Trump’s deal with Tokyo includes Japanese investment in new US shipyards
White House says trade deal brings $550bn in Japanese investments in US industries
Day: July 24, 2025
FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.
Alphabet beats earnings expectations, raises spending forecast
The company increased its capital expenditures for 2025 by $10 billion due to “strong and growing demand for our Cloud products and services.”
FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people
IBM shares drop as software revenue misses
IBM delivered stronger earnings and income than expected and raised its forecast for full-year free cash flow. But software revenue was a bit light.
Vance’s trip to an RNC fundraiser flooded with ‘MeowTucket’ protests to remind him of his cat lady gaffe
Protesters on Nantucket wore cat paraphernalia and used memes to mock Vance as he drove by
‘People said it would never be done’: UK and India trade agreement defies expectations
For Britain, this is a much-needed post-Brexit boost, and for India it shows decades of protectionism are in the pastKeir Starmer and Narendra Modi will sign their £4.8bn trade deal on Thursday morning, concluding three and a half years of negotiations…
Meta Ray-Bans vs. Oakley: I tested both smart glasses, there’s a clear winner
Are Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses worth the higher cost? I’ve tested them and the Ray-Bans, and here’s how they compare.
Senator calls out ‘incredibly childish stunts’ – as it happened
This blog is now closedAustralia warned it could face legal action over ‘wrongful’ fossil fuel actions after landmark climate ruling from world’s top courtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition demands biosecurity reassura…
Gazans ‘wasting away’ as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn
A joint statement says the Israeli government’s “siege” has left aid supplies “totally depleted”.