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The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on many key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico, and Canada. These tariffs, up to 12.5%, target goods linked to forced labor and aim to rebuild the president’s trade policy after some previous tariffs were blocked by the Supreme Court.
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The U.S. Trade Representative’s office released a report on June 2, 2026, proposing tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners.
The tariffs could be as high as 12.5% and cover 99% of U.S. imports from these countries.
Countries facing new tariffs include China, the U.K., Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the European Union.
Mexico, Canada, and the EU would face 10% tariffs, while others might be up to 12.5%.
The tariffs are proposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, using forced labor concerns as justification.
The administration will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2026, before implementing any tariffs.
This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited the president’s previous authority to impose global tariffs.
The current tariff policy, without these new tariffs, still results in high tariffs not seen since the 1940s, potentially adding up to $1,200 in costs per American household annually.
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Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement to explore building cars for Chinese company Chery at its Sunderland plant in the UK. If approved, Nissan would start producing Chery vehicles in the 2027 financial year, helping secure jobs at its factory.
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Nissan plans to manufacture cars for Chery International UK at its Sunderland plant in northern England.
The agreement between Nissan and Chery is non-binding, meaning talks are still ongoing.
Sunderland is the UK’s largest car factory, employing about 6,000 workers.
Chery is a Chinese carmaker partly owned by the Chinese government and sells brands like Chery, Omoda, and Jaecoo in the UK.
The Sunderland plant currently makes models such as the Qashqai, Juke, and electric Leaf.
Nissan recently consolidated production lines at Sunderland and cut 900 jobs across Europe.
Chery aims to become one of the top three carmakers in the UK by sales and has opened a research center in Liverpool.
The UK government considered Jaguar Land Rover building cars for Chery but it is not seriously being discussed.
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Lloyds Banking Group experienced a technical problem on Wednesday morning that stopped many customers from making payments or using their mobile apps and websites. The bank apologized and fixed the problem by mid-afternoon, but some customers still faced issues even after the main outage ended.
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The problem started just after 11 a.m. and lasted over three hours.
The outage affected several brands owned by Lloyds, including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows, and MBNA.
Customers could not make payments, access accounts, or pay for everyday items like lunch or groceries.
Lloyds and Halifax acknowledged the problem on social media and apologized for the inconvenience.
Service was restored by shortly before 3 p.m., but some customers still had trouble afterward.
This outage follows a March incident when Lloyds accidentally exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers.
Lloyds attributed the March data exposure to a software error during an app update.
The recurring issues raise concerns about customer protection as banks reduce physical branches and move more services online.
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Social Security benefits usually have strong legal protections against creditors taking the money directly. However, if these benefits are put into a joint bank account, it may be harder to separate the protected funds from other money, which could put the benefits at risk in some cases.
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Federal law protects Social Security benefits like retirement and disability payments from most creditors.
Creditors cannot usually take Social Security money directly from a person’s benefits check.
These protections depend on how the money is held and the clarity of its source.
Joint bank accounts, where more than one person can access the money, can cause confusion about which funds belong to whom.
If one joint account holder owes money to a creditor, the shared account could be targeted to pay that debt.
Banks are required to protect a portion of Social Security deposits from being taken when there is a court order.
Keeping Social Security benefits in a separate account makes it easier to prove ownership and maintain protections.
Spouses sharing joint accounts typically face fewer problems, but it is still important to track deposits and spending carefully.
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CBS Mornings Deals shared special discounts on products that can help improve daily life. Viewers can visit cbsdeals.com to find these offers and buy items. CBS earns a commission when customers purchase through their website.
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CBS Mornings Deals features exclusive discounts on various products.
These products are meant to improve everyday lifestyle.
Customers can access the deals at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money from commissions on purchases made through this site.
The deals were promoted during a CBS Mornings broadcast.
The service is linked to the CBS News app and website.
The promotion encourages viewers to take advantage of special offers today.
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A report found that South East Water did not communicate well with customers during water outages last winter in Kent and Sussex, causing frustration and loss of trust. About 24,000 people lost water in November and December 2025, and a further 69,000 faced shortages in January 2026, with many customers unhappy about how the company handled the situation.
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South East Water failed to keep customers properly informed during major water outages last winter.
Only about 10% of customers were satisfied with how the company managed the crisis.
Around 24,000 people lost water in late 2025 due to problems at the Pembury Water Treatment Works.
A formal boil water notice was in place from December 3 to December 12, 2025.
In January 2026, about 69,000 properties experienced water shortages or low pressure.
Many customers found the company’s messages confusing and inaccurate regarding when water would be restored.
Vulnerable customers often did not receive the priority support they expected.
South East Water faces a £22 million fine from the regulator Ofwat for ongoing water supply problems.
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A new report ranks the best airlines based on things like reliability, cost, customer experience, and loyalty programs. Brian Kelly, founder of “The Points Guy,” shared the results and explained how these factors were measured.
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The rankings come from the 10th annual best airlines report by “The Points Guy.”
Airlines were scored on reliability (how often flights are on time).
The report looked at the cost of flights.
Customer experience, including service quality, was considered.
Loyalty programs that reward frequent flyers were part of the ranking.
Brian Kelly discussed the findings on the CBS Mornings show.
The report helps travelers choose airlines based on these combined factors.
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Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles made between 2018 and 2022 due to a seat belt problem. The seat belts may lock unexpectedly and not move properly, which could cause injuries in a crash.
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The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models from 2018 to 2022.
The seat belts can lock on their own, preventing them from pulling out or retracting.
If the seat belt does not work correctly during a crash, it may cause injury.
Rapid retraction of the seat belt may also cause harm in some cases.
This recall expands on two earlier recalls related to similar seat belt problems.
Ford knows of two warranty claims, two field reports, and one injury linked to this issue.
Vehicle owners will get a letter about the recall and can get free repairs at Ford or Lincoln dealers.
Ford customer service and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provide phone numbers for help.
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The UK government will provide £1.3 billion to help fund Universal Studios' first theme park in Europe, located near Bedford. Comcast, which owns Universal, plans to invest over £5 billion in building the park, expected to open in 2031 and create thousands of jobs.
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The UK government’s support package totals £1.3 billion, including funds for community projects and transport infrastructure.
Comcast will invest more than £5 billion in the theme park’s construction over five years.
The park will be called Universal United Kingdom Resort and is planned to open in 2031.
It is expected to attract about 8.5 million visitors in its first year.
The project aims to create 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs after opening.
The government sees this investment as part of economic growth in the Oxford-to-Cambridge corridor.
Additional £1 billion in investments will be made by Comcast over the resort’s first ten years.
British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited the site to support the project.
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Universal has officially named its new UK theme park Universal United Kingdom Resort and announced it will invest £5 billion to build it in Bedfordshire. The UK government is providing £1.3 billion to improve local roads and train stations, aiming to support up to 8.5 million visitors yearly when it opens in 2031.
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The new park is called Universal United Kingdom Resort.
It will be built in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire.
Universal plans to invest £5 billion to build the park and £1 billion more over the first 10 years.
The UK government is contributing £1.3 billion for infrastructure upgrades, including roads and train stations.
The government expects this to create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy by nearly £50 billion.
The park aims to attract 8.5 million visitors annually at opening and possibly 12 million within 20 years.
It will include a free entertainment and shopping area open to all visitors, even without tickets.
About 8,000 permanent jobs will be created after opening, with the majority going to local people.
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CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a long-time journalist and reporter for "60 Minutes," after he criticized the network's leadership in a staff meeting. Pelley said the top leader was not fit for the job and claimed an executive editor was harming the show.
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Scott Pelley worked as a correspondent for the TV program "60 Minutes."
He made strong critical comments about CBS News leadership during a staff meeting.
Pelley said the program’s top boss was unqualified to lead.
He accused the executive editor of trying to damage the show.
Shortly after his comments, CBS News decided to fire Pelley.
The decision to remove him happened quickly following the meeting.
CBS News is a major American broadcasting company.
“60 Minutes” is a well-known investigative news program on CBS.
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CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime anchor for 60 Minutes, due to conflicts with new executive producer Nick Bilton. The firing follows ongoing tensions and disagreements during meetings after a major leadership change at CBS’s parent company.
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Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes by CBS News on Tuesday evening.
Pelley was accused of not supporting the show’s future and refusing to collaborate with Nick Bilton, the new executive producer.
Bilton said Pelley was unfriendly and had a heated argument with him at a staff meeting.
Bilton described Pelley's behavior as uncivil and disrespectful, leading to immediate termination "for cause."
There were multiple failed attempts by Bilton to discuss the disagreements directly with Pelley.
Changes at CBS began after David Ellison, an ally of President Donald Trump, bought the parent company, Paramount, in August 2025.
Other 60 Minutes correspondents and leadership were also recently fired.
Bari Weiss was named editor in chief following the ownership change and is leading the ongoing restructuring.
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The article explains why the United States needs to produce more energy domestically to avoid depending on unstable foreign sources. It highlights President Trump's focus on increasing American energy production, including solar power and rare-earth metals, to compete with China and protect the economy and national security.
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The U.S. cannot rely on foreign countries for energy due to global instability.
President Trump prioritized making the U.S. a net energy exporter during his first term.
Solar energy, combined with battery storage, is fast to build and important for security.
China dominates global solar manufacturing, battery supply chains, and rare-earth metal processing.
Rare-earth metals are critical for renewable energy and advanced technologies like electric vehicles and drones.
The U.S. needs to increase domestic production of lithium and other materials to reduce dependence on China.
Modernizing the U.S. energy grid to make it less vulnerable to disruption is necessary.
Controlling energy supply is key to preventing economic and security risks from foreign powers.
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Macy’s reported its fourth straight quarter of higher sales and increased its profit forecast for the year. The company credits changes to its products and better customer service, with strong sales especially at its Bloomingdale’s stores.
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Macy’s sales rose 3% in the first quarter, the best start in four years.
Bloomingdale’s sales grew 10.2%, reaching a record first-quarter volume.
Macy’s net income was $63 million, higher than last year’s $38 million.
The company improved its annual sales forecast to $21.5-$21.75 billion from $21.4-$21.65 billion.
Macy’s now expects earnings per share between $2.00 and $2.20 for the year.
Improvements include store updates, closing unprofitable locations, and boosting customer service.
Some Bloomingdale’s success may be linked to competitors’ troubles, like Saks Global’s bankruptcy.
Macy’s and other retailers face challenges from high gas prices and economic uncertainty partly caused by President Trump’s tariffs and the Iran conflict.
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The U.S. Trade Representative has asked the public for input on which non-sensitive goods should have lower tariffs as part of a new U.S.-China Board of Trade. This board was created after President Donald Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to help manage trade and reduce tensions between the two countries.
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The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public comments on cutting tariffs for non-sensitive goods.
The Board of Trade was established during President Trump’s visit to China from May 13 to 16, 2024.
The goal is to support balanced trade while protecting U.S. economic and national security interests.
Stakeholders from industries like manufacturing, fishing, ranching, and small business are encouraged to participate.
The deadline to submit feedback is July 10, 2024.
The Board of Trade focuses on managing trade in goods, while a separate Board of Investment will handle investment issues.
Tariffs on Chinese goods had been very high, reaching up to 145 percent during the trade war.
Reducing some tariffs could help ease trade tensions and allow for better cooperation between the U.S. and China.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is planning to sell shares to the public for the first time, with a value over $1.75 trillion. When this happens, many Americans could own a small part of SpaceX in their retirement accounts because index funds that track big groups of companies will include it.
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SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), selling shares on the public stock market.
The company could be valued at more than $1.75 trillion at the time of the IPO.
SpaceX has not made an annual profit yet but might soon be added to major stock indexes like the S&P 500.
Index funds automatically buy shares of companies in these indexes, so many 401(k) accounts could hold SpaceX stock without investors choosing it directly.
Only a small part of SpaceX will be available to buy at first, about 5% of the company.
The presence of SpaceX in retirement portfolios will likely be small, meaning it will not greatly affect most investors.
Index companies recently changed rules to allow big new companies like SpaceX to join stock indexes faster.
Experts say owning a small part of any single company is normal in a diversified retirement portfolio and won’t make or break retirement savings.
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The article argues that rising inflation is linked to actions by Iran rather than policies of President Donald Trump. It suggests that events involving Iran have played a key role in increasing prices.
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The article disputes the idea that President Trump caused recent inflation.
It claims that Iran is responsible for pushing prices up.
Inflation means the general increase in prices of goods and services.
The text associates inflation with actions described as "terror" from Iran.
No specific policies or events by Iran are detailed in this short excerpt.
The article focuses on identifying the source of inflation.
It contrasts the blame between President Trump and Iran.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK, Canada, and the EU, due to alleged failures to stop imports made with forced labor. The US trade representative stated these tariffs are meant to protect American workers from unfair competition, while affected partners, including the EU, have criticized the move and expect the US to follow existing trade agreements.
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President Trump proposes tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accused of forced labor issues.
Countries potentially affected include the UK, Canada, EU, Australia, Japan, China, Brazil, and others.
The EU and other partners say they have trade agreements with the US and oppose new tariffs imposed without mutual consent.
The tariffs aim to address goods made by forced labor, which the US says creates unfair competition for American workers.
Previous US tariffs were ruled illegal by courts, but these new tariffs are planned under a different legal approach called Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
A government report showed only a few countries fully enforce bans on forced labor imports; Canada and the EU are among those judged not fully enforcing their laws yet.
The EU’s full ban on goods made with forced labor will start in December 2027, so the US sees this as a gap to address now.
The new tariffs won’t begin right away; they will go through a public comment and review process first.
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The Hill is hosting its second annual Invest in America Summit in Washington, D.C. The event brings together key figures from Washington and Wall Street to discuss the future of the U.S. and global economy amid changing political situations.
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The summit is a half-day event held in Washington, D.C.
It features important leaders from both government and finance sectors.
The focus is on practical solutions for economic challenges.
Discussions cover the U.S. domestic economy and the global economic outlook.
The event aims to provide insights during a time of political changes.
This is the second year The Hill is holding this summit.
Topics include investment and economic growth strategies.
The event takes place mid-year, offering a current look at economic conditions.
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A U.S. artist named Robert Wyland sued FIFA and others for $25 million because they painted over his large whale mural in Dallas without his permission. The mural had been on the building for nearly 30 years, and Wyland says destroying it broke a federal law protecting public artwork.
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Robert Wyland painted a large whale mural called "Whaling Wall 82" on a Dallas building in 1999.
The mural covered about 1,580 square meters (17,000 square feet) on two walls.
Last month, the mural was painted over to make space for new World Cup 2026 artwork.
Wyland filed a lawsuit in Dallas federal court claiming violations of the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990.
He is seeking at least $25 million in damages for the destruction of his mural.
FIFA denies direct involvement and refers to the local World Cup organizing committee.
The building owner said local organizers asked them to donate the wall space and claimed Wyland was notified, which he disputes.
An online petition to protect public art in Dallas has gathered more than 2,600 signatures.
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