China’s fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers
The traditional Chinese spirit baijiu is being reinvented to attract younger generations.
Month: August 2025
The US Army awards Palantir a contract worth up to $10B over the next decade, creating a “comprehensive framework for the Army’s future software and data needs” (Elizabeth Dwoskin/Washington Post)
Elizabeth Dwoskin / Washington Post:
The US Army awards Palantir a contract worth up to $10B over the next decade, creating a “comprehensive framework for the Army’s future software and data needs” — The award covering t…
Trump tariffs live: White House releases new rates on 92 countries ahead of self-imposed deadline for trade deals – The Guardian
Trump tariffs live: White House releases new rates on 92 countries ahead of self-imposed deadline for trade deals The GuardianFURTHER MODIFYING THE RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES The White House (.gov)Trump Unveils New Tariffs For Much o…
Trade war: ‘Major success’ or ‘factless turbulence’? Here’s how nations reacted to Trump’s new tariffs
President Trump’s new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, have sparked global reactions. Thailand and Cambodia hailed 19% tariff deals as wins after US intervention. Taiwan faces a 20% levy, hoping for reductions through negotiation. Canada strongly cond…
Top Trump officials visit Gaza as hunger crisis draws outrage – The Washington Post
Top Trump officials visit Gaza as hunger crisis draws outrage The Washington PostTrump envoy visits controversial Gaza aid distribution site BBCU.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee visit Gaza aid distribution site…
Former Royal Mail ship heading to the polar ice under new Aussie cruise company
Terra Nova Expeditions will upgrade the St Helena before deploying it to Antarctica
Donald Trump reignites global trade war with sweeping tariff regime – Financial Times
Donald Trump reignites global trade war with sweeping tariff regime Financial TimesFURTHER MODIFYING THE RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES The White House (.gov)The Latest: US trade partners around the world react to Trump’s new tariffs&nbs…
El Salvador’s governing party proposes indefinite presidential reelection – AP News
El Salvador’s governing party proposes indefinite presidential reelection AP NewsEl Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection, extends presidential terms to 6 years NPRSalvadoran Legislators Clear Way for Bukele’s Unlim…
Flooded streets and travel delays as widespread storms move through the Northeast
New Jersey issued a state of emergency, and flooding swamped parts of New York City.
States of emergency for New York & New Jersey; video shows subways swamped, flooded streets: Key points
A powerful storm wreaked havoc across the US East Coast, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey. Torrential rain transformed streets into rivers, crippling transportation and stranding commuters. New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued …