President Donald Trump announced various tariffs, which are taxes on goods coming into the US from other countries. He argues these tariffs will help US manufacturing and jobs. A US court blocked many of these tariffs, but the White House is appealing the decision.
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Tariffs are taxes on goods imported from other countries.
Trump said the tariffs aim to boost American-made goods and narrow the trade gap, which is the difference between what the US sells and buys internationally.
The White House planned to implement a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union.
The US and China engaged in tariff increases but later agreed to reduce many of these tariffs for 90 days.
Trump imposed a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports and a 25% levy on foreign-made cars.
A US court blocked the broad tariffs, but the White House is appealing this decision.
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A U.S. federal court stopped President Trump's tariffs, stating that the president does not have the power to impose them without Congress. The ruling was challenged by the Trump administration, but it supports the idea that only Congress can control trade with other countries.
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The Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's tariffs, calling them beyond his authority.
The court stated the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to handle trade, not the president alone.
Trump’s administration immediately appealed the court’s decision.
The blocked tariffs targeted countries like China, Mexico, and Canada, intended to address concerns like illegal immigration and drug flow.
The lawsuit against the tariffs was filed by the Liberty Justice Center on behalf of small businesses.
New York’s attorney general supported the decision, emphasizing that the president cannot raise taxes without Congress.
The ruling relates to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which does not cover sweeping tariff powers.
Following the court's decision, stock markets in Asia and U.S. stock futures increased.
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The Trump administration plans to revoke visas of certain Chinese students studying in the U.S., focusing on those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying sensitive subjects. The plan includes tighter checks on future visa applicants from China and has led to changes in student visa policies. U.S. relations with China have been strained, affecting Chinese student numbers in the U.S.
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The Trump administration wants to revoke visas for some Chinese students, particularly those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or studying important fields.
Criteria for future visa applications from China and Hong Kong will be stricter.
U.S. embassies have been ordered to stop new student visa appointments while expanding social media screening of applicants.
About 280,000 Chinese students were studying in the U.S. last year.
The number of Chinese students in the U.S. has decreased due to various factors, including Covid-19 and political tensions.
Some international students are unhappy with the visa changes and regret choosing to study in the U.S.
A judge blocked an attempt to stop Harvard from enrolling international students.
China has urged the U.S. to protect the rights of international students.
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Two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand, received prison sentences for their roles in the deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross into the US from Canada during a blizzard in January 2022. The Patel family, traveling from India, died from freezing temperatures near the US-Canada border. Patel and Shand were involved in human trafficking that led to these tragic events.
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The Patel family from India died near the US-Canada border in January 2022 while trying to cross during a blizzard.
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel was sentenced to over 10 years in prison, and Steve Anthony Shand was sentenced to six-and-a-half years.
Both men were convicted of human trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and culpable homicide.
The family, including two schoolteachers and their children, were caught in -38C (-36F) temperatures.
The Patels were part of a larger group being smuggled into the US and got separated.
They were found 12 meters from the US border in Manitoba, Canada.
Shand was supposed to pick up the migrants after they crossed the border.
Prosecutors said Patel and Shand prioritized profit over the safety of migrants.
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A Mexican national named Ramon Morales-Reyes was arrested for sending a letter threatening to assassinate former President Donald Trump. He was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Wisconsin, with deportation proceedings underway.
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Ramon Morales-Reyes is accused of sending a threatening letter about former President Trump.
He is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico.
The Department of Homeland Security says Morales-Reyes admitted he would shoot Trump.
Morales-Reyes is currently detained in Wisconsin with deportation proceedings pending.
He has a criminal record, including multiple illegal entry attempts into the US.
The letter was received by officials on May 21, and Morales-Reyes was arrested the following day.
Morales-Reyes mentioned self-deporting to Mexico and expressed anger over deportations involving his family.
He has previously been arrested for a felony hit and run.
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President Trump reacted to a Wall Street term, "Taco", suggesting he frequently backs down from tariff threats. He referred to the reporter's question as "nasty" and stated his actions are part of "negotiations."
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"Taco" stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out" and is used by Wall Street traders.
The term refers to Trump's tendency to threaten tariffs but then withdraw or reduce them.
A reporter brought up this term during a press encounter with President Trump.
Trump described the reporter's question about this term as "nasty."
President Trump said that reversing tariffs is part of his negotiation strategy.
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The Trump administration has paused US student visa appointments, causing concern among international students. Many students are uncertain about studying in the US due to possible delays and increased visa vetting. Some students, feeling unsure about future opportunities, regret applying to US schools.
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The US government has paused student visa appointments temporarily.
The pause is part of increased checks on social media for visa applicants.
Students from around the world are worried about the uncertainty this causes.
US President Donald Trump has accused Harvard of not combating antisemitism and tried to ban them from enrolling international students, but a judge has temporarily stopped this move.
The number of international students in the US is over 1.1 million from more than 210 countries.
International students often pay higher tuition fees, which are important for university budgets.
Processing delays are making students like Ainul Hussein from India worry about losing scholarships.
Students from other countries, like the UK, are also facing concerns over their ability to study in the US.
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Charlie Woods, the son of famous golfer Tiger Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event. He claimed victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida, finishing with a score of 15 under par.
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Charlie Woods won his first AJGA event at 16 years old.
He secured a three-shot lead at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida.
This was Charlie's fifth time playing in an AJGA event.
He finished with a score of six-under-par 66, making him the top player on the leaderboard.
Charlie started the final round one shot behind the leader, Luke Colton.
His previous best result in AJGA was 25th place at another tournament in March.
Charlie and his father, Tiger Woods, have competed together in the PNC Championship several times.
Tiger Woods is a well-known golfer with 15 major wins but is currently recovering from surgery.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed interest in joining a European defense plan called ReArm Europe by July 1, aiming to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US for defense support. Canada’s government is also considering joining a missile defense system proposed by the US amidst increasing global military threats.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to join ReArm Europe to increase defense spending in Europe.
Canada currently spends 75% of its defense budget in the US, which Carney says is too much reliance.
Canada is responding to global threats, including tensions with Russia and China.
The Canadian defense minister highlighted the need to strengthen military presence, especially in the Arctic region.
A recent government speech mentioned plans to rebuild and reinvest in Canada's military.
NATO is expecting member countries, including Canada, to increase their defense budgets to 5% of GDP.
Discussions are ongoing between Canada and the US regarding cooperation in a missile defense system named Golden Dome.
There have been calls for Canada to boost its defense spending and buy military technology from local companies.
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Mars, the company that makes Skittles, has stopped using the color additive titanium dioxide in its US Skittles. This ingredient was banned in the European Union last year due to possible health risks. The decision follows criticism and the ingredient remains legal in several countries, including the US.
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Mars stopped using titanium dioxide in US Skittles at the end of last year.
Titanium dioxide was banned in the European Union in 2022 over possible health concerns.
This decision comes after criticism about the safety of titanium dioxide in candy.
The ingredient is still allowed in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and New Zealand.
California attempted to ban titanium dioxide in 2023, but the effort failed.
Mars has not stated if this change affects Skittles sold outside the US.
Mars emphasizes that all their products meet global safety standards.
The Environmental Working Group has raised concerns and urged action on food ingredients like titanium dioxide.
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An ostrich farm in British Columbia, Canada, is trying to stop 400 ostriches from being culled due to avian flu concerns. Despite efforts by U.S. health officials and others to save the birds, a Canadian court upheld the decision to cull them to prevent virus spread.
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An ostrich farm in British Columbia faces the culling of 400 ostriches due to avian flu.
The farm had previous cases of avian flu in December and January.
A Canadian court upheld the culling decision to prevent the virus from spreading or mutating.
U.S. health officials Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz have shown support to save the birds.
Kennedy proposed studying the birds for antibodies instead of culling them.
Dr. Oz offered to relocate the ostriches to his ranch in Florida, but the farm declined.
The farm raises ostriches for meat, eggs, and research on antibodies.
About 14.5 million birds in Canada have been affected by the avian flu virus outbreak.
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Telegram has partnered with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, to bring an AI assistant called Grok to its users. The deal, lasting one year, involves Telegram receiving $300 million in cash and equity and sharing revenue from xAI subscriptions sold on Telegram.
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Telegram is working with Elon Musk's xAI to integrate the Grok AI assistant.
The partnership will last for one year.
Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity from xAI.
Telegram will also get 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold on its platform.
This collaboration follows a similar move by Meta’s WhatsApp to include an AI service.
Critics have previously accused Telegram of not moderating its platform well enough to prevent crime.
Elon Musk founded xAI and aims to make it a competitor to other AI firms like OpenAI.
Musk also acquired the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X, as part of his AI ambitions.
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Former employee Capricorn Clark testified in court that Sean "Diddy" Combs kidnapped her and attempted to break into rapper Kid Cudi's home with plans to harm him. Diddy faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Kid Cudi has testified in the trial as well, describing incidents that included damage to his property.
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Capricorn Clark worked for Diddy for over ten years and testified against him in court.
Clark claimed that in 2011, Diddy forced her at gunpoint to drive to Kid Cudi's home.
Diddy allegedly intended to harm Kid Cudi because of his relationship with Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
Kid Cudi testified, mentioning damage to his home and car, which he believes Diddy caused.
Diddy has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and related offenses.
Diddy could face life in prison if found guilty of the federal charges.
During cross-examination, Clark denied that she went with Diddy voluntarily.
Clark mentioned working conditions and threats from Diddy during her employment.
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SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight in Texas, but the rocket faced problems when a booster exploded, leading to fuel leaks and loss of control. This incident resulted in the rocket spinning uncontrollably as it tried to re-enter the atmosphere.
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SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight from Texas.
A booster on the rocket exploded shortly before the planned splashdown.
The explosion caused fuel leaks.
The rocket began to spin uncontrollably due to these leaks.
SpaceX's team lost control of the rocket during atmospheric re-entry.
An earlier test flight in March also ended with an explosion shortly after launch.
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The U.S. government has paused the scheduling of student visa appointments as it plans to increase social media checks for applicants. The pause is part of broader changes by President Trump's administration to tighten visa vetting processes, specifically for student and foreign exchange visas.
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The U.S. has stopped setting up new appointments for student visas at its embassies.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated this pause is temporary until new instructions are given.
There will be more rigorous social media checks for student and foreign exchange visa applicants.
Existing visa appointments remain in place and will continue as scheduled.
The vetting changes are linked to President Trump's criticism of U.S. colleges, which he claims are biased and allow inappropriate activities.
The U.S. State Department emphasizes the importance of thoroughly vetting individuals entering the country.
The Trump administration has also taken steps affecting funding and visa policies for universities, but some actions have been blocked by courts.
Harvard University has faced specific restrictions, impacting its ability to enroll international students.
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Mary Lou Retton, a famous US Olympic gymnast, was arrested in West Virginia for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She was released after paying a bond and has not yet gotten a court date. Retton became well-known in 1984 when she became the first American woman to win the all-around gymnastics gold medal at the Olympics.
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Mary Lou Retton was arrested in Fairmount, West Virginia, on May 17.
She faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Retton was released the same day after paying a $1,500 bond.
She refused to take a breathalyzer or blood test but allegedly failed a sobriety test.
Police reported finding a container of wine in her car and said she smelled of alcohol.
Retton became famous for winning a gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
In 2022, she was hospitalized with a rare pneumonia and was in intensive care.
Retton faced financial struggles post-divorce and during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to a fundraising effort for her medical bills.
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King Charles III visited Canada for the first time as king in 2025, delivering a Speech from the Throne in Ottawa, the first such event since Queen Elizabeth II did the same in 1977. His visit emphasized the continuing importance of the monarchy in Canada and received wide national attention.
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King Charles III made his first visit to Canada as king in 2025.
He delivered the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa.
This was the first time since 1977, when Queen Elizabeth II gave the Speech.
The visit highlighted the ongoing role of the monarchy in Canada.
The event had significant symbolic and political meanings for Canadians.
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The American Music Awards in Las Vegas featured big wins for Billie Eilish, who collected seven awards, including artist of the year, although she was not present as she was touring in Europe. Eminem and Beyoncé also won awards but did not attend. The event was hosted by Jennifer Lopez and included performances by several artists, while Sir Rod Stewart received a lifetime achievement award and Janet Jackson was honored as an icon.
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Billie Eilish won seven awards, including artist and album of the year, but was touring in Europe and not at the event.
Eminem and Beyoncé also won awards but did not attend.
Jennifer Lopez hosted the event and performed a medley of hits.
Sir Rod Stewart received a lifetime achievement award and was surprised by his children's presence.
Shaboozey's reaction to a statement about the Carter Family went viral on social media.
Janet Jackson received an icon award and performed some of her well-known songs.
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North Korea criticized the US's plan for a missile defense system called "Golden Dome," claiming it could lead to nuclear conflict in space. The system aims to protect against advanced missile threats, and North Korea, along with China, opposes the plan, fearing it could upset global security.
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North Korea criticized the US missile defense system called "Golden Dome."
The system aims to defend against advanced missile threats like ballistic and cruise missiles.
North Korea warns that the system could cause a nuclear arms race in space.
The Golden Dome is part of plans announced by former President Donald Trump.
China also opposes the Golden Dome, saying it could disrupt global balance.
An initial budget of $25 billion is set aside for the Golden Dome, but costs could rise.
North Korea has passed a law making it a nuclear weapons state and has tested various missiles.
Analysts say updating US defense systems is needed, but political and technical challenges exist.
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A small truck exploded in Addison, a suburb of Chicago, injuring the driver and damaging four homes. The explosion was due to a leaking propane tank in the truck. The driver was hospitalized but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
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A truck exploded in Addison, a Chicago suburb.
The explosion injured one man and damaged four homes.
Debris, such as clothing and furniture, was spread across the street.
One home became temporarily unlivable because part of the truck hit a main wall.
The explosion was caused by a leaking propane tank in the truck.
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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