It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump
[The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
Maya Ruler’s Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World
A rare mosaic death mask made of jadeite and vessels in the shapes of an owl, a monkey and coatimundi were found with the ruler.
The Danger of a Stock Market Melt-Up
[Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.
Trump cleared by court to implement education cuts
A divided United States supreme court gave US President Donald Trump the green light on Monday to resume dismantling the Education Department. The conservative-dominated court, in an unsigned order, lifted a stay that had been placed by a federal district judge on mass layoffs at the department. The three liberal justices on the nine-member panel … Read more
Trump Hails $90 Billion in AI Infrastructure Investments at Pennsylvania Summit
Trump administration officials say winning the artificial intelligence race with China is a top priority.
Snakes Use Smelly Musk to Keep Ants Out of Their Pants
Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders.
Arizona Resident Dies From Plague, Officials Say
The resident died from pneumonic plague, the first such death in Coconino County, Ariz., since 2007, the county said.
Internet responds to Danish Taimoor’s Sher
KARACHI: (Spoiler alert!) The internet is having yet another field day with a Danish Taimoor drama. No, it is not him handcuffing himself to a woman like he did in Mann Mast Malang but it is his portrayal of mental illness in the latest episode of Sher that took things to a whole new level. … Read more
Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to become premier Test batter in the world
In a major shake-up at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, England’s Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 spot, dethroning teammate Joe Root after an outstanding performance in the second Test against India in Birmingham. Brook’s magnificent 158-run innings in the first innings helped propel him to the top, leaving Root … Read more
Deal falls flat as sugar prices stay high
KARACHI/LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The sugar industry might have cut a deal with the government to sell the sweetener to the wholesalers at Rs165 per kg. However, the effect of this deal has not yet reached people, who are still compelled to buy the commodity at prices ranging from Rs180 to Rs210 per kg. Sugar, mostly extracted in … Read more
