despite historically low...
South Florida faces a soggy start to the week due to a potential tropical system expected to form in the Gulf and cross the state. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is predicted Sunday through Tuesday, with a 10% chance of localized totals reaching 6-8 inches. A flood...
Tom Homan, President Trump's 'border czar', is increasingly taking on a public role defending the administration's mass deportation efforts. Homan recently defended ICE's actions, initially stating agents didn't need probable cause based on physical appearance, later walking back the statement, admitting racial profiling is inappropriate. He also addressed criticism...
