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EU Forms New Trade Alliances Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to exert trade pressure with high tariffs across the board, countries that can no longer endure are showing signs of departing from the U.S.-centered international trade order. As the European Union (EU)...
NATIONAL NEWS – Justice Department says U.S. may deport Abrego Garcia before trial
Ananya Roy, News Writer A Justice Department attorney revealed Monday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported before standing trial on human smuggling charges, contradicting earlier White House and DOJ statements. During a Maryland court...
Chinese, U.S. athletes mark 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy" in Las Vegas
Wang Liqin, president of Chinese Table Tennis Association and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, addresses an event commemorating the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy" in Las Vegas, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Qiu...

Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ‘intensify’ ahead of deadline and 35% threat
By Canadian Press on July 15, 2025. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects trade discussions with the U.S. will “intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement. Carney made his comments on his way into the Prime...

Trump: U.S. to sell NATO weapons to help Ukraine as Russia faces economic penalties
(The Center Square) – The U.S. and NATO allies will be putting the squeeze on Russia in the form of tariffs and selling NATO weapons to assist Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced Monday during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark...

SD Chamber of Commerce meets with U.S. ambassador to Mexico in wake of new tariffs
The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico speaks at Monday’s meeting. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce) In the wake of new tariffs, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that its senior leadership met with...

Penn Highlands Healthcare CEO Participates in Vizient’s U.S. Congressional Briefing on Hospitals’ Financial Health
DUBOIS- Steven M. Fontaine, CEO of Penn Highlands Healthcare, recently participated in a U.S. Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by Vizient, Inc. regarding Hospitals’ Financial Health: The Complex Ecosystem of Provider Reimbursement. He...

Paulo Costa eyes superstar opponent for potential fight at The White House after UFC 318
Add UFC 318 star Paulo Costa to the list of fighters interested in competing at The White House next year. Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa returns to the Octagon at UFC 318 this Saturday in New Orleans. Israel Adesanya‘s former rival faces...

State lawmaker from Kalamazoo announces run for U.S. Congress
KALAMAZOO, MI — Michigan Senator Sean McCann has announced he is running for U.S. Congress. He announced the candidacy Monday, July 14, in an online statement. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...

How U.S. tariffs are affecting trade flows, freight volumes and equipment demand
The uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries around the world may be proving more disruptive than the tariffs themselves, when it comes to U.S. imports and freight volumes. “Beyond just the effect of tariffs...

Speedgolf Temecula to host 9th U.S. Speedgolf Open in October
TEMECULA — Speedgolf Temecula, one of the largest Speedgolf clubs in the world, is set to host the 9th United States Speedgolf Open at Temecula Creek Golf Club on Oct. 11-12, 2025. This prestigious event will bring together elite athletes from...

Bitcoin Hits $120,000 Amid Renewed Political Support in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bitcoin‘s price has reached an all-time high of $120,000, buoyed by U.S. President Donald Trump‘s recent support for cryptocurrencies. This surge has kept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the global spotlight. As Bitcoin...

Turkey says unaware of U.S. plans for “Zangezur corridor”
July 15, 2025 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s administration has stated it is unaware of any U.S. plans to manage the so-called “Zangezur Corridor.” The statement comes after U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special...

Trump: Ukraine to pay for more U.S. Patriot missiles
(The Center Square) – The U.S. will send more Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its ongoing war with Russia but the European Union will pay for them, President Donald Trump said Sunday. "I haven't agreed on the number yet, but they're going...

Ngafuan Secures IMF, U.S. Backing for Liberia’s Development Push
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has successfully secured new commitments and strong endorsements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and key United States institutions to bolster Liberia’s national...
PNG Prime Minister Marape Engages New U.S. Administration in Landmark Talks
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has met with key figures in the new United States administration to reinforce bilateral ties and explore expanded cooperation between the two nations.According to official sources, Prime Minister Marape...

Westneat: U.S. in crisis of confidence
‘Being an American is an enormous struggle right now.” This was a sentiment from a reader after I wrote last month about an immigration arrest in Spokane. The feds had detained two asylum-seeking men from Latin America, even though both had come...

Proposed U.S. tariffs could cut Brazil's GDP by as much as 0.8%
July 14 (UPI) -- The 50% tariffs proposed by Donald Trump could cut Brazil's gross domestic product by between 0.3 and 0.8 percentage points in 2025, according to Brazilian economists and consulting firms. The final impact will depend on how Luiz...
Mexican president urges U.S. to do more to curb drug, arms trafficking amid tariff tensions
MEXICO CITY, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday called on the United States to do more to curb drug and arms trafficking across the border as Washington threatens tariff hikes on Mexico. U.S. President Donald Trump...

How Eurostack could offer Canada a route to digital independence from the United States
The contemporary internet has been with us since roughly 1995. Its current underlying economic model — surveillance capitalism — began in the early 2000s, when Google and then Facebook realized how much our personal information and online...