Tariffs will cost Toyota $9.5 billion in profits this year Company cuts full-year forecast by 16%. Fortune · Aug 7, 2025
I changed my mind on banning the bomb, but the threat of nuclear war is growing – and so is complacency Though the weapons I campaigned against remain terrifying, I doubt we can disarm unilaterally. That should be the stuff of vital debate: right now, it isn’t, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
This Blue-Chip Stock Is Cooking Up a Major Growth Catalyst Eli Lilly is poised for a major boost as new data shows its diabetes drug Mounjaro offers heart health benefits, potentially making it the top choice for patients with Type 2 diabetes. Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
Crude Prices Pressured by Possible End to the Russian-Ukraine War September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.16%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.063 (-0.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today, although crude remains above Wednesday's 2-month low. The dollar's strength today is pressuring crude prices along with the possible easing... Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
He told Jan 6 rioters to ‘kill’ cops. After Trump’s pardon, he got hired at the Justice Department Administration officials call Jared Wise a ‘valued member’ at the nation’s top law enforcement agency after avoiding trial on riot charges The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean? Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025
Does the White House not have more important things to do? What if the White House worried about the bigger issues going on? The Mary Sue · Aug 7, 2025
Another NFL player admits that he has no idea how he ended up on Trump’s panel – and isn’t sure the president can pronounce his name Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that, despite being initially unaware of his appointment to the council, the announcement by Donald Trump was ‘an honor’ The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Stocks Turn Mixed After an Early Rally The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.04%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
Laura Loomer names the MAGA rep she says the Trump admin ‘can’t stand’ Loomer testifies in HBO lawsuit deposition that a high-profile congresswoman is disliked, despite her outspoken loyalty to the president The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Who Is Cory Mills' Wife, Rana Al Saadi? Republican Says Islamic Teacher with Hamas Ties Officiated His Wedding Florida Congressman Cory Mills faces mounting controversy over a radical cleric-led wedding, revenge porn claims by Miss USA, and assault allegations—all while under scrutiny for secretive business ties. International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025
Putin just launched a ‘massive’ assault on Ukraine hours after Trump’s envoy left Moscow, and the timing isn’t coincidental The timing says everything. We Got This Covered · Aug 7, 2025
Bitcoin surges on new Trump measure to allow crypto in retirement funds The world’s largest cryptocurrency notched a 2% gain over the past 24 hours. Fortune · Aug 7, 2025
Trump calls the Epstein Files ‘total bulls***t’ amid rumors of a JD Vance secret strategy meeting Donald Trump blasted the Epstein Files as ‘total bulls***’ after a reporter asked about rumors of a secret strategy meeting planned by JD Vance. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Alan Dershowitz once again denied pierogi as Martha’s Vineyard residents chant ‘time to go’ ‘I am very surprised that you’re here because of the things that you’ve been saying about us and the business online,’ the pierogi vendor told Alan Dershowitz on Wednesday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Sydney and Toronto had equivalent home prices, then Canada’s crashed. Could Australia see a similar slump? Canadian property prices fell by C$150,000 over three years as Australia’s rose by about A$85,000
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 ‘Impossible to rebuild’: NIH scientists say Trump cuts will imperil life-saving research Researchers say scientific community is in state of whiplash and accuse president of trying to ‘destroy’ vital work
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 Trump calls for new US census that excludes undocumented immigrants Census has historically counted all residents regardless of citizenship status, as required by the 14th amendment
Barchart · Aug 7, 2025 Dollar Pushes Higher After US Labor Cost Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar recovered from a 1.5-week low today and turned higher as short covering emerged after the US unit labor cost report was slightly stronger than expected, which was negative for the inflation outlook and hawkish for Fed policy. The...
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Georgia Army base Six soldiers at a Georgia Army base are being hailed as heroes for tackling an armed assailant accused of shooting five people
The Texas Tribune · Aug 7, 2025 Cornyn says FBI will help locate absent Texas Democrats, but scope of feds’ role unclear The Republican senator, who is facing a tough primary challenge, previously asked FBI Director Kash Patel for the agency’s help in tracking down the House lawmakers.
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 Democrats condemn Texas senator over alleged FBI role in locating lawmakers John Cornyn claims FBI agreed to help return Democrats to state, sparking backlash amid GOP map push
International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025 61% of Americans Say This Is the Most Hated Man in the Country — and It's Not Donald Trump, Poll Finds Elon Musk crowned America's most hated public figure with 61% unfavorable rating in new Gallup poll, surpassing Donald Trump after bitter feud over One Big Beautiful Bill. Tesla shares down 25%.
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Trump's Pick For Fed Chair: Christopher Waller Emerges As Frontrunner Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is now seen as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair, according to sources close to the Trump team.