New tariffs snap into effect, raising import taxes to highest level since Great Depression
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Ukrainian drones strike train station in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast, governor reports – The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones strike train station in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast, governor reports The Kyiv IndependentRussian oil exports will rise after drone strikes shut refineries, sources say ReutersUkrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at K…
US In Race With China To Claim “Best” Part Of Moon: NASA Chief
The United States is in a new space race with China to claim the most resource-rich part of the moon, NASA’s interim administrator Sean Duffy said while announcing plans to install a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface by 2030.
Hold the fries! How your favorite salty side can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
The study found eating three servings of fries a week could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20 percent
Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze
Hundreds of Harvard researchers have fallen victim to the freeze on funding by the Trump administration.
Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat is expected to plead not guilty
A man is expected to plead not guilty in the killings of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband.
Indonesia’s Recent Banking Boom, Explained
The COVID-19 pandemic swelled the bottom line of the country’s big commercial banks, but growth rates are likely to slow.
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods.
Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan
Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican plan for congressional redistricting are pleading for donations to help cover their costs.