U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed steep new tariffs on dozens of countries, escalating his efforts to reshape global trade: China faces an August 12 deadline to reach a long-term deal or risk renewed escalation.
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What’s happening? In Q2 (April–June), tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon showed strong earnings driven by surging demand for AI-powered services across cloud computing, search, and advertising. Capital Expenditures Go Through the Roof: These staggering investments in data centers, infrastructure, and AI talent are fueling rapid product rollouts – from Microsoft’s Copilot
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What’s happening? With a self-imposed trade deadline approaching, President Trump has enacted broad tariffs on imports from 69 countries – including key U.S. allies and trade partners – aiming to reduce trade deficits and boost domestic manufacturing. Tariff Breakdown: Key Fallout: Global Reactions: The Big Picture: …Trump’s aggressive trade policy is shaking up international relations,
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Despite ballooning capital expenditures, tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon are seeing surging investor confidence, thanks to strong early returns from AI-driven products in cloud, advertising, and search. Massive AI Spending Strong Results, Rising Stock Prices AI Monetization Is Underway Investor Mood: Bullish “The big boys are back… The Magnificent Seven is still
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Archaeologists in Lima, Peru have unearthed a 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic burial site beneath a residential street during gas pipeline work. “We are probably over a pre-Hispanic cemetery,” said Jose Pablo Aliaga, archaeologist for gas firm Calidda, which has reported over 2,200 archaeological finds in Lima since 2004.Lima hosts more than 400 archaeological sites, while Peru is
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Katie Ledecky sent a powerful message in the 800m freestyle heats at the World Championships, clocking 8:14.62 – over 5 seconds faster than teen rival Summer McIntosh (8:19.88). Ledecky, 28, recently broke her own world record (8:04.12) and is a six-time world champ in the event. McIntosh ended Ledecky’s 13-year win streak earlier this year
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Asian stocks markets stumbled on Thursday as investors grappled with weak Chinese factory data, a plunge in copper prices, and a flurry of global economic news that spanned trade, central bank moves, and corporate earnings. Key Drivers Behind the Market Mood: China Disappoints: Asian stocks China’s July manufacturing activity came in softer than expected, raising
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What began as a bold step in global space expansion has turned into a political and environmental headache for Elon Musk’s SpaceX. A confidential deal with the Bahamian government, meant to streamline Falcon 9 booster landings, is now under suspension—exposing the fragility of SpaceX’s foreign diplomacy and the public concerns ignited by the explosive failures
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Ending months of speculation, Kamala Harris — former U.S. Vice President and 2024 presidential contender — has officially bowed out of the California governor’s race slated for 2026. Her decision reshapes the Democratic field and stirs new curiosity about her political future. Key Points: 1. No 2026 Run 2. Possible 2028 Presidential Run? 3. Staying
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Facing intense public backlash and pressure from the European Union, Ukraine’s parliament is set to vote on a critical bill to restore the independence of the country’s top anti-corruption agencies. The move follows mass protests over recent amendments that had severely weakened these watchdog institutions — a blow to Ukraine’s credibility at home and abroad.
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