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A combine harvester is used to harvest soybeans on a farmland in Chivilcoy, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina April 8, 2020.

China’s Tariff Retaliation Lands — What It Means For US Soybeans And Energy

US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China's blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump's sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures due to take effect next week.

Video Shows Last Minutes Before Gaza Aid Workers' Deaths, Red Crescent Says
A video recovered from the cellphone of an aid worker killed in Gaza alongside other rescuers shows their final moments, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, with clearly marked ambulances and emergency lights flashing as heavy gunfire erupts.
Fractious Republicans Seek Unity Over Trump Tax Cuts
US senators were set to vote Saturday on unlocking trillions of dollars for sweeping tax cuts promised by President Donald Trump, despite bitter infighting among the majority Republicans over the savings that will be needed to fund them.
US Fed Chair Warns Tariffs Will Likely Raise Inflation, Cool Growth
US President Donald Trump's tariffs risk higher unemployment and will likely cause inflation to rise and growth to slow, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Trump Tariffs Offer Opportunity For China
In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers.
Nations Divided Ahead Of Decisive Week For Shipping Emissions
Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are divided over whether to approve a carbon tax on international shipping, ahead of a meeting starting on Monday to finalise emissions-reduction measures.
Israel Kills Hamas Commander In Lebanon Strike
Israel killed a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.
Trump Fires NSA Director Timothy Haugh After NSC Shake-Up Tied To Laura Loomer
Haugh was not involved in the controversial Signal group chat about a military operation in Yemen, but testified last week before the House Intelligence Committee about the risks of using Signal for sensitive discussions.
Grok Suggests 'Thanks Elon' Demonstration Outside Tesla Location An 'Organized Effort'
"Thanks Elon" was trending on X Thursday after the tech titan re-shared a video of people demonstrating outside a Tesla location to show their support to the Tesla CEO amid increasing scrutiny over his role at the DOGE.

America's Passion For Tariffs Rarely Pays Off, Economists Warn

Long before Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, the United States had toyed with imposing high tariffs throughout its history, with inconclusive -- and sometimes catastrophic -- results.

Economy in Focus

Vivek Ramaswamy Promises To 'Unleash An Economic Boom' In Ohio: 'Like We Haven't Seen Since The Industrial Revolution'
The former presidential hopeful shared an X post on Friday, stating he would "unleash an economic boom in Ohio like we haven't seen since the first Industrial Revolution," accompanied by a clip outlining his ambitious plans for the state.
Trump's Global Tariff Takes Effect In Dramatic US Trade Shift
Trump Boosts Claim That He's Crashing The Stock Market 'On Purpose' Days After Announcing Tariff Plan

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of 'War Crime' With Military Hospital Strike
Ukraine accused Russia of committing a "war crime" during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the US-backed ceasefire efforts continue to prove elusive.
Bloated, Limping, And Twitching: Is Putin Dying? Zelensky Thinks So
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine, speculations regarding Vladimir Putin's health have intensified.
Shaken NATO Allies To Meet Trump's Top Diplomat
Rattled US allies will press Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday to lay out Washington's plans for NATO and Ukraine, but his first visit to the alliance risks being overshadowed by a growing trade war.
Ukraine Needs European Troops With 'Readiness To Fight': Kyiv Aide
Ukraine needs a "serious" contribution from Europe of troops who are ready to fight, and not peacekeepers, after any end of hostilities with Russia, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Wednesday.

Crypto Bettors Raise US Recession Odds On Polymarket: 'Trump Is A Traitor To America'

Some Polymarket bettors believe U.S. President Donald Trump has betrayed the American people after he announced new tariffs on various countries as part of his strategy to rebalance what he said was unfair trade with his country.

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The Future of AI Data Centers: Dr. Kelley Mullick on Infrastructure, Liquid Cooling, and Sustainability

AI models are growing exponentially in complexity and size. The latest GPUs powering these models demand thermal design power (TDP) levels far beyond what traditional air cooling can support.

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Entrepreneur Jose Menendez Shares Inspiring Journey of Achieving the Immigrant Dream
The United States offers immense opportunities for those who dare to dream big, work hard, and adapt to new challenges. Few embody this essence of resilience more than immigrants, who navigate unfamiliar landscapes, overcome language barriers, and pave their paths for a better future. Jose Menendez is one of them.
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Urgent Solutions to Fight Cancer: How Helix BioPharma is Tackling the Toughest Challenges
Helix BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions for some of the most difficult-to-treat cancers.

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