South Africa’s Equity Laws, Reviled by Trump, May Complicate Tariff Talks
Slapped with a steep tariff, South African officials hope for a deal, but some worry the U.S. may insist that it roll back measures that redress the damage of apartheid.
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South Africa’s Equity Laws, Reviled by Trump, May Complicate Tariff Talks
Slapped with a steep tariff, South African officials hope for a deal, but some worry the U.S. may insist that it roll back measures that redress the damage of apartheid.
Hegseth attended service at church of ‘Christian nationalist’ pastor who doesn’t think women should vote and wants US to be theocracy
Doug Wilson has faced criticism for right-wing views on feminism, slavery, and gay marriage
From Italy to Brazil, Trump’s new tariffs stir uncertainty
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are spreading economic anxiety.
How does the WNBA solve its sex toy problem? What to know about arrests and security
The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex toy disturbances. Here’s what it is doing about the issue.
Trump calls in press for ‘major announcement’ in Oval Office – but just spent 5 minutes bragging about his ‘wins’
Nothing of note was announced during the last-minute appearance
Lula and Modi push back against US tariffs
The leaders of Brazil and India have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation
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Block reports Q2 gross profit up 14% YoY to $2.54B, vs. $2.46B est., GPV up 10% to $64.25B, raises FY gross profit forecast to $10.17B; XYZ up 10%+ after hours (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC)
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Block reports Q2 gross profit up 14% YoY to $2.54B, vs. $2.46B est., GPV up 10% to $64.25B, raises FY gross profit forecast to $10.17B; XYZ up 10%+ after hours — Block shares jumped in extended trading on T…
Low-Cost Cruise Missile Funding in Reconciliation Act Awaiting Contract Obligation
The fiscal 2025 reconciliation law includes $1 billion to develop, buy, and field low-cost cruise missiles for DoD and another $500 million for “exportable” low-cost cruise missiles. Possible missiles include […]
Collins Sees Golden Dome As Periodic Upturn in Missile Defense, Tells Industry To ‘Get Ready To Go Fast And Think Big’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Ahead of the thrice rescheduled Golden Dome industry summit, the director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) indirectly alluded to the Trump administration’s initiative as similar to […]