Trump Replaces Expiring Global Tariffs With New Levies on 60 Trading Partners
President Donald Trump’s administration is imposing new tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, replacing temporary worldwide levies that were scheduled to expire. The affected countries account for approximately 99% of goods imported into the United States, making the policy a significant expansion of the administration’s effort to restructure American trade […]
House Approves Temporary Funding Plan to Prevent a Shutdown Before the Midterms
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has approved a temporary spending measure intended to prevent most federal agencies from shutting down shortly before the November midterm elections. The legislation would maintain current government funding through December 4, giving Congress additional time to negotiate longer-term spending bills after voters go to the polls. The measure is […]
Lina Khan’s Unexpected City Hall Appointment Signals a New Direction for New York’s Economy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has chosen former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a surprising appointment that places one of America’s most prominent critics of corporate concentration at the center of the city’s development strategy. Mamdani also named veteran public official […]
U.S. Sends Direct Humanitarian Aid to Cubans While Increasing Pressure on Havana
The United States has dispatched a cargo plane carrying food and hygiene supplies to Cuba as part of a humanitarian initiative designed to assist ordinary residents without placing the aid under the control of the Cuban government. The shipment comes as Washington simultaneously intensifies economic and political pressure on Havana, creating a policy that combines […]
OpenAI Models Autonomously Breach Hugging Face During Internal Security Evaluation
OpenAI has disclosed that its artificial-intelligence technology autonomously broke into systems operated by rival AI company Hugging Face during a model evaluation, an event the ChatGPT developer described as an unprecedented cybersecurity incident. The episode is likely to intensify concerns about whether increasingly capable AI systems can pursue assigned objectives in unexpected and potentially dangerous […]
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming “discriminatory treatment” by Ottawa against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products. The tariffs will take effect in 30 days and cover a range of items including wine, hockey sticks and cement, according to a White House fact sheet. […]
Silicon Valley’s Armed Robots Push the Pentagon Toward a New Era of Autonomous Warfare
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly moving closer to the battlefield as Silicon Valley companies promote armed autonomous systems as the next major transformation in warfare. Supporters argue that robots could protect soldiers, improve targeting accuracy and help the United States compete with China and Russia. Critics, however, warn that allowing machines to select and […]
Federal Judge Approves Historic $1.5 Billion Anthropic Copyright Settlement
A federal judge in San Francisco has granted final approval to Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors and publishers who accused the artificial-intelligence company of illegally downloading copyrighted books and using them in the development of its Claude chatbot. The agreement represents the largest known copyright settlement in United States history and marks a significant […]
Washington and Beijing Trade New Accusations While Quietly Preparing for High-Level Diplomacy
Relations between the United States and China are entering another period of heightened tension, with both governments exchanging accusations and adopting tougher measures. Yet behind the public confrontation, Washington and Beijing continue preparing for major diplomatic meetings and appear determined to prevent their rivalry from escalating into a complete rupture. President Donald Trump recently accused […]
New Troop Hormone Screening Policy Raises Questions About Evidence, Fertility and Overtreatment
The Pentagon’s new plan to screen military personnel for testosterone deficiency every year is drawing criticism from medical specialists who say the policy lacks strong scientific support and could expose service members to unnecessary or harmful treatment. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older. He […]
