Keep calm and carry on as Brussels sidesteps Trump’s tariff threat

Nvidia announced that the Trump administration has eased restrictions on exporting its H20 AI chip to China, hoping to resume deliveries soon, while also planning a new China-specific chip. CEO Jensen Huang is in Beijing engaging with government officials and customers, emphasizing the importance of U.S. technology in AI amidst competition with Chinese firms like Huawei. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nvidia, a company that makes special computer chips, is happy because the...

Camp Mystic's executive director Dick Eastland initiated evacuations approximately 45 minutes after a "life-threatening flash flood" alert from the National Weather Service, tragically resulting in 27 deaths as floodwaters surged through the camp in Hunt, Texas. Despite receiving initial warnings, the situation escalated rapidly, leading Eastland to attempt a rescue before his own demise as he worked to move campers to safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy A big...

EU foreign ministers will discuss potential actions against Israel due to its human rights violations amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas proposing ten measures, including trade curbs and sanctions. However, divisions among member states likely prevent any agreement, despite rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where over 58,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in the conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: EU foreign ministers will talk about possible actions...

Production has begun on HBO’s adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, alongside Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as Hermione and Ron, respectively. The series, set to air in 2027, will explore each of the seven books over multiple seasons, with Rowling's approval and a cast that includes John Lithgow and Janet McTeer. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: HBO has started making a new Harry Potter TV show,...

China's economy grew 5.2% in Q2, driven by resilient exports despite weak domestic demand, slightly surpassing analyst expectations but slower than Q1's 5.4%. President Xi Jinping faces challenges from US trade policies that could impact exports, while policymakers aim for a 5% growth target for 2025 amidst rising domestic market pressures and criticism over industrial overcapacity. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: China's economy is growing because it is selling a lot of things...

Liam Lawson is increasingly likely to retain his Formula One seat with Racing Bulls for the 2026 season, as he is viewed as a leader capable of mentoring junior drivers. Red Bull is finalizing driver pairings, and retaining Lawson is seen as a strategic move to ensure experienced representation within their junior ranks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Liam Lawson is likely to stay in Formula One for 2026 because he is a...