Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

Australian mining firms are advised against using gas and carbon capture technology for iron and steel production, as a report highlights the potential of green hydrogen to cut emissions by 90%. The study emphasizes the need for Australia to focus on developing green iron production, which could significantly increase export revenue by 2060, despite current challenges in hydrogen production. Want More Context? 🔎

A deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina has sparked outrage, with President Trump criticizing local officials for allowing the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., to remain on the streets despite his extensive criminal history and mental health issues. The attack, captured on surveillance video, has ignited discussions on public safety and the handling of repeat offenders and mental illness in the justice system. Want More Context? 🔎

A 40-year-old man named Beniamin Bucur was arrested in Oregon for living in a crawl space of a condominium complex for an extended period. He faces charges of first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine after authorities found him inside the space, which he had furnished with various electronics; his bail is set at $75,000. Want More Context? 🔎

House Democrats have publicly shared a controversial birthday note allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, which includes Trump's signature and features suggestive drawings. While Trump denies the existence of the letter, House Democrats have called for transparency, questioning what "wonderful secret" he might be hiding, as they claim it reveals a deeper connection between the two men. Want More Context? 🔎

The man accused of stabbing three individuals during the Light Up Chinatown! festival in Vancouver on September 10, 2023, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of aggravated assault. Blair Donnelly was on unescorted leave from the B.C. Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at the time of the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 1,800 actors and entertainers, including stars like Olivia Colman and Mark Ruffalo, signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions they believe are complicit in human rights abuses against Palestinians. This comes amid escalating humanitarian crises in Gaza, with supporters citing historical parallels to apartheid South Africa and condemning Israeli actions as genocide. Want More Context? 🔎