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EU countries remain divided on retaliatory tariffs against the US, amid ongoing trade negotiations. A majority harbors concerns about targeting specific goods and potential US reprisals. While a €21 billion retaliatory tariff package is suspended until August 6th, a second, larger package (€72 billion) awaits approval. France...
A British High Court judge lifted a two-year gag order on a serious government security-data breach. Judge Sir Martin Chamberlain ruled the order, the first ever granted to the government, was no longer justified, citing undermined evidence and lack of basis for its continuation. The ruling highlights the potential...
Ukraine aims to produce half its weapons domestically within six months, President Zelenskyy announced. Simultaneously, Switzerland confirmed the US is diverting a Swiss Patriot missile system order to aid Ukraine's defense against intensified Russian attacks. The US, however, has not provided a timeframe for additional weapons deliveries, despite...
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on the nomination of Emil Bove, a former federal prosecutor who defended Donald Trump, for a lifetime judgeship on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Bove's nomination is opposed by hundreds of former Justice Department lawyers and judges who fear his...
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that only 25% of U.S. adults believe President Trump's policies have benefited them since his second term began. His approval ratings remain low across key issues like the economy, immigration, and healthcare, failing to reach a majority on any. While many see him...
Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador, raises concerns among global development professionals. His appointment, seen as a consolation prize after a scandal, fuels fears he'll prioritize image rehabilitation over global issues. Waltz's 'America First' agenda, coupled with the Trump administration's withdrawal of funding from UN agencies and...
The Senate passed a bill to rescind $9 billion in federal funding, impacting NPR, PBS, and foreign aid. The House will vote later today. Meanwhile, President Trump hasn't ruled out firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. The UN Security Council will meet to discuss...
The "3.5% rule", suggesting that 3.5% population participation in sustained non-violent protests can topple authoritarian regimes, is gaining traction in anti-Trump circles. Originating from research by Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan, the rule is cited as a goal by activists, despite limitations. While the rule highlights the importance...
Virginia, a global data center hub, faces growing resident opposition. The surge in AI usage fuels demand for more data centers, leading to concerns about power consumption, water usage, noise pollution, and land use. Residents are forming NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) movements, citing negative impacts on their...
