Wait, did Donald Trump just expose Elon Musk for taking the ‘fat shot drug?’ Is this how Trump treats friends or is their "friendship" over for good? We Got This Covered · May 13, 2025
Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes ‘a cold place for free thinkers’ Proposed scheme involves talent scouts offering attractive packages to tempt academics and lecturers from abroad The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
First Thing: Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border. Plus, what one woman learned by watching every single Nicolas Cage film The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
Republicans Target EV Incentives, Loan Programs In Sweeping Tax Reform Proposal Chief among the proposed cuts is the repeal of the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits—$7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used models—effective from Dec. 31. International Business Times · May 13, 2025
'Presidency Is Literally For Sale To Highest Bidder': Backlash Mounts As Trump Defends Qatari Jet Gift President Trump was once again in the spotlight after Qatar's royal family gifted a private jet to him that he claimed was actually donated to the Defense Department, but on X, he continued to be questioned for the supposed "bribery." International Business Times · May 13, 2025
Jamie Lee Curtis makes plea to Mark Zuckerberg to take down unsettling AI video ‘Fake words put in my mouth diminishes my opportunity to speak the truth,’ actor said The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Pakistan Deports Afghans Awaiting U.S. Resettlement Afghans who fled Taliban rule with hopes of U.S. resettlement now face detention, extortion, and forced return. Reason · May 13, 2025
Give birth? In this economy? US women scoff at Trump’s meager ‘baby bonuses’ Trump administration is considering pronatalist policies such as awarding $5,000 for every birth – but women say they want universal healthcare and cheaper childcare The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025
Gold fever makes a comeback as buyers and bankers recoil from uncertainty Covid, Ukraine and Trump’s trade wars spur demand for precious metal: ‘It’s the only thing you can trust, right?’ The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025
Putin Skipping Talks Would Signal Moscow Not Seeking Peace: Kyiv Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv. International Business Times · May 13, 2025
The majority of employers think Trump's DEI and immigration policies are creating ‘significant challenges' for their business Two of Trump’s hallmark issues have huge consequences on the corporate world. Fortune · May 13, 2025
King Charles to host Emmanuel Macron for UK state visit in July Buckingham Palace says French president and his wife have been invited to stay at Windsor Castle The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
Chicago mayor’s bodyguard showed up for work drunk after partying at Trump Tower, report says The officer breathalyzed after reporting for duty on Inauguration Day and stood down The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
What can actually happen at Turkey peace talks after Putin and Trump’s snub? A Ukrainian delegation including defence minister Rustem Umerov faces off against a second-tier team in Istanbul The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2025 Africa’s human rights crisis: global silence and the Trump effect Amnesty International’s 2025 annual report reviews a broad range of human rights issues, highlighting concerns in 150 countries and linking global and regional trends with an eye on the future. In Africa, the organization says the so-called “Trump effect” in the US and beyond has led to an unprecedented neglect…
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Retrofitting Trump’s Qatari Boeing jet for use as Air Force One ‘impossible’ until after 2028, report says The so-called “free” luxury jet is expected to come with a raft of upgrade and maintenance costs
Fortune · May 13, 2025 Apple adds $180 billion to market cap as Trump reveals he spoke to Tim Cook after China tariffs rollback President Trump said he spoke with CEO Tim Cook about Apple’s U.S. investments on Monday.
We Got This Covered · May 13, 2025 ‘I could be a stupid person’: Trump Qatar jet bribe proves he’s forgotten the art of the deal He's clearly forgotten his own book.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Why Trump’s offer to mediate on Kashmir is so awkward for India ANALYSIS: Both India and Pakistan have welcomed a US-brokered ceasefire in their simmering conflict, but the Narendra Modi government would rather end any external inputs there. Namita Singh in Delhi explains why
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 German Investors Cheered By Tariff Talks, New Government German investor sentiment has jumped, buoyed by rollbacks of US tariffs, and the formation of a new national government, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Peter Mandelson plays down idea of Nigel Farage as PM after Reform local elections victory Lord Mandelson said he takes Nigel Farage ‘seriously’, but dismissed the likelihood of the Reform leader becoming prime miniter
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 Drug price cuts: what is Trump planning and what will it mean for big pharma? President has directed Robert Kennedy to send price targets to industry, with slimming drugs thought to be included
Fortune · May 13, 2025 Jerome Powell may finally grant Trump his interest rate wish thanks to China deal President Trump's wish for a rate cut may be looking more realistic as economic uncertainty clears—but it still won't be happening any time soon.
International Business Times UK · May 13, 2025 Carla Hayden Fired: What Is A 'Librarian of Congress' and How Much Does The Role Make US President Donald Trump abruptly fired Dr Carla Hayden from her position as the Librarian of Congress.
Reason · May 13, 2025 With Trump's Support, Will Pete Rose Finally Make It Into the Baseball Hall of Fame? There is no question that Rose defiantly broke the rules, but we love our baseball characters, warts and all.