US President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates,” establishing varying tariff rates by region, including 30% for Algeria and South Africa, 25% for India and Moldova, and 15% for many others across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Key rates include 35% for Canada and Iraq, with the European Union set at 15% for most goods.
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A cat named Leonardo da Pinchi has gained notoriety in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand, for stealing laundry items, including expensive silk boxer shorts and a cashmere sweater. His owner, Helen North, struggles to control his kleptomania, leading her to post photos of his loot on social media to return stolen items to neighbors. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIsrael is accused of creating "chaos and massacres" in Gaza by blocking aid and firing on those seeking food, as warned by humanitarian officials. Despite slight increases in aid, starvation-related deaths have reached 162 since the conflict's start, with UN officials calling for unimpeded access amid rising global condemnation of Israel's actions. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA Milwaukee man, Maxwell Anderson, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of college student Sade Robinson, whose dismembered body parts were found scattered in the area. Despite his claims of innocence, a jury convicted him of multiple charges, with the judge deeming his crimes "unconscionable" and refusing to grant him parole eligibility. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDonald Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan into Abraham AccordsFormer President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of including Azerbaijan in the Abraham Accords, which previously saw four Muslim-majority nations normalize relations with Israel through U.S. mediation. These accords were established during Trump's first term in office between 2020 and 2021. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, 2025, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, prompting a manhunt for an armed suspect last seen near Stump Town. Local businesses were placed on lockdown as law enforcement searched the suspect's home and the surrounding woods, with Governor Greg Gianforte monitoring the situation closely. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn Kerr County, Texas, emergency management director William "Dub" Thomas admitted he was sick and asleep as catastrophic flooding unfolded, killing over 100 people. During a legislative hearing, officials discussed the lack of timely weather alerts and the rapid rise of the Guadalupe River, which exceeded 220,000 cubic feet per second, overwhelming summer camps and leading to tragic losses. Want More Context? 🔎
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