Trump deploys U.S. nuclear subs as war of words with Russia escalates
Trump’s order sharply escalated a social media battle with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council.
Day: August 1, 2025
Swiss Luxury Faces Skyrocketing Prices As Trump’s 39% Tariffs Kick In
Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
NASA, SpaceX Launch International Crew To Space Station
NASA and SpaceX launched a four-member crew to the International Space Station for the latest research expedition to the orbiting laboratory.
Paul Simon enchants with new music, old favorites at Benaroya Hall
The beloved musician seemed comfortable, gracious and remarkably adroit beneath the roaring applause at Benaroya Hall Thursday night.
Fancy coffee shop swamped with protests after fed-up customer reveals she was charged for having croissant cut in half
A FANCY coffee shop in northern Italy has been swamped with protests after a fed-up customer revealed she was charged extra for having her croissant cut in half.
The woman, who has not been named in local media, visited Audrey Patisserie i…
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over ex-Russian leader’s statements
The move is ‘based on highly provocative statements’ from the country’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.
Bear Gulch Fire spreads to canopy, burns deeper into Olympic National Park
The fire now covers more than six square miles, data shows, and firefighters have it 3% contained.
Health care: Cut red tape
As ophthalmologists, we see firsthand how delays in care negatively impact patients — especially seniors. Too often, our patients with serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, are forced to wait for insur…
The questionable experts with the Global Fact-Checking Network, Russia’s verification organisation
Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation online. We take a look.
Trump envoy visits controversial Gaza aid distribution site
The visit with the IDF follows near daily reports of deadly shootings in the vicinity of the sites.