India signals it will keep buying Russian oil despite Trump tariff threat India says its ties with Moscow were ‘steady and time-tested’ amid threats from Trump The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Who Would Benefit the Most From Trump’s $1K Baby Savings Accounts? Is everyone really going to benefit from Trump Accounts? Let's explore the details of these Trump Accounts and who they're going to be most useful for. GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025
What Trump’s New Tax Law Means for Middle-Class Families in 2025 For many, the result is a mix of immediate tax relief and complex long-term tradeoffs. GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025
6 Best New Groceries on Sale at Costco in August Save as much as $5 off select items. GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025
Trump's Trade Deals, Tariffs, The Tumbling Labor Market And More: This Week In Economy The past week has been a whirlwind of economic events, with President Donald Trump making headlines for his bold claims and controversial decisions. From touting a new trade agreement with the EU to launching a new round of tariffs, Trump’s actions have stirred up both support and criticism. Benzinga · Aug 3, 2025
4 Types of Workers Could Save Big Under Trump’s Overtime Tax Break The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision that allows employees to deduct a portion of their overtime pay from their taxable income. GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025
More than half of voters would back Remain if Brexit referendum held again – poll MORE than half of voters would back staying in the European Union if the Brexit referendum was held again, a new poll has found. The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2025
Russian missile and drone strikes injure at least 18 across Ukraine Russian missile strikes on Mykolaiv injured seven people, while Ukraine's air force intercepted 60 drones. Ukrainian forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Sochi. Euronews · Aug 3, 2025
Nuclear Threats, Trump Fires Labor Statistics Chief, Fed Governor Resigns And More: This Week In Politics The first weekend of August 2025 has been a whirlwind for Wall Street, marked by a series of unsettling events. From President Donald Trump’s threats of nuclear action against Russia to a weak U.S. jobs report and new sweeping tariffs, investors have had their nerves tested. Benzinga · Aug 3, 2025
In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot. The Texas Tribune · Aug 3, 2025
Despite Trump, the US economy remains surprisingly resilient. But for how long? Thanks to stockpiling, neither the markets nor consumers have been as badly affected by the trade wars as feared. But signs of trouble are looming The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025
Who Would Benefit the Most From Trump’s Proposed Income Tax Plan? While some economists have questioned the viability of this plan, if it were to happen, here's who might benefit most from the tax plan, according to experts. GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025
Voices: I won a game show, but even that wasn’t enough to cover performing at the Edinburgh Fringe COMMENT: I had to use my ‘Weakest Link’ winnings to put on my Edinburgh play, writes Kat Brown. Twenty years on, I don’t know how today’s performers can afford to do it The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Voices: Netanyahu’s gameplan for Gaza is in tatters The Israeli prime minister has long cast himself in a Churchillian mould, a wartime leader who is uniquely placed to remodel the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape with his military might. Other world leaders this week have shown that the truth is rather different, says Alon Pinkas
Euronews · Aug 3, 2025 Israeli fire kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families The violence came a day after US officials visited the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF site, and the US ambassador Steve Witkoff described the troubled system as “an incredible feat.”
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 The US attacks on Iran have backfired horribly – but a path to peace is still possible Executions by a vengeful regime in Tehran are soaring. The west must pursue a different strategy, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash.
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 Filmmakers Try To Cash In On India-Pakistan Battle Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 OPEC+ Slated To Increase Oil Output In Bid To Regain Market Share Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are expected to further hike oil production in a meeting Sunday, a move analysts say is aimed at regaining market share amid resilient crude prices.
AAP · Aug 3, 2025 Upward spending trend unlikely to shift needle on rates Splurging shoppers are unlikely to dent the chances of an August interest rate cut, with consumer data tipped to deliver an upward spending trend.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2025 Trump news at a glance: inquiry launched into Trump prosecutor as backlash grows over firing of statistics chief Jack Smith is reportedly being investigated for possible violations of the Hatch Act; Republicans condemn the president for sacking Erika McEntarfer. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 August
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Pardons, positions and power: Trump’s donor list raises questions about pay-for-access in his administration One woman who donated $1 million to the super PAC had her son pardoned three weeks after meeting President Donald Trump