Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
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What you need to know about mRNA vaccines in light of RFK’s claims
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the head the US health department ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy The US health secretary claimed mRNA vaccines are ineffective against respiratory diseases, while announcing he was cutting half a billion dollars in funding for mRNA vaccine development. But this goes against the scientific evidence we have, which shows many mRNA vaccines work…
All that backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI first’ didn’t slow its growth: Why DUOL stock is soaring 24% right now
The company’s big bet on artificial intelligence was controversial, but appears to be paying off as Q2 2025 earnings saw profits rise 84%. At least one company’s bet on artificial intelligence appears to be paying off—for now.
The legend of Son Heung-min that is now headed to MLS, LAFC
THE GREATEST ASIAN player of all time. Whenever such GOAT conversations arise, there is bound to be debate and disagreement. It’s purely subjective and differs depending on an individual’s primary criteria: be it team success or individual accolades. Even so, Son Heung-min does indeed have an excellent case in being labelled Asian football’s greatest player…
bitchy | “South Park’s Twitter account clapped back on ICE” links
South Park mocked the DHS and ICE, then ICE’s official account tried to act like people should sign up to ICE, and South Park packed ‘em up. [Seriously OMG]All of the photos from the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 are “spoiling” the movie! Now we know Anne Hathaway’s on-screen love interest. [Just Jared]Sean…
Italy Approves Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland by Bridge
The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.
Two teens charged in attack on former DOGE official Edward “Big Balls” Coristine
Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, the teenage software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to reports citing local authorities, Coristine — who left DOGE in June but returned to federal…
Cameron Young earned first PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship
Cameron Young is a PGA Tour winner. At long last! Last week’s Wyndham Championship marked the 94th start of Cameron Young’s career and for so much of it people have wondered whether or not he would ever break through and lift a trophy. All of those conversations are over as he is officially a PGA…
Asia chipmakers wobble after Trump’s ‘100% tariffs’ on semiconductors
Asia semiconductor-related stocks traded mixed Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 100% tariff on chip imports, with an exemption for companies that are “building in the United States.” Details on how much domestic manufacturing is required to qualify for the exemption remain unclear. Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Tokyo Electron fell over…