My Take | China’s green tech firms largely insulated from latest tariff war
With US President Donald Trump levying extra 145 per cent tariffs on China this year, and Beijing responding nearly in kind, it would be easy to assume Chinese green technology companies would be facing a reckoning after losing the vital US export market. After all, China is the world’s top producer of electric vehicles, photovoltaic…
Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here’s why.
The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government benefits to buy soda and candy. Three Republican-led states — Arkansas, Idaho and Indiana — on Tuesday moved to ban purchases of soda and candy with benefits provided by the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….
Score! You can get the Galaxy S25, iPhone 16 or Pixel 9a for free at T-Mobile right now
From the newly-released Pixel 9a to the iPhone 16, T-Mobile is slashing the price of multiple smartphones featured in our best phones guide. While cell phone deals are generally easy to find, T-Mobile’s sale is noteworthy because it’s one of the most affordable and best phone carriers around. As part of the sale, you can…
Trump talked to Warsh about firing Powell for Fed, report says
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the US Federal Reserve, during The Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump has spoken with former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh about possibly replacing the current central bank chairman, Jerome Powell, before his…
Trump says baseline tariffs will stay in blow to UK hopes of deal
President Trump has warned “substantial” tariffs will remain on US imports as Rachel Reeves heads to Washington DC to lobby for a bespoke British trade deal. The US president said baseline tariffs, currently at 10 per cent, were likely to stay in place, despite diplomatic attempts to reduce or eliminate them. “We’re taking in a…
15 Best Designer Sunglasses for Women 2025
15 Best Designer Sunglasses for Women 2025 The best designer sunglasses come in all shapes and styles, which means there’s sure to be a pair that’ll fit your style and your face shape. Whether you’re partial to a classic black cat-eye or looking for a bright pop of color, the world is your oyster. Complete…
Donald Trump says US will strike ‘very good’ trade deal with China as countries line up to negotiate tariffs
Donald Trump says the US will strike a “very good” trade deal with China, as both countries remain locked in a tariff war. Several Asian countries have started negotiations with the US over his levy policy but despite facing the highest tariffs China has not. A White House website page states that some Chinese goods…
IRS considers rescinding Harvard’s tax-exempt status, sources say. Trump floated the idea on social media
The IRS is considering whether to rescind Harvard University‘s tax-exempt status, two sources familiar with the situation said. The request to look into the possibility was made by officials at the Treasury Department this week. Acting chief counsel Andrew De Mello, who has been supportive of DOGE and was appointed to his role in March,…
English Premier League Clubs and AC Milan To Play in Asia This Summer
Manchester United will visit its huge fanbase in Asia to play fixtures in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season in May. The two-match visit marks the first post-season tour in the modern era of the club, and a return to Asia following victory over Liverpool in Bangkok…
Woman, 35, convinced incurable cancer diagnosis was caused by common lifestyle habit – Health
A woman discovered that she had incurable breast cancer which she believes was caused by her lifestyle. Bisma Lalji was given the devastating cancer diagnosis February 2023, despite believing that she led a healthy life. Just 35-years-old at the time, she was told about her stage four breast cancer diagnosis, with the disease spreading to…
