President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, nicknamed the "big, beautiful bill," is poised to pass the House. This massive legislation, projected to increase the national debt by at least $3 trillion and leave millions uninsured, is deeply unpopular. Polls show widespread disapproval. Historically, presidents passing large reconciliation...
The US and Vietnam reached a trade deal, imposing a 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports, significantly lower than the initially proposed 46%. The deal also includes a 40% duty on transshipped goods, aiming to curb practices like those used by China. While this deal offers some relief, economists...
A ferry carrying 75 people sank near Bali, Indonesia, leaving 32 missing. Four bodies have been recovered, and 29 people rescued. High waves and darkness hampered the initial search, but improving weather conditions are aiding rescue efforts. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank shortly after leaving port, and...
After a period of absence under Pope Francis, Castel Gandolfo will once again host a Pope. Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks in July at the summer papal residence for rest. This decision has been met with excitement by residents of Castel Gandolfo, who felt abandoned when...
A 50% chance of a subtropical or tropical depression forming off the Southeast coast this weekend or early next week is predicted by the National Hurricane Center. Stormy weather with showers, gusty winds, and potential flash flooding is expected for Florida, southeast Georgia, and the coastal Carolinas regardless of...
Samsung's upcoming "multifold" device, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold or Multifold 7, has been seemingly revealed through animations in the One UI 8 update. Leaked animations show a tri-fold design with a triple-camera setup on the right panel, a cover display on the central panel, and two differently...
Leaker Instant Digital claims the iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast a massive 5,000mAh battery, a significant upgrade from the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 4,676mAh. This could potentially result in approximately 35 hours of battery life, exceeding the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 33 hours. Improved efficiency from the...
June's job growth exceeded expectations at 147,000, defying predictions of a slowdown. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, its lowest point since February. However, this decrease stemmed partly from a shrinking labor force participation rate, hitting 62.3%, a low since late 2022. Average hourly earnings rose modestly,...
The Wall Street Journal criticized Donald Trump's attempts to intimidate news outlets through legal threats and potential prosecution. They cite instances where Trump's administration targeted CNN for reporting on an ICE agent location app and a DIA report on Iranian nuclear sites. The Journal also condemned Paramount's settlement...
President Trump's second term policies, including tariffs and spending cuts, are impacting the US economy. ADP reported a surprising 33,000 job loss in June, the first negative month in over two years, defying economists' expectations. While this doesn't always align with official government data, it suggests weakening hiring....
