Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:24:19 +0000)

Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.

The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:29 +0000)

A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.

What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:24:32 +0000)

Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.

South Korea Keeps Its Chin Up as Trump Wields Tariff Threat

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:49:15 +0000)

The country’s new president, in office for a little over a month, had just dispatched his senior deputies to Washington to try to work out a trade deal.

What We Saw in the Texas Flood Zone

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:53:03 +0000)

Search-and-rescue teams have been hoping against hope to find signs of life after the Texas floods. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, describes what he has seen in Texas.

Trump Looks to Avoid Casting Blame in Texas Flood as Democrats Question Cuts

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:28:16 +0000)

The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.

Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:11 +0000)

The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.

5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:05:27 +0000)

Officials said the troops were killed during combat in northern Gaza, but offered few other details.

Sweden’s Secret to Well-Being? Tiny Urban Gardens.

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:11:30 +0000)

Known as koloniträdgårdar, they provide city dwellers access to nature, fresh produce and community.

Trump Wants to Close the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:31 +0000)

The White House is planning to eliminate the board, a small agency that investigates chemical disasters to understand what went wrong.

Federal Agents March Through L.A. Park, Spurring Local Outrage

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:39:34 +0000)

Federal officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. “It’s the way a city looks before a coup,” Mayor Karen Bass said as she condemned the action.

OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000)

The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center.

‘Diddy Parties’ Became a Meme. The Combs Case Was About Something Else.

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:17 +0000)

The sweep of graphic lawsuits accusing Sean Combs of sex abuse led to a sense that his criminal case might examine celebrity debauchery in the music industry. It did not.

Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:04:20 +0000)

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

Macron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:01:13 +0000)

President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, which begins Tuesday, will be heavy on pageantry. But both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for practical results.

Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:44 +0000)

A focus on economics misses the human brutality that is the most problematic aspect of this legislation

The Last Words of a Dying Glacier

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:04 +0000)

A glacier is disappearing. An artist is trying to preserve its sound.

Jon Stewart Thinks Congress Is Basically Pro Wrestling Without the Fun

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:36:03 +0000)

The “Daily Show” host said the drama around President Trump’s big policy bill was about as authentic as a World Wrestling Entertainment match.

The Brothers Who Came Face to Face in Myanmar’s War

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:01:06 +0000)

Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.

Dan Osborn to Seek Pete Ricketts’s Nebraska Senate Seat, Stressing Class Issues

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:37 +0000)

A steamfitter and former union leader, running as an independent but with Democratic support, will take on the Republican incumbent, a billionaire’s son.

TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:27:49 +0000)

Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs.

After Mamdani’s Win, Some Democrats Are Determined to Stop Him

(Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:53:52 +0000)

Though Zohran Mamdani scored a resounding victory in New York City’s Democratic primary, some in his own party are strategizing about how to defeat him in November.