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DOGE chief Elon Musk calls for ‘zero tariff situation’ between US and EU
Elon Musk advocates for a zero-tariff trade zone between the US and Europe to establish closer ties, contrasting President Trump’s tariff policies. Musk’s alignment with far-right European politics and support for figures like Marine Le Pen underline his political inclinations and stance on immigration.
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16 dead as tornadoes and flash floods batter South and Midwest United States
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding hit the South and Midwest, exacerbating flood conditions with over 12 inches of rain in Kentucky. Rising water levels caused evacuations and road closures, resulting in 16 deaths. Kentuck’s major cargo centers may face disruptions. National Weather Service predicts prolonged flooding in several states due to saturated conditions.
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Jaguar Land Rover hits pause on shipments to US
Jaguar Land Rover is pausing shipments to the US in response to a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration. The company is reassessing its trading strategies to adapt to the new tariffs. In the past year, nearly a quarter of JLR’s 430,000 vehicle sales were in North America.
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Canadian parliament under lockdown after man barricades himself inside
Canada’s Parliament was placed under lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block on Parliament Hill. Ottawa Police and heavily armed officers cordoned off the area, which houses senators and their staff. An emergency alert urged individuals to seek shelter. No injuries were reported, but the lockdown remained as a precautionary measure.
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It’s anendophasia if you don’t have a voice in your head
Mel May only realised she was different while reading a news article one day. – To study these phenomena, Hurlburt conducted research that would have a beeper go off at random while study participants were reading Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” and describe what was in their head.
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Chevron ordered to pay more than $740 million to restore Louisiana coast in landmark trial
Chevron must pay $744.6 million for environmental damage in southeast Louisiana, as ruled by a jury. Texaco, acquired by Chevron, failed to restore wetlands affected by oil operations. This verdict could set a precedent for future lawsuits against oil companies for land loss. Chevron plans to appeal the decision.