Democratic Rep. Raskin warns foreign leaders: Support Trump, face consequences Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin warns foreign leaders against supporting Trump, threatening to cut aid to El Salvador over its deportation cooperation. Raskin accuses El Salvador's President Bukele of facilitating authoritarianism in the U.S. Democrats are under fire for undermining American foreign policy for partisan gain,…

Breakthrough in battery tech promises 20-minute charging and 1,500-cycle lifespan for EVs and grid storage Researchers from POSTECH and KIER have created a groundbreaking anode material using nano-sized tin particles and hard carbon, enabling ultra-fast charging (20 minutes), high energy density and impressive longevity (90% capacity retention after 1,500 cycles). Traditional graphite anodes have a…

India imposes 12% TARIFF on steel products, sparking trade tensions with China and other countries India has imposed a temporary 12 percent tariff on five categories of steel imports for 200 days to curb low-cost shipments – primarily from China, South Korea and Japan. Steel imports hit a nine-year high (9.5 million metric tons in…

A newly published 30-year study found that women who drank one or more sugary sodas daily had a 4.87 times higher risk of developing oral cavity cancer, with nonsmokers/nondrinkers (alcohol) facing a 5.46 times higher risk. Sugary beverages are now identified as a major risk factor for oral cancer, potentially explaining rising cases among low-risk…

From shade to snack: How California wild grapes can support your overall well-being California’s wild grapes (Vitis californica) are a resilient, underappreciated treasure offering both nutritional and cultural value. They are small (1/4-1/2 inch, purple-black when ripe), thrive in coastal woodlands and contrast with domestic grapes in flavor, balancing tanginess, floral notes and a faint bitterness.…

In the quiet battle for human health, one of the most insidious foes is glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. Despite being marketed as "safe" for human use, a growing body of research reveals that glyphosate is a potent disruptor of reproductive health, causing permanent damage to reproductive organs and affecting fertility across generations.…

The Trump administration secures 18 formal trade proposals with more than 100 nations showing interest, transforming tariffs into effective negotiation tools. White House trade team meets with 34 nations in a week, emphasizing deals for American workers. Tariffs are now a baseline of 10% on imports, with additional tariffs paused for 75+ non-retaliating nations, fostering…

China’s plastics industry faces closure crisis as U.S. ethane tariffs ignite economic fallout U.S. 125% tariffs on ethane — a key feedstock for Chinese plastics — have made production unprofitable, pushing factories toward shutdowns. Dependence on U.S. supplies (90% reliance) leaves China with few alternatives, worsening the crisis. The U.S. strategy aims to force concessions…