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politics

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports, Citing National Security

President Trump announces a 50% copper tariff effective Aug 1, citing security. Market reacts with price surges and legal debates ensue. ...Read more

#trump, #copper, #tariffs, #nationalsecurity, #trade

technology

EU Unveils General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of AI Act

EU launches a voluntary AI framework to guide companies in compliance with the upcoming AI Act, stirring industry debate. ...Read more

#eu, #ai, #regulation, #technology, #innovation

politics

DOJ Challenges Washington State Law Mandating Clergy to Report Child Abuse

DOJ sues Washington state over law requiring clergy to report abuse, citing First Amendment concerns. ...Read more

#doj, #washington, #clergy, #childabuse, #firstamendment

science

Groundbreaking Studies Unveil New Insights Into Blood Aging and Limb Regeneration

New research in blood aging and limb regeneration could advance innovative medical therapies. ...Read more

#bloodaging, #limbregeneration, #biomedicalresearch, #stemcells

science

Unexpected Dinosaur Fossil Unearthed Beneath Denver Museum Parking Lot

A 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur vertebra found beneath Denver Museum during geothermal project, highlighting urban paleontological potential. ...Read more

#dinosaur, #fossil, #denver, #geothermal, #museum

us

Central Texas Flash Floods Result in Significant Loss of Life and Urgent Call for Improved Preparedness

Flash floods in Central Texas claim over 120 lives, exposing severe emergency response gaps; calls for systemic changes intensify. ...Read more

#texas, #flashflood, #disasterresponse, #emergencypreparedness

markets

US Banks Anticipate Surge in Profits Amid Trading and M&A Revival

US banks set for profit surge in Q2 2025, driven by trading and M&A revival amid easing geopolitical tensions. ...Read more

#usbanks, #profits, #trading, #mergers, #geopoliticaltensions

health

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks. ...Read more

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring

politics

Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, Allowing Trump's Federal Workforce Layoffs

The Supreme Court allows Trump's executive order on federal layoffs to proceed, sparking legal and public service concerns. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #layoffs, #trumpadministration, #federalworkforce

arts

President Trump Reshapes Kennedy Center, Sparking National Debate

In an unprecedented move, President Trump dismisses Kennedy Center board, reshaping cultural governance and sparking a national debate. ...Read more

#trump, #kennedycenter, #arts, #politics, #culturalinstitutions

technology

Varda Space Industries Secures $187M to Advance Microgravity Drug Manufacturing

Varda Space raises $187M to enhance space-based drug manufacturing with microgravity, promising improved pharmaceutical formulations. ...Read more

#varda, #space, #pharmaceuticals, #microgravity, #funding

world

UK Restores Diplomatic Ties with Syria, Announces Β£94.5 Million Aid Package

UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, pledging Β£94.5 million for humanitarian aid and rebuilding, marking a major foreign policy shift. ...Read more

#uk, #syria, #diplomaticrelations, #foreignpolicy, #aid

politics

Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' After Dispute with Trump

Elon Musk departs from Trump to form 'America Party', aiming for fiscal responsibility and disrupting the two-party system. ...Read more

#elonmusk, #politics, #americaparty, #trump

industry

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma for $10 Billion to Boost Respiratory Portfolio

Merck acquires UK-based Verona Pharma for $10B, enhancing its respiratory treatments ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration. ...Read more

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #pharmaceuticals, #respiratorydisease

industry

Citigroup Strengthens M&A Leadership with Appointment of Drago Rajkovic

Citigroup appoints Drago Rajkovic as M&A co-head, boosting tech sector strategy. ...Read more

#citigroup, #mergersandacquisitions, #investmentbanking, #technology