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…

Israeli strikes kill civilians in Lebanon, and take out a prominent Jamaa al-Islamiya commander Israeli drone strikes kill Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi, a Jamaa al-Islamiya commander, and another person in southern Lebanon. Strikes violate the November ceasefire agreement, risking a flare-up of hostilities. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah and other armed…

A gluten-free pseudocereal cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas, amaranth is rich in protein, fiber and essential minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium. Amaranth's high lysine content supports muscle repair, while its antioxidants help combat inflammation. It can also aid digestion and blood sugar control and reduce cholesterol levels. Nearly eradicated during colonization, amaranth made…

Trump’s tariff shift sends shockwaves through air cargo, threatening $22B in revenue Starting May 2, the U.S. will impose a 145% duty on Chinese imports and eliminate tariff-free access for low-value items, disrupting global supply chains, reducing air cargo revenue and forcing a major overhaul of cross-border e-commerce models. The collapse of the de minimis…

Ann Cavoukian and Don Tapscott’s book offers potential solutions for preserving privacy in a hyper-connected society Ann Cavoukian and Don Tapscott's book, "Who Knows: Safeguarding Your Privacy in a Networked World," addresses the critical issue of personal privacy in an era dominated by technology and information exchange, emphasizing the need to control personal data in…

Federal prosecution sought for Cuomo amid nursing home cover-up: A call for accountability in health crises House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has resubmitted a criminal referral to the DOJ, accusing former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo of lying to Congress about his administration’s role in covering up COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Evidence reveals Cuomo’s…

Israeli police backtrack plan to ban images of Palestinian children from anti-war protest Israeli police faced backlash for initially demanding that an upcoming anti-war protest in Tel Aviv exclude graphic images of Palestinian children and terms like "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing," highlighting tensions over free speech and government transparency. Following media coverage, the police reversed…

Dmytro Razumkov, former head of Zelensky's campaign and ex-parliament speaker, claimed wartime elections in Ukraine would be rigged, sarcastically predicting Zelensky could secure "102% of the vote" through coercion (e.g., linking voting to military conscription). Zelensky has postponed elections indefinitely, citing martial law (extended to August 2025), which critics argue consolidates his power unlawfully after…

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