IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook
Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
Day: July 29, 2025
U.K. Could Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he would recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a cease-fire with Hamas.
Israeli cruise ship protest sparks violent police clashes on Greek island
Greek riot police clashed with demonstrators in Rhodes who were protesting the docking of an Israeli cruise ship.
Candace Owens says ‘they’ll fake kill’ Brigitte Macron rather than go through discovery in defamation lawsuit
‘I can’t see them wanting to make it to discovery. I just don’t see that happening,’ said Owens
Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones – these features are a big deal
Apple’s iOS 26 brings the most dramatic iPhone update in over ten years, and these standout features prove it was worth the wait.
White House moves shipbuilding office from National Security Council to OMB
The Trump administration moved its shipbuilding mission from the National Security Council to the White House Office of Management and Budget about three months after President Trump in April unveiled his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” execut…
Chile hands luxury watches stolen from Keanu Reeves over to the FBI
The FBI will arrange for their return to Reeves, best known for his roles in action franchises like The Matrix and John Wick.
We love our dogs and cats. But are they bad for the environment?
For all the good they do for us, America’s pets come with environmental costs. Some costs have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part…
Wag, the pet care tech company once valued at ~$650M following a $300M investment from SoftBank Vision Fund in 2018, has filed for bankruptcy (Stephen Council/SFGATE)
Stephen Council / SFGATE:
Wag, the pet care tech company once valued at ~$650M following a $300M investment from SoftBank Vision Fund in 2018, has filed for bankruptcy — The pet care company Wag, as of Monday, was valued at less tha…