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Public support for Trump's tariff plan remains low as reciprocal duties take effect
AS
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August 1, 2025
The day has officially arrived (kind of). Though President Donald Trump’s retaliatory tariffs were set to go into effect on August 1, he is giving Customs and Border Enforcement until August 7 to get ready for the additional processing necessary...
Pilgrim’s overstaffed in Q2 to prepare for visa revocations
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Fabio Sandri said that the company intentionally overstaffed its plants during the previous quarter to help it mitigate the potential deportation of workers. During the Pilgrim’s Pride second quarter earnings call on July 31,...
Tsunami warning issued to Russia, Pacific islands, South America on 8.7M quake
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia, Pacific Islands and South American costs after an 8.7 magnitude earquake off the East Coast of Russia. Waves as high as 3 meters could hit some coasts, the warning from the Pacific...
From Conflict To Compensation: India's Strategic Path To Ensuring Pakistan's Accountability Through An International Claims Commission
Live Law
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July 30, 2025
Receiving adequate compensation for victims of cross-border terrorism in India should be on the agenda. India's push to add Pakistan back on the FATF 'grey list' is aimed at ensuring economic repercussions. A case for establishing an international...
How to Use the Big Mac Index to Make Better Trading Decisions
Investing
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July 26, 2025
The Big Mac Index is a common measure of exchange rates, but can it be used to make trading decisions? Find out what the Big Mac Index is and how it works. What is the Economist’s Big Mac Index? The Big Mac Index was created by The Economist in...
Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations
Daily Trust
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August 1, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Other countries affected by the new tariff regime include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ghana, Malawi,...
Trump levies a host of new tariffs on U.S. trading partners
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pushed ahead with his promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods by Aug. 1, signing an order late Thursday increasing import taxes on products from nearly every U.S. trading partner. Trump’s directive, and new...
The Yankees Reliever Confidence Index: July Edition
Pinstripe Alley - New York
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July 31, 2025
In the lead-up to this evening’s trade deadline, the Yankees’ bullpen has been a focus of much consternation. After a promising start, a combination of injury (Fernando Cruz, Mark Leiter Jr.) and ineffectiveness (Jonathan Loáisiga, Ian Hamilton)...
Legal immigrants face deportation after decades in the US
KCRW - California
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July 30, 2025
Every morning, Miguel Molina races the sunrise. By 5:00 a.m., he’s on the road to Pacific Palisades, where his crew clears debris from construction sites – many of them scorched homes and businesses damaged by the Palisades wildfire. “[We’re]...
Trump sets new tariff rates and deadlines. And, rabbis speak out on starvation in Gaza
KTEP - Texas
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August 1, 2025
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump last night signed executive...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 31, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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July 31, 2025, 8:30 pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in...
Judge blocks U.S. government from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
DGR News
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California judge is extending migrant status protections ended by the Trump administration for more than 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal. The order Thursday by U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson in San Francisco...
President Trump announced a 19% Export tariff on Pakistan
Dispatch News Desk Pakistan
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August 1, 2025
Monitoring Desk: US President Trump announced a 19% tariff on Pakistani exports. The latest country-wise tariff is hereunder: Countries and Territories Reciprocal Tariff, Adjusted Afghanistan 15% Algeria 30% Angola 15% Bangladesh 20% Bolivia 15%...
Carolina Strong: Monroe tea house serves up community impact around the world
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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August 1, 2025
MONROE, N.C. — A Monroe tea house is doing more than just serving scones and filling up cups — it’s serving our community and supporting women across the globe. Twelve years ago, Rhonda Griffin, executive director of A Cause for Tea, realized she...
Trump revealed his new tariff plan. Here's what you need to know
RNZ
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August 1, 2025
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN An extra edition of Japanese daily newspaper is published reporting that the United States of America and Japan had agreed on a 15 percent tariff in Osaka City. Photo: AFP / Takumi Harada President Donald Trump just set...
How an ex-ballerina finally tamed rock's wildest philanderer... At 82, Mick Jagger has never been happier with girlfriend Mel, 38, and are even talking of having another baby 'if fate allows'
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
Mick Jagger almost skipped down the street to his 82nd birthday party. He had certainly never looked happier than at the bash last Friday, where most of his offspring and exes had gathered. Jerry Hall, his partner for 22 years, was there along...
Why the rush? What is driving the surge in 2024–2025 mining megadeals
Canadian Mining Journal
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July 30, 2025
Sukari gold mine in Egypt. Credit: Centamin. The mining sector is undergoing a dramatic consolidation. From January 2024 to mid-2025, mining companies announced or closed 18 deals over $1 billion each, totalling approximately $47 billion. While...
Trump acaba de revelar su nuevo plan arancelario. Estos son los puntos principales
KESQ-TV - California
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August 1, 2025
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN El presidente Donald Trump acaba de imponer nuevos aranceles para todos los países del mundo, consolidando su ruptura extrema con la política comercial de larga data de Estados Unidos. Se prevé que aumenten los...
Building Power for Palestine and for a New World Order
CounterPunch
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August 1, 2025
Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair A coalition of cross-regional states met in Bogotá, Colombia in mid-July to discuss measures to disrupt Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. The subsequent commitments by some of those governments to end all...
What triggered an immigration status change for 200-plus JBS workers in Ottumwa?
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 30, 2025
STARTS NOW. GOOD EVENING. AND OTTUMWA MEATPACKING PLANT WANTS TO CLEAR UP SOME CONFUSION. JBS SAYS IT IS NOT TELLING SOME EMPLOYEES THEY HAVE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY. THE COMPANY SAYS THEY’RE ASKING EMPLOYEES TO PROVE THEY’RE STILL ELIGIBLE TO WORK....