Switzerland says ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariffs, will try to negotiate European nation faces 39-percent tariff rate as Trump administration unveils new duties on dozens of trade partners. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down this fall - Roll Call The CPB announced it would close on Sept. 30, after Trump last month signed legislation canceling their funding for the next two years. Roll Call · Aug 1, 2025
Did you know heartbreak could be fatal? Your tech and science digest These are the most groundbreaking stories from the new frontier of science and technology right now Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
Why the US is letting China win on energy innovation During the cold war, the US and Soviet Union were locked in a desperate race to develop cutting‑edge technologies like long-range missiles and satellites. Fast forward to today and the frontiers of global technology have pivoted to AI and next‑generation energy. The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025
Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Barclays follows HSBC in exit from banking industry’s net zero alliance US banks have already pulled out of NZBA, the UN environment programme’s finance initiative The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Rachel Reeves rejects Donald Trump’s call to halt ‘unsightly windmills’ in North Sea Chancellor backs renewable energy plans and dismisses calls to ‘incentivise the drillers’ The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Are prices up or down? Parsing misleading claims by Trump and Democrats - Roll Call The success or failure of Trump’s economic policies on prices, including his tariff policy, are yet to be determined. Roll Call · Aug 1, 2025
Economists Flip To Trump's Side After Jobs Data–And Jerome Powell Is Now In Trouble Just two days after Fed Chair Jerome Powell refused to pre-commit to a September rate cut, the U.S. labor market did it for him. Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025
Tariffs and Economic Jitters Hammer Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.77%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.67%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Medicare and Medicaid move toward covering Ozempic and other weight loss drugs The proposed plan could go into effect as early as next April for those on Medicaid The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Trump Administration Plan Signals Shift Toward Weight-Loss Drug Coverage For Medicare Patients The Trump administration is preparing a pilot program that could allow some Americans on Medicare and Medicaid to access popular and costly weight-loss medications. Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025
FBI Reportedly Redacted Trump's Name In Epstein Files Due To Privacy Protections An FBI FOIA team reportedly redacted Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files, claiming he was a private citizen when the investigation took place and is entitled to privacy protections Latin Times · Aug 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Watch Nancy Pelosi just dance at Lady Gaga concert This is the moment Nancy Pelosi was captured rocking out at a Lady Gaga show.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 ‘Color is neither a poison nor a crime’: Judge rips Kristi Noem’s ‘racial animus’ in latest ruling protecting migrants Biden-appointed judge slams ‘discriminatory’ attempts by Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025 France Says It Cannot Save Contraceptives US Plans To Destroy France said Friday it could not seize women's contraception products estimated to be worth $9.7 million that the United States plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country.
Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025 Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell Lead Chip Stock Slide After Trump Hits China, Taiwan With New Tariffs Artificial intelligence chip stocks including NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), Arm Holdings PLC-ADR (NASDAQ:ARM), Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MRVL), Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM), Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) are trading lower on Friday as the Trump…
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025 Trump steps up attacks on Fed’s independence amid interest rates row US president called on top Fed officials to seize control from chair Jerome Powell if he fails to cut interest rates
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Barclays becomes second UK bank to quit industry’s net zero group The lender joins the growing trend after US banks starting leaving the Net Zero Banking Alliance ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025 Russian Drone Attacks On Ukraine Hit All-time Record In July Russia fired a record number of drones at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis showed Friday, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country despite US pressure to stop the war.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved from Florida prison to softer Texas ‘honor dorm’ after asking for Trump pardon New lockup is an all-female prison camp that has limited perimeter fencing and is home to fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and reality star Jen Shah
Barchart · Aug 1, 2025 Dollar Retreats as Weak US Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Chances The dollar index (DXY00 ) today retreated from a 2-month high and is down by -1.11%. The dollar tumbled today after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 ‘Drunk’ man steals golf cart and drives it along the moving walkways at Buffalo airport Watch the moment a “drunk” man drives a stolen golf cart along the moving walkways at Buffalo International Airport.
Latin Times · Aug 1, 2025 Another Venezuelan Is Suing Over His Deportation To El Salvador: 'An Officer Told Me I Was Going To Die There' The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has filed a complaint on behalf of a Venezuelan national deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration