Donald Trump says he discussed TikTok in first call with Xi Jinping since 2021

President Trump's tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have sparked a clash with mainstream economists, with the president arguing that they will boost American jobs and prosperity by encouraging domestic production. However, economists warn that tariffs could lead to higher car prices, disrupt supply chains, and trigger global trade wars, ultimately hurting the U.S. economy. Stock markets fell in response to the tariffs, with automakers and economists predicting disruptions and layoffs in the auto sector....

Stocks in Asia tumbled on Monday as investors prepared for potential market turmoil due to expected tariffs from President Trump on America's major trading partners. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex indexes dropped nearly 4 percent, while South Korea's stocks were down almost 3 percent. Futures on the S&P 500 also slumped, reflecting concerns about inflation and weak consumer sentiment following Mr. Trump's unpredictable trade policies and threats of tariffs on various countries, adding to...

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Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, threatening secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Trump's shift in tone comes as he prepares to impose tariffs on US trading partners, causing market turmoil. Finnish President Stubb, after meeting with Trump, emphasized the need to pressure Putin for peace and proposed a deadline for a ceasefire agreement. Full Article

Ho‘oulu ‘Āina is a 100-acre preserve in Hawaii where patients from a community health center come to heal the land and themselves, showcasing local solutions to environmental problems across all 50 states. Through restoring the neglected land and growing vegetables, fruit, and herbs, volunteers and patients have experienced physical and mental health improvements, with a deep connection to nature for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The program director, Puni Jackson, emphasizes the sacred relationship these...

The American conservative movement is advocating for pro-natalist policies to boost birthrates, including support for larger families, quicker access to education, assistance for infertility, and promoting childbearing as a national service. However, divisions exist within the movement, with some prioritizing religious values and traditional family structures, while others focus on economic concerns and technological advancements in assisted reproduction. Despite some support from the White House, challenges remain in implementing these policies due to conflicting ideologies,...