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The US Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with federal job cuts, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees while legal proceedings continue.

Realising that every uterus had already been conquered, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly wept Wednesday, for there were no more…

Cliff Notes Michael Madsen, known for roles in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, passed away at 67 from heart…

Severe Weather Impact: Over 104 fatalities were reported in Texas due to severe flash flooding, including 28 children in Kerr County, as heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to overflow.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in promoting peace in the region.

At least 95 people have died due to flash floods in Texas, with significant casualties in Kerr County, where 75 fatalities have been recorded, including 27 at a girls’ summer camp.

Donald Trump is imposing new trade tariffs starting from 1 August, applying rates of up to 40% on goods from countries including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa, among others.

Cliff Notes The Tony Blair Institute has categorically rejected claims of involvement in a project to develop Gaza post-conflict, which…

(Friday 11 July 2025) – The US President has issued new steep tariffs on 14 countries, including Brazil, fueling fears of more trade wars over the summer.

Elon Musk has been in the news this week as he revealed his plans to start his own political party.

Earlier in the week, Trump had announced a delay to his tariff plans as he appeared to push for a global trade deal, but did threaten an extra 10% tariff on any country siding with the policies of the BRICS alliance.

As of Friday, 120 people are confirmed dead from the Texas floods, and at least 150 remain missing. Following the massive floods, more rain arrived, hampering rescue efforts.

President Trump has postponed the roll-out of planned tariffs, originally scheduled by July 9, to take effect on August 1 instead.