The iPhone 17 Pro’s rumored price hike could be softened by a much-needed storage upgrade A new rumor says the iPhone 17 Pro could get more storage and a $50 price rise. TechRadar · Aug 7, 2025
Apple announces $100 billion investment in US — here's what it means for the iPhone Apple has outlined its plans for the 100 billion dollar investment in both materials and labor sourced in the U.S., including producing 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch displays in Kentucky. Tom’s Guide · Aug 7, 2025
Trump announces 100% semiconductor tariffs — 'There's no charge' for chips built in the U.S President Donald Trump says that he will apply a 100% tariff on chip imports, but exempts companies that build in the U.S. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 7, 2025
Republican woman who didn’t ‘know if females should be in office’ is running for office ‘I get home, and I don’t want to do anything else. Like, women aren’t built for this. I just want to be a wife. I just want to be a mom,’ Mylie Biggs said previously The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
How Ghislaine Maxwell fell from high society to Epstein’s teen-procuring ‘lady’ amid Trump ‘pardon’ rumors Survivors of Epstein’s abuse testified that Maxwell played a central role in recruiting vulnerable young women and girls to be groomed for sexual abuse The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Defying Trump On Russia Could Be India's Mistake, Say Economists: 'Are You Going To Risk Up To $87 Billion...' While the U.S. has levied an additional 25% tariffs on India by the end of August for continuing import of discounted Russian crude oil, economists weigh in if ignoring Trump’s calls is a wise move for India. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
Cassidy says canceled vaccine research needed to fight pandemics - Roll Call The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee denounced a decision by the federal government to phase out mRNA vaccine development, warning that could hurt pandemic preparedness. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2025
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' but Not Putin. Does He Know What a Dictator Is? He calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” but not Vladimir Putin. Reason · Aug 7, 2025
Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Move Promises 'Billions…From Countries That Have Taken Advantage' Of US, But President Warns One Thing Could Ruin It President Donald Trump announced that new “reciprocal tariffs” have taken effect, claiming the move will bring billions of dollars into the U.S. from countries that have long taken advantage of it. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
Trump claims late-night stars Kimmel and Fallon next to be axed because jokes at his expense don’t work President insists humor at his expense ‘hasn’t worked for a long time’ and that his late-night enemies have no talent and attract poor ratings The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
First Thing: New Trump tariffs come into force against dozens of countries Latest wave of US levies has left governments around the world racing to try to reach deals to avoid job losses. Plus, former Superman actor Dean Cain says he is becoming an Ice agent The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
Takeaways from AP’s report on Alaska Natives’ response to oil and mining proposals President Donald Trump’s administration and its allies have pushed aggressively for drilling, mining and logging in Alaska The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
The Bank of England cuts its main interest rate to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023 The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Fortune · Aug 7, 2025 Top economist says Trump's Fed pressure may not be felt for years: 'You can appear to get away with a lot while you’re actually doing a lot of damage' Francis Fukuyama warns Trump’s moves could erode institutional independence—and business leaders won’t feel it until it’s too late.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 The uninhabited island being converted into medical facility to treat 2,000 wounded from Gaza Indonesia’s Galang Island will be used to treat about 2,000 wounded residents and temporarily shelter their families
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Tim Cook Gifts Trump 24-Karat Gold-Based Plaque After Winning Exemption From 100% Chip Tariff Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday presented President Donald Trump with a one-of-a-kind, U.S.-made glass plaque and walked away with an assurance that Apple's expanding "American Manufacturing Program" will spare the company from a looming 100% tariff on imported semiconductors and chips.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Cost of electronics expected to rise as Trump announces 100% tariff on computer chips Donald Trump has said he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely resulting in the costs of electronic goods and household appliances rising.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred When Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 Democrats sound alarm over Trump’s reported $1bn plan to retrofit gifted Qatari jet Elizabeth Warren and others pen letter over alleged plan to divert funds from nuclear arsenal to convert jet into Air Force One
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 US universities’ settlements with Trump ‘will only fuel his authoritarian appetite’ Experts say settlements worth hundreds of millions will further embolden US president’s use of ‘coercive tactics’
We Got This Covered · Aug 7, 2025 ‘She looks like a woman to me’: Trump urges right-wing influencer to stop ‘transvestigating’ world leader’s wife Finally, a conspiracy Trump doesn't believe in.
We Got This Covered · Aug 7, 2025 A Trump ally pushed to jail people without explanation — and suddenly, the Constitution’s ban on it disappears from a government site This level of vigilance is commendable.
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s joining Trump's ICE agency to 'help save America' Calling it his patriotic duty, Cain says he’ll be sworn in “ASAP” to help enforce immigration raids - a move that’s sparked online backlash, given his iconic role as an undocumented alien hero from Krypton.
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2025 From puppy murder to racist podcasts: South Park’s anti-deportation episode is utterly ruthless TV Rightwing media mouthpieces and ICE get both barrels in South Park’s latest zeitgeist-capturing satire. You can feel Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s disdain in every frame